If you're struggling with a mental illness, you know that you need as much help as someone with a physical ailment. Mental illnesses can cause real symptoms, like headaches, stomachaches, aches and pains and others.If you've ever been stressed at work, you might be...
Workplace Illnesses
Common workplace injuries and illnesses in North Carolina
Getting hurt at work is a common concern, but there are a few injuries that stand out. Some types of injuries are more likely to happen than others, like overexertion or sprains.Overexertion is a concern among workers, and is one of the top 10 most common occupational...
Asbestosis and your right to compensation
Asbestosis is a disease caused by exposure to asbestos fibers. When these fibers are present in the air and workers inhale them over time, their lungs can become damaged, resulting in scarring and shortness of breath. Some people have only mild asbestosis symptoms,...
Toxins in the workplace: How you can stay safe
If you're exposed to toxins in the workplace, you could suffer serious health problems. Every day, many people within the U.S. are exposed to hazardous chemicals when they're on the job. If you're exposed, you may be entitled to workers' compensation and medical care,...
Work-related illnesses can be delayed; you can still file a claim
Occupational and work-related diseases vary, but anyone who works in a field for long enough may be exposed to these conditions. Work-related diseases can have many causes, from being exposed to hazards to working too many hours in a week. The work environment and a...
Work-related injuries in the United States: The statistics
Nonfatal work-related injuries and illnesses impact thousands of Americans every year. In 2012, 155 million workers were part of the U.S. civilian labor force. Each of these people could be at risk of work-related injuries or illnesses, depending on their jobs and...
Illnesses in the workplace: You can be compensated
When you work in any industry, it's possible to suffer from occupational illnesses. These illnesses may appear gradually or suddenly over the course of many years. For instance, logging workers may suffer wear and tear on the joints, leading to repetitive strain...
Types of chemicals that can cause workplace injuries
Chemicals are used often in manufacturing and other such industries, and exposure to them can be very dangerous to employees. Often, short-term exposure isn't a big issue, but employees who are exposed to these chemicals five or more days a week for years on end could...
What is being done about occupational lung disease?
This is a great time to ask about lung disease as November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. The discussion provides a good opportunity to remind North Carolina workers and their employers that lung disease lays waste to the lives of employees and their family members...
Does the risk of heart disease relate to your job?
You probably know about some of the biggest causes of heart disease, such as not getting enough exercise or having an unhealthy diet. While these things seem easy enough to change, there are other facts that can't be changed as easily, or at all—such as...