On behalf of The Law Office of Bryan S. Hawkins | Feb 25, 2019 | Workplace Injuries
Workplace cultures that promote long hours and ignore fatigue create unnecessary dangers for employees, according to a report from the National Safety Council. Throughout Georgia and nationwide, poorly rested workers face a heightened risk of workplace injuries. The...
On behalf of The Law Office of Bryan S. Hawkins | Feb 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Today’s construction workers lead dangerous lives, with the very nature of the profession exposing them to numerous areas of potential risk. When construction site supervisors and others on the team fail to prioritize workplace safety, the risks associated with...
On behalf of The Law Office of Bryan S. Hawkins | Feb 20, 2019 | Workplace Safety
With the winter months forcing more workers in Georgia inside or into partially enclosed spaces, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has reminded employers about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. Portable generators, space heaters and any...
On behalf of The Law Office of Bryan S. Hawkins | Feb 15, 2019 | Workplace Safety
There may be a variety of issues Georgia employers and employees disagree on, but when it comes to creating and maintaining a safe work environment, everybody is on board. The employer cannot afford the loss of productivity not merely from the injured worker but also...
On behalf of The Law Office of Bryan S. Hawkins | Feb 8, 2019 | Workplace Safety
Georgia workers, especially those in construction, know how important eye protection is. PreventBlindness.org states that more than 2,000 people incur on-the-job eye injuries every day with 1 in 10 of these injuries resulting in missed workdays. Between 10 and 20...
