VENOMOUS SPIDERS

Venomous spiders found in the United States include the black widow and the brown recluse. These spiders can be dangerous to outdoor workers. These spiders occasionally find their way inside structures or buildings and can also present a risk to indoor workers including machine operators, janitors, and cashiers (Bureau of Labor Statistics Monthly Review – Insects bites, stings cause thousands of workplace injuries external icon). Spiders are usually not aggressive and most bites occur because a spider is trapped or unintentionally contacted. It is important for employers to educate their workers about their risk of exposure to venomous spiders.

SPIDER […]

This content is for CoAction Insurance policy holders.

To request portal access, send an email to losscontrol@coactionspecialty.com with “Coaction LC Portal” in the subject line and include your policy number in the email body.