Are Your Employees At Risk for Equipment Injuries?

Are Your Employees At Risk for Equipment Injuries?

No matter the service your business provides, the equipment you employ could represent a possible risk to your staff, which means you might one day need to call upon your Colorado workers compensation. With proper maintenance and regular checks, however, you could improve the odds of avoiding employee injury.

Depending on the type of equipment used in your business, the risk of electrocution may vary. Even if you believe the danger of such an incident is very limited on your property, you should make sure all cords are in good shape - watch out for frayed or torn wires and loose fittings or prongs.

The installation of any new equipment should be in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines. This could be an important issue in terms of not just proper function, but also safety. Whenever feasible, use a licensed and bonded professional who is well practiced with the equipment at hand.

Make certain your staff is fully trained on how to properly use and maintain all equipment, and that they know how to react in the event of trouble. It is also wise to carefully control who has access to certain equipment. Only a properly trained and competent worker should be allowed to operate machinery.

Equipment may be a dangerous, but it is also often a necessary part of the trade. Having Colorado workers compensation prepares you for the worst, but you may be able to avoid claims simply by regular checking the machinery and having good safety procedures in place.

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