Every company searches for ways to meet goals of increasing safety, productivity, and profitability.
What companies may not know is that OSHA sponsors a program that helps fulfill those goals. OSHA designed the Merit Program for employers who do not yet meet the qualifications for the Star Program. Companies may stay in the Merit Program for up to 5 years. They are re-evaluated annually to determine whether their programs meet the requirements of the Star Program. The Demonstration Program allows small businesses and contractors to prove the effectiveness of new safety and health methods that may qualify them for Star.