Georgia workers who are 55 or older should know that many in their age range are dying from occupational injuries. The Bureau of Labor Statistics actually came out with some startling data earlier in 2020. It said that between 1992 and 2017, there was a 56% increase...
The dangers to construction workers who toil on the highways in Georgia have never been higher. While there are many local initiatives to improve the safety of highway workers, the number of people who are killed each year is increasing. Employers must do a better job...
If you were fired from the job where you were injured and you still are injured, you can still file a workers' compensation claim. Just because you no longer work for that employer doesn't mean your workers' comp case is over. In fact, some employers make up false...
These days, health care workers are under especially heavy pressure. COVID-19 has a lot of people worried, and the full impact of the epidemic remains to be seen. In addition to the threat of the illness itself, health care workers have to contend with a massive...
To ensure the safety of laboratory workers, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has a standard called Occupational Exposure to Hazardous Chemicals in Laboratories. If you are a lab worker in Metro Atlanta who has suffered from exposure to...
You probably understand that workers’ compensation applies to employees injured on the job. For instance, if you injure yourself on factory equipment, you can file a workers’ compensation claim. A successful claim can cover medical bills and make up for wages lost...
Welders in Georgia and around the country face workplace hazards ranging from fires and explosions to radiation exposure and electric shocks. Companies can protect their welding workers by ensuring that they are properly trained, conducting regular safety inspections,...
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics found that the fatal work injury rate in 2018 was the same as the previous year: 3.5 per 100,000 full-time equivalent workers. The BLS presented its detailed findings in its annual National Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries....
The National Fire Protection Association has a standard for electrical safety in the workplace called the NFPA 70E, and many employers are doing their best to ensure that their electrical safety training is in compliance with this standard. However, there are some...
Odds are good this holiday season that you are one of thousands of people employed in retail in Georgia. Statewide, over 180,000 people worked as line staff or supervisors for retail. This number only grows during the holidays, as many stores extend hours and need...
