Construction Industry – Eye Injury Risks for Carpenters
At construction worksites, carpenters play a huge role in building, installing, repairing, and maintaining wooden structures like rafters, baseboards, cabinets, and more. To do this, your clients in the carpentry industry use many tools and work at busy construction sites. This puts them at risk of eye injuries.
For your carpenter clients or others in the construction industry, some common workplace eye injury causes include:
- Dust and wood chips
- Other debris, like wood splinters or metal shavings
- Sparks or other hot objects, like metal fragments
- Chemicals, adhesives, and paints which can cause eye irritation
When a carpenter comes into contact with potential hazards like these, it can lead to serious eye injuries. For example, if a wood chip strikes or enters the eye, it could cause issues like corneal abrasion or even permanent blindness. Even minor irritation, like from chemical exposure or a small scratch on the eye, can cause pain and discomfort, or lead to more serious injuries if left untreated.
At PEO Insurance Brokers Network, we know the unique challenges of the construction industry and are ready to help your clients find the Workers’ Compensation coverage they need to navigate risks like these. 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 construction and other high-risk industries.
To learn how we can help you find coverage for your construction industry and other high-risk industry clients, please reach out to receive a quote.
