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Know the signs and symptoms of bursitis

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Construction work is hard on the joints. For some workers, the job puts so much strain on them that they start to experience problems, such as bursitis. This is a painful condition that can make it difficult or impossible to use the affected joint. Even though this condition is likely…

Workplace injury dangers greater for older workers

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Baby boomers keep breaking the rules. They are more likely to live longer and choose to work longer than previous generations. Unfortunately, there is a downside to continuing their careers, the Associated Press reports. Older workers die at a higher rate than workers overall, the AP’s analysis of federal workplace injury data…

Shining a light on a media darling with workplace safety issues

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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It is safe to say that Elon Musk is a media darling. The billionaire founder of electric car manufacturer Tesla is riding a wave of public and media adoration on the heels of the unveiling of the Model 3 Tesla. The recent offering is widely touted as the first affordable…

North Carolina workers lauded for millions of safe work hours

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It’s less than an hour’s drive west from Charlotte to the place where America’s underwear is boxed, bagged, stamped and shipped. The HanesBrands Canterbury Distribution Center ships not only Hanes products, but also Playtex and Just My Size items as well to retailers around the nation. The distribution center recently…

“Dirty little secret of nursing”: workplace violence

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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She is a 73-year-old great-grandmother and a nurse. Sheila Wilson has worked in hospitals, shelters and clinics and says she has seen “the dirty little secret of nursing”: workplace violence. As many regular readers of our North Carolina law blog know, workplace violence against healthcare providers has been on the rise…

Study: Many injured North Carolina workers can’t return to work

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The Workers Compensation Research Institute (WCRI) is not an organization that typically makes news. The low-profile group is nonpartisan and nonprofit; it focuses on research into workers’ comp-related issues. The WCRI has peered closely at North Carolina’s workers’ compensation system, among its many studies. Research shows that in our state, between…

Changes coming as workforce ages

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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They say that the one constant in life is change. The U.S. workforce has changed in recent decades as more women chose to pursue careers and as technology made fundamental alterations to the way businesses operate and offer goods and services to the world. A recent article in the Claims…

Advice for cutting down workplace injuries

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Many of our regular readers understand the importance to the North Carolina economy of a robust timber industry, though you might not be as familiar with Pallet Enterprises, a publication focused on news and information for sawmill operators and wood processors. The magazine recently ran an article by a safety…

Doctor: Here’s why some injured workers don’t claim workers’ comp

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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A recent article by a family physician details issues he sees frequently with workers who come to his clinic with injuries they have sustained on the job. The doctor cited the case of a construction worker who had a concrete slab fall on his back and neck. Though his injuries…

Stretching at work to avoid injuries on the job

On Behalf of Christian Ayers
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Whether you are climbing a rock wall or the corporate ladder, it is important to stretch first. That is the advice from an orthopedic surgeon about how to enhance and maintain your range of motion and reduce the risk of injury on the job. To help achieve those goals, some…