Avoid the Need for North Carolina Workers’ Compensation: 4 Tips for Staying Safe This Fall

September 30, 2010, by Michael A. DeMayo

No one wants to have to go on North Carolina workers’ compensation. People would much rather work hard and stay healthy. To that end, this blog now presents 4 tips for an injury and disease-free autumn.

1. Increase your muscular strength – particularly strength needed for work related tasks.

Studies show that resistance training can prevent bone loss, joint and ligament problems, and circulation trouble and can improve flexibility and overall energy levels. By toning your body specifically for the kind of work you do, you may be able to reduce your likelihood of injury or illness. Each worker’s strength needs will be different, obviously. If you work a complex and multi-faceted construction job, you may have to do full body strength training to get sufficient benefits. If you are a typist, on the other hand, you may be able to work only on strengthening your upper thoracic region, upper back, hands, and arms to see major benefits.

2. Reduce your consumption of sugary and refined foods.

Solid scientific research supports the hypothesis that too much sugar and refined starches in the diet can cause or exacerbate a lot of chronic illnesses, including obesity, diabetes, heart disease, and even Alzheimer’s disease and cancer. Although breaking sugar addiction can be difficult – particularly if your co-workers keep bowls of sugary treats at their cubicles – the payoff for refraining from sweets can be significant. And sugar abstinence can theoretically help you to stave off having to need to file a North Carolina workers’ compensation claim.

3. Get enough rest and sunshine.

Some evidence suggests that a minimum amount of time in the sun (without sunscreen, no less!) may be beneficial for the body. For instance, it may help keep Vitamin D levels at a healthy and regulated level. Likewise, the amount of sleep you get can impact your health. People who are chronically insomniac tend to be at elevated risk for a variety of diseases, and they are also tend to be more apt to get into accidents at work.

4. Stay organized

The more organized your office and managerial scheme, the less likely you will be to get surprised by problems at work. By maintaining safety equipment and good emergency procedures among your staff and crew, you should be able to reduce accidents, spills, injuries, and exposure to toxic elements at work.

If you have gotten sick or injured, and you need assistance getting benefits, a North Carolina workers’ compensation law firm can help you address your concerns in a principled and effective way. Cut through the red tape, compel insurers to make good on their promises to you, and end employer mistreatment by leveraging the power of a reputable and resourceful team of attorneys.

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