The Directorate of Cooperative and State Program implements OSHA's cooperative programs, coordinates the agency's compliance assistance and outreach activities, and coordinates the agency's relations with state plan states.

DCSP Functions

Cooperative Programs

OSHA offers a number of avenues for businesses and organizations to work cooperatively with the Agency. DCSP implements the following cooperative programs and initiatives:

• Alliance Program
• OSHA Challenge
• Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP)
• OSHA Strategic Partnership Program (OSPP)
• Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP)

State Plans

DCSP coordinates the Agency's activities with the OSHA-approved State Occupational Safety and Health Programs.

Compliance Assistance and Outreach

The Directorate also coordinates OSHA's outreach and compliance assistance activities, including:

• On-Site Consultation
• Compliance Assistance
• Spanish-Language Compliance Assistance Resources
• Small Business Assistance

DCSP Offices

Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Directorate of Cooperative and State Programs - Room N3700
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20210
(202) 693-2200

Office of Outreach Services and Alliances (202) 693-2340
The Office of Outreach Services and Alliances is responsible for coordinating OSHA's compliance assistance and outreach activities and implementing the Alliance Program.

Office of Partnerships and Recognition (202) 693-2213
The Office of Partnerships and Recognition administers the Voluntary Protection Programs (VPP), the OSHA Strategic Partnership Program (OSPP), and OSHA Challenge.

Office of Small Business Assistance (202) 693-2220
The Office of Small Business Assistance (OSBA) administers the OSHA On-site Consultation Program, which offers free and confidential advice to small and medium-sized businesses in all states across the country, with priority given to high-hazard worksites. OSBA also coordinates OSHA activity on behalf of small business and serves as Agency liaison with stakeholders to develop and enhance relationships between the Agency and the small business community.

Office of State Programs (202) 693-2244
The Office of State Programs develops OSHA policy and provides guidance regarding the development, approval, performance analysis, and review of State occupational safety and health programs.