OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Program

OSHA’s On-site Consultation Program offers free and confidential advice to small and medium-sized businesses in all states across the country, with priority given to high-hazard worksites. In FY 2013, responding to requests from small employers looking to create or improve their injury and illness prevention programs, OSHA’s On-site Consultation Program conducted approximately 30,000 visits to small business worksites covering over 1.5 million workers across the nation.

On-site Consultation services are separate from enforcement and do not result in penalties or citations. Consultants from state agencies or universities work with employers to identify workplace hazards, provide advice on compliance with OSHA standards, and assist in establishing injury and illness prevention programs.

On-site Consultation Program Information

• How does the On-site Consultation Program work and what are its benefits?
• What Happens During an On-site Consultation Visit?
• How can a small business receive OSHA recognition for an exceptional
  injury and illness program through On-site Consultation? (SHARP)

 

On-site Consultation Data

• On-site Consultation Visits

Small Business Resources

• Compliance Assistance
• Publications
• Electronic assistance tools
• Success stories

Source: United States Department of Labor, “On-site Consultation Program” https://www.osha.gov website. Accessed November 24, 2015. https://www.osha.gov/dcsp/smallbusiness/consult.html

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