Recycling Industry – Hot Weather Hazards
For workers in the recycling industry, soaring summer temperatures can bring big hazards. As the weather gets hotter, workers at recycling facilities may experience:
- Unpleasant odors from things like rotting food or improperly bagged refuse, which can lead to health issues such as nausea and headaches
- Pests like maggots and flies, which create unsanitary working environments and increase the risk of certain diseases
- The increased presence of other animals, like raccoons or rats, which can also spread diseases and put workers at risk of bites, scratches, and other injuries
Additionally, working in hot temperatures leads to the risk of heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke or heat rash. Hot temperatures also increase the risk of fires, which can cause serious injuries or even death for workers in the recycling industry.
To account for weather-related hazards like these, your recycling industry clients need top-of-the-line Workers’ Compensation coverage. At PEO Insurance Brokers Network, we help agents find homes for their recycling 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 recycling industry clients, email quotes@peobrokersnetwork.com to receive a quote.
