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Free Services to New York State Employers

NYS On-Site Consultation Program can help employers:

  • Reduce Accidents
  • Lower injury rates
  • Reduce Workers’ Compensation Costs
  • Implement Safety and Health Programs
  • Comply with OSHA Regulations

About the On-Site Consultation Program:

  • Jointly funded by the US Department of Labor and NYS Department of Labor to help businesses with their Safety and Health issues
  • Free and confidential service that is completely separate from OSHA enforcement activities
  • Voluntary Service
  • No fines or penalties issued
  • Staffed with experienced safety and health consultants trained at the US Department of Labor OSHA Training Institute

Services Offered:

  • On-Site Safety Surveys
  • Industrial Hygiene Surveys (air/noise testing)
  • Safety and Health Training

30 Training Topics Offered, including:

  • Accident Prevention
  • Personal Protective Equipment
  • Emergency Evacuation
  • Recordkeeping
  • Lockout/Tagout
  • Fall Protection
  • 10-Hour Construction Course
  • 10-Hour General Industry Course
  • HazWoper Refresher Training
  • Hazard Communication
  • Hospitality and Restaurant Safety Courses

Download a copy of our Training Course Catalogue (opens in a new window).

For additional information, contact the Training Unit at onsiteconsultation@labor.ny.gov.  

Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP)

Employers who receive a comprehensive consultation, correct all hazards, and institute an effective safety and health program are eligible to participate in the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) and be eligible for a three-year exemption from a general scheduled OSHA inspection.  Employers can also request participation in our SHARP developmental program and be eligible for an OSHA inspection deferral while working towards SHARP.  For more information on SHARP, please contact SHARP coordinator Geoffrey Holodook at Holodook.Geoffrey@dol.gov. 

View current list of SHARP participants (opens in a new window)

To request assistance or to learn more about the NYS Department of Labor On-Site Consultation Program contact the office nearest you:

Office Locations: Albany (518) 457-2810 Binghamton (607) 721-8211 Buffalo (716) 847-7166 Garden City (516) 228-3959 New York City (212) 775-3526 Rochester (585) 258-4570 Syracuse (315) 479-3205 Utica (315) 793-2319 White Plains (914) 997-9511 or contact onsiteconsultation@labor.ny.gov .

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