Assignment: Workplace Safety Deep Dive

📝 Description

Research OSHA's role in protecting workers, then investigate safety requirements specific to your current or intended occupation. Identify how to file a workplace safety complaint and what protections exist against retaliation. Interview one working adult about a workplace safety concern they have experienced. Connects federal regulatory action to lived workplace experience.

Estimated Time: 2-3 hours

Category: Medium Effort Activity

📋 Requirements

Research OSHA's role and authority
Identify safety requirements for your occupation (current or intended)
Document the complaint process and whistleblower protections
Interview one working adult about a workplace safety concern
Write a 400-word report

✅ Complete/Incomplete Rubric

Student receives full points when ALL criteria below are met:

OSHA Research ✓

OSHA's role and federal authority clearly explained
Occupation-specific safety requirements identified
Complaint filing process documented accurately
Whistleblower or anti-retaliation protections explained

Worker Interview ✓

Interview with a working adult conducted
Date and interviewee role documented (name not required)
Concrete safety concern discussed
Interviewee perspective integrated into report

Report (400 words) ✓

Meets word count requirement
Connects findings to federal regulatory authority
Discusses how worker advocacy historically shaped safety law
Shows analytical depth beyond summary