Can I get fired for reporting safety violations?

The fear of losing your job is understandable, but you must know that as an employee, you have rights. Under state and federal law – including The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) – employees have protections when they report safety violations. As a part of its whistleblower protection provisions, the OSH Act prohibits employers from retaliating against employees for reporting safety violations, participating in inspections, or raising concerns about safety and health issues.