USL&H – Repetitive Motion Injuries in Commercial Fishing
If you’ve enjoyed fish or seafood recently, you have your clients in the commercial fishing industry to thank! In the commercial fishing industry, workers perform many different tasks, including catching, sorting, cleaning, gutting, and processing fish. Overtime, responsibilities like these can put your commercial fishing clients at an increased risk of repetitive motion injuries.
A repetitive motion injury is an injury that occurs when someone uses the same tools for a long period of time or performs the same motions throughout the day. For example, a commercial fishing employee might make the same movements while fileting or processing fish products, or while hauling in catches.
Repetitive motion injuries typically affect muscles, nerves, ligaments, and tendons, and include conditions like:
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Tendonitis
- Bursitis
- Ganglion cysts
- Epicondylitis
Over time, repetitive motion injuries can lead to constant or frequent pain, and may prevent commercial fishing workers from doing their jobs or other similar tasks. In some cases, repetitive motion can lead to permanent pain or injuries.
Luckily, repetitive motion injuries in the commercial fishing industry can be prevented through the right safety measures, including frequent breaks, personal protective equipment (PPE) and robust safety training for all workers. Workers’ Compensation coverage can also help your commercial fishing industry clients navigate repetitive motion injuries and other common industry injuries.
At PEO Insurance Brokers Network, we know the unique challenges of the commercial fishing industry and are ready to help your clients find the Workers’ Compensation coverage they need to navigate noise exposure and other common 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 high-risk industries.
To learn how we can help you find coverage for your high-risk industry clients, please reach out to receive a quote.
