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The link between concussions and construction workers
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 scaffolds, ladders and…
Eye injury cases are highest among construction workers
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…
Repetitive strain injuries from work
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.…
Link between substance use and worksite injuries
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 outside the…
Construction site fall causes injury to worker
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 a rundown on how AI could help…
Construction worker hurt in fall from worksite scaffold
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…
2 construction workers injured in worksite accident
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 people in another state recently suffered…
Construction worker injured in scaffolding collapse
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 injury or organ…
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