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The N.C. Department of Labor Elevator and Amusement Device Bureau inspects amusement rides at fairs, carnivals and permanent parks across our state to make sure they are mechanically and structurally safe for riders.
Rider Safety Tips
Occupational Exposure to Heat
Learn the steps to prevent the onset of heat-related illnesses, including ready access to cool drinking water and rest breaks in shade or other cool areas to prevent overheating.
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Big Four Hazards in Construction
The OSH Division has identified four hazards that cause 80 percent of workplace accidents
Learn MoreMeet Labor Commissioner Cherie Berry
The labor commissioner is a constitutional officer elected statewide by the people of North Carolina to serve a four-year term running concurrently with the governor and all other members of the Council of State. On Nov. 8, 2016, Cherie Berry became the first labor commissioner in the history of the state to be elected to a fifth four-year term.
