Manufacturing Industry – Noise Injuries
The manufacturing production floor is a busy place, with lots of fast-paced movement, complicated processes, and heavy machinery like grinding or drilling machines, lathes, and milling machines. This means manufacturing workers may be exposed to frequent and loud noise, which can have serious consequences for their hearing and health.
While using common manufacturing machinery like lathes or drilling machines, workers in the manufacturing injuries should have proper ear protection against noise exposure, with companies required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to meet certain noise exposure standards. However, noise exposure injuries can still occur.
When they are frequently subjected to loud noises, manufacturing industry employees may suffer from hearing loss. Hearing loss may be partial or minor, but can also be serious or permanent, leading to a need for major life changes. Additionally, exposure to frequent loud noises can also increase the risk of other health issues, such as high blood pressure and heart disease. Loud workplace environments may also hinder communication among workers, leading to an increased risk of other workplace injuries.
At PEO Insurance Brokers Network, we help agents find homes for their manufacturing 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 manufacturing industry clients, please reach out to receive a quote.
