Sanitation workers have dangerous jobs
Many sanitation workers in Georgia face ongoing threats to their health and safety on a daily basis on the job. In fact, working in sanitation, on...
Continue reading Sanitation workers have dangerous jobsCDC notes rise in insect-borne illness among outdoor workers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released a new report that should be of interest to residents of Georgia who make a living by...
Continue reading CDC notes rise in insect-borne illness among outdoor workers3 things to do after an on-the-job injury in Georgia
If you work in a high-risk industry such as construction or in a mill or factory, the chances that you may suffer an injury on the...
Continue reading 3 things to do after an on-the-job injury in GeorgiaConstruction workers and silica safety
One of the workplace hazards construction workers in Georgia may experience is exposure to silica. In an effort to protect the workers from the dangers of...
Continue reading Construction workers and silica safetyWearable device could make workplaces safer
Workplace accidents cost employers in Georgia and throughout the country billions of dollars per year. A company called MakuSafe has designed a wearable device that collects...
Continue reading Wearable device could make workplaces saferNearly one third of construction claims due to falls
Falls from elevated surfaces are a frequent source of injury among construction workers in Georgia as in the rest of the U.S. Nationwide Insurance found that...
Continue reading Nearly one third of construction claims due to fallsFive ways to facilitate a safer workplace
Workplace safety is always important. However, many employers and employees in Georgia ignore safety guidelines as they get caught up in deadlines and the fast pace...
Continue reading Five ways to facilitate a safer workplaceWill I lose my job in Georgia if I report my workplace injury?
Every state has different laws governing workplace injuries. There are particular industries where workers are more susceptible to workplace injuries, such as construction workers, nurses and...
Continue reading Will I lose my job in Georgia if I report my workplace injury?How to help Georgia workers stay safe
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 2,000 eye injuries that take place each day in workplaces in Georgia and throughout America. These and...
Continue reading How to help Georgia workers stay safeSTEP program could lead to huge decrease in job site injuries
According to a report on the construction industry in 2018, proactive measures at Georgia construction sites could increase work safety by an incredible 670 percent. According...
Continue reading STEP program could lead to huge decrease in job site injuriesWorkplace safety training for grain storage workers
Georgia residents who work in or near grain storage should be aware of the risk of suffocation. This applies to storage facilities in both commercial and...
Continue reading Workplace safety training for grain storage workersRadiologists face increase in neck and back injuries
Reports of pain in the lower back and neck are becoming more common among a large number of America’s radiologists, according to a recent report. Many...
Continue reading Radiologists face increase in neck and back injuries