Small business employers who operate an exemplary injury and illness prevention program recognized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration are exempted from from OSHA programmed inspections during the period that the employer’s certification under the Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) is valid.

To participate in the program, the company must request a comprehensive consultation visit from OSHA’s onsite consultation office that involves a complete hazard identification survey of the workplace, along with other commitments by the employer.