Biking in North Carolina is a great way to get in some exercise while getting where you need to go. That said, you owe it to yourself to recognize the risk you take while traveling on two wheels instead of four. Serious injuries can result from a bike crash. Bicycling...
Month: June 2019
Does workers’ compensation cover asbestos in construction?
The construction industry is often in the news for disasters such as scaffold collapses and crane accidents, but a lesser-known industry risk could rest in the walls. Exposure to asbestos, a known carcinogen, could cause terminal cancer. Asbestos can exist in...
Back injuries and workers’ compensation
No matter what type of job you have, back injuries are possible. Not only can back pain make it difficult for you to concentrate and stay productive at your job, but it can also impact your daily life. Everything from office to factory work can cause or contribute to...
Why do so many construction workers suffer TBIs?
If you work construction in North Carolina, no one need tell you that you face a constant risk of falling since your job often requires you to do your work on roofs, scaffolding and/or tall ladders. And as the Mayo Clinic explains, falls represent the biggest cause of...
Why might OSHA choose to investigate?
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration has one overreaching goal — to ensure that the millions of workplaces in America are safe and free of safety and health hazards. However, because of the significant number of worksites that exist in North Carolina and...