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Reducing the risks of machine entanglement incidents
There are various job sites in which employees might work with and around machines nearly every day. Certain types of machines may constantly be in motion and workers in North Carolina who come in contact with a machine’s moving parts may be at risk of…
Mitigating the risks of falls from heights at work
There may be a multitude of individuals who operate in fields that require them to work at heights. While this might prove an integral component of everyday operations, such endeavors can also carry a certain level of risk. As workplace accidents involving falls from heights…
Protect yourself while working in the hot summer months
When the temperatures rise, so does the risk of experiencing certain types of injuries while you are working. Heat-related injuries and illnesses are real issues for some North Carolina workers, and it is beneficial for you to know how to protect yourself while working outdoors…
What are some common safety risks for restaurant workers?
There are a multitude of individuals who operate in the service industry, many of whom might spend their time waiting tables or cooking food at restaurants. While service might seem like the primary concern in this profession, safety is also a vital topic, as workplace…
The role of overexertion in workplace accidents
There may be a multitude of individuals who operate in fields that require them to perform repetitive motions or carry out constant physical activities. Similar tasks can take a significant toll on one’s body and may act to increase the risks of injury. Overexertion continues…
Safety procedures for operating construction vehicles
It might not be uncommon for construction workers in North Carolina and elsewhere to encounter a variety of safety hazards nearly every day. Those who operate vehicles as part of job-related tasks may rely on these machines to perform duties, but there could also be…
Cunningham v. Goodyear amicus brief
Amicus Brief for the Opinion in Cunningham v. Goodyear Tire and Rubber by the Supreme Court of North Carolina On Friday May 6, 2022, the Supreme Court of North Carolina filed its opinion in Cunningham v. Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. Vernon Sumwalt and Michael…
NC Public Safety Employees Death Benefits Act (TSG)
The Public Safety Employees’ Death Benefits Act in North Carolina In addition to workers’ compensation claims, the North Carolina Industrial Commission has jurisdiction to decide claims under The Public Safety Employees’ Death Benefits Act. This law supplements workers’ compensation benefits to the dependents of firefighters,…
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