If a worker finds a violation of occupational safety and health laws, to whom can they appeal?

Workers have the right to report violations of occupational safety and health laws to the labor inspection agency, which is responsible for enforcing workplace safety regulations. This agency conducts inspections and can take necessary actions to ensure compliance with safety laws. By appealing to the labor inspection agency, the worker is effectively seeking formal intervention to address the safety violation, which can lead to remedial action being taken.

The other options, although potentially valid in different contexts, do not provide the same level of formal authority or enforcement capability as the labor inspection agency. The manager of the site might not address the concern adequately or may be the source of the violation. A safety officer may assist in addressing the issue, but they typically operate within the organization and might not have the power to enforce compliance or investigate independently. A union representative can advocate for workers' rights and may help to address grievances, but the most direct and formal response to a safety violation generally necessitates the involvement of the labor inspection agency.