OSHA consultative cooperative agreement to fund consultative workplace safety and health services to smaller employers with hazardous operations

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) awarded a $788,000 Block Grant to the Oregon Department of Consumer & Business Services, Central Services Division, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, under the Consultation Agreements program (CFDA 17.504). This award funds the delivery of no-cost, confidential on-site occupational safety and health consultation services to smaller employers with hazardous operations throughout Oregon. The program operates independently from OSHA enforcement activities and does not result in citations or penalties, positioning consultation as a non-punitive resource for workplace safety improvement.

Under this grant, the Oregon Department of Consumer & Business Services will deliver core consultation services including on-site workplace hazard identification and assessment, technical assistance on Occupational Safety and Health Administration standards compliance, and support for developing and improving employer safety and health programs. These services target small- and medium-sized businesses in high-hazard industries across the state. As a condition of the award, Oregon must provide a minimum 10 percent match in non-federal funds. Consistent with program requirements, the awardee must maintain grant records for three years following grant closeout or final audit, whichever occurs later.