This program allows employers to apply for up to $10,000 per fiscal year (July 1 – June 30). The funds must go towards equipment or training to improve safety within the company.
Eligibility Requirements
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The employer must be in good standing with Workers’ Compensation and the Secretary of State’s office
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All disallowed items can be found in the WC Rules & Regulations, Chapter 11, Section 4(b)(vi)
Items Needed to Complete the Application
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All pages must be filled out
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Product information for the equipment must be provided OR detailed course information for the training
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Price quotes must be included with the application
Application Instructions
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Complete the application and submit to the Risk Management team via mail or email
• Once Risk Management has received your application, employers should submit Vendor Management forms to ensure a smooth payment process upon approval
• Applications are reviewed on a monthly basis; deadlines can be found on the Risk Management website
Letter of Agreement (LOA) Process
• Upon approval, the Risk Management team will draft the Safety Improvement Fund LOA
• Risk Management will keep employers informed of the LOA progress, but employers should be prepared to wait 5-7 weeks post-application approval to receive the LOA for signature
• Once the LOA is fully executed (signed by the employer and signed by the Department of Workforce services), payment will be issued as soon as possible
Reporting Requirements
• Invoices will be due ninety (90) days post LOA execution
• Reporting on injury statistics will be due at three hundred and sixty-five (365) days post LOA execution
