OSHA/State
Consultation Project Directory
Consultation programs provide free services to employers who
request help in identifying and correcting specific hazards,
want to improve their safety and health programs, and/or need
further assistance in training and education. Funded by OSHA
and delivered by well trained professional staff of state
governments, consultation services are comprehensive, and
include an appraisal of all workplace hazards, practices,
and job safety and health programs; conferences and agreements
with management; assistance in implementing recommendations;
and a follow-up appraisal to ensure that all required corrections
are made.
In a typical review of a company's
operation, the consultant will examine the structural condition
of the building, check equipment such as forklifts, examine
storage conditions, check control of toxic substances and
other environmental hazards, and confer with management about
employee supervision and job training. The ultimate benefits
of a successful consultation experience may include a highly
effective safety and health program as well as recognition
by OSHA.
For more information on consultation
programs, contact the appropriate office in your state. An
updated listing can also be obtained at:
http://www.osha.gov/dcsp/smallbusiness/consult.html.
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