21(D) OSHA on-site consultation

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) awarded $2.56 million to the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development under the Consultation Agreements program (CFDA 17.504) for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026. This block grant funds OSHA's On-Site Consultation Program, which delivers no-cost, confidential occupational safety and health consultation services to small and medium-sized employers throughout New Jersey with hazardous operations. Program consultants identify workplace hazards, provide guidance on compliance with OSHA standards, and assist employers in establishing and improving workplace safety and health programs.

The consultation services operate independently from OSHA enforcement activities and do not result in citations or penalties, thereby encouraging employer participation. Services are delivered by state agency consultants who work directly with eligible employers to address occupational safety and health concerns. As a designated state agency, New Jersey is required to provide at least 10 percent matching funds to supplement the federal award and must maintain grant records for three years following grant closeout or final audit.