Which of the following is NOT a right under the OSH Act?

• A. Right to inspect certain records & citations
• B. Right to protection from discrimination for filing a complaint against their employer
• C. Right to be represented during safety & health inspections of their workplace
• D. Right to participate in decisions about company mergers

Answer: (D)

Under the OSH Act, employees have rights that help keep the workplace safe and healthful. This includes the right to review and obtain copies of certain OSHA records and citations, so workers can see the hazards and enforcement actions that affect them. It also includes protection from retaliation for exercising safety and health rights, meaning workers can file complaints or participate in OSHA processes without fear of unfair treatment. Workers may also be represented during safety and health inspections, with a coworker or other representative present to help point out hazards. Participating in decisions about company mergers isn’t a safety-and-health right covered by OSHA; mergers are corporate decisions outside the scope of the Act, so this is not something the OSH Act guarantees as a worker right.