Repetitive Injury Risks for Warehouse Workers
Warehouse employees often do repetitive or similar tasks throughout their workday, such as restocking products, packing orders, or placing products for transportation. This puts them at an increased risk of repetitive motion injuries, or injuries that occur from normal but repeated motions. For example, someone who fills boxes all day might suffer from an injury due to their constant and repetitive motion, even if the work itself is not particularly strenuous.
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 warehouse workers from doing their jobs or other similar tasks. In some cases, repetitive motion can lead to permanent injuries.
With workers at a risk of repetitive motion injuries, your clients in the warehouse industry may struggle to find the right coverage. At PEO Insurance Brokers Network, we can help you find a home for your warehouse 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 clients, email quotes@peobrokersnetwork.com to receive a quote.
