Injuries such as minor cuts and abrasions may seem insignificant, but they can quickly become infected if left untreated. Bacterial entry into the wound can lead to swelling and discoloration. Employees may also experience allergic reactions to bee stings or spider bites, requiring medical attention at a clinic or hospital.
Anyone who has ever stumbled onto a bee’s nest on a jobsite knows bee stings can really hurt. But when it comes to your employees, they can also hurt your bottom line.
Last year, the ROII program handled a large number of claims related to relatively minor injuries, bug bites or bee stings that turned into avoidable workers’ comp claims.
Anyone who has ever stumbled onto a bee’s nest on a job site knows bee stings can really hurt. But when it comes to your employees, they can also hurt your bottom line.