OSHA's Cooperative Programs
OSHA offers the following no-cost cooperative programs through which trade and professional associations, businesses, industry groups, unions, and community, faith-based and other organizations can work cooperatively with the Agency to help prevent fatalities, injuries, and illnesses in the workplace. All programs have the goal to support implementation of effective safety and health management systems (SHMS).
If you are located in a State with an OSHA-approved State Plan, please contact your state agency for information about cooperative programs.
Alliance Program
Formal collaborative working relationships to exchange information about OSHA’s initiatives and conduct joint outreach.
On-Site Consultation Program
Confidential occupational safety and health assistance for small- and medium-sized businesses.
Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP)
A recognition program for employers who demonstrate excellence in SHMS.
Safety Champions
Completion of three steps to improve safety and health management programs with assistance from safety and health professionals.
OSHA Challenge Program
A program supporting progressive SHMS improvement through completion of three stages.
SHARP
A recognition program for small and medium-sized employers that operate exemplary safety and health programs and have utilized OSHA's On-Site Consultation Program services.
OSHA Strategic Partnership Program (OSPP)
Collaborative relationships with employers and workers to identify and eliminate serious hazards and enhance workplace safety and health management systems.