OSHA On-Site Consultation Overview |
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The Guam Consultation Program was established in 1982 and is
administered through the 21(d) Cooperative Agreement outlined under the
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970., P.L. 91-596. Small
businesses, particularly those in high-hazard industries or involved in
hazardous operations, can use this free service to help improve their
safety performance. Safety and health Consultants work with employers
to identify workplace hazards, provide advice on compliance with OSHA
standards, and assist in establishing safety and health programs.
The On-site Consultation Program receives 100% of its funding revenue
through federal assistance by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA). By utilizing this free service, employers
can find out about potential hazards at their worksites, improve their
occupational safety and health management systems, and even qualify for
a one-year exemption from routine OSHA inspections. The service is
delivered by state governments and territories using well-trained
professional staff. Most consultations take place on-site, though
limited services away from the worksite are available.
Primarily targeted for smaller businesses, this safety and health
consultation program is completely separate from the OSHA inspection
effort. In addition, no citations are issued or penalties proposed.
It's confidential, too. Your name, your firm's name, and any
information you provide about your workplace, plus any unsafe or
unhealthful working conditions that the consultant uncovers, will not
be reported routinely to the OSHA inspection staff.
Your only obligation will be to commit yourself to correcting serious
job safety and health hazards -- a commitment which you are expected to
make prior to the actual visit and carry out in a timely manner.
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