Contact Information
Division of Labor Standards
On-Site Safety and Health Program
3315 W. Truman Boulevard, Room 205
P.O. Box 449
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0449
Phone: 573-522-SAFE(7233)
Fax: 573-751-3721
laborstandards@labor.mo.gov
The Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) is an exemplary program available for small employers with fewer than 250 employees on-site and fewer than 500 employees corporate wide who participate in the Missouri On-Site Safety and Health Consultation Program. It is designed to honor small businesses that operate effective safety and health management programs.
Acceptance into the Missouri SHARP is an achievement that will distinguish your company as a model for other small businesses to follow. SHARP employers can receive a one to three-year exemption from OSHA general inspections. However, if the facility does encounter an imminent danger situation, fatality, catastrophic event (sends three or more employees to the hospital), or a formal complaint is filed with OSHA, OSHA will inspect the facility regardless of the exemption. Participating can also lower your insurance, reduce your out-of-pocket expenses, and decrease workplace injuries. There currently are 32 businesses across Missouri who have met these requirements and who belong to the SHARP Association that was created for current SHARP employers. SHARP Association members mentor companies interested in becoming a SHARP site and strengthen their current safety programs by sharing best practices.
To participate, you must first request an On-Site Safety Consultation by calling 573-522-SAFE.
To participate in SHARP, you must:
After you satisfy all SHARP requirements, the Consultation Project Manager may recommend your worksite for final SHARP approval and certification from OSHA. The state and OSHA will formally recognize your worksite at a SHARP awards ceremony.
As a certified SHARP site, you will be granted a one-year exemption from OSHA's scheduled inspections. After one year of certification, you may request renewal for one to three years, provided that you:
After the initial approval and renewal periods, SHARP renewals may be for a period up to three years.
The employer can also be a member of the Missouri SHARP Association.
If you meet most but not all of the SHARP eligibility criteria and are committed to working toward full SHARP approval, you may be recommended by your state Consultation Project Manager for PreSHARP, an inspection deferral of up to 18 months. You may qualify for PreSHARP if your company has met the following requirements:
If you are interested in the SHARP Program, please contact our office at 573-751-3403 or e-mail us at laborstandards@labor.mo.gov.
Division of Labor Standards
On-Site Safety and Health Program
3315 W. Truman Boulevard, Room 205
P.O. Box 449
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0449
Phone: 573-522-SAFE(7233)
Fax: 573-751-3721
laborstandards@labor.mo.gov