The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration announced an update to its inspection program that directs agency resources to workplaces reporting the highest rates of injuries and illnesses based on data submitted under OSHA’s recordkeeping requirements.

The Site-Specific Targeting program is OSHA’s primary planned inspection program for non-construction establishments with 20 or more employees.

Using OSHA Form 300A data from calendar years 2021-2023, the criteria for inspection will be based on:

• High injury and illness rates from 2023 data.
• Rising injury and illness rates based on 2021-2023 data at or above twice the 2022 private sector average.
• Injury and illness rates that are markedly below industry averages.
• Failure to submit an OSHA Form 300A in 2023.

The new directive replaces the previous SST program directive issued on February 7, 2023.

OSHA also uses national and local emphasis programs to target high-risk industries and hazards.

In addition, the agency’s On-Site Consultation Program offers free, confidential occupational safety and health services to assist small- and medium-sized businesses in identifying workplace hazards, complying with OSHA standards, and establishing and improving safety and health programs. On-site consultation services are separate from enforcement and do not result in penalties or citations.