Men and women who work in certain types of physically demanding workplaces may be at a higher risk for injury. In jobs that require lifting, using heavy equipment, moving objects and other related tasks, such as warehouse jobs, it is more common to have a higher...
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Custodial employees at higher risk for workplace injury
Thousands of hard-working North Carolina residents are employed in a custodial or janitorial capacity. Tasked with keeping businesses, schools, medical facilities and other crucial establishments clean and safe, these employees face serious risks on a daily basis. A...
Does your teen understand workers’ compensation?
For many North Carolina parents, it is a proud moment when a teen or young adult gets his or her very first job. Working can help a teen build confidence and skills that will help him or her become a productive member of society. Though these employees are younger...
Young workers face high rate of workplace injuries
Young workers are vital to the health of the North Carolina workforce. Unfortunately, employers might not be doing enough to protect them. Both teenagers and young adults have shockingly higher rates of workplace injuries and death than older age groups. The Centers...
OSHA says 7 work-related amputation injuries occur each day
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the prevalence of work-related amputations nationwide, including in North Carolina, is a serious concern. Although other body parts, like hands, feet and toes, sometimes face amputation, nine in every 10...
Workplace injuries common among retail workers
North Carolina shoppers might not realize just how tough working in retail can be. Many retail workers earn low wages, work long hours and have few -- if any -- benefits. Retail work can be dangerous, too. Workplace injuries are not at all uncommon, and victims often...
Tingling and burning in your hand could be Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Workers in various industries in North Carolina develop tingling, burning and pain in their hands and arms. This happens when their jobs require them to make repetitive motions with their hands for many hours without breaks. Repetitive stress injuries can affect other...
Workplace accidents common in medical facilities
Hospitals are supposed to be places of healing, but for some people they are the exact opposite. In fact, workplace accidents happen in medical facilities more frequently than they do in places like construction sites, factories and warehouses. This means that health...
Power tool hazards may not receive enough attention
Power tools pose various safety hazards that might not receive the necessary attention during safety training. Workers in North Carolina and elsewhere likely use similar tools at their homes, and after years without mishaps, they become complacent. However, a large...
Work related injuries can happen at home
Working from home is the new norm for a lot of people in North Carolina. While this is certainly a big change, you might have noticed several benefits. Maybe you no longer spend hours on end commuting every day, or you are saving money by eating at home instead of...