Mental health protections in the workplace help keep the environment positive for everyone. There are a few ways you can help keep moral up around the office or on the job. For example, using inclusive language is a good way to help people speak out about their...
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What are some common reasons for workplace accidents?
There are a number of reasons why people get hurt on the job. Sometimes, people take shortcuts and skip over safety protocols to get a job done. Taking shortcuts leads to accidents that could be life-threatening or deadly.Other times, people don't keep up on...
You should have the right to seek out workers’ compensation
Many people aren't sure if they're covered by workers' compensation, especially if they've never had to use it in the past. When you are an employee and get hurt at work, there should not be a question over whether your employer has to cover you with workers'...
Firefighters face more dangers than just burns
Firefighters have one of the most dangerous jobs in America. They work directly with hazards that they expect to see in the workplace every day. They aim to save lives and to reduce damage to structures; they perform tasks of all types, from home inspections for fire...
Work-related stress: Get the workers’ compensation you need
Stress affects everyone from time to time, but when it becomes an everyday occurrence and affects your work, you may be entitled to workers' compensation. If the stress has resulted in permanent impairment, like post-traumatic stress disorder, then you may be able to...
Mining deaths drop in the U.S. in 2016
If you've ever worked in the mining industry, you know that it can be dangerous. Collapses, while uncommon, still cause serious injuries to those in mines, and they could even lose their lives if they can't get help.Fortunately, some new data has been released in...
Are workplace accidents prominent in North Carolina?
In 2015, there were over 74,000 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in North Carolina's private industry. The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that was 2.6 workers per 100 full-time workers, a relatively high rate, though lower than the national...
You can seek compensation for these common workplace accidents
There are many kinds of workplace accidents that take place in various situations, so it's important that you're always looking for ways to maintain your safety in your work environment. Some of the most common injuries that take place include repetitive motion...
Severe violator list just 1 solution for dangerous businesses
Willful workplace violations. Those are words that no family wants to hear after the death of a loved one. They mean that the employer knew that there were violations of safety regulations and did nothing about them. These violations could be as simple as not guarding...
Will my trip-and-fall claim be covered by workers’ compensation?
An employer could argue that a slip-and-fall accident shouldn't be something he should be held liable for if the employee was behaving negligently or if there was no negligence on the part of the employer. For example, if you trip and fall over your own two feet, is...