Occupational safety & health consultation services

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) awarded a $585,000 Block Grant to the Delaware Department of Labor, Division of Industrial Affairs, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, under the Consultation Agreements program (CFDA 17.504). The award funds no-cost, confidential on-site occupational safety and health consultation services targeted at small and medium-sized employers with hazardous operations throughout Delaware. Under this program, trained consultants from the state agency conduct comprehensive workplace assessments to identify safety and health hazards, provide guidance on compliance with OSHA standards, and assist employers in establishing and improving workplace safety and health programs. These consultation services operate independently from OSHA enforcement activities and do not result in citations or penalties.

As a designated state agency, the Delaware Department of Labor leverages this federal funding as part of OSHA's nationwide On-Site Consultation Program, which operates in all 50 states and U.S. territories. The Division of Industrial Affairs is required to provide a minimum 10 percent match in non-federal funds to support program delivery. The award represents continued federal investment in Delaware's capacity to advance workplace safety standards and employment compliance, with priority service delivery directed toward smaller employers engaged in higher-hazard industrial operations.