Funding is used for the WV OSHA consultation program to provide assistance to small business within the state of west virginia

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) awarded the West Virginia Division of Labor a $330,000 block grant effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, under the Consultation Agreements program (CFDA 17.504). The West Virginia Division of Labor delivers no-cost, confidential on-site occupational safety and health consultation services to small businesses throughout West Virginia. Core services include full-service and limited-service hazard assessments, compliance guidance aligned with OSHA standards, and technical assistance in establishing and improving workplace safety and health programs. These consultation activities operate independently from OSHA enforcement and do not result in citations or penalties to participating employers.

Performance requirements mandate that the division conduct at least 90 percent of initial visits at high-hazard establishments with 250 or fewer employees, verify timely correction of serious and imminent hazards identified during assessments, and conduct interviews at 100 percent of visited sites. The block grant requires the West Virginia Division of Labor to provide a 10 percent matching contribution as a condition of the award.