Our trash compactor is broken and they have been doing band aide fixes on it to keep it functional. These fixes quickly break and it's just back to where it was before that. The compactor is failing to drain properly and has sludge pooling around it on the ground. The door handle fell off and we had to jimmy rig it to run for a month before they fixed it. Which was an osha violation in it self. The odor is horrid from the trash can eco labs agreed and we failed our most recent inspection because of it. The flies and bees around the trash can is bad. The nasty trash odor is unhealthy to work in and has begun to seep into the food in the area that is kept in the area. My breaking point was when it broke and they dumped a trash bin right next to it. We now have to wonder around 5 min to the back of the store, climb up a stair ladder carrying heavy trash bags or boxes. We also have to toss it over our heads into the bin which seems unsafe. We some how filled it up in 72 hrs which seems unusual for us with a once a month pick up.

Do I file a complaint with osha, eco labs or L&I for this violation. It has been broken the majority of this year and the odor is enough to knock a maggot out.

I’m an MRI technologist working at a hospital in California, and I’m seriously considering filing a OSHA complaint over several ongoing workplace safety concerns.
There are three major issues:

Broken MRI transport gurney: We have an MRI-compatible transport gurney that has been malfunctioning for months. I sustained a work-related wrist injury involving this same gurney earlier this year and had to receive medical treatment. The equipment is still being used. I recently tested it again and recorded video evidence showing that it continues to malfunction.

Working completely alone in a separate building: There are shifts when I’m the only staff member working in the MRI building. I’m concerned about what would happen during a medical emergency, workplace injury, or other safety incident when no other staff members are immediately available to assist. Given that we handle hospitalized patients, including patients requiring additional monitoring or assistance, this is particularly concerning.

Backlog involving safety carts: There are ongoing concerns about a backlog related to our safety carts. I’m worried about whether essential safety equipment is being appropriately maintained, checked, and readily available when needed.

I genuinely want a safe working environment for myself, my coworkers, and our patients.

I’m trying to understand my options before moving forward.

I work in California

I was wondering what it would look like for me to jump into the profession. I don't have any translatable experience, and am not sure how I would acquire so without, well, experience. I have a bachelors degree in sociology so it is unrelated to safety. Certifications, I hear, play an integral part in securing a position, but what should I acquire exactly aside from an Osha 30? Any help would be appreciated