The Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) recognizes small employers who operate an exemplary safety and health management system. Acceptance into SHARP by OSHA is an achievement of status that will single you out among your business peers as a model for worksite safety and health. Upon receiving SHARP recognition, your worksite will be exempt from programmed inspections during the period that your SHARP certification is valid.

How You Can Participate In SHARP

• Request a complete safety and health consultation visit to identify hazards
• Involve employees in your safety and health management system
• Maintain an injury and illness rate less than the national average

Tools to Help You Achieve the SHARP Status

• Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs
• Safety and Health Program Management Guidelines; Issuance of Voluntary Guideline from 1989
• Small Business Handbook

Iowa SHARP Partners