OSHA Concord Area Office – Concord, NH

Federal Workplace Safety Enforcement

Protecting New Hampshire Workers

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Concord Area Office is the primary federal regulatory body responsible for ensuring safe and healthful working conditions for private sector employees across New Hampshire. Located within the J.C. Cleveland Federal Building on Pleasant Street, this office enforces federal labor laws by setting and enforcing standards, conducting workplace inspections, and investigating reports of serious accidents or fatalities. The area office serves as a critical resource for workers who need to file confidential complaints regarding hazardous conditions or who believe they have faced retaliation for exercising their safety rights under the Whistleblower Protection Program.

Compliance Assistance and Training

While best known for enforcement, the Concord Area Office also provides extensive support to employers who want to proactively improve their safety culture. Through the Compliance Assistance Specialist, businesses can receive guidance on understanding complex OSHA standards, identifying potential hazards, and implementing effective safety and health management systems. The office coordinates with state partners to offer free on-site consultation services for small and medium-sized businesses, helping them correct violations without the risk of citations or penalties. This dual approach of enforcement and education aims to reduce workplace injuries, illnesses, and deaths throughout the Granite State.

Reporting and Jurisdictional Scope

Employers are legally required to contact this office to report any work-related fatality within 8 hours, and any inpatient hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye within 24 hours. The Concord Area Office covers a wide range of industries, including construction, manufacturing, and healthcare. However, it is important to note that most public sector employees (state and local government workers) in New Hampshire are covered under a separate state-run program, not this federal office. Visitors to the federal building for meetings or conferences must adhere to strict federal security protocols.

• Inspections: Investigating workplace hazards and safety violations.
• Whistleblower Protection: Defending workers’ rights to report safety issues.
• Compliance Assistance: helping employers understand federal regulations.
• Emergency Reporting: Processing reports of severe work-related injuries.
• Outreach: Educational programs on fall protection, chemical safety, and more.