Ohio Safety Grants

The Safety Intervention Grant (SIG) Program offered by the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC) provides funding for employers to purchase equipment aimed at reducing or eliminating injuries and illnesses related to specific tasks or operations. The program offers a 3-to-1 matching grant, with a maximum award of $40,000 per three-year eligibility cycle. Employers must meet certain criteria to be eligible, such as being covered by the State Insurance Fund and maintaining active coverage. The grant application process involves several steps, including determining eligibility, arranging for a BWC safety field consultant to assist with the application, and gathering necessary documentation. If awarded, employers must submit a one-year case study to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention. For more information, employers can contact Safety Services Safety Grant Programs at the provided phone number or email address.

BWC uses the Trench Safety Grant (TSG) Program to partner with Ohio employers to substantially reduce or eliminate injuries associated with trenching operations. The TSG does not fund equipment purchases for technical rescue operations. The program is available to eligible Ohio employers who wish to purchase the following qualified/allowed items: Shoring: aluminum, hydraulic, or other types of supports to prevent soil movement and cave-ins. Shielding: trench boxes or other types of supports to protect against soil cave-ins. As part of our Safety Grant programming, the TSG Program is available only to Ohio employers that perform trenching and excavating. Review the complete program policy, otherwise, click on the appropriate link below for the specific information you want. Eligible employers may receive up to $12,000 for the duration of the TSG Program. This is a 4-to-1 matching grant, which means BWC will provide $4 for every $1 an employer invests in the intervention. To be eligible, you must meet the following criteria at the time of application.

As part of our Safety Intervention Grant programming, FEEEG is available only to Ohio firefighter employers. BWC uses FEEEG to partner with Ohio employers to minimize exposure to dangerous environmental elements. The program is available to eligible Ohio employers who wish to purchase the following qualified/allowed items for optimal protection against these exposures. • Diesel exhaust systems (local source (tailpipe) capture; not general dilution/filtration ventilation) • Extractors/Washing machines for turn-out gear • Hoods with barrier protection • Washable gloves (structural firefighter glove or one that meets the requirements of NFPA 1971)