BWC: $15 Million in Grants Available for Safety Projects

The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation on Friday announced that $15 million is available in grant funds for the research and development of personal protective equipment and protective technology to improve workplace safety. “Data collected from BWC claims determines priority areas of focus for the research and evaluation of new technologies and products that will be developed through the Workforce Safety Innovation Grant to reduce the frequency and severity of on-the-job injuries,” the agency said in a statement. “The grant is administered to accelerate the process ...