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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...
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...
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...
Most people look forward to summer, whether it is because they have a vacation planned or enjoy the summer activities. However, the summer season can bring overwhelmingly hot weather to Georgia. Individuals might get used to this kind of weather, but it can be a...
Construction workers are aware that they face high risks on the job. They often work at great heights on worksites, lift heavy loads and operate heavy machinery – all of which involve a serious risk of injury. However, one of the most serious risks that construction...
In the United States, there are roughly 451,000 workers in the waste management and services industry. These workers face some of the highest risks in the workforce, with refuse and recycle collection ranking as the fifth most dangerous job, with an average of 44...
A serious fall can happen when workers least expect it. Perhaps retail workers climb that ladder every day and construction workers are used to working on scaffolding or rooves. Yet, even if Georgia workers have years of experience, a slip and fall could happen at any...
Forklifts are essential to many industries. While they are extremely useful tools in manufacturing, construction and other work environments, they are dangerous machines that must be operated with care. Proper, site-specific training from an experienced driver is...
Not all work injuries are as sudden as a broken bone from a fall. Some injuries and conditions develop overtime when workers are exposed to regular hazards in the workplace. One of these injuries that affects a surprising number of workers each year is hearing loss....
“Shift work” refers to any work schedule outside the typical nine-to-five, Monday-to-Friday workweek. Defined this way, about one out of every six full-time American workers does shift work, which the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) often calls...
