Recycling Industry –Exposure Risks for Recycling Industry
In their everyday duties, workers in the recycling industry may encounter far more than used plastics or thrown-out electronics. Workers at recycling facilities may be exposed to a wide range of dangerous substances, including:
- Sharp objects, such as broken glass or nails
- Industrial or household chemicals, including motor oil, batteries, and solvents
- Dead animals
- Used needles
- Biohazards like rotting food or used diapers
When recycling workers come into contact with substances like these, it’s not just unpleasant. It can also lead to serious injuries or illness, ranging from minor lacerations to permanent eye injuries. Additionally, exposure to hazardous items like used needles or rusty nails puts recycling workers at an increased risk of serious illnesses such as hepatitis, HIV, and tetanus.
With exposure risks like these, it’s important to find the right coverage for your recycling industry clients. At PEO Insurance Brokers Network, we help agents find homes for their recycling industry clients or other clients in high-risk industries. We provide Workers’ Compensation coverage to businesses in need, no matter the risk, and help agents find the best PEO coverage and savings for their insured. To learn how we can help you find coverage for your recycling industry clients, email quotes@peobrokersnetwork.com to receive a quote.
