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My Workplace is unsafe. Can I refuse to go to work?

Whether your safety concerns arise out of the Coronavirus / Covid-19 pandemic or other safety violations at work, you need to proceed with caution both to protect your health and safety but also your continued employment. FEDERAL WORKERS: The Department of Occupational Safety and Health advice: If my workplace is unsafe, what can I do? If you believe working conditions are unsafe or unhealthful, we recommend that you bring the conditions to your employer's attention. At any time, a worker may file a complaint with OSHA to report a hazardous working condition and request an inspection. If the condition clearly presents a risk of death or serious physical harm and there is not enough time for OSHA to inspect, the worker may have a legal right to refuse to work. File a complaint  here. More Information  OSHA  File a Complaint . OSHA COVID-19 Guidelines Washington Workers: Contact the Department of Labor and Industry for information about Was...