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Seasonal workers, fatigue contribute to fulfillment injuries
Two years old, but timely.
Workers Comp
Seasonal workers, fatigue contribute to fulfillment injuries
Angela Childers
December 11, 2019
The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and the influx of inexperienced seasonal workers, an avalanche of orders and tight delivery timelines can make fulfillment centers a more precarious and tiring environment for workers this time of year, experts say.
The holiday season is a “pretty intense time” for fulfillment centers, and the increased pressure can lead to more soft tissue injuries and car accidents, said Chris Hayes, Hartford, Connecticut-based second vice president of transportation, risk control at Travelers Cos. Inc.
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Seasonal workers, fatigue contribute to fulfillment injuries
Angela Childers
December 11, 2019
The holiday shopping season is in full swing, and the influx of inexperienced seasonal workers, an avalanche of orders and tight delivery timelines can make fulfillment centers a more precarious and tiring environment for workers this time of year, experts say.
The holiday season is a “pretty intense time” for fulfillment centers, and the increased pressure can lead to more soft tissue injuries and car accidents, said Chris Hayes, Hartford, Connecticut-based second vice president of transportation, risk control at Travelers Cos. Inc.
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