Cooperative Agreement 26J75OS000134

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) awarded a Cooperative Agreement totaling $112,358.73 to the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation for the period October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2026, under the Compensation and Working Conditions program (CFDA 17.005). This award supports the collection, analysis, and publication of occupational safety and health statistics pursuant to Section 24 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970. The South Carolina Department of Labor will conduct surveys of occupational injuries and illnesses and censuses of fatal occupational injuries to generate critical state-level workforce safety metrics that inform employers, policymakers, and workers about workplace hazards and compensation-related data.

The statistical products and services delivered through this cooperative agreement enable South Carolina to contribute to the national occupational safety and health data infrastructure while maintaining state-specific reporting capabilities. By sharing costs in operating statistical programs, the award allows the state agency to provide relevant data on work-related injuries, illnesses, and fatalities that support informed decision-making across the state's occupational safety and health community. This funding represents part of the BLS's recurring annual investment in state-level occupational safety and health data collection, with cooperative agreements typically executed each fiscal year through a standardized application and negotiation process administered via GrantSolutions.