If you get hurt on the job or develop an occupational injury, you may find yourself in a situation where you can't keep working. Depending on the severity of the injury, you could be out of work for a week, month or even many years. You and your family members will...
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Understand the “Fatal 4” to prevent accidents
A safe workplace is important for all workers, including those in the construction industry. Construction companies need to work to providing protocol and safety equipment that help reduce the risk of four specific hazards that are so dangerous that the Occupational...
Beware of back injuries while working
Back injuries at work don’t always occur as a sudden pain that results from an accident. It’s possible for the pain to come from overworking the muscles in the area. There are several things that might lead to back pain, so employers must do their part to control the...
Bill would make it easier for North Carolina workers to get workers’ comp for COVID-19
One of the biggest challenges for many people seeking workers' compensation is proving that their illness or injury was the result of their course of employment. It's up to the workers' comp applicant to present enough evidence to show that they were injured or...
Workers’ compensation claims citing PTSD are increasing
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health ailment that can be caused by a person witnessing a terrifying event. Medical experts say 10% to 30% of people who see violent incidents or accidents can develop PTSD. With the growth of mass shootings across...
Worker health depends on workplace quality, study finds
Researchers at the University of Washington reviewed the status of 6000 American workers. They found that occupational injuries and mental and physical health strongly coincided with the overall quality of work life. The main health drivers they found were not just...
“Contractor” not a magic word to make employee rights vanish
Recently, two North Carolina courts strongly agreed that an employer could not escape paying for worker’s compensation insurance for an injured worker even though the paperwork said the worker is an independent contractor. The difference between an employee and an...
Workers at-risk behind the wheel
Many workers utilize company vehicles to get to and from job sites. Whether you work as a repair technician, in landscaping, construction and more, you likely fit this description. A company vehicle is a necessary tool for completing your work. Unfortunately, driving...
Study details safety hazards of workplace robots
Concern is rising over the increasing use of robots alongside human workers after two accidents involving laser-guided forklifts and demolition robots, one of which resulted in a fatality. However, there is little information available on how to mitigate safety risks....
Will workers’ compensation cover your injuries this summer?
Summer poses various safety hazards to outdoor workers nationwide, including in North Carolina. Although most workplace injuries are covered by the state-controlled workers' compensation insurance system, sometimes it is difficult to prove that injuries are...
