I work in an hotel for almost 6 years and just found out that all the mold in the building could be harmful. The owners of this hotel has been aware of the mold this whole time. Is this illegal on their part.
2006-07-30 15:24:15 · 7 answers · asked by workingclass2000 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
OSHA is the agency you will need to contact. Unfortunately, many states do not have laws to make this illegal. Check on the OSHA website.
2006-07-30 15:28:43 · answer #1 · answered by jetfan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you can prove they have known about it and its hazards.
It is against OSHA to allow employees to work in hazardous conditions that could cause serious injury or death. If the mold is the kind that could kill you if inhaled enough, you could have a good case.
If you are concerned, call OSHA and report it. They will send out an inspector right away and investigate the allegations. Good luck!!
2006-07-30 22:30:40 · answer #2 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
At the very least, they are violating health codes. The hotel will probably be shut down if the health department finds out. OSHA would probably have a big problem with it, too.
2006-07-30 22:30:01 · answer #3 · answered by lj1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the texas health department has leased a building for more than 12 yrs. that is full of mold. when ask about it ,they said it's not our building . they won't even provide their own workers with a clean building to work in. what makes us think they will help anyone else?
2006-07-30 22:35:15 · answer #4 · answered by 1hunglo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am sure it is and if OSHA knew the company would have a big problem on thier hands. also they employees need to speak out about it to so they can get the ball moving
2006-07-30 22:32:48 · answer #5 · answered by babygurl 26 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact OSHA - but just so you know - they will not be shut down - OSHA will give them a time frame to have it all cleaned up - normally months to years
2006-07-30 22:37:58 · answer #6 · answered by deputy_47_71 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to get it out becuse it is against the health code and if it get really bad it can be hardous
2006-07-30 22:33:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋