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Workers at heightened risk of injury in first month on job

November 3, 2017

Landing a new job can be an exciting time for a Georgia worker, but those early days at the job site impose a greater chance of...

Who watches you during a workers’ compensation case?

November 1, 2017

Georgia sees its fair share of workplace-related injuries, similarly to any other state. In 2015, the rate of workplace injuries in Georgia was 2.7 out of...

Employers and workers must take seriously threat of arc flashes

October 26, 2017

Electric workers in Georgia face many hazards, and arc flashes and explosions from live electrical wires represent a deadly threat. Every year, about 2,000 people go...

Avoiding blind spot accidents in the workplace

October 20, 2017

In Georgia and across the US, managers of warehouses and loading docks have begun to express concern over the inadequacy of various safety measures, especially those...

Workplace safety across age groups

October 13, 2017

Many people living in Georgia continue to work long past “normal” retirement age. While many employers recognize the value in having a multigenerational workforce, there are...

Blast at chemical facility kills 1 and injures 2 others

October 2, 2017

Authorities in Georgia have reported than an explosion at an Augusta chemical plant on Sept. 27 claimed the life of one worker and left two others...

Are people followed by workers’ comp investigators?

October 2, 2017

After you file a workers’ comp claim, there is a lot you have to contend with; one example is workers’ comp investigators. ABC News detailed the...

Preventing falls in the workplace

September 26, 2017

All Georgia employers are required to keep the workplace as safe as possible for employees. This also includes providing proper training for workers and the proper...

Construction workers exposed to silica

September 22, 2017

Silica, also known as silicon dioxide, is a hazardous toxin causing health problems in Georgia and around the country. Silica is in dirt, rocks, and sand....

Safety measures in production facilities important

September 18, 2017

Georgia distribution centers and warehouses play a vital role in the economy because of their function in the supply chain. However, this type of work exposes...

Being proactive with workplace accidents

September 5, 2017

Georgia workers regardless of their occupation may be interested in learning more about preventing injuries in the workplace. In the past, companies have often investigated only...

Struck-by deaths are more prevalent in the construction industry

August 30, 2017

Construction work in Georgia is often considered to be extremely dangerous, especially for those who work around high-speed vehicles or on platforms. In fact, the construction...