Amazon is a successful corporate giant that claims to be leading the way in technology innovation as it strives to meet the public's expectations and demands in this new age of e-commerce.But it seems that Amazon is putting its success before its workers. Many reports...
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Risks of traffic fatalities increase for elderly drivers
For many Georgians, the privilege to drive is not only convenient but also a freedom they enjoy. That is why many elderly drivers continue to drive, especially nowadays. However, elderly drivers and their children must be aware of the increased risks they face on the...
Retail work is becoming more dangerous
Most people would not consider retail work to be particularly dangerous. After all, it is one of the most common jobs held in the American workforce, with 1 in 10 workers working in retail.However, recent data reveals that working in retail could be much more...
Drivers are still using their phones, with deadly results
Unfortunately, it is all too common nowadays to see other drivers looking down at their phones, even during a short trip.Georgia has both hands-free laws and laws specifically banning texting while driving. However, distraction is still playing a significant role in...
Do you have to brave extreme weather to service aircraft?
If the Atlanta Airport is open and flights are scheduled, ground support personnel must report for duty -- regardless of the weather. If your job involves servicing of aircraft, you will battle the elements through windy conditions and frigid temperatures that could...
Buckling up could be required for all in the future
Most people do not think twice about buckling up when they get in their car. It is automatic for many. However, nearly 1 in 7 people still do not wear a seat belt, especially since many Georgians see them as an option.A new proposal is looking to change that and keep...
Fatigue can increase the risk of a work injury
We may have gained an hour with the end of daylight savings time, but many people still report feeling more tired than usual during the day as they adjust to the time change. This is not only incredibly dangerous for individuals who get behind the wheel, but also for...
Can “the psychology of driving” prevent motorcycle accidents?
In just the last decade, distracted driving has become one of the top causes of fatal accidents across the country. When individuals think of distracted driving, they usually link it with anything that pulls a driver's eyes away from the road. Visual distractions can...
Pedestrians still face risks, even with smart technology
There is no doubt that pedestrians are the most vulnerable on our roads. Sharing the roads with much larger vehicles without any protection places them at a high risk. That is why Georgia and other states around the nation have specific traffic laws that regulate a...
What kind of injuries do emergency responders face?
Emergency medical technicians and service workers are the individuals who rush into dangerous situations to help others who are injured. There is no doubt that this is honorable work. However, there is also no doubting that work requiring individuals to run into...