Tree Trimming Industry – Chemical Risks Though they mainly work with plants and trees, workers in the tree trimming industry may also encounter a variety of chemicals while planting, removing, or extracting trees. These chemicals include: Fertilizers Pesticides Fungicides Herbicides They can also be exposed to other chemicals [...]
Transportation Industry – Slip and Fall Risks for Parcel/Delivery Drivers In their quest to get packages and other parcels delivered on time, parcel and delivery drivers in the transportation industry may find themselves at an increased risk of slip-and-fall injuries. Their duties may put them in contact with [...]
Temp Staffing Industry – Crushing Injuries When heavy equipment is being used, there is always a risk of crushing injuries, or injuries that occur when high force or pressure is applied to a body part. While crushing injuries can occur to workers of all types, temporary workers are [...]
Mark your calendars for The American Agents Alliance 2023 Conference and Expo! This event takes place from September 14-16 in Palm Desert, California. About the Conference The American Agents Alliance Conference and Expo is the biggest property and casualty insurance convention in the west. Hosted at Palm Desert’s [...]
Recycling Industry – Hot Weather Hazards For workers in the recycling industry, soaring summer temperatures can bring big hazards. As the weather gets hotter, workers at recycling facilities may experience: Unpleasant odors from things like rotting food or improperly bagged refuse, which can lead to health issues such [...]
Healthcare Industry – Patient-Related Injuries for Hospital Employees While working at a hospital, healthcare industry employees may experience patients during challenging and volatile times. For example, they may have to calm down a patient suffering from a severe mental health episode or help someone who is extremely emotional [...]
Construction Industry – Noise Exposure Risks Did you know that consistent exposure to anything over 85 decibels (dB) can lead to long-term hearing issues? This statistic may be a major problem for your construction industry clients, where workers are exposed to noisy machinery like: Jackhammers (100 dB) Chop [...]
Multi State Coverage If your client needs Workers’ Compensation coverage for their employees in multiple states, it can seem like a massive headache. All states have varying Workers’ Compensation laws, statutes, and requirements on things like automatic coverage or filing a claim. This not only gets very confusing [...]
Agriculture Industry – Machinery Accidents in Corn Farming Corn-based products are all around us, from cornstarch to high-fructose corn syrup, and it’s all thanks to workers in the corn farming industry. But while they work hard to bring corn and corn-based products to the world, corn farming workers [...]
Transportation Industry – Slip-and-Fall Risks for Long-Haul Truck Drivers While they may spend more time driving on the roads than walking on them, long-haul truck drivers are still at risk of slip-and-fall injuries! For example, a truck driver could slip on a wet surface while delivering products, trip [...]
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