One any given day there are more than 6,000,000 workers on construction site across the United States. South Carolina is fortunate to have a boom of large corporations and manufactures locating to the state, like Boeing in North Charleston. These new companies have brought thousands of new construction jobs to the Lowcountry. Recognition of the hazards on the job site can reduce the the thousands of construction accidents and fatalities that occur each year.

CareAlliance Health Services is one of the largest employers in the Charleston area. It has more than 4,500 employees, including those at Roper, Roper North, & Bon Secours St Francis Hospitals, who are entitled to workers' compensation benefits if they suffer an injury at work.

South Carolina Workers Compensation laws were enacted to compensated injured workers for medical expenses and loss wages, including the employees of the Charleston County School District. Teachers, administrators, bus drivers, janitorial staff, coaches and all others employed by the school district are protect by these laws in the event they are injured at work.

The Medical University Of South Carolina (MUSC) is the second largest employer in the Charleston area. There are approximately 11,000 employees who would are covered by South Carolina Workers' Compensation Laws and entitled to benefits if injured on the job. While hospitals present countless opportunities for injury, there are some that are prevalent. Remaining cognizant of these risks will help prevent injury. Workers' compensation will help when injury cannot be avoided.

Workplace injuries vary from job to job, but an injured worker should follow these guidelines regardless of their job title. These actions following a workplace injury will help expedite you receiving your workers' compensation benefits.

Construction accidents are the leading cause for South Carolina workers' compensation claims. Job sites are inherently dangerous, but many people are surprised at some of the construction accident injuries that result in workers' compensation claims.

Electrical shocks can range from a mild discomfort to death. Electrical shock is a cause of workplace injuries that often results in long term disability and death. The following are the leading causes and recommendations of how to prevent them from occurring.