It is widely known that one of the industries that produce the most workplace injuries is the construction industry. Falls from ladders and slips on wet floors are just a couple of the many injuries that occur on job sites. There is however, a growing amount of injuries happening in other industries that are leading to Connecticut workers’ compensation claims. While none of these industries have reached the danger faced by construction workers, workers in these industries are also having to fend off workplace injuries on a more regular basis.
One of these industries is the pest control industry. Workers who are in this industry are facing growing dangers as they perform the duties of the job. In fact, between 2020 and 2021 the number of workplace injuries among those in the pest control industry rose between one and two percent over the year. The areas with the most workplace injuries included;
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Animal bites were up two percent from 11% in 2020 to 13% in 2021.
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Injuries from lifting occurred in 8% of injuries in 2021 up from 7% in 2020.
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There was an increase of 1% in the amount of falls from higher levels from 6% to 7% between 2020 and 2021.
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Injuries that occurred due to lifting heavy items were also up by 1% year over year from 7% to 8%.
Many pest control professionals perform their duties outside of the home and are faced with a number of unexpected impediments to their jobs. Those who are working outside are often battling barking dogs, low hanging air conditioning units that are in windows, branches that are hanging low from a tree, rocks or other impediments to walking around the perimeter of a job site.
It is for this reason that industry experts PestSure recommend that technicians perform a thorough investigation of the area for which they are about to perform their work to insure that there are not any impediments to their job that appear unexpectedly which could lead to injuries. An injury that is the result of you performing your duties of your job may be considered a Connecticut workers’ compensation claim and one that should be reported immediately to your supervisor. Whether it is a severe dog bite or a small laceration on your hand, it should be taken seriously and you should be seen by a medical professional.
When you are injured you may want to speak with a board certified workers’ compensation attorney who can review your case with you. One of our experienced attorneys can work with you throughout the claims process to ensure that your long-term interests are met.
