Keene state college OSHA 21(D) consultation program FY2026

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) awarded Keene State College a $579,000 Block Grant under the Consultation Agreements program (CFDA 17.504) for Fiscal Year 2026, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. Through this award, Keene State College delivers no-cost, confidential on-site occupational safety and health consultation services to small and medium-sized employers throughout New Hampshire with hazardous operations. The consultation program operates independently from OSHA enforcement activities and does not result in citations or penalties.

The services provided include identifying workplace hazards, advising employers on compliance with OSHA standards, and assisting in the establishment and improvement of occupational safety and health programs. As a designated university administrator of the consultation program, Keene State College provides these services with priority given to smaller employers engaged in high-hazard operations. The award represents the institution's continued participation in OSHA's national On-Site Consultation Program, which operates across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and several U.S. territories.