What's the most common cause of construction injuries and deaths? Working in the construction industry can be rewarding, but it can also be incredibly dangerous. Even if your employer provided you with safety training, you could still be at risk for injury or even...
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Safety tips for warehouse workers
If you work in a warehouse, distribution center or fulfillment center, occupational hazards will make your job incredibly risky. Although workplace safety standards continue to improve, warehouse work remains near the top of the list of dangerous occupations. Hazards...
Injured in a distracted driving accident? You’re not alone
Whether traveling to work, dropping kids off at school, or running errands, you probably spend a good portion of your day behind the wheel. You might not realize that all of this driving around increases your risk of being involved in a distracted driving accident....
Workers’ comp for the food-and-beverage industry
Workers in the food and beverage industry in Georgia face various occupational hazards. If you are a chef in a restaurant or hotel, you might find that some of the risks are unique to your profession while others are more general and also present in other industries....
Do you risk your life working on wind turbines?
Although wind energy is a relatively new employment sector in Georgia, workers on wind farms face many occupational hazards. If you are a member of a wind turbine maintenance or electrical crew, you will likely spend significant parts of your days working at dangerous...
Don’t be the one who is chopped, seared or sliced
Restaurants and other facilities in the food and beverage industry in the Atlanta metro area of Georgia always need every single employee to do his or her job to keep everything running smoothly. There is no shortage of hazards in restaurant and hotel kitchens, and...
Dangers that haulers of hazardous chemicals face
Commercial drivers in Georgia travel nationwide to ensure the availability of merchandise and other products wherever necessary. While multiple occupational hazards threaten the safety of all big-rig operators, you might be particularly vulnerable if you haul...
How crashes involving cars and motorcycles happen
If you are a motorcycle rider in Georgia, you will need more skills and coordination than other automobile drivers to stay safe as you navigate the busy Atlanta highways. Although the number of bikes on the state's roadways are significantly less than the number of...
Airport ground crews face a long list of safety hazards
Along with airlines, the airports in Atlanta and other cities in Georgia play crucial roles in the health, safety and well-being of the millions of international and domestic travelers. However, the men and women who work as the ground crews face many safety hazards...
The almost inescapable hazards faced by truckers
Commercial truck drivers are responsible for ensuring that Georgia stores have all the merchandise sought by consumers. However, few people realize that the risks faced by big-rig drivers make their jobs one of the most dangerous occupations in the country. If you are...