The summer months bring many jobs where employees are required to be around water. There are the obvious ones like a lifeguard or a fisherman, but there are also less obvious jobs like a pool technician or a long-shoreman. Anytime there is water involved in your job there is an opportunity to have unusual hazards that often lead to Connecticut workers’ compensation injuries.
A lot of these jobs can be enticing to people who are looking for a summer filled with time by the ocean or near a pool, but it is important that all safety procedures are followed to prevent some of the most hazardous conditions that workplaces may experience. If you are working near water be on the lookout for the following hazards that could cause an injury for you.
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Slippery floors or docks. Whether you’re on the deck of a pool or bringing a ship in to a dock the surfaces that you are working on can be slippery and dangerous. Wearing the proper type of shoes can help and also being extremely mindful of where you step and how you step will go a long way to keeping you from slipping and falling.
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Drowning. No matter where you work, if it is around water, drowning can be a real danger that could leave you seriously injured or worse. Being mindful of where you step will help prevent this from happening, but also having an understanding that no matter what the job requires, your safety comes first and you should always approach water with care.
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Lightening. When working around water there is an extreme risk of being struck by lightning if you are not called in off the job by your supervisors. Lightning can cause serious injury or death if not taken seriously so if it is in the forecast or you hear thunder while on the job, be sure to notify your supervisor and let the storm system pass before returning to your job.
There are some fun and interesting jobs that require workers to be around water during everyday duties. These jobs are sought after for the joy of participating in them, but they also bring with them the danger of getting into a Connecticut workers’ compensation injury and leaving the worker seriously injured or worse, dead. Spending time reviewing safety procedures and making sure that environmental factors are covered when you’re on the job will go a long way in keeping you and your co-workers safe.
If you do have a situation where you’ve been working around water and you’ve experienced an injury, you may wish to speak to a board certified workers’ compensation attorney. One of our experienced attorneys can work with you to protect your long-term interests.
