21(d) consultation program

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) awarded a Block Grant of $1,124,000 to the State of Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) under the Consultation Agreements program (CFDA 17.504) for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. Under this award, BWC will deliver no-cost, confidential on-site occupational safety and health consultation services to small and medium-sized employers throughout Ohio, with priority focus on worksites engaged in high-hazard operations. BWC's consultants will work directly with participating employers to identify workplace hazards, provide guidance on Occupational Safety and Health standards compliance, and assist in establishing and improving workplace safety and health programs.

The Consultation Agreements program operates as part of OSHA's broader On-Site Consultation Program, which functions separately from OSHA enforcement activities and does not result in citations or penalties. As the designated state agency administering Ohio's consultation program, BWC leverages its comprehensive workers' compensation claims data and occupational safety expertise to serve as a critical federal partner in advancing workplace safety outcomes at the state level. The award supports the continuation of consultation services that have been delivered through multiple consecutive fiscal years and demonstrates BWC's established federal contracting experience in occupational safety initiatives.