The puerto rico state plan provides consultation services to public sector employers and enforcement services for private and public sector employers and employees

The Puerto Rico Department of Labor and Human Resources received a $2.337 million Block Grant from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) under the Occupational Safety and Health State Program (CFDA 17.503) for the period October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026. Under this federally approved state plan, the awardee provides a comprehensive mix of occupational safety and health services to both public and private sector employers and employees in Puerto Rico. These services include consultation services to public sector employers and enforcement services for private and public sector employers and employees, all designed to maintain a state program that is at least as effective as the federal OSHA program.

As one of 29 approved State Plans nationwide, Puerto Rico's award represents the state's continued responsibility for administering occupational safety and health programs with federal cost-sharing of up to 50 percent of total program costs. The grant supports the state's ongoing delivery of compliance assistance, training, outreach, and enforcement activities that protect workers across Puerto Rico's labor market. This Block Grant is part of a continuing funding stream, with annual renewals subject to the recipient maintaining compliance with federal effectiveness requirements and final approval by the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health.