There are some types of safety hazards that may exist in nearly all work settings and the presence of such issues could place the safety of workers at substantial risk. Slip, trip and fall accidents are a type of incident that could occur at virtually any moment and...
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Construction accidents and the risks of head injuries
There are various types of safety risks that remain prevalent concerns in the construction industry. Incidents that occur on project sites can pose a significant threat to the health of workers in North Carolina. Studies indicate that some types of construction...
Addressing the topic of coverage in workers’ compensation
The fallout of a work-related accident could leave a person facing numerous challenges in life. Dealing with the financial trials involved can seem a harrowing concept and this topic may leave many workers in North Carolina in search of advice on their options. One of...
Why employers or insurers might dispute a workers’ comp claim
The outcome of a work-related accident could pose a significant threat to your health and leave you facing a variety of challenges in life. Preparing for the recovery process can seem an intimidating task, and you may worry that you will struggle to make ends meet...
1 killed after ditch collapsed during construction accident
Many construction project tasks may require workers to perform objects within a trench or a ditch, and even if this is necessary, it may also be somewhat dangerous at times. Should the area become unstable and collapse, workers in North Carolina could be buried...
Some safety techniques may be relevant in many professions
Finding ways to identify and address safety hazards may be an integral aspect of improving job site safety. This could prove somewhat challenging at times, as the types of hazards that exist may vary in each profession. However, there may also be certain safety...
How to tell if an injury was work-related
Suffering injuries during an incident at work can be a harrowing experience and the fallout of the situation may leave a person facing a variety of financial hardships. While the workers’ compensation insurance system may help provide individuals in North Carolina...
Worker injured in electrocution-related construction accident
Many construction workers may be no strangers to performing job-related tasks at heights, whether in using scaffolding or from within the bucket of a lift. While lifts can help workers in North Carolina carry out tasks at various heights, operating a lift can be...
Addressing common risk factors with repetitive motion injuries
While it may come as no surprise that some fields of operation may prove inherently more hazardous than others, safety risks can exist in virtually any work setting. Even if you work in an office, you might perform the same motions for hours each day, and it can be...
Vehicle-related construction accident proves fatal
Work vehicles may be a constant fixture on many project sites and these vehicles may typically have lights and indicators to help others maintain awareness of their presence. However, should a worker in North Carolina fail to spot a vehicle that is backing up, the...