Missouri Employers Mutual has awarded Butler County EMS a $9,750 grant for the purchase of a new piece of equipment. The MEM Safety Grants program partners with policyholders to identify a safety need or improvement that can reduce or eliminate illnesses or injury in the workplace
With the safety grant, Butler County EMS has purchased eight stair chairs used to assist patients downstairs with minimal lifting.
“This equipment will make it much easier and safer for our crews and patients,” said David Ross, director of Butler County EMS. “These devices will allow us to move people out of their homes and reduce the risk of injury to our crews and patients.”
Homes vary, Ross said. And this helps crews prepare for unexpected entries and places that are difficult to access.
In this cycle, Missouri Employers Mutual has awarded a total of $107,000 to 14 Missouri businesses for the implementation of equipment to improve workplace safety. This brings the total amount of safety grants awarded to policyholders to $2.2 million since 2016.
All MEM policyholders are eligible for a safety grant, regardless of premium size or claims history. Successful applicants earn one-to-one matching grants from $500 up to $10,000 toward approved safety initiatives. Policyholders are required to monitor any claims data and report on the success of the safety grant so MEM can help other businesses learn from their success.