School is out, which means teens everywhere are earning their gas money with summer jobs. And while a summer job can be a great way to gain experience, save for school or help lighten family financial pressure, unfortunately, it also sometimes leads to on-the-job injuries. Teens are prone to higher rates of on-the-job injuries than […]
Earlier this spring, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) teamed up with the Associated General Contractors of Georgia Inc., to host “safety stand downs” across the region. These voluntary 1-hour pauses gave industry employers time to host safety training sessions for landscaping employees, covering some of the dangers workers in […]
It’s no surprise that with longer daylight hours, more time outside, and more construction projects, summertime means a spike in workplace accidents. In fact, over nine years of study, the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries found that fatal workplace injuries peaked in July, and a quarter of all workers fatally injured had accidents […]
Workers today are less likely to be injured on the job than they were a generation or two ago. Thanks in part to more stringent safety regulations and enforcement, 2.8 workplace injuries per 100 workers occurred in 2017—down from 10.9 per 100 in 1972, according to OSHA. Still, there’s a long way to go, especially in […]
When you’re looking for a new job, it’s easy to let safety considerations slide down your list of “musts.” After all, with compensation, commuting distance, and the opportunity for growth at play, safety can seem almost like an afterthought—something you assume any employer would value. Unfortunately, many employers take a loose approach to safety. Maybe […]
While workplace fatalities have declined over the decades, there is still much to be done in ending preventable accidents. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were more than 5,000 accidental deaths in the US workplace in 2017. The Bureau defines “dangerous” jobs as occupations that are physically and mentally rigorous, that have a high […]
For employees who are injured on the job, one of the most common ways to pay for your medical bills and other daily expenses is through workers’ compensation. This state-based program provides insurance payments to employees who are injured and unable to perform their usual job duties. The workers’ compensation process, however, is much more […]
When you’ve been injured at work, it’s incredibly frustrating to learn that your workers’ compensation claim has been denied. It can feel as though someone doubts your word—your account of your injury—or that your employer is not on your side. Before you jump to conclusions, however, it’s important to understand why your claim was denied […]
If you are injured on the job and unable to work, you are entitled to receive workers’ compensation for your medical treatment and income benefits. But just because you are entitled to this state-based program does not mean that you will receive your full workers’ compensation benefits. Work injury claims are handled by insurance companies, which are for-profit businesses. […]
With the holiday season right around the corner, it is about to be a busy time for Georgia’s retailers. The increase in sales means that many companies will be hiring additional help with inventory, merchandising, transactions, transportation, and other business-related items. While the next few months will be a welcomed boost for the economy, the […]
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, or OSHA, is probably best known as the division of the U.S. Department of Labor that checks up on job sites. It informs workers of their rights under the Occupational Safety and Health Act and helps ensure those rights are enforced. From a workers’ comp perspective, OSHA helps keep […]
. Sometimes, a fall or strain that seems minor at first starts to feel worse as the days go by and the injury is left untreated. In other cases, a workplace injury is so disruptive to daily life it’s easy to overlook the necessary reporting that goes into eventually filing a successful workers’ compensation claim. […]