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On Wednesday, April 16, 2025, the DC Department of Employment Services (DOES) and the American Job Center locations will be closed in observance of the DC Emancipation Day. Payments may be delayed due to location closures.

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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 & Health
John Cates
Project Manager
64 New York Avenue, NE, Suite 2106
Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 671-1800
Fax: (202) 673-2380