Personal protective equipment serves as the backbone of safety for employees in many different fields. This of course includes the construction industry. Hard hats became industry protocol for a reason. Understanding how they work and why they are so crucial can help...
You are not alone if you recently received a workers' compensation claim denial in North Carolina. Claim denials are more common than you might think. Regardless, you are probably wondering why this happened. Here are five possible explanations for your workers'...
Hopefully, you will never get hurt while on the job. In the event you do suffer a workplace injury, you should be ready to avail yourself of the state workers' compensation system. Early steps you take shortly after your injury could make a difference when you apply...
Workers' compensation can aid people who experience hazardous conditions and accidents in the workplace. North Carolina law mandates that employers carry workers' compensation insurance to help cover injured employees' bills and lost earnings. However, there are...
Suffering from a back injury can leave a person with debilitating physical issues that they have to learn how to handle. However, fewer people know about the potential mental and emotional toll of a back injury. Chronic pain and its effects The International...
If you get an injury while on the job, it is important that you report it to your employer as fast as possible. Do this even if you think the injury is minor or if you are at fault for it. Regardless of how you need to report it, i.e. through writing or verbally, you...
When many people think of carpal tunnel syndrome, they envision office workers with sore wrists caused by typing on keyboards for many hours a day. In reality, carpal tunnel syndrome affects workers in many industries, including manufacturing and transportation. What...
Construction and factory workers are essential parts of the North Carolina economy. They are also in some of the riskiest professions. Employees who perform physical labor for a living tend to suffer injuries at higher rates. However, some of these on-the-job...
If you have an active job, you are no stranger to reaching your arms far above your head. Luckily, you have groups of muscles and ligaments in your shoulders that make this movement a breeze. Whether due to repetitive strain or an acute injury, you eventually may tear...
An on-the-job injury can be costly both in medical bills and time off from work. You want to file a claim with workers' compensation for help with your injuries. Will your boss fire you if you do? An employer is free to fire an employee for many reasons. Still, your...
