Consultation

The Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) awarded a $728,070.82 cooperative agreement to Mississippi State University for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2022. The award was provided under OSHA's Consultation Agreements program (CFDA 17.504) to fund consultative workplace safety and health services targeting smaller employers with more hazardous operations in Mississippi. Specifically, the university will utilize the funding to deliver consultative services aimed at helping covered employers in the state identify hazards, provide advice on compliance with OSHA standards, and assist in establishing and improving safety and health programs. The award is consistent with the program's goal of fostering safer and healthier work environments for workers employed by smaller businesses engaged in higher-risk operations.