From our health and safety expert at NYSUT.

How to File a Complaint

A hazard exists:  You (or your representative) have the right to file a confidential safety and health complaint and request a PESH inspection of your workplace if you believe there is a serious hazard or if you think your employer is not following safety and health standards. The complaint should be filed as soon as possible after noticing the hazard.

Retaliation or discrimination exists:  You have the right to file a confidential complaint if you believe you have been discharged, disciplined, or otherwise discriminated against for filing a safety and health complaint or taking part in a safety or health related proceeding.  The complaint should be filed with PESH within 30 days of the violation.  

Options for how to file a complaint:

• Online - Use the Online Complaint Form

• Email - Send an email (or letter attachment) describing the hazards/discrimination and location to ask.shnypesh@labor.ny.gov.  Provide your contact information.

• Call us at 1-844-SAFE-NYS (1-844-723-3697)

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