Temporary Staffing – Forklift Injuries
In many different industries, forklifts are used to help workers reach and move heavy products, boxes, and other day-to-day objects. However, forklifts are also a major cause of workplace accidents, particularly in industries like warehouses, transportation, manufacturing, and construction.
They can also be particularly dangerous for temporary staffing workers sent to fill roles in industries like these. This is because temporary workers might not receive proper safety training on how to operate the forklift or how to avoid forklift accidents.
While working in a high-risk industry, temporary workers can suffer from a variety of forklift-related accidents and injuries. Some of the most common types of forklift accidents include:
- Tip-over accidents, which can crush a worker beneath an overturned forklift
- Collisions between two forklifts or a forklift and another object
- Runover accidents, or when a forklift runs over someone
- Caught between accidents, which occur when someone is caught between a forklift and another object
When someone is involved in an accident with a forklift, it can lead to serious injuries, like:
- Broken bones
- Traumatic amputation
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spine or neck injuries
- Internal bleeding
- Organ damage
If injuries like these are sustained during a forklift accident, it can lead to long-term consequences, such as paralysis from a spinal cord injury, complications from internal bleeding, or mental health issues like post-traumatic stress disorder. In severe cases, injuries like TBIs or spine injuries can be fatal.
Mitigating Forklift Accidents
To protect your temporary staffing employees and prevent accidents at your business, there are many steps you can take to mitigate forklift-related accidents. One of the biggest steps is proper workplace safety training for all employees. In employee safety training, address topics such as forklift operating practices, forklift maintenance, and the importance of clear pathways, load stability, and speed safety.
You should also be sure to stay up-to-date on all laws and regulations in your state and industry, so you can make sure your forklift safety policies are accurate.
Another way to support your temporary staffing employees is by offering strong Workers’ Compensation coverage to help them after a forklift accident or other workplace injury. However, it can be difficult for business owners in the temporary staffing industry to find Workers’ Compensation coverage. Due to the high risk of injuries, they may deal with complications like high premiums, limited coverage options, or lapses in critical coverage.
At WCBIS, we help temporary staffing business owners find the best Workers’ Compensation and payroll solutions. To learn more about our services and how we can help your temporary staffing business, visit us online at https://www.wcbis.com.
