The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) awarded the Industrial Commission of Arizona a $1.116 million Block Grant effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, under the Consultation Agreements program (CFDA 17.504). This grant funds the delivery of no-cost, confidential on-site occupational safety and health consultation services to small and medium-sized employers throughout Arizona, with priority given to businesses operating in high-hazard industries. Consultation services operate independently from OSHA enforcement activities and do not result in citations or penalties; instead, state consultants work directly with employers to identify workplace hazards, advise on compliance with OSHA standards, and assist in establishing or improving workplace safety and health programs.
As Arizona's designated state agency for administering occupational safety and health programs, the Industrial Commission of Arizona serves as the intermediary between federal workplace safety standards and state-level implementation. The grant supports comprehensive consultation activities designed to enhance workplace safety outcomes across the state while complementing Arizona's broader occupational safety and health program administration. Grant recipients are required to contribute a minimum 10 percent non-federal match and must maintain records for three years following grant closeout or final audit.