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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 injuries. Workers who come into contact with asbestos may suffer from mesothelioma or […]
Is your illness a direct result of your work? How can you be sure? Does it matter as long as the illness presents itself while you’re on the job? When you’re trying to determine if an injury or illness is related to your job, it’s important to look at all factors of your work. For […]
When you’re at work, there are several kinds of injuries you can suffer from. You often hear about traumatic injuries that are physical in nature, but there are also psychological wounds that can make it difficult for you to work effectively. When you suffer from traumatic incident stress, you should be able to get the […]
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 safely. If you’re hurt because safety regulations aren’t […]
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 develop serious diseases. Some of the most dangerous substances […]
During November and December, the demand for turkeys gets much higher in the United States thanks to Thanksgiving and Christmas. As families get together for the season, they want to have larger dinner parties and get togethers, meaning more and more of the birds have to be prepared for sale. Workers who have to handle […]
As an employee working in industry, you have rights in case that you get injured. For example, imagine that you are walking in your workplace when you trip and fall on carpet that has bunched up and not been repaired. You sprained your ankle in the fall, and you now need medical attention. It’s your […]
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 every year. It is an especially insidious occupational illness, slowly […]
One of the most perplexing issues attorneys in North Carolina often address is how little the state’s workers know about their safety rights. In many cases, injured workers even blame themselves when something completely out of their control causes a workplace injury. In today’s still-recovering economy, employees hesitate to “make waves” at work because they […]
The nation already understands about dangerous working conditions, but chicken processing plants are apparently some of the country’s worst offenders. Recent reports indicate that workers in this industry are subject to numerous workplace injuries and medical problems. A new report says that these problems occur due to “rampant health and safety issues” present in America’s […]
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