Food and beverage manufacturing facilities are hotspots for fire risks due to the presence of: Combustible dust (e.g., flour, sugar) High-temperature equipment like fryers and ovens Flammable oils and alcohol-based products Electrical malfunctions in refrigeration and cooking units Aging equipment or inadequate maintenance schedules These environments are particularly [...]
In manufacturing, where workers frequently interact with large, fast-moving machinery, crushing injuries remain one of the most devastating risks. These injuries are not limited to assembly lines—distribution centers, packaging lines, and fabrication shops are all high-risk zones. Common incidents include hands caught in presses, workers pinned between forklifts [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
Cannabis Industry – Slip-and-Fall Risks In the cannabis industry, there are many unique injury and accidents. However, your clients shouldn’t overlook general slip-and-fall risks, which can occur even in a unique industry like cannabis. A slip-and-fall accident is an accident that occurs when someone is injured due to [...]
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 [...]
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