When you sustain an injury on the job, you may feel unprepared to navigate the process of filing a workers' compensation claim. Here is an overview of how the process works in North Carolina. 1. Seek medical care When your employer does not have an on-site health care...

Figuring out how to stop warehouse accidents from happening requires learning about why they happen and what conditions may lead to them. There are multiple identified issues in warehouses that pose a safety risk, but knowing the risks is not enough. According to...

Injuries on the job may seem few and far between, but they are pretty commonplace. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics, over 2.7 million people reported workplace illness and injury in 2020. There are many reasons people file for workers'...

When your job requires intense physical labor, you often agree to wear adequate personal protective equipment. Without the proper protection, your risk of injury climbs exponentially higher. Understanding the purpose and benefit of wearing a hard hat may encourage you...

Construction site workers often suffer from a higher rate of on-the-job injury than almost any other industry worker. In particular, head injuries happen at a much higher rate. But what is the exact relationship between head injuries and construction workers? Simply...

If you incur an injury at work, even if you think it is minor or your own fault, report it to your employer. Laws vary from state to state, but you will have a limited amount of time to make the notification, verbally or in writing. What kinds of injuries should I...

Workers' compensation provides financial protection for employees who injure themselves while doing their jobs. Injured workers should report job-related injuries to their employers in a timely fashion. This guide covers the process of reporting a work-related injury...

Working in a warehouse or in the construction industry exposes you to different hazards that could injure you. With the right safety measures, you stand a good chance of avoiding any serious injuries. It is important to know how to protect different areas of your body...

Many North Carolinians think of summer as the carefree season of rest and relaxation. For most laborers, however, the season has very different connotations. Summer is an exceedingly dangerous time for workers. Heat-related illnesses (HRI) pose a constant threat,...

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, construction workers experience the highest rate of on-the-job electrical injuries. The CDC noted that construction workers risk about a four times greater chance of electrocution compared to other job fields. The...