Ohio Workplace Safety Grants for Construction Companies
Published: Feb 03, 2017 by Luther LiggettThe Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation announced an award of Workplace Safety Grants of almost $1 million to 18 public employers and 28 private employers in 28 Ohio Counties.
Private and public employers are eligible for a 3-to-1 matching grant, up to a maximum grant award of $40,000 for each eligibility cycle. Applicants apply for a grant to purchase equipment to substantially reduce or eliminate injuries and illnesses associated with a particular task or operation.
As an example, Dunbar Mechanical. Inc. of Toledo received funding to purchase two material lifts to reduce risk.
Goettle Equipment Company in Hamilton County received over $32,000.00 to purchase equipment to reduce the risk of injury assisting contractors in earth retention and deep foundation systems.
For more information, visit the program website here.
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact attorney Luther Liggett of Graff & McGovern at 614-228-5800, ext. 6.