Recycling Industry – Cuts and Lacerations in Glass Recycling
While workers across the recycling industry face cut and laceration risks, employees in the glass recycling industry are at the highest risk due to the products they handle. Through their work in the glass recycling industry, workers often come across glass products like beverage bottles, condiment and canning jars, and food jars. If these products are broken, they may have sharp or jagged edges, or small pieces that break off. These sharp objects can cause cuts and lacerations. While many types of cuts or lacerations are small and minor, they can also lead to more serious injuries like:
- Damage to muscle, tissues, or nerves
- Risk of infections, which can develop into life-threatening conditions like sepsis
- Blood loss
- Permanent scarring
Luckily, there are many steps glass recycling workers can take to prevent cuts and lacerations, such as wearing protective, cut-proof gloves or using a grabbing tool instead of their hands to sort and process recycled glass products. However, working with sharp materials means glass recycling workers may still be at risk, even if they are taking the proper precautions.
At PEO Insurance Brokers Network, we help agents find homes for their glass recycling 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 glass recycling industry clients, please reach out to receive a quote.
