Working with heavy machinery is very dangerous for construction teams, and new workers have to be fully informed of those dangers. If you work with machines that chop, blend or shred, then it's important to know how to turn it off, reverse the blades and top jams...
Workplace Accidents
Working safely in flood conditions
The recent severe flooding in North Carolina's neighboring state has brought workplace safety in flood conditions into the spotlight. The information in this post is important to all kinds of state workers including those who work to clean up after a flood and those...
Pedestrian safety and power industrial trucks
North Carolina workers are often walking around on foot in areas where forklifts, rider trucks, pallet trucks and lift trucks are being used. Therefore, pedestrian safety policies need to be taught to workers who operate these vehicles, in addition to on-foot workers...
Scaffolding accident injures 2 North Carolina workers
A project to replace the lighting in the gymnasium at the New Hanover County High School went awry last week when the scaffolding malfunctioned. News reports indicate two electricians fell during the project, resulting in injuries to both of the men. Rick Holliday,...