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617 Managing Safety and Health- General Industry
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Participate in OSHA On-site Consultations

OSHA's On-site Consultation Program offers free and confidential safety and occupational health advice to small and medium-sized businesses in all states across the country, with priority given to high-hazard worksites.

Single OSHA inspector writing notes from the OSHA on site consultation Department
OSHA offers free and confidential OSH advice to businesses.

On-site Consultation services are separate from enforcement and do not result in penalties or citations. Consultants from state agencies or universities work with employers to identify workplace hazards, provide advice on compliance with OSHA standards, and assist in establishing injury and illness prevention programs.

The consultation is confidential and will not be reported routinely to the OSHA inspection staff. No citations or penalties are issued. Your only obligation is to correct serious job safety and health hazards--a commitment you are expected to make prior to the actual visit and carry out in a timely manner.

Knowledge Check Choose the best answer for the question.

3-10. Which of the following is TRUE concerning OSHA on-site consultations?