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....
Month: March 2020
The demands of shift work carry health and safety risks
“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...
Georgia to test driverless vehicles. But what are the risks?
Many government agencies and automakers predict that autonomous vehicles (AV) will be common on our roads by 2025. Automakers are making strides advancing the technology within our vehicles, such as adding driver-assist technologies and automatic emergency brakes, but...
Injured at work? Watch what you post online
Nowadays, the average person has at least seven social media accounts. Many Georgians scroll through these accounts and post updates about their lives every day. Social media might be a popular way to connect with friends and family, but individuals also know the...
Mending after work injuries starts by knowing where coverage ends
Your injury at work can really cost you. You’re looking at all kinds of unexpected expenses like medical bills, time away from your job and the process of getting back into the workforce. Fortunately, workers’ compensation may be able to help you manage the sudden...