Get help with workplace safety, injuries, and worker rights
MassCOSH provides workplace safety help, worker rights information, and guidance for people dealing with unsafe job conditions, injuries, or health concerns.
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What kind of help do you need?
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I have a workplace safety concern
Learn what to document, who to contact, and how to take the next step.
I was hurt or exposed on the job
Find information to help you respond, document what happened, and seek support.
I need general help or information
Explore worker resources, guidebooks, surveys, and support pathways.
How we help
How MassCOSH supports workers and families
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Practical guidance
Clear next steps for workplace safety concerns, injuries, and hazards.
Worker education
Resources that help people understand job safety, health risks, and worker protections.
Community support
Connections to programs, organizers, and support networks that strengthen worker voice.
Advocacy pathways
Opportunities to move from individual concern to broader collective action.
First steps
What to do if you have a workplace safety issue
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Document the issue
Write down what happened, where it happened, who was involved, and when it occurred
Protect your health
Seek medical care or immediate support when needed, especially after an injury or exposure.
Gather information
Save photos, records, names, notices, or other details that may help explain the problem.
Reach out for help
Use MassCOSH resources or contact the team for guidance on your next step.
Tools & guides
Guides and resources
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Public Employee Health
In 1970, Congress passed the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) creating comprehensive worker protection standards; all private sector employees were covered. In MA, Public Sector employees (outside the Executive Branch) were provided some protection by MGL 149 Section 6 which predate
Health & Safety Survey
Sample Health & Safety Checklist/Survey Below is the Sample Health & Safety Checklist/Survey. Use this survey as a tool to identify and describe hazards in specific departments of your office or workplace. Download the Health Survey PDF
Guidebook
If you’re concerned about workplace hazards, there are practical steps you can take to protect your health and safety, supported by fact sheets for guidance. If you’re part of a union, work with your steward to raise concerns. Workers and unions should approach health and safety improvements like an organizing effort—building pressure on the employer as needed to achieve meaningful change.
Action Steps
Action Steps for Injured Workers If you are injured or become sick because of your work, you have a right to medical treatment and, in some cases, wage replacement benefits under workers compensation. Workers' Compensation is a type of insurance that all Massachusetts employers are required to have
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Community
Support for families and communities
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Family guidance
Family-facing support or educational materials
Community education
Shared learning, outreach, or advocacy support
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Related support pathways
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Programs
Explore programs that support worker health, safety, and advocacy.
Events
Attend trainings, workshops, or gatherings that connect people to action.
Publications
Browse reports, fact sheets, and materials you can read or share.
FAQ
Common questions about workplace safety
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What should I do if my workplace is unsafe?
Start by documenting the issue, protecting your health, and gathering details. You canthen seek support or guidance through trusted worker safety organizations like MassCOSH.
What are my rights if I get injured at work?
Workers have the right to seek medical care, report injuries, and document unsafeconditions. Additional protections may apply depending on the situation.
Can I report a workplace hazard anonymously?
In many cases, concerns can be raised without disclosing identity, depending on thereporting process and organization involved.
Who can help me with workplace safety concerns in Massachusetts?
Organizations like MassCOSH provide education, guidance, and support for workers dealingwith unsafe conditions.
Reach out
Need help figuring out the next step?
Reach out to MassCOSH and we’ll help point you toward the right resource, support path, or next action.