Various types of actions can send waves of vibration throughout one’s hands and arms and prolonged exposure to vibration may carry numerous health risks. However, individuals in North Carolina who operate in fields in which exposure to similar issues is common might...
Workplace Injuries
Is your job causing you pain?
Whatever your specific duties happen to be in a North Carolina workplace, you no doubt experience productive, happy days at work sometimes, while other days are a bit more challenging. Whether you sit behind a desk and type most of the day, work on an assembly line at...
How can I prevent injury in the office?
When most individuals think about getting injured on the job, it is likely that the majority of people are not thinking about office workers. While it seems obvious that persons who are working at a construction site or with logging may face physical danger, many are...
Adjusting to the caregiver role for an injured spouse
Workplace injuries can turn a family's life inside out, especially when a primary breadwinner can no longer do his or her job. The spouse who is not injured must adjust from the role of partner to become a caregiver, which sometimes creates added stress. If a serious...
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...
OSHA investigating amusement park worker’s workplace injury
North Carolina families visit theme and amusement parks generally to have an escape and enjoy themselves. They often don't consider how much work goes into running a park and ensuring guests' happiness and safety. They may be even less likely to realize how dangerous...