Why Your Construction Industry Business Needs Workers’ Compensation
A construction site can be a dangerous place! For your construction industry employees, some common injury risks include:
- Falls. In construction, workers may often work from heights, like ladders and scaffolding. If they experience a fall from a height, they might sustain serious injuries like spinal injuries and traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Other slip-and-falls. Along with heights, construction workers might come into contact with other slip-and-fall risks, like muddy areas or tools and debris on the ground. This raises their risk of slip-and-fall accidents, which can lead to injuries ranging from minor sprains to serious spinal cord injuries.
- Struck-by accidents. Construction workers may use heavy tools and equipment, like hammers and nail guns. If a worker is struck by a dropped object, they can suffer from TBIs and other life-threatening injuries.
- Machinery accidents. In construction industries, workers might also operate heavy machinery, including cranes, excavators, and bulldozers. If machinery is unsafely used, it can lead to a variety of accidents, including tip-over accidents or incidents where a worker is struck by moving machinery.
- Electrocution. In some cases, construction workers might come into contact with electrical hazards, like live wires or inadequate grounding. If a worker is electrocuted, it can lead to fatal injuries.
- Chemical exposure. At some construction sites, workers might use hazardous chemicals and other substances. If workers are frequently exposed to dangerous chemicals, it can cause health issues like skin irritation and respiratory problems.
- Other exposures. Similarly, workers might also come into contact with dirt, dust, and other debris and pollutants at a construction site. If they frequently inhale substances like this, it can lead to lung damage and other complications.
Protecting Your Construction Industry Employees with WCBIS
At Work Comp Business Insurance Solutions, we know the unique risks faced by businesses in the construction industry. We offer a suite of products tailored to improving safety and Workers’ Compensation at construction industry businesses. This includes a full PEO product, which offers:
- Workers’ Compensation coverage: When you partner with us, you’ll benefit from our wide network of insurance carriers and other industry professionals. We’ll leverage these connections to find comprehensive and affordable Workers’ Compensation to protect your construction business and your employees.
- Risk management and loss control: Through our risk management services, we’ll help identify, mitigate, and eliminate common risks around your construction business. This will reduce your risk of machinery accidents, slip-and-falls, chemical exposure, and other common construction industry risks.
- HR services: With our HR support services, we’ll help your construction business stay in compliance with all federal, state, and industry laws and regulations. This reduces your risk of workplace accidents, as well as the risks of fines, penalties, lawsuits, and lapses in Workers’ Compensation coverage.
When you work with us through our PEO product or other services, we’ll act as your partner at every step of the way, and help you navigate the complex process of finding and securing the right Workers’ Compensation coverage to protect your construction industry business and employees from common 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.
