The puerto rico OSHA consultation program will provide consultation services to private sector employers

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) awarded a $410,000 Block Grant to the Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, under the Consultation Agreements program (CFDA 17.504). The award funds the Puerto Rico OSHA Consultation Program, which delivers no-cost, confidential on-site consultation services to private sector employers throughout Puerto Rico. Program consultants identify workplace hazards, provide guidance on OSHA standards compliance, and assist employers in establishing and improving occupational safety and health programs.

The consultation services operate independently from OSHA enforcement activities and do not result in citations or penalties, thereby encouraging employer participation. The program prioritizes smaller employers engaged in high-hazard operations. As a designated state agency, the Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources administers the program and is required to provide a minimum 10 percent match to the federal funding. Consultation services remain available to all private employers in Puerto Rico, supporting the agency's broader role in workforce development and occupational safety infrastructure.