Construction workers in Georgia and across the country are at greatest risk of receiving a brain injury while on-the-job. Is it not uncommon for workers on the job site to get hit by a falling object, fall off a ladder or scaffolding or trip over objects and hit...
New bike law coming into effect
Bike riding is popular in Atlanta and its surrounding suburbs. The roads of Jonesboro, Decatur, Dunwoody and Brookhaven are popular with cyclists. Not surprisingly, bike accidents are common. Ask any avid biker about accidents along their commute and virtually...
What are the most dangerous jobs in the United States?
In December 2019, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released data on work-related injuries and deaths in the United States for the preceding year. The statistics showed that in 2018 the fatal work-related injuries rate was 3.5 per 100,000 workers, the same as it had been...
How do I know a company is safe to work for?
As a result of changes in federal regulations, the United States Department of Agriculture has allowed some poultry processing plants to increase the speed of their production lines. Georgia is the largest producer of broilers, but before applying for a position...
Extreme weather conditions may increase work-related injuries
With record-breaking temperatures occurring during the summer months, reports of delivery truck drivers falling ill while on their routes have increased. Drivers exerting themselves with heavy lifting, tighter delivery schedules and longer work shifts have landed in...
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