THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT LABOR IS REMINDING EMPLOYERS THEY NEED TO HAVE HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION POSTED IN THE WORKPLACE. 

THE DEPARTMENT AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT HAVE A POSTER THAT MUST BE VISIBLE, LISTING EMPLOYEE RIGHTS AND EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES SAYS ILLINOIS OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION DIRECTOR BEN NOVEN.

NOVEN SAYS WORKERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO SEE ANY CITATIONS AGAINST THEIR EMPLOYER AND TO ASK THE STATE TO DO AN INSPECTION IF THEY THINK THEIR WORKING CONDITIONS ARE UNSAFE.

NOVEN SAYS POSTER IS ONE OF THE FIRST THINGS THEY CHECK FOR DURING AN INSPECTION.