Cannabis Industry – Heat Exposure for Growers
To grow cannabis, workers may spend long periods of outside or working in a greenhouse. This puts cannabis industry workers at a high risk of heat-related illness, like:
- Heat stroke
- Heat rash
- Heat cramps
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Heat syncope, or fainting caused by heat
If a heat-related illness is not treated, it can be life-threatening. For example, heat stroke can lead to complications like seizures, altered mental states, or loss of consciousness. Heat illness that can a loss of consciousness, like heat stroke or heat syncope, can also increase the risk of other injuries for cannabis industry workers, like a traumatic brain injury from falling and hitting their head on a piece of equipment.
At PEO Insurance Brokers Network, we help agents find homes for their cannabis industry clients or other clients in high-risk industries. We provide Workers’ Compensation coverage to businesses in need, no matter the risk, and help agents find the best PEO coverage and savings for their insured. To learn how we can help you find coverage for your cannabis industry clients, please reach out to receive a quote.
