Many construction tasks may require workers to operate below ground level and sometimes the best way to carry out such tasks might involve digging trenches. While trenches can be an integral aspect of project operations, there may be some scenarios in which working in...
Workers’ Compensation
Knowing what to do in the aftermath of a workplace accident
A workplace accident could occur at any moment, and the outcome of such an incident could have a significant impact on your health and life. While you might wish to take the appropriate steps to promote safety and mitigate incident risks, there may only be so much...
Unsafe conditions could lead to fall-related workplace accidents
Fall-related incidents continue to be some of the most prevalent causes of injuries and deaths in many professions. Individuals in North Carolina who operate in fields that require them to work at heights may have questions about what steps they can take to reduce the...
Addressing common questions about workers’ compensation
After suffering an injury during a work-related incident, many individuals may have concerns about how they will be able to manage their finances during the recovery period. While the workers’ compensation insurance system may be designed to help injured workers in...
Possible causes of overexertion injuries in workplace accidents
While a work-related accident can occur under various scenarios, some issues continue to play a role in far too many incidents. Overexertion is an example of a safety concern that affects the lives of many workers and injuries stemming from overexertion can carry...
Avoiding falls when working outdoors in winter
Falls are one of many concerns when working outdoors in North Carolina in below-freezing temperatures. Falling on the job can lead to injuries that may require a long recovery and take considerable time away from work. This can significantly impact one’s ability to...
Addressing the topic of cold stress in workplace injuries
There are a multitude of individuals who operate in fields that require them to work outdoors and this might not change as temperatures decline. While working out in the cold may be a reality for many, it can also be dangerous at times. Cold stress is a type of safety...
1 killed in construction accident involving excavator
Many construction projects may involve tasks that require the use of heavy-duty machines such as excavators. Unfortunately, there may be numerous types of safety risks involved with using these machines and should an excavator tip over, an ensuing accident could place...
Reducing the risks of struck-by incidents in construction
There are several types of safety hazards that continue to be leading causes of injuries in the construction industry. Struck-by incidents can occur at any moment on a project site and the outcome of such workplace accidents could take a dire toll on one’s life....
1 killed in construction accident involving trench collapse
There may be numerous types of job-related tasks that might require construction workers to operate within trenches. However, even if this is necessary, working within a trench can also prove somewhat hazardous, as a collapse could place the lives of workers in North...