Occupational safety & health consultation fact sheet

              Occupational Safety 
& Health Consultation 
Fact Sheet
What is the Safety Pays® OSHA Consultation service?
Safety Pays® OSHA Consultation service delivers direct one-on-one assistance in the form of safety consultants and
industrial hygienists. These certified professionals work with companies to develop high-performance workplace
safety programs and to eliminate serious hazards that could result in costly federal fines and penalties.
Each consultation by the Oklahoma Department of Labor Safety Pays® OSHA Consultation Division includes:
• A hazard study to help identify any existing or potential physical or environmental hazards or unsafe workplace
practices.
• Recommendations for improving plant safety.
• Evaluation of each facility's job safety and health program, including identifying weaknesses and providing
recommendations for improving the program.
• A comprehensive report detailing the findings of the consultants.
• Training and technical assistance to help the company implement recommendations.
We have unlimited national resources such as:
• OSHA Institute
• OSHA Technical Support Centers
• State consultation services in all other states
• Wisconsin Occupational Health Laboratory
• National Institute of Occupational Safety & Health
What makes the state service different?
• It is free, non-punitive, voluntary, confidential, guaranteed.
• State consultants are trained at the OSHA Institute. They receive the same training required for federal
compliance officers.
• State consultants do not write citations or assess fines.
• It is not the same as federal OSHA enforcement.
• All information obtained about you or your company is not provided to federal OSHA. The information is
strictly confidential, as required by law.
How does an organization benefit from using the Safety Pays® service?
• You can reduce your workers’ compensation costs by working with Safety Pays® OSHA Consultation.
• You can reduce or eliminate costs resulting from occupational injuries and illnesses.
• We will assist you in your effort to comply with the requirements of the OSHA Act and OSHA regulations.
• Safety Pays® OSHA Consultation service will help you establish a workplace safety plan to meet the
occupational safety and health requirements of the workers’ compensation law of Oklahoma.
• Your company can enhance its image as a good corporate citizen by implementing our recommendations.
(Ask about our federal SHARP and state WCPR programs.)
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