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October 9, 2018

The coal mining profession stands as a cornerstone of the nation. However, it is a dangerous industry where many workers suffer catastrophic injuries every year. Although...

October 8, 2018

Construction workers in Georgia should know that more and more people are dying in trenching and excavation procedures. Between 2011 and 2016, OSHA reported 130 such...

October 4, 2018

There are many employers in Georgia and across the U.S. who do not properly understand OSHA’s lockout-tagout rule for industrial equipment. The rule focuses on servicing...

September 24, 2018

Many injuries suffered by workers in Georgia could be preventable with more attention paid to avoiding these serious incidents. One reason why the federal Occupational Safety...

September 17, 2018

Employers in Georgia have a duty to provide safe environments for their employees. The most common types of workplace accidents include slips and trips, vehicle-related accidents,...

September 13, 2018

More than 1,000 workers died on construction sites during 2016 according to research by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Construction deaths make up 20 percent...

September 4, 2018

Depending on the industry they work in, some Georgia residents may be at risk for incurring job-related eye injuries. About 2,000 cases of such injuries occur...

August 30, 2018

Because you enjoy practicing yoga and teaching it to others, you are familiar with many poses, some of which are very advanced. Yoga is generally a...

August 27, 2018

Any machine with gears, rollers, belt drives or pulleys has what are called pinch points: spaces where workers, or parts of their body, can get caught....

August 22, 2018

Temporary workers in Georgia require on-the-job protection from respiratory problems and noise issues. According to recent bulletins issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, both...

August 13, 2018

There are fundamental safety rules that all Georgia workers should follow when handling hazardous materials. Employers can make sure that their workers are familiar with these...

August 10, 2018

Some workers in factories and manufacturing plants across Georgia may wonder about their rights if they get hurt while working on an assembly line. With the...