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Overview
In an effort to prevent worker injuries and help employers lower worker’s compensation costs, the Commonwealth administers a safety training grant program. $800,000 in grant funding is awarded each fiscal year to various
organizations throughout the state. Grants help fund a wide array of safety training programs selected by the company that improve workplace safety, including ergonomics, hazardous material handling and proper heavy lifting techniques to name a few.
How It Works
The application process (dates subject to change):
| October: |
Grant application released |
| March: |
Application deadline |
| June: |
Awards announced |
| July: |
Funding begins once final documentation is processed |
The maximum award amount is $25,000. The funding only applies to approved applications. Training vendor and/or training curriculums must be obtained by the employers requesting funding.
Advantages
Preventing occupational injury and illness is in everyone’s best interest. A high-risk workplace where injuries are more frequent leads to lost productivity and higher worker’s compensation costs.
The Business Resource Team knows that every business needs help reducing business costs and we have resources to help you. By participating in workplace safety training, not only does your workplace become safer, your worker’s compensation costs are lowered which, in turn, helps your business remain competitive.
Eligibility
Any company, regardless of size, may receive one grant per fiscal year. Applicant companies, consulting staff and those receiving training must be covered by
Massachusetts Worker’s Compensation.
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