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On Friday, July 4, 2025, the DC Department of Employment Services (DOES) and the American Job Center locations will be closed in observance of Independence Day. Please be advised, if you receive unemployment insurance benefits, payments may be delayed due to the DOES and American Job Center locations closure. We will be available to assist you in-person or by telephone on all other weekdays. Thank you.

 

Occupational Safety and Health FAQs - DOES

Where do I report a hazard/unsafe condition or accidents at a DC Government worksite?

Call the DC Office of Risk Management at (202) 727-8600.
 
 
Where do I report a hazard/unsafe condition or accident for a private-sector employer in the District who is cooperative?
 
Contact the Office of Occupational Safety and Health at (202) 671-1800. 
 
 
Where do I report a hazard/unsafe condition or accident for a private-sector employer in the District who is not cooperative?
 
Call the US Department of Labor Baltimore/Washington Area office at (410) 865-2055.
 
 
Where do I report a hazard/unsafe condition or accident at a Federal Government worksite?
 
Call the US Department of Labor Baltimore/Washington area office at (410) 865-2055.
 
 
Where can I get general U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) information?
 
Call (202) 698-1999 or access the OSHA website.
 
 
What number do I call to get OSHA publications?
 
Call US Department of Labor at (202) 698-1888.
 
 
Where do I report a workplace fatality or hospitalization of three or more employees as a result of a work-related incident?
 
Call 1-800-321-OSHA (1-800-321-6742) within eight (8) hours after the incident. 
 
 
DC Department of Employment Services
Labor Standards Bureau
Office of Occupational Safety & HealthThomas Herbert
Supervisory Manager
400 Virginia Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20024
Phone: (202) 698-5708