No matter the reason for your employer’s refusal to provide safety equipment, doing so is a violation of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (OSHA). By failing to provide you with proper and necessary safety equipment, your employer is putting you in danger of disease, injury, and even death.
Keep reading to learn about your employer’s PPE requirements, your rights as an employee in the state of New York, and your legal options for holding your employer accountable.
When Your Boss Refuses to Provide PPE
You have two main options to recover money for your injuries: file a workers’ compensation claim or sue for damages.
If you were injured on the job because your employer failed to provide personal protective equipment (PPE), you may be able to recover money for medical expenses, lost wages, and more through a workers’ compensation claim.
If your employer does not have workers’ compensation insurance (another violation of New York law), you may sue for damages. An experienced New York personal injury attorney will help you every step of the way, filing the initial claim, gathering evidence, and negotiating with the other party and their insurance to get you what you need.