Important Notice:

We are continuing to review and process the applications we have in hand, but we’ve determined that these requests will meet or exceed the amount of funding available. We have therefore stopped accepting new applications. If you're a small business, please check out this guide for additional resources.

 

Supporting Employee Safety During the Coronavirus (Covid-19) Pandemic

The coronavirus worker safety fund is designed to promote employee safety, reduce injuries, and decrease exposures by helping SAIF policyholders impacted by the coronavirus.
 

How to Apply

To get started, fill out the form indicated on our website. Policyholders are encouraged to submit applications as soon as possible, as the first round of funding for the program was exhausted within five business days. SAIF will accept submissions until all funds have been expended or until the fund is terminated.

 

Eligible Expenses

The fund will help pay for expenses tied to preventing the spread of coronavirus at businesses or mitigating other coronavirus-related costs.
 

Funds may be approved for costs such as:

• Safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) to reduce exposure and transmission.
• Worksite cleaning services and supplies for disinfection.
• Worksite redesign or modification to respond to transmission risk.
• Employee clinic modification or additional staffing for virus-related treatment.
• Mental health and wellness initiatives for concerns linked to the crisis.
• Coronavirus and job reassignment safety training and communication.

Ineligible expenses include telecommuting and regular staffing expenses, including labor costs for employees reassigned to new positions. Use of the safety fund will not impact your workers’ compensation premiums.

Among other requirements, eligible expenses must be incurred after March 1, 2020, be clearly associated with the coronavirus crisis, and be directly related to employee safety. Policyholders can submit multiple requests over time as needs surface. Read the full expense requirements here.

Have a question? Email safetyfund@saif.com.