Cannabis Industry – Common Risks in Medical Cannabis Industry
While some states have expanded their laws to include recreational use of cannabis products, many others only allow cannabis to be used for medical reasons. For example, people might use cannabis products to treat health issues like epilepsy, glaucoma, and multiple sclerosis. Others might use medical cannabis to manage chronic pain or side effects from treatments like chemotherapy.
In states where medical cannabis is used, workers in the medical cannabis industry play an important role in helping people get the products they need to treat their health conditions. However, workers in the medical cannabis industry are at a high-risk of workplace injuries.
In the cannabis industry, the injury risk often depends on the worker’s role. For instance, workers involved with growing cannabis might suffer from pesticide exposure and repetitive motion injuries, like carpal tunnel. Workers involved in transporting, storing, and selling medical marijuana products, on the other hand, might be at a higher-risk of injuries related to violence and robberies.
With on-the-job risks like these, it can be difficult for your clients in the medical cannabis industry to find the Workers’ Compensation coverage they need. At PEO Insurance Brokers Network, we help agents find homes for their cannabis 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 cannabis industry clients, please reach out to receive a quote.
