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...
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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...
Warehouses pose numerous safety risks to workers
These days, online shopping offers considerable convenience for numerous people in North Carolina and beyond. Of course, online retailers often need large warehouses to store and ship products from, which means that online shopping also offers certain job...
Work injuries: Do you have repetitive strain injury?
Whether you report every day to a brick and mortar office in North Carolina or work from home, you may be at risk for on-the-job injuries. Especially, if your work involves typing, standing for long hours on an assembly line, or lifting and loading objects on and off...
A denied workers’ comp claim: What’s next?
A work injury can be expensive. If you were hurt at work, you may need medical care and time away from work to recover. Doctors and necessary treatment can be costly, and if you are unable to work, you are not bringing in your normal paycheck. This can be...
When is it necessary to hire a workers’ compensation attorney?
Have you suffered a workplace injury? Are you unsure of how to navigate the workers' compensation claims process? If you work in North Carolina, you may want to arrange a free consultation with an experienced workers' compensation attorney. If your injury is minor and...
Hauling chemical cargo poses unique risks
If you are a commercial truck driver based in North Carolina, you will face multiple hazards other than road accidents. The risks range from musculoskeletal injuries to whole-body vibration and more. However, when it comes to hauling hazardous chemicals, the...
Truckers face a whole lot more than road accident hazards
If you earn your living hauling cargo between North Carolina and other states, you put your life on the line each day. Along with the typical risks of road accidents, your occupation will expose you to a range of other work-related injuries. Reports by the Bureau of...
Even teachers face work-related hazards
You deserve a safe workplace environment regardless of your chosen career. If you are a teacher in North Carolina, you may not realize that some of the risks faced by construction workers also threaten your safety. Although you will not need a fall arrest harness for...
Does your employer comply with prescribed safety standards?
Employers nationwide, including North Carolina, must comply with the safety standards prescribed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Sadly, many employers choose to focus on the bottom line instead of employee safety. OSHA prescribes safety...
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