April 1, 2020 3:25 a.m.
The State Accident Insurance Fund has established a $10 million coronavirus worker safety fund.
An update from SAIF said the resource will help eligible Oregon businesses to pay for expenses tied to making their workplaces safer against coronavirus and responding to the impact the pandemic has had on workers.
The update said its designed to support employee safety, reduce injuries, and decrease exposures by helping businesses impacted by the coronavirus. More than 53,000 SAIF policyholders across the state are eligible for funds.
Expenses incurred on or after March 1st will be considered. The application, along with additional details, can be found at: https://www.saif.com/employer-guide/coronavirus-and-workers-compensation/coronavirus-worker-safety-fund.html.