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...
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...
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?...
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...
Fatal occupational work injuries decreased significantly in 2020. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, fatal injuries fell 10.7 percent from 2019 to 2020. Still, 2020 saw 4,764 occupational fatalities. To put it another way, a fatality occurred every 111...
Georgia workers who sustain injuries while performing their jobs may receive workers' compensation benefits covering their medical bills and wages. However, benefit payments do not continue indefinitely. These are some reasons your coverage may abruptly end even if...
Workers’ compensation is a no-fault system. Injured employees can receive benefits regardless of whether the employer, a coworker or the employee themselves caused the accident. Because of this, workers generally cannot sue within their own company for work-related...
Getting hurt on the job can result in costly medical bills and disrupt your livelihood. This is why Georgia businesses with three or more employees must have workers' compensation insurance. Not all injured workers file claims, however. The reasons for this vary. Fear...