Graphic Media Alliance

09/10/2025

Bureau of Workers' Compensation – Safety Intervention Grant

Source: Sedgwick, September 8, 2025

The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) reopened the Safety Intervention Grant (SIG) on July 1, 2025 and is accepting new applications.  This is great news for employers who are looking for funding to purchase equipment to help reduce or eliminate workplace injuries or illnesses.  All applicants must submit a new application as previous ones will not carry over.  Additionally, applicants are required to obtain three vendor quotes or one quote with a sole source justification for the proposed intervention. 

The SIG is available to any Ohio private or public employer covered by the State Insurance Fund.  Recipients are eligible for a 3-1 matching grant, up to a maximum grant award of $40,000 for each three-year eligibility cycle.  As an example, the program will give your organization $3 for every $1 you contribute.  Employers must work with an assigned BWC grant coordinator throughout the process and will be required to submit a one-year case study, one year after the implementation date for the intervention.

The BWC’s website contains a timeline of events and detailed information on program requirements, including:

• What to know before you apply
• SIG eligibility requirements
• After you apply
• Reporting and documentation requirements
• Application timeline

Visit the BWC’s SIG website here: Safety Intervention Grant

Read full article

Complimentary Workers' Compensation Quote from Sedgwick

This is the time of year when you undoubtedly receive multiple phone calls, emails and hardcopy mail promoting workers' compensation programs.

Our endorsed partner, Sedgwick, helps members save significantly on workers' compensation premiums and provides valuable advice to our members who are navigating Ohio’s workers' compensation system. Sedgwick’s clients annually save $160 million in workers’ compensation premium through their Group Rating and Group Retrospective Rating Programs. Sedgwick not only offers the savings but expert guidance of all areas of worker’ compensation including claims management as well as other cost containment programs. 

If you are not participating in this member benefit, you can request a no-cost, no-obligation analysis of your potential savings. Please contact your Sedgwick program manager David Deyo at david.deyo@sedgwick.com .