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,...
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Benefits of red light cameras not preventing loss of public trust
Running a red light is a traffic violation and a factor in hundreds of car crashes every year in Georgia and across the U.S. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety reported more than 800 fatalities in 2016 that arose from red light-running crashes. To prevent such...
BLS National Census gives data on 2018 work fatality rates
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....
Electrical safety training in light of the NFPA 70E
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...
Drivers more prone to distraction when using hands-free phones
Georgia allows for hands-free phone use while on the road, but a recent study shows that even this can pose a danger. Lytx, a provider of video telematics and fleet management software, went over 100,000 of the risky driving events that its fleets engaged in. These...
Retail worker injuries increased this year
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...
Look for big rig safety measures on the highway
Driving in Georgia when the roads are wet and slippery is challenging when sharing the lane with passenger vehicles. When big trucks are also passing through, it calls for different techniques. At the Law Office of Perry Dean Ellis, P.C., we often represent clients...
How to apply for workers’ compensation in Georgia
If you become injured on the job in Georgia, you may be able to seek damages for medical bills and lost wages from your employer's workers' compensation policy. All businesses that employ at least three workers, either full-time or part-time, legally must have this...
Ways to stay safe on the road while riding a motorcycle
Few people think of safety when they buy a motorbike in Georgia. They think of the freedom of the open road and the ease of navigating through even dense traffic. However, as motorcycle fatalities continue to rise across the country, it should move a little higher up...
Safety concerns rise over Georgia poultry operation
A joint investigation by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution and ProPublica uncovers concerns over a poultry processing operation in northeast Georgia. Fieldale Farms employs 1,900 workers in Gainesville, which is called the Poultry Capital of the World. However, the...