When a staffing owner thinks of dangerous professions, operating heavy machinery and digging trenches are probably the first jobs that come to mind. Surprisingly, it’s health care workers that suffer a significant number of injuries. According to the Department of Labor, health care workers suffered close to 60,000 injuries in 2013.
Health care workers are constantly on their feet, going to and from emergencies. They are moving and lifting patients, frequently heavy ones, leading to sprains and strains. Some hospitals have started requiring that nurses walk to emergency rooms in the hospital to avoid slipping or running into obstacles. Then there are violent patients-those that are intoxicated or on drugs-that need additional restraint.
Considering the demand for health care workers, in assisted living situations and home health care, a PEO can be instrumental in identifying the types of injuries and how they can be avoided. PEO’s can also offer some of the best work comp rates for health care workers, too. This can lower your workers’ comp risk and your over all payroll burden costs.
Visit our web site at www.StaffingCompSolutions.com, call us at 202-302-1212, or email us at david@StaffingCompSolutions.com for more information about all our staffing and workers’ comp offerings.
Sincerely
David Schek
President
StaffingCompSolutions.com