California 21(d) on-site consultation cooperative agreement for FFY 2026

The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) received a $7.412 million Block Grant award from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under CFDA 17.504 (Consultation Agreements) for Fiscal Year 2026, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This award funds California's On-Site Consultation Program, which delivers no-cost, confidential occupational safety and health consultation services to small and medium-sized employers, with priority given to high-hazard worksites and establishments with 250 or fewer employees. DIR's consultants work directly with employers to identify workplace hazards, provide guidance on Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards compliance, and assist in establishing and improving workplace safety and health programs.

The On-Site Consultation Program operates independently from OSHA enforcement activities and does not result in citations or penalties, distinguishing it as a collaborative assistance program. Services are delivered directly by DIR staff without subawardees. As a designated state agency, DIR is required to contribute at least 10 percent matching funds to supplement the federal award. DIR maintains records in accordance with OSHA requirements for three years following grant closeout or final audit, whichever occurs later, and receives program funds through the Department of Health and Human Services Payment Management System.