Recycling Industry –Lacerations in Shredding Operations
To help people and companies safely dispose of their important documents and other paper materials, workers in shredding operations often use heavy and moving equipment, such as industrial shredding machines. These machines can have many blades and gears, which puts shredding operations employees at a high risk of laceration injuries.
Many types of cuts or lacerations are small and minor. However, they can also lead to more serious injuries and complications, including:
- Damage to muscle, tissues, or nerves
- Risk of infections, which can develop into life-threatening conditions like sepsis
- Blood loss
- Permanent scarring
Luckily, there are many steps shredding operations workers can take to prevent cuts and lacerations, such as wearing protective, cut-proof gloves or practicing proper safety around shredding machines and other equipment with blades, gears, and other sharp components. However, working with shredders means workers may still be at risk, even if they are taking the proper precautions.
At PEO Insurance Brokers Network, we help agents find homes for their shredding operations 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 shredding operations and other recycling industry clients, please reach out to receive a quote.
