Occupational safety and health plan for the state of maryland

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) awarded $975,000 in Block Grant funding to the State of Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation on October 1, 2025, under the Consultation Agreements program (CFDA 17.504). This award supports Maryland's on-site occupational safety and health consultation program through September 30, 2026. The funded program delivers no-cost, confidential consultation services to small and medium-sized employers with hazardous operations, helping businesses identify workplace hazards, comply with OSHA standards, and develop or enhance occupational safety and health programs.

The Consultation Agreements program operates as a non-enforcement initiative separate from OSHA's citation and penalty processes, with priority given to smaller employers in high-hazard industries. Maryland's designated state agency administers the consultation program and is required to contribute at least 10 percent matching funds to the federal award. Grantees must retain records for three years following grant closeout or final audit, whichever is later, and receive funds through the Department of Health and Human Services Payment Management System.