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Does North Carolina workers’ compensation cover PTSD?
People experience trauma in the workplace in many different ways. First responders like police officers or firefighters could become traumatized after seeing the horrific injuries other people experience in a crash or witnessing the death of another person. Those who work in retail settings could develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)…
Can workers still request workers’ comp if it was their fault?
In many injury cases, such as car accidents, fault is very important. The at-fault driver is typically responsible for the injuries and cannot try to seek compensation for their own injuries. They caused the crash, so they cover the costs. People sometimes take this mentality to other areas of the…
Yes, your office job could lead to carpal tunnel
If you find yourself working at your desk every day, you might notice that your hands don’t work quite like they used to. Your wrist may ache, or you could have sensations of pins and needles. These are some classic signs of carpal tunnel, which may be caused by the…
How fast should you report a workplace injury?
You’re a 40-year-old worker who has never really been injured before. You pride yourself on “toughing it out” and working through mild discomfort. You have a physical job, after all, and this is just part of it. But then you actually get hurt on the job. It’s more than discomfort,…
The many hazards faced by airline workers
During the last three decades, Charlotte has transformed into a global business hub. Varying industries from banking, energy, hospitality and airline have benefited. Pre-COVID-19, numerous business travelers congregated at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport, arriving in the city to discuss business deals. Tourists came, too. But the pandemic has slowed…
Here’s what it means to have complex regional pain syndrome
Anyone can get hurt at work. From the office worker who injures their back while lifting a heavy object to a construction worker who suffers from repetitive-strain injuries from using heavy machinery that vibrates, there are dozens of reasons that people may get hurt at work. These individuals deserve an…
Self-care helps nurses avoid workplace injuries
Nurses in North Carolina care for other people all day long. To stay healthy and strong, it’s important that nurses care for themselves too. Practicing good self-care is also an important way that nurses can avoid common workplace injuries. Getting enough sleep Nurses often work long shifts under stressful conditions.…
How to tell if you have bursitis or arthritis
For weeks, your knee has been in pain. You hoped it would go away on its own, but it has not. The pain and stiffness are starting to affect your ability to do your job. You think you might have either bursitis or arthritis in the knee. But to the…
What are some of the most common warehouse accidents?
Warehouses in North Carolina can be rife with safety hazards. Falling objects, lifting heavy boxes, trip hazards and improper use of equipment can all lead to accidents and fatalities. When an employee has to take time off, the warehouse’s productivity decreases and their profits start to drop. As a result,…
Hazards that lead to work-related rooftop falls
Falls from rooftops are a leading cause of construction worker fatalities in North Carolina and around the country. Construction site owners and supervisors will want to look over the following list because it gives the most common factors in rooftop falls. Wrong use of roof safety gear No doubt most…
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