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We often discuss many of the issues surrounding workers’ compensation in this blog — issues like types of injuries and the environmental situations that may lead up to an accident. Occasionally, we like to revisit the basics of workers’ compensation for any readers who may have no previous experience with workplace injuries. The first thing […]
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 who may be performing their job duties in and around them. The problem […]
Musculoskeletal disorders occur in a variety of work settings. These disorders often affect nerves and tendons as well as muscles. Body areas that are subject to MSDs include the lower back, the upper extremities and the neck. Much of the focus on workplace injuries usually revolves around catastrophic traumas like amputations or head injuries but […]
Workplace safety issues can arise in all kinds of industries, even those the public depends on to prepare sources of food. It seems that a major chicken processing company is one of the latest food processing facilities to feel the power and wrath of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Case Farms Processing Inc. is […]
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration first started working to limit the amount of exposure that workers can have to beryllium in 1974. Not much has happened in the ensuing 40 years. However, OSHA is finally going to propose a new limit that would drastically reduce the amount of the mineral that workers can be […]
Citizens all over the country are switching from traditional forms of employment to careers as independent contractors. The advantages to making this switch are numerous and include setting your own hours, choosing where you will work and setting your own fees. Despite the many attractive benefits of becoming an independent contractor, one major issue often […]
If you have experienced a work-related injury in North Carolina, your life can undergo dramatic changes very quickly. Many work accident victims find themselves suffering anxiety over numerous issues including the severity of the injury, loss of wages and the possibility of permanent disability. Workers’ compensation benefits can be a great comfort to injured workers, […]
Working in confined spaces is very hard; some people struggle with claustrophobia, and others may be okay with the space but still want to know that it’s safe to be inside. Because workers who are in confined spaces are at risk, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has provided facts about confined spaces and new […]
Most of the time, receiving workers’ compensation means you have no need to pursue a personal injury claim. However, there are occasions when injured North Carolina workers can pursue both options. Workers’ compensation provides injured workers with benefits while also protecting the employer, but sometimes a third party might have contributed to workplace injuries. When […]
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, the deputy superintendent, indicated he received a call regarding the accident in […]
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