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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Suffering an injury at work can be a traumatic, painful and frightening experience. While workers' compensation can provide significant help to Georgia workers and their families after an injury, workers often still face a long and stressful healing process. But...
Car accidents are the leading cause of death for teenagers across the nation. While the rate of fatal car accidents involving teens has been slowly decreasing over the years, there is no doubt that teens still face a significant risk whenever they get behind the...