You Have A Right To Know
You have a right to know about the hazards you are exposed to in the workplace. The law requires that your employer make you aware of the hazards and provide you with the information you need to work safely. Under the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Hazard Communication Standard, your employer must develop a comprehensive program to inform you of hazards you may encounter in the work place and also provide you with training in the use and handling of products containing hazardous chemicals. Additionally, public sector workplaces in NYS must meet the requirements of the NYS Right-To-Know law.
A copy of the YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO KNOW! poster is available as an Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF, 63KB, 1pg.).
Written Materials for Private Sector Workplaces:
Are available from the federal OSHA webpage - http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/hazardcommunications/index.html
Additional Written Materials for Public Sector Workplaces:
Are available from your local office of the NYS Department of Labor, Division of Safety and Health - http://www.labor.state.ny.us/workerprotection/safetyhealth/DOSH_PESH.shtm
The New York State Department of Health provides guidance, information, materials, and technical assistance to both employers and employees on a variety of occupational health issues.
Bureau of Occupational Health
547 River Street
Flanigan Square, Room 230
Troy, New York 12180-2216
1 (800) 458-1158 ext. 27900
boh@health.state.ny.us