Safety Grants

Apply for a matching grant to enhance your safety initiatives. We believe funding should never stand in the way of keeping people safe. That’s why we created the MEM Safety Grant program. MEM policyholders can apply for a grant to purchase and install equipment that enhances safety in the workplace. Our safety grants provide one-to-one… Continue reading

Safety Grant Winners, Cycle 7

In November 2019, MEM announced its seventh cycle of safety grant recipients, bringing the total amount of safety grant awards to $1.34 million since 2016. The seventh safety grant cycle awarded a total of $202,000 to 28 policyholders in Missouri for the implementation of new safety equipment to promote safer workplaces. All of MEM’s nearly… Continue reading

Safety Grant Winners, Cycle 2

MEM announced its second round of safety grant recipients in July 2017. “MEM is convinced safety pays,” said Jim Owen, MEM President and Chief Executive Officer. “Being safety smart is good for business. Maintaining a safe, healthy and injury-free workplace helps you protect your employees and your bottom line.” The following businesses were selected to… Continue reading

Safety Grant Winners, Cycle 3

MEM announced its third round of safety grant recipients in December 2017. The following businesses were selected to receive safety grants to help prevent either slips, trips and falls or strains: Policyholder City, State Approved Initiative Acme Erectors, Inc. Fenton, MO 5 fall protection and horizontal lifeline systems Allen Roofing and Siding Ellisville, MO Niftylift… Continue reading

Safety Grant Winners, Cycle 4

The Safety Fanatics at MEM awarded the company’s fourth round of safety grants in May 2018. To date, MEM has awarded a total of 86 policyholders with nearly $800,000 in safety grants, and plans to give away a total of at least $1 million in order to improve workplace safety. “Controlling claims in order to… Continue reading

Safety Grant Winners, Cycle 5

The fifth safety grant cycle, announced in Nov. 2018, awarded a total of $229,000 to 32 policyholders in Missouri for the implementation of new safety equipment to promote safer workplaces. MEM plans to invest another $1 million over the next three years. “We believe that when employees are safe, they’re happier and more productive. Our… Continue reading

Innovative Grant Program Builds Safety Culture and Gets Results

The Catholic Diocese of Jefferson City operates 40 schools in northeastern and central Missouri. The system of parishes and schools does great work. But when they became a Missouri Employers Mutual policyholder in 2012, their safety record was less than great. According to Joe Braddock, chief financial officer, their e-mod was so high that if… Continue reading

Safety Grant Winners, Cycle 6

Safety initiatives have made a significant impact in the decline of workers compensation claims, but Missouri Employers Mutual won’t stop until workplace injuries are eliminated. In May 2019, MEM announced its sixth cycle of safety grant recipients, bringing the total amount of safety grant awards to $1.2 million since 2016. The sixth safety grant cycle… Continue reading

2018 Annual Report: Building a Confident Workforce Every Day

How do you know when your company has had a successful year? For some organizations, success is about growth. Others focus on customer satisfaction and retention. For others still, success is about financials and the bottom line. All of these are important pieces of success. For our Safety Fanatics at MEM, they all come together… Continue reading