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It is hot outside. Very, very, hot outside. For some of us folks who work inside, this may just mean the company pays a larger energy bill. But for everyone else, this can make for a very hazardous situation. Folks with jobs in construction, farming, fabrication,...
Certain occupations in North Carolina carry a potential for specific types of injuries to workers in those industries. One of those occupations with specific common injuries is truck driving, and some of these are shoulder problems. This obviously occurs due to the...
The nursing profession comes with many risks. For example, remaining close to sick patients could result in a nurse catching an illness. North Carolina health care facilities present other dangers to nurses, and severe injuries might result. Learning about possible...
Most people experience hip or knee pain at some point in their lives due to the body's natural wear and tear. However, repetitive tasks can accelerate this process and actually be responsible for knee pain that younger workers in North Carolina experience when on the...
North Carolina workers who have jobs that require manual labor and strenuous lifting are at a higher risk of developing a shoulder injury. Rotator cuff injuries tend to be the most common, and they're brought on either suddenly or over time through excessive wear and...
If you collect workers’ compensation in North Carolina, your Social Security disability benefits may be affected. When you receive both Social Security and workers’ compensation, you may experience a reduction in your Social Security benefits. The 80% rule If you...
Residents of North Carolina and throughout the rest of the country spend an average of $2 billion a year on treating carpal tunnel syndrome. In fact, carpal tunnel syndrome is one of the most commonly reported occupational injuries there is. It has always been a...
One relatively common type of physical condition underpinning workers’ compensation claims is a back injury and associated back pain. There are a number of factors that tend to give rise to back issues among North Carolina workers. Common causes of back pain arising...
Going to work should mean coming home in the same condition. But falls in some types of work environments are common, and despite great efforts to prevent workplace injuries, it can be difficult to completely get rid of dangers. There are some techniques that you can...
Every employee makes an agreement with their employer when they show up for work. The employee agrees to exchange time for dollars, with the presumption that when those hours are complete, they will be able to return home in essentially the same condition as they...
