Bill > HB2889

This bill amends the Oregon Safe Employment Act (OSEA) by clarifying the meaning of "provide consultative services" for the Director of the Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS). Specifically, the bill requires the director to offer three key types of support for small employers: (1) provide incentives for participating in consultative services, (2) offer maximum protection from fines and penalties for small employers who engage with these consultative services, and (3) actively promote these services to the small business community. The goal is to encourage voluntary compliance with occupational safety and health laws by making it easier and less financially risky for small businesses to seek guidance on workplace safety. By expanding the definition of consultative services, the bill aims to help small employers develop more effective workplace health and safety programs, with a focus on preventing industrial accidents and occupational diseases through proactive education and assistance rather than punitive enforcement.

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB2889