29 CFR 1977.22 : Labor (§ 0.735-1 To Parts 4908-4999) — (Part 1927 To Parts 4908-4999) — Regulations Relating To Labor (Continued) (Part 1927 To Parts 4908-4999) — Occupational Safety And Health Administration, Department Of Labor (Continued) (Part 1927 To Parts 1991-1999) — Discrimination Against Employees Exercising Rights Under The Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety And Health Act Of 1970 (§ 1977.1 To § 1977.23) — Some Specific Subjects (§ 1977.22 And § 1977.23) — Employee refusal to comply with safety rules.

4 Aug 2016

Employees who refuse to comply with occupational safety and health standards or valid safety rules implemented by the employer in furtherance of the Act are not exercising any rights afforded by the Act. Disciplinary measures taken by employers solely in response to employee refusal to comply with appropriate safety rules and regulations, will not ordinarily be regarded as discriminatory action prohibited by section 11(c). This situation should be distinguished from refusals to work, as discussed in § 1977.12.

29 CFR 1977.22