Tree Trimming Industry – Heat Exposure Risks
Workers in the tree trimming industry often perform strenuous labor when performing job-related duties like cutting decayed limbs, planting or removing trees, or shredding tree trimmings or other debris. On hot days, tasks like these can put them at an increased risk of heat-related illness. These include:
- Heat stroke
- Heat rash
- Heat cramps
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Heat syncope, or fainting caused by heat
If a heat-related illness is not treated, it can be life-threatening. For example, heat stroke can lead to complications like seizures, altered mental states, or loss of consciousness. Heat illness that can a loss of consciousness, like heat stroke or heat syncope, can also increase the risk of falling injuries for tree trimmers working at high heights.
Since heat illnesses are a prominent risk for tree trimming industry workers, it can be difficult for your clients in the tree trimming industry to find coverage. At PEO Insurance Brokers Network, we help agents find homes for their tree trimming 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 tree trimming industry clients, email quotes@peobrokersnetwork.com to receive a quote.
