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Construction workers in North Carolina are at a high risk of concussions, also known as mild traumatic brain injuries, due to various dangers in their work environments. For instance, their workplaces may expose them to falls from elevated surfaces, with falls from...
Alarmingly, about 20% of eye-related workplace injuries happen in construction. From flying debris to harmful chemicals, there is a lot that can pose a real threat to your eye health and, by extension, your ability to earn a living. Common causes of eye injuries in...
When you consider your risk for injury in the workplace, you may not think that you are at an elevated risk for suffering physical harm. Perhaps this is because you work in a low-impact job, or your job requirements don’t involve doing demanding physical labor....
Worksite accidents in North Carolina such as slips, falls and trips can cause traumatic brain injuries, broken bones and lost limbs. These types of accidents may happen due to mistakes that employers or employees make on the job. However, workers’ use of substances...
Generative AI, or artificial intelligence, is still in its early days. However, it has already driven value, boosted efficiency, reduced risk and enhanced safety across the construction industry in areas such as operations, delivery, engineering and planning. Here is...
Falls are among the top causes of injuries at construction work sites. A construction site fall in North Carolina may cause injuries ranging from bone fractures to severe abrasions. Recent reports indicate that a man in another state was severely injured in a fall at...
Wall collapses can easily happen at construction sites in North Carolina due to weak foundations, inadequate wall thickness or damaged supports, for example. Injuries stemming from wall collapses might range from broken bones to bruises and internal bleeding. Two...
Scaffolding can easily collapse at a construction site in North Carolina if the planks are unstable and loose, the scaffolding is unlevel or the scaffolding has been improperly secured. A scaffolding collapse may cause injuries such as dislocated bones, a spinal cord...
Electrocutions can easily happen at construction sites in North Carolina if workers make contact with an overhead power line or an energized source, for example. These types of accidents may result in injuries ranging from severe skin burns and nerve damage to...
When you go to work, you expect to be able to do your job without threat of harm. Regardless of the type of job you have and the requirements set forth by your employer, you are entitled to relative safety, protective gear when needed and a work environment that does...
