Workplace 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...

While safety may be a concern in virtually all fields of profession, some job environments may be inherently more dangerous than others. If you work in construction, you might encounter a variety of potential safety risks nearly every day while performing job-related...

A work-related incident could occur at virtually any moment and dealing with the fallout of a similar experience can be harrowing in various ways. Even if you take an active role in the topic of safety at your place of employment in North Carolina, it might not always...

A workplace accident can occur at any given moment and under a multitude of scenarios, and the fallout of such an incident could take a significant toll on your life. While there are a variety of injuries you may suffer in a work-related incident, few may be as...

There are few career paths more worthwhile than those in health care. Unfortunately, working in the medical field can be just as dangerous as it is rewarding. In the United States, nurses in particular face a high risk for workplace injuries. Registered nurses help...

For some people, getting to and from work means spending a bit of time behind the wheel. Others spend their entire workdays on the road. Transportation workers fill a vital role in North Carolina’s society, but these men and women put their lives at risk every time...

Many people in North Carolina think of summer as a time for fun outdoor activities, like swimming and running around with friends. Summertime reality tends to be different for those who have jobs and are expected to continue working throughout the year’s hottest...

Although many people in North Carolina still suffer serious workplace injuries every year, the overall number of workers’ compensation claims has been steadily declining for the past decade. Unfortunately, this decline does not include motor vehicle accidents. In...

Young workers are vital to the health of the North Carolina workforce. Unfortunately, employers might not be doing enough to protect them. Both teenagers and young adults have shockingly higher rates of workplace injuries and death than older age groups. The Centers...