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The link between workers’ compensation and drug addiction

March 28, 2019

The last thing on your mind when you sustain a job site injury is the risk of becoming addicted to drugs. Your main concern is seeking...

Study finds most farm machinery meets vibration limits

March 25, 2019

Farm machine operators in Georgia and elsewhere are exposed to higher levels of whole-body vibrations than are recommended by the European Union and the American Conference...

How diesel can cause fiery accidents at asphalt drum mix plants

March 21, 2019

Diesel is a highly volatile fuel that can spell disaster when used in an asphalt plant. Georgia workers should know that one drum mix asphalt plant...

Forbes reports on Tesla’s high number of OSHA violations

March 11, 2019

Forbes has reported that out of the top 10 auto plants in the U.S., Tesla has been issued the most OSHA violations between 2014 and 2018....

Boosting safety through a standardized lockout-tagout program

March 7, 2019

Lockout-tagout is an essential part of workplace safety for many businesses in Georgia. Unfortunately, non-compliance with OSHA standards is a consistent issue year after year with...

NSC urges employers to address fatigue to improve safety

February 25, 2019

Workplace cultures that promote long hours and ignore fatigue create unnecessary dangers for employees, according to a report from the National Safety Council. Throughout Georgia and...

Constructions’ “Fatal Four” cause majority of worker deaths

February 22, 2019

Today’s construction workers lead dangerous lives, with the very nature of the profession exposing them to numerous areas of potential risk. When construction site supervisors and...

Portable generators expose workers to deadly carbon monoxide

February 20, 2019

With the winter months forcing more workers in Georgia inside or into partially enclosed spaces, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has reminded employers about the...

Workplace safety is everyone’s business

February 15, 2019

There may be a variety of issues Georgia employers and employees disagree on, but when it comes to creating and maintaining a safe work environment, everybody...

Tips for workplace eye protection

February 8, 2019

Georgia workers, especially those in construction, know how important eye protection is. PreventBlindness.org states that more than 2,000 people incur on-the-job eye injuries every day with...

Research looks at ways to reduce trucker shoulder injuries

January 31, 2019

Truck drivers in Georgia who are vulnerable to shoulder injuries may face substantial risks during cranking. This is a relatively common task that involves raising and...

3 dangers lurking in the classroom for teachers

January 27, 2019

The importance of education, especially for the young, is paramount to the success of our society. Without teachers, who would teach children how to solve math...