Construction workers in Georgia may take a vested interest in workplace safety due in part to how dangerous construction work is. According to statistics, construction workers are five times as likely to die on the job in comparison to other workers. On average, 14...
Month: April 2019
Nurses can’t always avoid injury on the job
As a nurse, you have seen your share of workplace injuries. Your patients may come from all industries with a variety of complaints from cuts and broken bones to back injuries and more. As you do your best to make them comfortable, you may know that the injuries some...
Some types of workplace injuries are more common
Many Georgia employees could be at risk for a serious workplace injury. Depending on the industries they work in, the type of incident may vary. However, there are certain injuries that are especially common across the country. According to the insurance company...
Bill seeks standard to prevent violence in healthcare settings
Georgia residents who work in the healthcare or social services industry should know about a proposed bill that intends to address the issue of workplace violence in those industries. The bill, called the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social...
Tips for avoiding injuries at work
Georgia residents who are injured at work may experience long-term physical problems. They may also experience emotional and financial issues as well, and their families may also be impacted by an injury. There are also direct and indirect costs that employers have to...
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