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Posted on: June 15, 2023 by Huntersure
When your clients have contractors working in the hot summer sun all day, these workers may face more health issues than usual. Knowing how to assist contractors as they endure the summer temperatures can help them avoid serious injuries. Learning to stay cool and prevent heat stroke, among other problems, is critical for the warmer months of the year.
Overexerting themselves and putting their bodies at risk for strain can happen when new contractors attempt to go at a fast pace right away. Whether they are adjusting back from time off or starting a new career, these workers risk spending too much time in the sun and needing more hydration.
Your client needs insurance for contractors who may strain themselves or sustain injuries from broken or malfunctioning equipment. Summer months are no exception to workers’ risk while on the job.
When your clients discuss summer safety tips for contractors, they should include signs of potential health problems. If workers notice the humidity is low, they should remember to drink lots of water throughout the day. Additionally, feeling dizzy or nauseous are typical signs that workers are spending too much time in the heat and not eating enough healthy food or resting properly.
According to the National Safety Council, construction workers are over seven times more likely than other industries to get hurt in a workplace fall. The risk of falling or fainting only increases when workers are dehydrated, making it that much more important for your clients to shield their workers from injuries and illnesses related to heat exposure.
Instead of waiting until mealtime to drink a whole water bottle, workers must stop frequently to take sips of water or another hydrating drink. Keeping a bottle close to them throughout the day and having managers encourage contractors to sit and drink regularly can help prevent heat stroke. Some ways of getting liquids are better than others; for instance, sports drinks are more likely to provide hydration than coffee or caffeinated beverages.
Understanding how injuries on the job site require contractors’ insurance coverage can help your clients prepare for any possible situation. Staying clear about what managers expect from workers and the importance of breaks on hot days is part of keeping a workplace healthy and safe.
While contractors may try to push through any discomfort, knowing how much they sweat and when they stop sweating is critical. If workers notice sweat is not evaporating or they begin to feel cold, a more intense form of heat stroke could occur. Encouraging workers to stop when they are overworking themselves can prevent serious injuries.
As your clients work to keep their workplaces running efficiently, instructing contractors to stay safe in the heat is a top concern. No matter what kind of construction area they are in, sharing the warning signs of heat-related illnesses can help to keep workers throughout the warmer months.
Huntersure LLC is a full-service Managing General Agency that has provided insurance program administration for professional liability products to our partners across the United States since 2007. We specialize in providing insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. Our program features can cover small firms (grossing $2.5 million annually) to large corporations (grossing $25 million annually or more). We make doing business with us easy with our breadth and depth of knowledge of E&O insurance, our proprietary underwriting system that allows for responsive quoting, binding and policy issuance and tailored products to meet the needs of your insureds. Give us a call at (855) 585-6255 to learn more.
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