State of hawaii, occupational safety and health, consultation and training program

The State of Hawaii Department of Labor and Industrial Relations received a $585,000 Block Grant from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the Consultation Agreements program (CFDA 17.504), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This award funds Hawaii's On-Site Consultation Program, which delivers no-cost, confidential occupational safety and health consultation services to small- and medium-sized employers throughout the state with priority given to high-hazard operations.

Under this grant, the department provides consultative workplace safety services including on-site hazard identification, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards compliance guidance, and assistance in establishing and improving employer safety and health programs. These consultation services operate independently from OSHA enforcement activities and do not result in citations or penalties. The program serves private employers across Hawaii and is part of a nationwide network of state-administered consultation programs covering all 50 states and U.S. territories. The State of Hawaii is required to provide matching funds of at least 10 percent to support program delivery.