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The role of safety training in construction accident prevention
There may be a variety of steps involved with the process of improving safety on construction project sites. As construction workers may face numerous types of hazards each day, finding ways to mitigate the risks of dangerous situations could be essential to reducing construction accident…
Safety procedures for working at heights
There are a variety of professions in which workers may face tasks that require them to operate at heights. Even if this is a necessary component of operations, it can also be somewhat dangerous at times, as falls from heights continue to be a common…
Exposure to chemical hazards could prompt severe health concerns
There may be a multitude of work environments in which employees may encounter the risks of being exposed to hazardous substances. Even some cleaning materials could contain dangerous chemicals that could pose a threat to the health of those who are exposed to these substances…
Working in the cold weather comes with certain risks
If you have a job that sometimes requires you to work outdoors, you will have to meet the requirements of your employment in different types of weather conditions. From working during the high temperatures of the summer months to the potentially freezing temperatures during the…
Construction accident involving collapsed structure injures 1
Falling objects are a type of safety issue that remains a prevalent concern in the construction industry and the fallout of such incidents can take a devastating toll on a person’s life. Workers in North Carolina who are struck by and trapped underneath a collapsed…
Promoting safety by improving workplace ergonomics
There may be a variety of essential factors to consider when attempting to improve safety in a work environment. One topic that many companies in North Carolina might seek to address could pertain to how the position workers operate in could affect their well-being, as…
29th Annual Workplace Torts and Workers’ Comp Seminar
For the seventh year, Vernon Sumwalt will co-moderate the North Carolina Advocates for Justice’s Annual Workplace Torts and Workers’ Comp seminar in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on December 2, 2022. This is the 29th instance of the seminar, which has become one of the most…
North Carolina Industrial Commission Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference presentation for Appellate Case Law Update 2022
Vernon Sumwalt and Bruce Hamilton once again handled the Appellate Case Law Update for this year’s Workers’ Compensation Educational Conference hosted by the North Carolina Industrial Commission. Many thanks for another great year of seeing our friends and colleagues from the North Carolina workers’ compensation…
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