Every year, the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) sets aside millions of dollars for one purpose: helping companies buy safer equipment. And every year, too many industrial manufacturers shrug it off.
Let’s be real—this isn’t free money falling from the sky. The Safety Intervention Grant (SIG) is a 3-to-1 match, which means if you put skin in the game, Ohio will triple it—up to $40,000. That’s not a rounding error. That’s a crane upgrade. That’s a BINAR assist system. That’s fewer injuries, fewer claims, and fewer sleepless nights hoping your team goes home safe.
So why aren’t more companies using it?
Because “grants” sound like paperwork, red tape, and headaches. And yeah—there are rules. You need to apply before you buy. You need to track results.
Starting July 2025, you’ll need multiple vendor quotes. But let’s flip that on its head:
- The state is literally asking you to modernize your operation.
- They’re covering 75% of the cost.
- All it takes is moving faster than the company down the road.
This isn’t about compliance. It’s about not leaving money on the table. It’s about outpacing competitors who are still waiting for the “right time” to invest in safety.
If you’re running cranes or BINAR lift assist in Ohio, this is the time to stop thinking of safety as a cost center. The BWC just turned it into a growth strategy.
The only real question is: will you take the deal, or let someone else’s operation get stronger while you stand still?
Learn more about the → BWC Safety Intervention Grant