South Carolina Department Of Labor Licensing & Regulation

The South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing & Regulation is a state government entity registered with SAM.gov since June 2009 that serves as the designated state agency for administering occupational safety and health programs and emergency management initiatives throughout South Carolina. As a child entity within South Carolina's state government structure, the department fulfills critical regulatory and public safety functions while leveraging federal grant funding to enhance workplace safety, emergency response capabilities, and firefighter preparedness across the state.

The department's federal grant portfolio demonstrates a sustained focus on workplace safety and emergency services delivery across multiple federal programs and funding agencies. Through the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the department administers substantial formula grants and cooperative agreements under the State Plan Grant program (CFDA 17.503), which have ranged from approximately $863,000 to $2.558 million annually, enabling comprehensive occupational safety and health program implementation including inspections, standards development, citations, and consultation services. Under OSHA's Consultation Agreements program (CFDA 17.504), the department has received awards between $272,000 and $1.065 million to deliver no-cost and confidential workplace safety consultation services targeting smaller employers with hazardous operations, conducting both full-service and limited-service hazard assessments. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has provided ongoing cooperative agreements for occupational safety and health statistics collection and analysis under Section 24 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, supporting the department's data gathering efforts in partnership with the federal government. In the emergency services sector, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded the department multiple Assistance to Firefighters Grants (CFDA 97.044) ranging from $220,940 to $843,999, as well as State Fire Training System Grants, funding the acquisition of critical firefighting equipment, training programs, emergency vehicles, protective gear, and health and wellness initiatives for firefighters and emergency responders. Sub-award documentation indicates the department has coordinated with the Adjutant General of South Carolina on emergency management activities including search and rescue operations and emergency operations center support. This diversified grant portfolio reflects the department's essential role in advancing occupational safety standards, emergency preparedness, and public protection across South Carolina.