Small business owners with just a few employees naturally hope they’ll never have to deal with a workplace injury, yet in some cases their risk may be higher, particularly if they have few safety procedures in place in their small enterprise. Like many other types of insurance, the cost of New York workers’ compensation can increase when injury claims begin to roll in, so it really can pay to be diligent with workplace safety. Here are some of the areas that can be easily neglected by small business owners.
Lifting injuries
In a small business, people often work above and beyond what might be required of an employee in a larger enterprise. Small business employees often need to be independent and highly competent as there isn’t always help to call on. However, that nature can lead to individuals forgetting to ask for assistance even when it is available and lifting heavy items alone. Lifting injuries are a very common workplace injury. Encourage your employees to ask for assistance and ensure they know how to apply safe lifting techniques.
Repetitive strain injuries
Repetitive activities and poor posture can lead to quite a range of issues with the spine, and also have the capacity to result in pinched nerves and strained tendons. By the time the worker begins to feel the pain, the problem can be well advanced necessitating medical treatment and a period of rest. Could these issues arise in your workplace?
Minimizing the risk of injury to your workers is as important as having your New York workers’ compensation insurance in place. Call us today if you need a quote for this or any other business insurance.
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