Temporary Staffing – General Slip-and-Fall Risks
In the workplace, slip-and-fall risks are everywhere. From boxes on the floor in a busy warehouse or to rainwater on a construction scaffold, workers in all industries face some kind of slip-and-fall risks. However, once they are familiar with the layout of their workplace and common slip-and-fall risks, workers can often avoid accidents and injuries.
Common Slip-and-Fall Risks in Temporary Staffing
Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case for temporary workers. Since they are new to a workplace environment and its hazards, workers from the temporary staffing industry are at a higher risk of slip-and-fall accidents than permanent workers. While slip-and-fall causes may vary depending on the industry, some of the most common slip-and-fall injuries for temporary workers include:
- Broken bones
- Strains and sprains
- Spinal cord injuries
- Back and neck injuries
- Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries
In many cases, workplace slip-and-falls injuries are minor. However, others can lead to death or permanent health issues, especially traumatic brain injuries or spinal cord injuries. Slip-and-fall injuries can also put temporary workers at an increased risk of mental health issues, like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety.
Preventing Workplace Slip-and-Falls
If you want to prevent slip-and-fall accidents for your temporary staffing employees, there are many steps you can take.
- Conducting safety inspections to look out for slip-and-fall risks
- Offering training to ensure all employees, including temporary and seasonal employees, are familiar with workplace safety and injury reporting
- Creating protocols for promptly and safety dealing with slip-and-fall risks, like putting up a sign to warn workers about a spill or uneven surface
- Ensuring proper lighting, especially in areas with slip-and-fall risks like equipment on the floor
- Making sure employees are using proper personal protective equipment (PPE), like slip-resistant shoes
- Having a plan to deal with emergencies, such as evacuation during a fire
Along with steps like these, your business should also have strong Workers’ Compensation coverage. If your employees are injured in a slip-and-fall or other workplace accident, Workers’ Compensation coverage helps them find the care and support they need to recover and return to work. However, since temporary staffing is considered a high-risk industry due to a high risk of slip-and-falls and other injuries, it can be harder to find affordable, comprehensive coverage.
At Work Comp Business Insurance Solutions, we understand the unique challenges and risks faced by our clients in the temporary staffing industry, and specialize in helping temporary staffing clients find the Workers’ Compensation coverage they need to protect their business and their employees.
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