Provide analytical testing for programs in the OSHA onsite 21D grant program

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of the University of Wisconsin System received a $1.797 million Block Grant from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the Consultation Agreements program (CFDA 17.504) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. Under this award, the university will provide analytical testing services to support OSHA's On-Site Consultation Program, which delivers no-cost, confidential workplace safety and health consultation services to small and medium-sized employers in Wisconsin. The analytical testing component supports the broader consultation program's mission to identify workplace hazards, advise employers on occupational safety and health standards compliance, and assist in establishing and improving workplace safety programs.

OSHA's On-Site Consultation Program operates separately from enforcement activities and does not result in citations or penalties. As a university-administered consultation program, UW-Madison is required to provide at least 10 percent matching funds to support the federal award. The program prioritizes service delivery to smaller employers engaged in high-hazard operations across Wisconsin, with funding administered through the Department of Health and Human Services Payment Management System.