State Fund Safety Equipment Grant

State Fund Safety Equipment Grant is sponsored by State Compensation Insurance Fund (State Fund). This program offers grants to qualifying policyholders in specific at-risk industries to purchase safety equipment, with a focus on fall prevention. The program aims to help businesses keep their employees safe.

State Fund Safety Equipment Grants Program - Safe At Work California Ensuring that your employees return home safely to their loved ones at the end of each day is a top priority. At State Fund, we are dedicated to helping you keep your workplace safe and want to help you get the safety equipment you need to protect your employees.

Our Safety Equipment Grants Program helps policyholders like you get the safety equipment you need to prevent falls and keep your workers safe . Keep an eye out for an email from State Fund inviting you to apply to receive free safety equipment.

You must be a current State Fund policyholder on a 12-month policy term and work in the following industries: carpentry, roofing, sheet metal, tree work, millwright, plumbing, wallboard installation, electrical, painting, scaffold, iron or steel works, and steel erection. See full list of eligible class codes. You must have reported payroll in at least one of the eligible class codes and have employees working in California.

You must have at least one employee who works from heights at or above 6 feet. You must be in good standing with State Fund. You must have an Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP) available to upload.

If you don't have an IIPP yet, you can easily create and save one using State Fund’s IIPP Builder ℠. You can also access the IIPP Builder℠ in Spanish . Policyholders that received safety equipment from the grants program in both Year 1 and Year 2 are not eligible for a third award.

You’ll have 90 days from the receipt of your invitation to apply for your grant. Once approved, you will be notified of your grant amount and how to select your equipment from our approved safety equipment vendor. Our Board of Directors has approved $25 million for safety equipment grants, available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Applications will be accepted while funds are still available. You will be issued a Form 1099-MISC and will be responsible for any tax liabilities related to receiving a grant. Create and upload your IIPP℠ Benefits of State Fund’s IIPP Builder ℠ How to Register for State Fund Online Once you’ve been approved, you’ll need to request your equipment within 30 days of approval.

Here are some resources to help you determine what kind of safety equipment you need and what is covered under the grant: 8 Question Guide to Choosing the Right Fall Protection Equipment Fall Prevention Equipment Selection Tool As a policyholder, you have access to our robust collection of safety training resources. Here are a couple of resources that may be helpful in training your employees on the new equipment.

Online Safety University ℠ Have questions? Check out the State Fund Safety Equipment Grants Program FAQs . You can also email us at SafetySupport@scif.

com or call (800) 675-2667.

Eligible class codes include : Carpentry (5403, 5432), Roofing (5552, 5553), Sheet Metal (5538, 5542), Tree Worker (0106), Millwright (3724), Plumbing (5183, 5187), Wallboard Installation (5446, 5447), Electrical (3724, 5140, 5190), Painting (5474, 5482), Scaffold (9529), Iron and Steel Works (3030), Steel Erection (5040), Asbestos Abatement (5473), Door Frame/Window Install (5107), Glaziers Outside (5467), Janitorial Services (9008), Lathing (5443), Masonry (5027, 5028), Orchards (0016, 0045), Plastering/Stucco Work (5484, 5485), Termite Control Work (5650).

Are you a State Fund policyholder? The materials on this website are for general guidance only and should not be relied upon for medical advice or legal compliance purposes. They are based solely on the information provided to us and relate only to those conditions specifically discussed.

We do not make any warranty, expressed or implied, that your workplace is safe or healthful or that it complies with all laws, regulations or standards. While the materials are updated periodically, they may not reflect the most current medical views or applicable law. State Compensation Insurance Fund is not a branch of the State of California.