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Top Ten Most Dangerous Jobs in the US
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...
Preparing to Meet With a Workers’ Comp Lawyer
If you’ve set up a consultation with a workers’ compensation attorney, you’re already on the right track. Workers’ comp cases are complex, and many people make the mistake of trying to handle their own claims. Even worse, some people skip the process entirely,...
Why are hospitals one of the most hazardous places to work?
When you think of hazardous workplaces, hospitals might not come to mind. Healthcare workers, after all, aren’t usually exposed to heights like those in the construction industry, or heavy equipment like agricultural workers. Still, in 2017, there were more reported...
Teen Summer Job Safety
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...
How Safety Stand Downs Could Help Improve Worker Safety
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...
Summer Workplace Injuries to Watch Out For
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...
Top Workplace Injuries
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...
What to Look for in a Safe Employer
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...
What if my Employer does not have workers’ compensation insurance?
In Georgia, an employer who has at least three part-time or full time employees must have workers’ compensation insurance coverage. If the business is incorporated or an LLC, the corporate officers or members are included in the three or more employees count...
Repetitive Stress Injury Claims are Compensable under Georgia Workers’ Compensation
The term Repetitive strain injury (RSI) is used to describe pain in the muscles, nerves or tendons due to repetitive movement or postures. This occurs when someone performs the same activity for a continuous period of time; for example, using a keyboard or scanning...
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