In what type of complaints can you file with OSHA to address workplace safety issues?

Filing a whistleblower complaint with OSHA is appropriate for addressing workplace safety issues because OSHA protects employees who reporting unsafe working conditions or violations of safety regulations. The Whistleblower Protection Program is specifically designed to prevent retaliation against employees who voice concerns about workplace safety. This means that if an employee believes that their employer is endangering workers by not following safety standards or regulations, they can report these concerns without fear of losing their job or facing other negative repercussions.

Discrimination complaints may relate to a range of workplace issues, but they are not strictly tied to safety concerns. Similarly, contract violation complaints and wage and hour complaints do not directly address the health and safety conditions in the workplace. Thus, when it comes to filing complaints specifically about safety issues, whistleblower complaints become the most relevant and effective means of addressing workplace safety concerns.