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Risks associated with working in an Amazon warehouse

August 17, 2021

As a second Amazon fulfillment center opens in Columbia County, the company touts the new jobs it will bring to the area. Residents who decide to...

Common lift injuries and how they happen

July 28, 2021

Construction jobs are some of the most demanding positions out there. Hefting and carrying boards and other objects, walking across roof beams, and handling dangerous items...

What determines the severity of burns?

May 12, 2021

You may be at greater risk for a work-related burn injury if you work at Plant Vogtle in Waynesboro or the battery acid plant in Burke...

Is my back pain related to work?

March 10, 2021

When back pain suddenly hits, you may find yourself having difficulty getting out of bed. The simple tasks of the day are painful and impossible. With...

Pursuing workers’ compensation benefits after an injury

January 26, 2021

Working two jobs makes it possible for you to cover your family’s living expenses comfortably. However, should you ever get hurt in a workplace accident, regardless...

Lesser known common injuries for law enforcement officers

April 15, 2020

Law enforcement is a dangerous field in which to work, but officers have coverage under workers’ compensation. So, if you suffer an injury on the job,...

Reporting workplace safety issues after an injury

February 22, 2020

Georgia companies must comply with federal workplace safety regulations to ensure that employees operate in a safe, clean and hazard-free environment. When an employer fails to...

When pain goes from physical to mental

December 21, 2019

For thousands of Georgia residents, taking good health for granted is no longer an option after a workplace injury or accident. Whether you work in construction...

Where and how do most workplace injuries occur?

November 5, 2019

When a Georgia worker suffers a workplace injury, his or her entire family may feel the negative effects. Lost time from work and the recovery required...

Falls remain the deadliest construction accidents

October 4, 2019

If you work construction, you may have to push aside your fear from time to time. Accidents and injuries on construction sites are sadly common. While...

The risk of traumatic brain injury at the construction site

September 17, 2019

As a construction site worker, you face exposure to a myriad of dangers, such as falling objects, slip-and-fall incidents and falling from heights. These hazards can...

Lifting patients is a significant source of injury

August 9, 2019

If you work in the medical field, your primary concern may be for your patients instead of yourself. While that sentiment has its place, you also...