Archive for 'Injuries' Category
You’ve been working for several years in the same position. You suddenly realize that your repetitive motions each day have begun to cause pain and strain on your back. Now, you need to see a doctor. Fortunately, you should be covered by workers’ compensation. What are workers’ compensation benefits? When you get hurt and are […]
Teens want to get into the workforce for a number of reasons, and it’s important that they begin to understand the value of hard work. It’s also very important that parents and guardians discuss safety in the workplace with their teens, so they know what they should expect from their employers. Teens may be exposed […]
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 concerns, worries, joys and other feelings. It’s a […]
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 cleanliness in the workplace. Items aren’t put away correctly, safety […]
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’ compensation. However, one catch is that any injury […]
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 safety to rescuing families from burning homes. A […]
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 seek out the compensation you need to support yourself. You’ll need to […]
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 2017. It reports that the number of U.S. mining […]
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 rate of 3 per 100. Workplace injuries can typically be avoided with good safety […]
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 injuries, machine entanglements and motor vehicle accidents. With repetitive motion injuries, people suffer […]
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