Electrocution Risks in Manufacturing Industry
To manufacture important products, workers at manufacturing industry businesses may use complex equipment and processes. This increases their risk of electrocution, a serious electrical injury.
What is Electrocution?
Electrocution is a type of serious, often fatal injury that occurs when someone comes into contact with a powerful electrical current.
What Causes Electrocution Accidents?
- Wiring and Circuits: In the manufacturing industry, workers may use machinery or equipment with wires or circuits, they may be at risk of electrocution risks. This risk soars if wiring and circuits are improperly maintained.
- Other faulty equipment: There are also other types of machinery and equipment that can cause electrocution risks, especially if they are faulty, defective, or improperly maintained.
- Inadequate grounding: If a workplace has improper grounding on surfaces or equipment, it increases the risk of injuries.
- Lack of PPE: To prevent electrocution accidents, workers might need to use personal protective equipment (PPE) like insulated gloves or footwear. If they are not given the right PPE or trained on how to safely wear PPE, it can lead to preventable injuries.
Types of Electrocution Injuries in the Manufacturing Industry
When a manufacturing worker experiences electrocution due to risks like these, injuries are often fatal.
Electrocution accidents can also lead to a variety of severe and life-altering injuries, like:
- Burns, including deep tissue burns
- Cardiac arrest
- Paralysis
- Nervous system damage
- Internal organ damage
- Psychological distress, including anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Preventing Electrical Injuries at Your Manufacturing Industry Business
At Work Comp Business Insurance Solutions, we want to help you reduce the risk of electrocution and other serious injuries at your manufacturing industry business. We offer a suite of products tailored to reducing injuries and promoting workplace safety, including a full PEO product.
Through products like our full PEO product, you’ll receive assistance on tasks like risk management, HR support, and finding affordable and comprehensive Workers’ Compensation coverage to protect your business and your employees from electrocution risks.
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.
