Roofing Industry – Slip and Fall Risks
In the roofing industry, you and your employees are no strangers to heights! To build and repair roofs, your employees may frequently climb to up to two or three stories while working on residential projects, or even higher for large projects. Even when they are following all safety procedures, working from high heights puts your roofing employees at an increased risk of slip-and-fall accidents and injuries.
The Basics of Slip-and-Fall Accidents in the Roofing Industry
In the roofing industry, slip-and-fall injuries have many causes. Some of the most common causes include:
- Unstable surfaces, like a sloped or uneven roof
- Debris or materials, including shingles, tiles, and metal
- Weather conditions
- Inadequate fall protection, such as a lack of guardrails
- Inadequate personal protective equipment (PPE), which includes proper footwear as well as gear like harnesses
- Improper employee safety training
- Poor worksite lighting, which can make it harder to see slip-and-fall risks
When a roofing worker experiences a slip-and-fall accident due to an issue like an uneven surface or a lack of safety training, it can lead to an array of injuries. The severity of a slip-and-fall often depends on the circumstances of an accident. For example, a minor slip could lead to smaller injuries like lacerations or minor sprains, which can heal with proper treatment.
However, slip-and-falls can also lead to more severe injuries, especially if the fall takes place at a high height. Some examples of more severe slip-and-fall injuries include:
- Broken bones
- Spinal cord injuries, which can lead to paralysis
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Internal bleeding
How WCBIS Can Help
If you’re a roofing industry business owner looking to protect your employees from slip-and-falls and other common industry hazards, we’re here to help! At Work Comp Business Insurance Solutions, we know the unique risks of the roofing industry, and offer solutions such as:
- Customized Workers’ Compensation solutions, tailored to the exact needs of your roofing industry business and your employees
- Risk management to identify and mitigate accident-causing risks
- Compliance assistance to ensure your roofing business is up-to-date on all state, federal, and industry laws
- HR support, which can assist with strengthening existing employee safety programs or creating new workplace safety protocols
- Assistance on improving processes like injury reporting, creating employee handbooks, and preparing for safety audits
- Access to a wider pool of options for your employees, including strong Workers’ Compensation and benefits options
With solutions like these, we’ll work with you to improve safety at your roofing industry business, reducing the risk of slip-and-falls and other serious workplace injuries.
At Work Comp Business Insurance Solutions, we help business owners find the best Workers’ Compensation and payroll solutions.To learn more about our services and how we can help your business, visit us online at https://www.wcbis.com.
