USL&H – Drowning Risks for Shipbuilders
Since their work often puts them on or near the water, your clients in the shipbuilding industry face many unique risks. One of the biggest risks is drowning.
For your shipbuilding clients, drowning is an unfortunate, inherent industry risk. Since they work on or close to the water, drowning accidents can easily occur in dangerous conditions, or if workers don’t take the proper safety measures to prevent drowning and other accidents.
In shipbuilding, some common causes of drowning accident include:
- Falls into the water from scaffolding, cranes, or other elevated platforms
- Other types of slip-and-falls, like from a wet dock surface
- Vessel movements, which can knock workers overboard or into the water
- Open hatches and other compartments, where workers can fall through
- Confined spaces, like tanks, which can become filled with water and trap workers
- Equipment accidents, such as tip-overs, which can knock over or trap workers
If a shipbuilding falls into the water or becomes submerged due to an accident or malfunction, drowning is often fatal. When a worker is involved in a drowning accident, they might also suffer from other serious injuries or conditions, like:
- Cardiac arrest
- Hypoxia, or lack of oxygen
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Pulmonary edema
- Hypothermia
- Psychological distress, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Since drowning is an inherent industry risk, it can be difficult for your shipbuilding clients to find the Workers’ Compensation coverage they need. At PEO Insurance Brokers Network, we know the unique challenges of the shipbuilding industry and are ready to help your clients find the Workers’ Compensation coverage they need. We provide Workers’ Compensation coverage to businesses in need, no matter the risk, and will help you find the best PEO coverage and savings for your clients in the shipbuilding industry and other high-risk industries.
To learn how we can help you find coverage for your shipbuilding industry clients, please reach out to receive a quote.
