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As we approach the celebration of the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, we will be featuring important events in the history of OSHA’s ongoing efforts to protect the safety and health of America’s workers.
Last year marked the 50th anniversary of our On-Site Consultation Program launched on May 20, 1975. The On-Site Consultation Program offers no-cost, confidential occupational safety and health services specifically tailored for small and medium-sized businesses. Consultants from state agencies or universities collaborate directly with employers to identify workplace hazards, provide guidance on correcting these hazards, advise on complying with OSHA standards, deliver training and education for workers, and assist businesses in developing effective safety and health programs. These services are provided separately from OSHA’s enforcement activities.
Over the past five decades, the On-Site Consultation Program has enabled countless employers to safeguard their employees, build stronger businesses, and foster resilient workplaces. In the last decade alone, the program averaged nearly 24,000 worksite visits annually – 98 percent to worksites with 250 or fewer employees – and prevented nearly three million workers from being exposed to hazards each year.
Explore the 50th Anniversary webpage for the complete timeline of the On-site Consultation Program’s safety and health milestones.
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Original article published by OSHA