Most people are familiar with the term “workers’ compensation,” but not everyone knows what it covers or what it means. Workers’ compensation gives benefits to injured workers by law. It gives you financial protection and medical care if you are hurt while on the job...
In March, we discussed how important it is for Georgia workers to protect their hearing on the job. After all, 24% of all hearing loss cases in the U.S. result from exposure to loud noises or even certain chemicals on the job. Protecting one’s hearing should be a...
Driving for Uber, Lyft or other rideshare companies can be a profitable job or side hustle for many Georgians. However, driving for work does not make the roads any less dangerous. The longer drivers are on the road, the higher their chance is of being involved...
With Halloween fast approaching, you and many other Georgia families are likely preparing for various festivities. You may enjoy the holiday and have decorated your home to your liking, and your kids have probably already told you the many ideas they have for...
Occupations in some industries pose known risks of exposure to carcinogenic toxins. Coal miners and firefighters are just some of the workers whose jobs expose them to cancer. Along with arsenic, carbon monoxide, and formaldehyde, many other substances can cause...
Cyclists and vehicle drivers must obey the same Georgia traffic laws. Unfortunately, many motorists see bicycle riders as a nuisance and treat them with little consideration on the roads. If you are a cycling enthusiast, it is crucial to be alert if you want to avoid...
If you work in the manufacturing industry or a warehouse or fulfillment center in Georgia, you could share your work space with a robot. How do you feel about that? Some believe that robots will take over their jobs, but the truth is that, often, they only take over...
Some Georgia jobs are highly dangerous. If you work in construction, on the railroad or as a firefighter or rescue worker, you are often at risk for injury in the workplace. Electrical work also ranks high on most lists regarding dangerous jobs in America. Proper...
Safety authorities say trenches pose some of the most significant risk of injuries on construction sites nationwide, including in Georgia. That is why they have a National Trench Safety Stand Down in June of every year. With a myriad of construction projects scheduled...
If your workplace duties have you working near the moving parts of machinery, you must insist on receiving the necessary safety training to prevent losing your life or a body part. Too many workers in the Atlanta metro area and across Georgia suffer catastrophic...