Cannabis Industry – Repetitive Motion Injuries
Cannabis may be a unique industry, but workers who handle the growing and extraction of cannabis products may still find themselves repeating the same motions throughout their workday. For example, a cannabis grower might repeatedly hand-trim a cannabis product to get it ready for distribution, or someone might spend their day loading cannabis products onto a truck. When workers in the cannabis industry perform the same motions for long periods of time, it puts them at risk of repetitive motion injuries.
Repetitive motion injuries typically affect muscles, nerves, ligaments, and tendons. They include conditions like:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Tendonitis
- Bursitis
- Ganglion cysts
- Epicondylitis
Over time, repetitive motion injuries can lead to constant or frequent pain. This pain may prevent cannabis industry workers from doing their jobs or other similar tasks. In some cases, repetitive motion can lead to permanent injuries.
With workers at a risk of repetitive motion injuries, your clients in the cannabis industry may struggle to find the right coverage. At PEO Insurance Brokers Network, we can help you find a home for your cannabis 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 cannabis industry clients, email quotes@peobrokersnetwork.com to receive a quote.
