What should a driver do if they feel coerced into unsafe practices?

Filing a complaint with OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) is the correct response for a driver who feels coerced into unsafe practices. OSHA is responsible for ensuring safe and healthful working conditions, and they have regulations that protect employees from retaliation when they report unsafe conditions or practices.

When a driver encounters pressure to engage in unsafe behaviors, it can lead to serious risks not only for their own safety but also for the safety of others on the road. Reporting such incidents to OSHA helps bring attention to the unsafe practices, allowing for an investigation that can lead to improvements and enforcement of safety standards. This step ensures that proper authorities are involved, addressing systemic issues rather than dealing with the situation in isolation.

Maintaining silence may seem like a way to avoid immediate conflict, but it does not resolve the unsafe conditions and can perpetuate a culture of fear and neglect regarding safety. Reporting the incident to law enforcement is typically more appropriate for clear legal violations, while confronting the employer directly might lead to confrontational situations without an assurance of change. Filing a complaint with OSHA provides a structured and protected approach to address the issue effectively.