There are plenty of highly-dangerous professions in South Carolina, including agricultural, forestry and fishing jobs. Transportation work, including pizza delivery, is also more dangerous than people realize. There are also thousands of people working in industrial...
6 essential tips for ladder safety
Construction sites are bustling with activity, and safety should always be the top priority. Among the many hazards that workers face, ladder accidents are unfortunately all too common. In fact, falls from ladders account for a significant number of injuries and...
What injury hazards do warehouse employees face?
Warehousing is one of South Carolina’s most stable industries because other businesses rely on warehouses to store their goods. This stability attracts many applicants whenever a warehousing position becomes available. You can earn a suitable income and obtain...
Three industries with significant risk of injury
Most people looking to change careers or enter a different industry give little thought to how dangerous their new job may be. It is much more common for workers to investigate other aspects like pay rates and work benefits. When you need a job to survive, you will...
What do you have to prove to get workers’ compensation benefits?
Workers' compensation benefits may be the only real protection you have after you get hurt at work. The coverage provided by your employer will pay for your medical treatment and help you cover your bills with disability benefits until you return to work. Many...
2 reasons you need workers’ comp. for carpal tunnel syndrome
As an office worker, driver or support professional, you have a higher-than-average risk of developing carpal tunnel syndrome because of the manual tasks that you perform. Whether you spend all day typing and answering the phone or gripping the steering wheel, you use...