USL&H Industry – Sun/UV Exposure Risks for Marina Workers
Your clients in the marina industry may often spend many hours of their workday outside as they assist with tasks like docking boats, performing boat and dock maintenance, and boat launches and retrievals. While all these tasks are part of the everyday workday, working outside can put your marina industry clients at an increased risk of sun and ultraviolet (UV) radiation exposure.
When your clients in the marina industry are exposed to prolonged or intense exposure to the sun and UV radiation, it can lead to many different types of complications. One of the most prevalent is skin cancer, or melanoma. Most types of skin cancer are caused by sun exposure, which means that clients who spend time outside are at an increased risk. While skin cancer is often treatable if caught early, it can spread to other areas of the body and lead to serious or even fatal complications.
Along with skin cancer, other conditions caused by intense and frequent sun and UV exposure include:
- Sunburns, which can lead to issues like pain and inflammation
- Immunes system weakness, which increases the chances of other serious illnesses
- Dehydration
- Other heat-related illness, like heatstroke
- Rashes and other skin conditions caused or exacerbated by hot conditions
While conditions like these can be prevented with the right safety training for your clients in the marina industry, the nature of their work can still put your clients at risk. Because of this, these may struggle to find the Workers’ Compensation coverage they need to protect their workers and their business.
At PEO Insurance Brokers Network, we know the unique challenges of the marina industry and are ready to help your clients find the Workers’ Compensation coverage they need to navigate crushing injuries and other industry risks. We provide Workers’ Compensation coverage to businesses in need, no matter the risk, and will help you find the best PEO coverage and savings for your clients in the marina industry and other high-risk industries.
To learn how we can help you find coverage for your marina industry and other high-risk industry clients, email quotes@peobrokersnetwork.com to receive a quote.
