Which service is designed to assist employers in voluntarily improving safety programs?

Which service is designed to assist employers in voluntarily improving safety programs?

• A. Cal/OSHA Consultation Service
• B. DOSH Penalty Administration
• C. Workers' Compensation Division
• D. California Labor Commission

Answer: (A)

Voluntary improvement of safety programs is supported by Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Service, which provides free, confidential guidance to help employers identify hazards and strengthen safety practices. Consultants visit workplaces to review current programs, assist with implementing an effective Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), and offer practical steps to improve overall safety without triggering enforcement actions. This contrasts with penalty-focused functions, which deal with violations and penalties; other divisions handle workers’ compensation or wage and labor issues, not proactive safety program enhancement.

Voluntary improvement of safety programs is supported by Cal/OSHA’s Consultation Service, which provides free, confidential guidance to help employers identify hazards and strengthen safety practices. Consultants visit workplaces to review current programs, assist with implementing an effective Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), and offer practical steps to improve overall safety without triggering enforcement actions. This contrasts with penalty-focused functions, which deal with violations and penalties; other divisions handle workers’ compensation or wage and labor issues, not proactive safety program enhancement.