Oilseed Farming Hazards: Why a PEO Might Be the Best Fit
Oilseed crops such as soybeans, sunflower, and canola power everything from cooking oil to pharmaceuticals. However, cultivating and harvesting these crops involves real risk. Workers in oilseed farming may face: Tractor and combine rollovers Pesticide and herbicide exposure Repetitive strain injuries Slip-and-falls during irrigation or storm prep The variability in [...]
Weather & Heat Risks in Rice and Soybean Fields
Farmers in rice and soybean operations are at the mercy of the elements. From extended hours under the blazing sun to operating machinery in muddy or waterlogged fields, workers regularly face environmental hazards that traditional insurers often overlook. Common risks include: Heatstroke and dehydration Frostbite and hypothermia Slip-and-falls from slick [...]
Chemical Exposure in Wheat Farming: Helping Your Clients Stay Covered
Wheat farming sustains much of the U.S. food supply but comes with significant exposure risks. Fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides are frequently applied in large-scale wheat operations. Repeated exposure to these substances can lead to: Respiratory issues and lung damage Skin irritation or chemical burns Eye injuries Long-term conditions like [...]
Machinery Accidents in Corn Farming: How WC Coverage Protects Clients
Corn farming is one of the most essential—and hazardous—sectors in American agriculture. From producing animal feed to biofuels and food ingredients, corn operations rely heavily on mechanized harvesting, which introduces major injury risks for farm workers. The most common and dangerous equipment used includes corn pickers and combines. While these [...]
The Importance of WC Coverage for Your USL&H Clients
Workers Compensation for USL&H Working at sea comes with many risks, and state Workers’ Compensation often isn’t enough to protect your clients from risks like drowning, equipment injuries, weather-related accidents, and more. At PEO Insurance Brokers Network, this is why we specialize in United States Longshore and Harbor (USL&H) Workers’ [...]
Why Your Warehouse Industry Clients Need Strong Workers’ Compensation Options
Why Your Warehouse Clients Need Workers’ Compensation In the warehouse industry, your clients need strong Workers’ Compensation coverage options! This is because your clients in the warehouse industry face a wide variety of unique injury and accidents risks. For your warehouse industry clients, some of the most common injury and [...]
Work Comp for Barge Industry Clients Navigating Struck-by Challenges
USL&H – Struck-by Accidents for Barge Workers Struck-by accidents, or accidents where someone is struck by a falling or moving object, are a major injury risks for your clients in the barge industry. While working on a barge, your barge industry clients face many unique struck-by risks. One of the [...]
PEO and Workers’ Compensation Options for Tree Trimming Clients with Equipment Injury Risks
Tree Trimming Industry – Equipment Injuries in Tree Trimming To perform essential and everyday tasks like cutting, pruning, and maintaining trees, your clients in the tree trimming industry use a variety of tools and equipment, like: Chainsaws Ladders Wood chippers Handheld tools, like pruning shears Ropes and rigging equipment Axes [...]
How to Help Your Paper Recycling Industry Clients Reduce Machinery Risks
Recycling Industry – Machinery Risks in Paper Recycling In the paper recycling industry, your clients may frequently use fast-moving or dangerous machinery, including: Conveyor systems Baling machines Shredders Granulators Pulpers and hydrapulpers Roll splitters Forklifts Your clients are likely well-trained on how to handle machinery like these, and may use [...]
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