OSHA Resources in Spanish & Other Languages

Safety information only protects you if you can understand it. Workers have a right to training and warnings in a language they can follow, and OSHA offers help in many languages.

• All Workers
• Employers
• Spanish Speakers

Your employer's duty

• OSHA expects training to be provided in a language and vocabulary workers understand. OSHA has said that giving training only in English to workers who do not understand it does not meet its requirements.
• Safety signs, labels and instructions should also be understandable. See Safety Signs & Colors.
• Employers may use bilingual trainers, interpreters or translated materials, and should confirm understanding, for example by asking workers to repeat or demonstrate.
• See Multilingual Crews for ways to work together.

Help from OSHA

• OSHA's website has many fact sheets, publications and posters in Spanish and other languages (look for the Spanish link on osha.gov or the Publications section).
• The OSHA hotline (1-800-321-6742) can take calls from workers with interpreter help. Say the language you speak.
• Complaint forms and the "Job Safety and Health: It's the Law" poster are available in Spanish and some other languages.
• OSHA's outreach programs and some state plans offer training and materials in Spanish. Trainers must be approved. See OSHA 10 & 30 Cards.

How to file or ask in your language

1. Call the hotline or visit your area office and ask for an interpreter.
2. If you file online, you can use the Spanish version of the complaint form where available.
3. Tell OSHA if you want a bilingual inspector or interview. See Worker Rights.

Your rights are the same

• You can raise safety concerns, ask for protective equipment and training, and file a complaint without being punished. See Whistleblower Protection.
• These rights apply no matter what language you speak or your immigration status. See Immigrant Workers and Language Rights.

Last updated: October 8, 2026