According to statistics compiled by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, pedestrians killed in collisions with vehicles have been on the rise since 1996. What are the major causes of such accidents, and when are they most likely to occur? Roadway...
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Amazon workers report unsafe warehouse conditions
Georgia residents who work at Amazon warehouses are probably familiar with the string of allegations that have been made against the online retail giant. In April 2018, a 43-year-old former employee at a warehouse in Florida filed a lawsuit alleging that he was fired...
Hazardous materials in the workplace
Georgia employers should make sure to educate their employees about the basic safety rules for handling hazardous materials in the workplace. Employees could be informed about the rules during a regularly scheduled safety meeting at work. Furthermore, workers may be...
Georgia cellphone law goes into effect
Georgia became the sixteenth state to prohibit the use of hand-held mobile devices by drivers when Gov. Nathan Deal signed House Bill 673 into law. The bill, which is also known as the Hands Free Law, also bans recording video with mobile devices and reading cellphone...
The most dangerous jobs in the US
In Georgia, on-the-job injuries and fatalities are all too common and show no sign of decreasing. To promote greater safety, the 2016 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries has released data on the most dangerous jobs in the U.S. The results show that some industries...
3 risks for motorcycle riders
As a motorcycle rider, you are likely well aware of the many risks you face every time you hit the road. Safety is particularly important for motorcyclists because they are more exposed to the hazards of the road, especially on busy, multiple-lane freeways. Here are...
Researchers study effect of new tech on drivers
Since 2014, the annual number of traffic deaths has increased by 10 percent. Drivers in Georgia are probably thinking that technology is to blame. While public safety officials have not made a definitive link yet, this indeed seems to be the case. Mobile tech and...
How to avoid common motorcycle accidents
Georgia motorcycle owners like to think about wide open roads and warm sun, not bike crashes. However, by anticipating some of the most common motorcycle accidents in advance, riders may be able to avoid injuries.Other vehicles present the most danger to motorcycles....
Deaths from pedestrian accidents increase again in 2017
A recent rise in pedestrian deaths is being attributed to distracted walkers and drivers using smartphones and other handheld devices. According to research by the Governors Highway Safety Association, more than 6,000 pedestrians lost their lives in 2017. In Georgia,...
Insurtech startup’s new wearable tech ideal for workers
In Georgia and across the U.S., workplace accidents cost employers and insurers hundreds of billions of dollars each year in workers compensation benefits. Worldwide, workplace accidents lead to more than 1,000 deaths every day and over 500 injuries every minute....