For Your Information: Safety Champions Program

March 17, 2026

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is excited to introduce the Safety Champions Program (SCP), a cooperative program that is designed to meet businesses where they are on their pathway to safety and health success and help them develop strong safety and health programs, lower injury rates and prevent fatalities.

SCP offers three progressive steps — Introductory, Intermediate, and Advanced — aligned with OSHA’s Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs. Participants can implement the program independently or request support from a Special Government Employee (SGE). Upon successful completion of the Advanced step, participating employers will have a safety and health program that integrates all seven core elements and reflects a proactive approach to safety and health.

Details about the program and how to sign up are available at www.osha.gov/safety-champions and any additional questions can be emailed to the Safety Champions Coordinator at SafetyChampions@dol.gov.