The Workforce Development Department will commit it's resources to Iowa's prosperity by working to ensure the income security, productivity, safety and health of all Iowans. One of IOSH Consultation and Education's goals is to reduce the incidence of injury or illness to workers by enhancing ability to identify and control safety and health hazards. Employers can learn about potential hazards at their worksites and improve their occupational safety and health management systems by using the free consultation services. This service is delivered by the State of Iowa using well-trained professional staff.
Most consultations take place on-site, though limited services away from the worksite are available.
This program is completely separate from the IOSH Enforcement staff, no citations are issued or penalties proposed, and it is confidential . The Education section offers a variety of safety education videos that can be borrowed, free of charge , for public use, and a wide selection of OSHA publications and informational fact sheets. Speaking engagements, seminars and conferences allow OSHA Consultation and Education staff to encourage large and small business employers and employees to pursue safety and health management programs. Also, FREE training for the 10-hour Voluntary Compliance OSHA Certificate Course for General Industry or Construction is conducted on a first come, first serve basis, with some classes now being offered throughout the state of Iowa at specific times and locations. The business requesting the training is provided one set of course materials to be copied for each participant.