Warehouse Industry – Hot Weather Hazards
When temperature soar, warehouse employees can pay a heavy price. Since they often perform strenuous or repetitive behavior in an enclosed space, warehouse workers are at an increased risk of heat stroke, a serious illness which occurs when the body can no longer control its temperature. When a warehouse employee suffers from heat stroke, their body temperature rapidly rises, which can lead to death, seizures, or other serious health complications.
Along with heat stroke, warehouse workers may experience other heat-related illness such as:
- Heat rash
- Heat cramps
- Rhabdomyolysis, which can cause weakness and muscles cramps
- Heat syncope, or fainting caused by heat
If left unaddressed, heat illness can lead to fatal complications. For example, rhabdomyolysis can contribute heart and kidney damage, while fainting from heat syncope could cause someone to suffer an injury like a broken bone or traumatic brain injury.
At PEO Insurance Brokers Network, we help agents find homes for their warehouse 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 warehouse industry clients, please reach out to receive a quote.
