It is no secret that Amazon workers have faced significant risks in the workplace over the last few years. National news sources frequently report on the high rates of workplace injuries, and we have discussed the danger workers face in previous blog posts as well....
Workers’ Compensation
Are RSIs increasing in the workplace?
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), more commonly known as repetitive stress injuries (RSIs), are some of the most common injuries workers suffer on the job. They often develop over time due to overexertion and overuse. And since most jobs require some sort of...
Four steps to prevent forklift accidents
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...
Take care when reporting a work injury
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...
New study: Services sector faces a high risk of hearing loss
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...
Heat stress is a serious risk – indoors and outdoors
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...
The risk of trench collapses is only rising
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...
Waste work: One of the most dangerous industries
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...
How high is the risk of falling in the workplace?
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...
Safety tips for forklift drivers
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...