Columbus, OH – Sixteen Ohio employers will share $372,967 in grants from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) to purchase equipment designed to substantially reduce or eliminate workplace injuries and illnesses.
“Ohio businesses recognize the value of investments in new safety tools and equipment that can protect their workers from injury,” said BWC Administrator/CEO Sarah Morrison. “Safe, healthy workers are key to a successful business.”
BWC approved the Safety Intervention Grants in October. The recipient employers operate in 12 counties around the state, including:
Allen County, Clark County, Clermont County, Franklin County, Holmes County, Huron County, Lake County, Ross County, Shelby County, Stark County, Wayne County, Wood County
Click here for a listing of recipients by county, including descriptions of planned equipment purchases.
The Safety Intervention Grant program matches an employer’s investment 3-to-1 up to a maximum of $40,000. Quarterly data reports and follow-up case studies measure the effectiveness of employers’ safety interventions and establish best practices for accident and injury prevention. Learn more about the Safety Intervention Grant Program at www.bwc.ohio.gov. View stories about previous grant recipients on BWC’s YouTube Channel.
Source: Ohio BWC