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Are RSIs increasing in the workplace?
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), more commonly known as repetitive stress injuries (RSIs), are some of the most common injuries workers suffer on the job. They often develop over time due to overexertion and overuse. And since most jobs require some sort of...
Car accident prevention can begin with cutting out distractions
Driving can often be your only chance at some alone time before heading into work or before you go home to take care of your family. As such, it often doubles as time for you to groove to your favorite tunes or return a friend’s call. However, thinking twice about...
Assume you’re invisible: Motorcycle safety tips
Riders are drawn to motorcycles for numerous reasons including increased speed, better maneuverability and a sense of freedom. Unfortunately, what motorcycles gain in excitement they lose in safety features. Riders often find themselves suffering serious injuries...
Four steps to prevent forklift accidents
Forklifts are useful tools across industries. Although they are commonplace, it can be easy to overlook the considerable risk these machines pose when workers regularly operate forklifts or work in the same vicinity as them. Whether one works in a warehouse or a...
Concussions are a serious risk for bicyclists
Many people would agree that bicycling is not only an increasing trend but a lifestyle. However, with more bicycles on the road, cyclists face an increased risk of bicycle accidents. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), there were 289,076 injuries in...
Take care when reporting a work injury
If a worker suffers an injury on the job, they must seek medical attention as soon as possible. After all, the injured worker’s safety is critical. However, workers must also keep in mind that, in the event of an injury, they must ensure they report the incident to...
How to stay safe while driving around trucks
Semi-trucks and other commercial trucks weigh several times more than typical passenger vehicles. It is the truck driver’s responsibility to ensure they are staying safe for other drivers around them, but there is no guarantee of their safety measures. Thankfully,...
Speeding: Still a major risk for all road users
Speeding is all too common – and easy to do. Georgia drivers are taught to adhere to the posted speed limit, but there are many factors that can influence road users. They may want to move with the flow of traffic, or they are running late. Some do not even realize...
New study: Services sector faces a high risk of hearing loss
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...
Rethinking motorcycle safety could save your life
When you take the road as a motorcyclist, you understand that you don’t have walls or windows to shield you in case of a crash. Therefore, you wear a helmet and other protective gear each time you ride. But what if there was a way you could take even more precaution...
