Overall Statistics on Temp Injuries
Did you know that temporary employees are more likely to be injured on the job? In blue-collar industries such as construction or manufacturing, temp employees in the United States are about six times more likely than traditional employees to be injured in on-the-job accidents. This can be attributed to many factors, including:
- Inadequate safety training
- Strenuous job assignments, such as those involving heavy lifting or repetitive labor
- Lack of time to inspect or identify workplace hazards
- Fewer OSHA regulations relating to temp employees
When temporary workers are placed into high-risk worksites, they are vulnerable to a variety of injuries, ranging from broken bones to traumatic brain injuries. They are also at risk of slip and fall injuries, crushing injuries, or traumatic amputations, particularly in situations where they are not properly trained on the workplace’s equipment or workplace procedures.
Since temp employees are at such a high risk for injuries, it can be difficult for agents to find the right Workers’ Compensation coverage for their clients in the temporary staffing industry. But at PEO Insurance Brokers Network, we can help you find a home for your temp staffing 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 temp staffing industry clients, email quotes@peobrokersnetwork.com to receive a quote.
