• Survey co-workers to identify the extent of hazards and the prevalence of injuries and illnesses
  
• Document the hazards by requesting "OSHA 200" logs of injuries and illnesses, and by tracking workers' comp claims and absence records.
  
• Educate your supervisors and co-workers. Everyone needs to receive proper training about potential hazards.
  
• Contact organizations and groups that address safety issues, particularly in your industry. Try the Committees on Occupational Safety and Health (there are 25 nationwide), nonprofit groups that provide technical advice and support for workers and unions (http:www.nycosh.org). OSHA can also be useful as a source of technical information.
  
• Consider calling OSHA for an inspection, but only as a last resort. If you're lucky enough to get a response, the process is unlikely to satisfy you or deter your employer.
  

Resources:

OSHA HQ on the web

AFLCIO info about workplace injury numbers

COSH offices around the country

information about toxic chemicals in the workplace