Virtually every type of profession carries with it at least some degree of risk, but in some fields, those risks are far more prevalent than in others. If you work in particular industries, such as, say, trucking or construction, you may have a better idea about the...
Year: 2017
The role of stress on teachers’ health
Teachers play a crucial role in towns across North Carolina. Over 50,000 elementary school teachers are fully employed, and that does not even include teachers in high schools or teaching assistants. While many people strive to become teachers, it is no...
Have you suffered Cumulative Trauma Disorder at work?
The term "Cumulative Trauma Disorder" may sound puzzling, but this is another name for a repetitive stress injury, which could affect many parts of your body, from neck to foot.If you employ a repetitive motion in your line of work and are experiencing pain or...
Hearing loss is America’s most common workplace injury
If you are finding yourself asking your friends and family members to repeat themselves more often than you once did, you may be among a growing number of Americans suffering from work-related hearing loss. The problem is so widespread, in fact, that USA Today reports...
Older workers die on the job more often than workers overall
Did you know older people face a higher workplace fatality rate even as the overall rate of workplace deaths are decreasing? It is a troubling statistic, but it is true. According to U.S. News, 35 percent of deadly workplace injuries involved workers who were 55...
3 common restaurant injuries
If you work in the food service industry, you know it can be fast-paced and stressful. There are also several workplace hazards in environments such as restaurants, coffee shops, bars and fast food establishments. If your employer does not take the proper preventative...
Types of injuries covered by workers’ compensation in NC
Many times, people who get injured or sick at work are not sure whether or not they can get workers' compensation benefits. Understanding the requirements for coverage can help you evaluate your options.The two broad categories of covered conditions include injury due...
Workers compensation and carpal tunnel syndrome
In North Carolina, people who suffer injuries at work may have a right to workers' compensation benefits. The law also extends eligibility for benefits to those who suffer from occupational conditions related to their jobs.This catch-all provision covers...
Types of injuries covered by workers’ compensation in North Carolina
Many times, people who get injured or sick at work are not sure whether or not they can get workers' compensation benefits. Understanding the requirements for coverage can help you evaluate your options.The two broad categories of covered conditions include injury due...
A guide to workers’ compensation for North Carolina teachers
If you have entered the teaching field, you probably have not been particularly concerned about workplace injuries. However, while teaching may not seem like a dangerous job, there are unfortunate circumstances where injuries do occur, resulting in days off from work...