Temporary and seasonal workers in warehouses and on assembly lines face a disproportionate risk of workplace injury. According to OSHA, temp workers are up to twice as likely to be injured than full-time employees. The reasons are clear: - Limited or no site-specific safety training - Rushed onboarding [...]
A common—but costly—mistake in Workers’ Compensation coverage is misclassifying job roles. Whether accidental or intentional, incorrect classification of employee duties can lead to significant consequences. For example, if your client lists a forklift driver as a general warehouse clerk, their WC premium might be temporarily lower—but the consequences [...]
Industrial cleaners play a vital role in keeping manufacturing and warehouse environments safe and operational. But the chemicals they handle—solvents, degreasers, acids, and caustic agents—pose a serious threat if not managed with proper safety practices. Without full-body PPE and training, workers are exposed to risks such as: - [...]
Warehouses and loading docks are bustling hubs of activity, filled with hazards that range from pallet jacks to stacked boxes. The repetitive nature of lifting, twisting, reaching, and pushing heavy loads can quickly lead to debilitating injuries. Even a single wrong move while unloading a truck or stacking [...]
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 [...]
Warehouse Industry – Slip and Fall Risks According to statistics from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), warehouse workers are at a higher risk of slip-and-fall injuries than workers in other industries. This is because the warehouse floor can include many slip-and-fall hazards, such as: Slippery surfaces [...]
Warehouse Industry – Forklift Accidents In warehouses, forklifts help workers reach and move heavy products, boxes, and other day-to-day objects. However, forklifts are also a major cause of warehouse accidents and result in many injuries each year. There are many different types of forklift accidents that can impact [...]
Warehouse Industry – Hot Weather Hazards When temperature soar, warehouse employees can pay a heavy price. Since they often perform strenuous or repetitive behavior in an enclosed space, warehouse workers are at an increased risk of heat stroke, a serious illness which occurs when the body can no [...]
Warehouse Industry – Crushing Accidents In a warehouse, heavy equipment and vehicles are often used to move, load, or unload items. This puts warehouse workers at a high risk of crushing injuries, or injuries that occur when high force or pressure is applied to a body part. When [...]
Warehouse Industry – Fire Risk for Warehouse Workers According to statistics from the National Fire Protection Associate, warehouses are among the places most commonly affected by fires, which lead to dozens of injuries and millions of dollars in property loss each year. Warehouse fires have a variety of [...]
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