Workers’ Compensation

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...

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....

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...

Individuals who spend most of their time at work operating in office settings might not always be aware of the types of safety issues they might encounter on similar job sites. While these settings might not carry the same level of risk as some of the more dangerous...

Tanker trailers pose a risk for employees in North Carolina since they have limited ventilation. If they contain oxygen-consuming substances, like hog farm sludge, workers inside them could lose consciousness or even pass away. Recent reports indicate that a worker...

While the types of safety risks that exist may vary in each work environment, some safety concerns could be an issue in virtually any type of work setting. Workers in North Carolina may wish to know more about every step to take to protect their well-being regardless...

Many nurses may perform a variety of tasks while helping care for their patients and it might come as no surprise that this can prove a stressful and demanding profession at times. However, some nurses in North Carolina might not always be aware of the types of safety...

There are a multitude of job-related tasks that can place significant pressure on joints and ligaments. Whether the pain in the joints stems from sudden injuries or builds up over time, similar concerns could affect a worker’s life in various ways and may even lead to...

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...

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...