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...
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...
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...
Compensation for chronic or pre-existing conditions
Being injured at work is scary, because it can immediately cause worry about whether you can still perform your job and what will happen to your future. This is an especially difficult situation if your injury is long-lasting or if you don't believe there is any help...
Top safety hazards facing warehouse workers
The work of the average warehouse employee involves inventory management, packaging orders, handling bulk materials, arranging transportation, and loading shipments onto trunks. Unfortunately, even though warehouse employees have a very important role in the overall...
3 tips to avoid having a workers’ compensation claim denied
Suffering an injury is never fun, but when the injury keeps you from being able to go to work or perform your full job duties, it can cause serious financial strain. This is where workers' compensation may be able to help. If you've been injured on the job and have...