The money that supports the Workplace
Safety Account is generated from a 0.25% annual assessment on workers’ compensation
premiums. The Utah Labor Commission is charged with the task of using these funds to promote
workplace safety, which includes awarding a portion of account funds to selected grant
applicants. It is anticipated that over $500,000 will be awarded to select grant recipients, and will be distributed among as many qualifying applicants and in monetary amounts the Labor Commission
deems appropriate. Entities eligible to apply for a grant include Utah businesses,
community-based organizations, Utah non-profits and local associations and educational
institutions.
“The Workplace Safety Committee of the
Labor Commission has identified key priorities upon which to focus for the upcoming year.
The focus is with industries and occupations that have higher incidences of workplace accidents
and fatalities such as construction, manufacturing and highway safety, as well as projects that
assist Utah employers in breaking down barriers to safer work environments due to language and
cultural barriers”, said Utah Labor Commissioner, Sherrie Hayashi. “This is a great
opportunity for an employer or other entity to augment its safety program budget and provide additional
means to reduce workplace accidents for its employees.”
The Grant Application and all related
details outlining the criteria successful applicants must satisfy, as well as the process the
Commission shall use to award the funds, is available online at www.laborcommission.utah.gov
or by
contacting Elena Bensor, Community Relations/Public Information Officer at (801) 530-6918 or
elenabensor@utah.gov.
Grant Applications are due Monday, April
9th, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. The grant period will cover up to a 12 month period beginning July 1, 2012
and ending June 30, 2013.
January 23, 2012
CONTACT:
Elena Bensor, Community Relations/
Public
Information Officer
801-530-6918 | elenabensor@utah.gov
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