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Nurses can’t always avoid injury on the job

April 23, 2019

As a nurse, you have seen your share of workplace injuries. Your patients may come from all industries with a variety of complaints from cuts and...

Some types of workplace injuries are more common

April 16, 2019

Many Georgia employees could be at risk for a serious workplace injury. Depending on the industries they work in, the type of incident may vary. However,...

Bill seeks standard to prevent violence in healthcare settings

April 8, 2019

Georgia residents who work in the healthcare or social services industry should know about a proposed bill that intends to address the issue of workplace violence...

Tips for avoiding injuries at work

April 1, 2019

Georgia residents who are injured at work may experience long-term physical problems. They may also experience emotional and financial issues as well, and their families may...

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...