Help Your Employees Address Ergonomic Risks
Ergonomic issues often begin as minor aches or discomfort. Over time, these issues can develop into serious injuries and costly workers’ compensation claims. The Ergonomic Grant Program supports employers in identifying and addressing ergonomic risks early.
Phase 4 of the Ergonomic Grant Program is now available to all active WSI policyholders. Participation in earlier phases is not required. The program provides access to professional ergonomic assessments, educational support, and grant funding for approved ergonomic improvements.
Ergonomic Assessment
WSI partners with experienced healthcare professionals across North Dakota to conduct ergonomic assessments at employer worksites. These assessments identify risk factors and provide practical recommendations to help reduce or eliminate cumulative-type injuries.
- WSI covers 75% of assessment costs
- Employers are responsible for the remaining 25%
- Providers bill employers directly for the employer portion
- Educational ergonomic services are covered at 100% by WSI
Ergonomic Grant
Employers are eligible for grant funding once the assessments have been completed. Funding supports ergonomic interventions recommended through the assessment.
- WSI covers 75% of approved ergonomic equipment costs
- Funding is available up to the maximum eligible amount
WHO CAN APPLY
The Ergonomic Grant Program is available to any employer:
- Who has an active WSI policy with employees or has selected optional coverage on the account.
- WSI encourages employers to participate in this program to ensure ergonomic concerns are being addressed.
- To be eligible for a grant award, the employer must be in good standing with WSI for a minimum of one year.
Financial Assistance Eligibility Chart
| Standard Premium | Max Award |
| $250 - $2,500 | $5,000 |
| $2,501 - $5,000 | $7,500 |
| $5,001 - $10,000 | $10,000 |
| $10,001 - $25,000 | $20,000 |
| $25,001 - $50,000 | $30,000 |
| $50,001 - $100,000 | $40,000 |
| $100,001 - $250,000 | $50,000 |
| $250,001 and above | $75,000 |
HOW TO APPLY
All steps for the Ergonomic Grant Program are completed through the myWSI portal.
- The employer completes the Ergonomic Grant Program Application online using WSI’s portal, myWSI.Access to the Ergonomic Grant Program Application is granted to your organization’s myWSI Account Administrator.
- If you do not have access to myWSI, contact your organization’s myWSI Account Administrator or WSI’s Customer Service at 800-777-5033 or email [email protected].
- WSI will review the application, and the employer will be notified of the decision.
- If approved, next steps are: Employer selects provider, and provide will complete ergonomic assessment
- Once assessment report is completed by provider, the employer will submit their budget request for ergonomic equipment or interventions identified by the provider.
- Once budget is approved, Grant Agreement must be signed be the employer and WSI.
- Employer is eligible to purchase equipment/intervention.
- Once the employer receives the equipment, they are eligible to submit for reimbursement which must include invoice and proof of payment.
WHO DO I CONTACT
For general details or support, please contact [email protected]. If you have specific questions regarding the Ergonomic Initiative Grant Program contact:
Randy Wegge
Ergonomic Program Manager
Office: 701-328-6006
Email: [email protected]
Elizabeth Johnson
Grant Program Specialist
Office: 701-328-3868
Email: [email protected]
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Ergonomic Providers by Region
WSI has a network of contracted providers throughout North Dakota. This network is comprised of experienced healthcare professionals, primarily occupational and physical therapists, well versed in the field of ergonomics.
Ergonomic Provider Map
