It's late. You made the responsible decision not to drive yourself to and from drinks with friends. You open an app on your phone and hail a ride home. Everything seems normal until another vehicle collides with the car you're riding in.Millions of people use...
Month: May 2019
You can insist on LOTO to prevent serious injury
If your workplace duties have you working near the moving parts of machinery, you must insist on receiving the necessary safety training to prevent losing your life or a body part. Too many workers in the Atlanta metro area and across Georgia suffer catastrophic...
What’s the most common cause of construction injuries and death?
Working in the construction industry can be rewarding, but it can also be incredibly dangerous. Even if your employer provided you with safety training, you could still be at risk for injury or even death. Falls account for a significant number of construction...
How to protect workers from heat illness this summer
As we head towards summer and temperatures begin to rise, those who work outside are at risk of serious heat-related illnesses.Just last year, OSHA fined a Georgia farm labor contracting company nearly $13,000 following the death of an employee due to heat illness....