Jenkins Academy of Applied Technology · WB-001 · v1.0.0
Employee Rights, Whistleblower Protection & Anti-Retaliation — scope and source crosswalk
Course developed by Todd Jerome Jenkins, MS, CSP.
| Course | Lesson | Primary basis | Decision or workplace evidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| WB-001 | Know the concern, the right and the reporting route | OSH Act section 11(c); 29 CFR 1904.35–1904.36; OSHA Whistleblower Protection Program | Distinguish a hazard concern, injury report and retaliation complaint and identify the applicable route. |
| WB-001 | Recognize protected reporting and participation | OSH Act section 11(c); 29 CFR 1977.9–1977.12; 1904.35 | Recognize reporting and participation activities that require protection and fair review. |
| WB-001 | Recognize adverse actions and warning signs | OSHA Whistleblower Protection Program — Retaliation and FAQs | Identify potentially adverse changes and preserve facts without assuming the legal outcome. |
| WB-001 | Use external routes without missing deadlines | OSHA How to File a Whistleblower Complaint; current Whistleblower Statutes Summary Chart | Identify the actual statute and filing route promptly, preserving dates and submission evidence. |
| WB-001 | Receive concerns and arrange immediate protection | OSHA Recommended Practices for Anti-Retaliation Programs; SHP-089 employer policy | Receive concerns respectfully, control immediate risks and arrange an accessible independent follow-up. |
| WB-001 | Investigate fairly and preserve evidence | OSHA What to Expect During a Whistleblower Investigation; Recommended Practices for Anti-Retaliation Programs | Conduct an independent evidence-based review and preserve relevant information through lawful channels. |
| WB-001 | Review discipline, incentives and drug testing | 29 CFR 1904.35; OSHA October 11, 2018 clarification on testing and incentives | Evaluate the purpose, consistency and reporting effects of workplace rules and incentives. |
| WB-001 | Protect privacy and preserve lawful access | 29 CFR 1904.29 and1904.35; OSHA whistleblower FAQs and investigation guidance | Explain confidentiality limits, secure sensitive records and preserve lawful access and participation. |
| WB-001 | Understand urgent danger and work-refusal limits | 29 CFR 1977.12(b)(2); OSHA Workers’ Right to Refuse Dangerous Work | Distinguish employer stop-work arrangements from the factual conditions for protected federal refusal. |
| WB-001 | Follow up and test whether reporting works | OSHA Recommended Practices for Anti-Retaliation Programs; SHP-089 employer implementation | Verify reporting routes, reviewer readiness, worker understanding and the effectiveness of follow-up. |
Official sources
- 29 CFR 1904.0
- 29 CFR 1904.1
- 29 CFR 1904.2
- 29 CFR 1904.4
- 29 CFR 1904.5
- 29 CFR 1904.6
- 29 CFR 1904.7
- 29 CFR 1904.8
- 29 CFR 1904.9
- 29 CFR 1904.10
- 29 CFR 1904.11
- 29 CFR 1904.29
- 29 CFR 1904.30
- 29 CFR 1904.31
- 29 CFR 1904.32
- 29 CFR 1904.33
- 29 CFR 1904.35
- 29 CFR 1904.36
- 29 CFR 1904.37
- 29 CFR 1904.39
- 29 CFR 1904.40
- 29 CFR 1904.41
- 29 CFR 1904.42
- OSHA forms and instructions
- OSHA electronic submission guidance
- OSHA severe-event reporting
- OSHA State Plans
- OSH Act section 11(c)
- 29 CFR 1977.12 — exercise of rights and refusal
- Whistleblower statutes and current deadlines
- Whistleblower FAQs
- File a whistleblower complaint
- Recognize retaliation
- What to expect during an investigation
- Recommended anti-retaliation practices
- OSHA testing and incentives clarification
- Workers’ right to refuse dangerous work
Source review: October 23, 2026. Federal baseline; verify actual State Plan, statute, employer and work conditions. Guidance and Academy assessment rules are distinguished from statutory duties.