Safety Intervention Grant
Safety Intervention Grant supports Ohio employers in purchasing ergonomic, safety, and industrial hygiene equipment to reduce workplace injuries and illnesses and establish safety best practices.
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Funder: Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation
Due Dates: Current fiscal year applications open; application portal temporarily unavailable
Funding Amounts: Up to $40,000 per three-year eligibility cycle; BWC contributes $3 for every $1 from the employer
Summary: Supports Ohio employers purchasing equipment that substantially reduces or eliminates injuries and illnesses associated with specific workplace tasks.
Key Information: Recipients must submit a one-year case study or reimburse the full grant amount.
Description
The Safety Intervention Grant (SIG) Program, administered by the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC), partners with Ohio employers to purchase equipment and measure its effectiveness in preventing workplace injuries and illnesses. It supports ergonomic, safety, and industrial hygiene equipment addressing hazards associated with a particular task or operation. The goal is to establish safety intervention best practices, rather than fund routine replacements or equipment that only meets minimum OSHA requirements.
BWC safety consultants, ergonomists, and industrial hygienists assess proposed interventions and recommend effective solutions. Review considers the initial risk and the equipment’s potential to reduce it; the equipment’s research value may also be considered. Employers document results through a one-year case study and permit BWC to use intervention data, photos, and videos for education and training.
