Companies often find out the hard way that fuel-driven forklifts used in the fruit and vegetable industry can lead to carbon monoxide poisoning. At one cherry fumigation and packing house in Washington State, for example, carbon monoxide poisoning sickened 89 workers, resulting in workers’ compensation costs and penalties of $114,000. Carbon monoxide poisonings are common in the fruit and vegetable industry, but they don’t have to happen. There are risks that can be mitigated, symptoms to be aware of, business strategies to address the risk, and resources to help. Risks A review of workers’ compensation claims shows that your workers […]