RS-Lifter working at an access structure

SAFETY GRANTS

Funding may help bring safer work within reach.

The RS-Lifter may qualify for safety grants and funding programs that help reduce or offset the cost of a safer access-cover handling system.

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THE BOTTOM LINE

Prevention is often fundable.

If your organization is responsible for worker safety, funding options may be available. The RS-Lifter is designed to reduce manual lifting during access-cover work, making it a strong fit for many injury-prevention and ergonomics-focused programs.

Prevention pays for itself. Manual lifting injuries don't.

$75k+A single back injury can cost your
operation $75,000 or more
$125KA single shoulder injury can cost your
operation $125,000 or more
$135KA single musculoskeletal disorder can cost
your operation $135,000 or more

COMMON FUNDING PROGRAMS

Start with the programs built around safer operations.

01

State safety grants

Funding programs for equipment that helps reduce workplace injury risk.

02

Workers’ compensation incentives

Safety-improvement programs that may provide matching funds or reimbursements.

03

Municipal risk-reduction funds

Local-government funding focused on lowering claims and improving worker safety.

04

Utility safety improvement programs

Programs that support safer operations and standardized field procedures.

APPLICATION LANGUAGE

Give the review team a clear safety case.

Use and tailor the language below when describing the RS-Lifter in a safety-grant application. Confirm the requirements of the specific program before submitting.

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Purpose of equipment

The RS-Lifter is a mechanical lifting system designed to reduce manual handling of heavy access covers and lids. Not just lifting but also displacing with motorized controls.

02

Safety impact

Manual handling of heavy covers can contribute to back injuries, shoulder strain, and crush hazards. The RS-Lifter supports more controlled, ergonomic work practices.

03

Operational benefit

The system helps crews work more efficiently, reduce fatigue, and standardize a safer approach to access-cover handling.

04

Risk reduction

It supports injury-prevention goals by reducing repetitive lifting and manual handling tasks.

FIND PROGRAMS IN YOUR AREA

Useful places to begin your search.

ColoradoPinnacol Assurance Safety Grant ProgramVisit program →ConnecticutWorkers’ Compensation Trust – Safety GrantsVisit program →FloridaFlorida Municipal Insurance Trust – Matching Safety GrantVisit program →GeorgiaGeorgia Municipal Association Safety GrantsVisit program →IowaIowa Municipalities Workers’ Compensation Association Safety GrantsVisit program →KansasKCAMP – Risk Avoidance GrantVisit program →KentuckyKentucky League of Cities Workers’ Compensation Safety GrantVisit program →LouisianaLWCC – Safety Funding / Safety Grants ProgramVisit program →MaineMaine Municipal Association – Ed MacDonald Safety GrantVisit program →MassachusettsMassachusetts DIA Workplace Safety GrantVisit program →MichiganMIOSHA Workplace Improvement to Safety and Health Grant ProgramVisit program →MinnesotaMinnesota Department of Labor and Industry Safety Grant ProgramVisit program →MissouriMissouri Employer Mutual Safety GrantsVisit program →NebraskaLARM – Lean on LARM Safety GrantVisit program →NevadaPOOL/PACT – Risk Management GrantsVisit program →North DakotaWorkforce Safety & Insurance Ergonomic GrantVisit program →OhioOhio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Safety Intervention GrantVisit program →PennsylvaniaPenn National Insurance – Safety Grant ProgramVisit program →Rhode IslandRI Interlocal Risk Management Trust – Safety Enhancement GrantVisit program →TexasTexas Mutual Safety GrantsVisit program →UtahUtah Labor Commission Workplace Safety GrantVisit program →VermontVLCT PACIF – GrantsVisit program →VirginiaVRSA – Risk Management GrantsVisit program →WashingtonWashington Safety & Health Investment Projects Grant ProgramVisit program →WisconsinLeague of Wisconsin Municipalities Mutual Insurance – Safety Equipment GrantVisit program →WyomingWyoming Safety Improvement FundVisit program →National / multi-stateWorkers’ Compensation Trust Safety GrantsVisit program →National / multi-stateOMAG Public Works Safety Equipment Purchase Grant ProgramVisit program →

Funding availability, eligibility, and award amounts vary by program. Rock Safety cannot guarantee funding, but we can help you identify relevant options and describe the RS-Lifter’s safety benefits.

NEED HELP GETTING STARTED?

Budget shouldn't delay a safety upgrade

We can help connect the RS-Lifter to your organization’s injury-prevention and field-safety goals.

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