Right to Know

PA Worker & Community Right to Know

The Pennsylvania Worker and Community Right to Know Act (Act 159 of 1984) created a system for communicating information about hazardous materials used, produced or stored at work sites within the commonwealth. The Department of Labor & Industry, through the Health & Safety Division, acts as the data collector between employers and the community.

Under this law, all employers have some compliance responsibilities. The law defines an employer as any individual, partnership, corporation or association doing business in the commonwealth. Public sector employers and any other Non-OSHA covered employers must comply with the employees access to chemical information and training provisions applicable to their workplace environment. All employers must comply with the community provisions which provide hazardous chemical information to the public and emergency response agencies.

If an alternate version of a form is needed but not available, please contact the Health & Safety Division at 717-772-1635 or email: RA-LI-BWC-SAFETY@PA.GOV

 

Title/Description

L&I Form
Number

Request for Information/Complaint Form

LIBC-253

Environmental Hazard Survey Form and Instructions

LIBC-254

Right to Know Steps

LIBC-255

After the Inspection

LIBC-256

Right to Know Leader's Guide

LIBC-257

Right to Know Overview

LIBC-258

Right to Know in Your Community

LIBC-259

Compliance Checklist for Public Sector Employers

LIBC-260

Online Hazardous Substance Survey Form (HSSF)

LIBC-261

Employee Workplace Notice

LIBC-262

La Ley del Derecho a Saber del Trabajador y la Comunidad de Pennsylvania

LIBC-262 (ESP)