If you work the second shift, generally from 4 p.m. to midnight, or the overnight shift while most people sleep, you experience a side of the world that many others do not. You may also run into problems that people who work during the day normally bypass. For...
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Recent Blog Posts
Month: December 2016
Final OSHA rule regarding recordkeeping
Employers in North Carolina have an obligation to keep a record of all of the work-related illnesses and injuries that affect their employees. A final rule recently issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has specified that this responsibility is...
When employees are injured due to severe weather
Many employees in North Carolina and around the country work outside where they are vulnerable to the weather. Some are required to work when there are warnings of severe weather in the area. One example occurred in 2015, when an employer decided to hold a scheduled...
What type of compensation can I claim for slip-and-fall injuries?
Wintertime is often hazardous for many Raleigh seniors. The wet weather conditions and cold temperatures can make it challenging for older people to get around safely. The risk of slipping, falling and sustaining personal injuries is great. Also, many older people age...
Safety rules to prevent truck driver fatigue suspended
In early December, Republican lawmakers blocked Obama administration rules that would require truckers in North Carolina and nationwide to get enough rest between shifts. Safety advocates worry other regulations could be rolled back once Republicans take control of...
Drowsy drivers are more at risk for car accidents
North Carolina motorists are aware that they shouldn't drink and drive. Many of them also probably know they shouldn't drive while distracted, such as talking or sending text messages on a cellphone or texting someone. Unfortunately, however, many of these drivers may...
Improving workplace safety for hot work employees
North Carolina residents employed in hot work are exposed to serious risks on a daily basis. This type of work involves any job where spark or fire-producing tools are used, such as welding, burning, brazing, grinding, cutting and soldering. Since this type of work...
How does holiday drinking affect your driving?
The holidays are a time of joy and merriment and usually involve alcohol. It is also a time for travel, and drinking and driving are not a good combination. It is important to know how alcohol affects your ability to drive so you can make smart choices as you attend...
Fatal accidents on dangerous film sets
North Carolina residents who have worked on film sets may be aware that film production can be risky. While working at unfamiliar locations for short periods of time, some producers do not prioritize safety due to time and budget constraints. In the past several...
3 types of driver distraction
Many of us don't think twice about looking at the phone while driving, but even taking your eyes off the road for a second can be deadly. And texting or calling isn't the only type of driver distraction. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) lists three...
