FY 2026 on-site consultation cooperative agreement

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) awarded $900,000 in block grant funding to the Executive Office of the State of Utah (operating as the Utah Labor Commission) for the FY 2026 On-Site Consultation Cooperative Agreement, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. Under CFDA 17.504 (Consultation Agreements), the Utah Labor Commission will deliver no-cost, confidential on-site occupational safety and health consultation services to small and medium-sized employers throughout Utah. These consultation services identify workplace hazards, provide guidance on compliance with OSHA standards, and assist employers in establishing and improving workplace safety and health programs. The consultation program operates independently from OSHA enforcement activities and does not result in citations or penalties.

The Utah Labor Commission, as a state agency designated by the Governor, delivers these services directly without subrecipient subaward arrangements, maintaining full responsibility for program deliverables and performance metrics. As a participant in OSHA's national On-Site Consultation Program, which operates in all 50 states and U.S. territories with priority focus on high-hazard operations, the Utah Labor Commission is required to provide matching funds of at least 10 percent of the federal award to support these consultation initiatives.