The consultation cooperative agreement funds the project to provide safety and health on-site assistance with priority given to small high hazard massachusetts employers

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) awarded $1.804 million through the Consultation Agreements program (CFDA 17.504) to the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development in Massachusetts for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This Block Grant funds no-cost, confidential on-site occupational safety and health consultation services targeting small and medium-sized employers engaged in high-hazard operations throughout Massachusetts. The consultation program operates independently from OSHA enforcement activities and does not result in citations or penalties.

Under this award, OSHA-funded consultants from the Massachusetts labor agency will work directly with participating employers to identify workplace hazards, provide guidance on compliance with applicable OSHA safety and health standards, and assist in developing and strengthening workplace safety and health programs. Priority service is provided to smaller employers with the most hazardous operations. The consultation services complement OSHA's enforcement mission by delivering proactive technical assistance to help employers establish safer working conditions and reduce occupational injuries and illnesses.