The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health notes that 25% of all workers have some exposure to noise that could cause hearing injuries. Of those people, 12% will experience hearing loss as a result. Individuals who suffer any injury on the job should...
Although some occupations are more dangerous than others, workplace injuries can happen anywhere at any time. Most of these injuries occur in all occupations. Certain injuries occur more frequently than others. Slips, trips and falls The most common injuries fall...
When working at heights or in situations that involve fall arrest systems, it is crucial to be aware of the potential risks, including suspension trauma. Suspension trauma, also known as harness-induced pathology or orthostatic intolerance, can occur when a person is...
Did you know that 14% of all traffic fatalities were motorcyclists, and these individuals are significantly more (29 times) to die in an accident? They are also significantly more likely to experience injuries during crashes. Sharing the road with motorcycles is...
The Georgia Workers' Compensation Board Bill of Rights aims to protect injured workers and ensure they receive the benefits and support necessary for their recovery. As an injured worker in Georgia, it is crucial to understand your rights under this legislation to...
The trucking industry remains a key element to keep the modern world moving. Unfortunately, that means an increased likelihood of an accident happening. According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 107,000 injury crashes with a truck happened in 2020....
When employees cause car accidents while on the job, their employers might have liability for their negligent acts or omissions under the legal principle of respondeat superior. The Encyclopedia Britannica explains that the respondeat superior doctrine holds employers...
Workers' compensation ensures injured employees have access to medical care and income as they heal. While employers may be eager for you to return, they cannot force you to come back before you are physically able. Who decides when you are ready to return to work?...
Many people deal with carpal tunnel syndrome each year. Because of compression in the median nerve, this condition can cause a great deal of discomfort throughout the hand, wrist and arm. The National Library of Medicine reported that 50 out of 1,000 people experience...
After suffering an injury on the job, workers’ compensation provides financial support for employees who are unable to work. Just as employers have a responsibility to provide workers’ compensation coverage for employees, those employees also have responsibilities...