April 14, 2020 3:20 a.m.
Oregon businesses who missed the opportunity to apply for the coronavirus worker safety fund, now have a second chance, after the fund reopened with an additional $15 million.
The fund, established by SAIF, was closed five days after its launch on March 31st, after more than 1,300 businesses applied and used the initial $10 million available. A release from SAIF said the applications represented small and large businesses from a wide range of industries across the state.
The release said the fund is designed to support employee’s 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.
Some of the most common requests that SAIF is supporting include personal protective equipment and cleaning supplies. In addition, resources to redesign or modify workspaces to encourage social distancing, mental health and wellness initiatives, and coronavirus and job reassignment safety training are eligible.
Go to: https://www.saif.com/employer-guide/coronavirus-and-workers-compensation/coronavirus-worker-safety-fund.html for more information and to get an application. The release said those interested should apply, as soon as possible.