In 2021, a worker died every 101 minutes from workplace injuries, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In workplaces, activities often involve the movement of vehicles. Understanding how dangerous these vehicles are can help you when dealing with the aftermath...
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Teachers and work-related injuries
During a typical day at work, a teacher could face many different challenges. From struggling to control a difficult class to pressure from parents and higher-ups, working as an educator can be very difficult. Teachers also face many different risks in the workplace,...
5 common injuries that lead to a workers’ comp claim
While some jobs have fewer safety risks, any job creates the potential for an injury to happen. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 2.6 million workplace injuries and illnesses occurred in 2021. In many of the cases, the severity of the injuries requires time...
Workers’ compensation may be available for workers with herniated disks
Workers in all industries risk injury during their employment. The back is one of the most commonly injured areas of all major body parts. Major back injuries include herniated disks. Disks are rubbery cushions between the bones of your vertebrae. A tough exterior...
The most common workers’ compensation claims for nurses
Nursing is a demanding field with many risks for workplace injuries. As a nurse, you should recognize the inherent risks in your job, especially given the level of responsibility held in that role. There are a few common sources of workers’ compensation claims for...
Workers’ compensation: Returning to work while receiving benefits
In North Carolina, if you suffered injuries due to a job-related task, you are entitled to compensation for lost wages and medical care. Generally, you can receive benefits until you settle your claim or until you return to work. However, returning to work does not...
Is fibromyalgia eligible for workers comp?
There is some debate among the medical community over the condition of fibromyalgia, but this is an officially recognized condition by the American Medical Association. Those who deal with fibromyalgia experience extreme discomfort and tenderness in the tendons,...
How to adjust to your new normal after an SCI
Spinal cord injuries are among the most common catastrophic injuries that workers face on a construction site. Damage to your spinal cord can result in permanent changes to your sensation, function and strength below the injury site. As you recover from your injury,...
How can work-related stress result in heart problems?
Undergoing chronic stress in the workplace can impact your life. When most people think of injuries in the workplace, they think about accidents that result in physical injuries. However, invisible illnesses such as stress and anxiety can entitle you to workers'...
What are common injuries in warehouses?
Warehouses are known for being a hotbed of workplace accidents and injuries, due in part to the high level of risk inherent in the job itself. Knowing the most common sources of these injuries can allow a team to react appropriately and potentially limit some of these...