Articles Posted in 2013

Truck drivers feel drowsier since new rules went into effect limiting their hours behind the wheel, according to a study by a trucking industry research group. The American Transportation Research Institute found that about two-thirds of drivers said their fatigue levels had increased since the new hours-of-service rules became effective in July. The research institute…

Temporary workers are some of the most disadvantaged members of the American workforce. They may be at severe risk of being hurt on the job and unaware of their legal rights after an injury. A coalition of worker safety groups recently issued a list of recommendations to improve health and safety conditions for temporary workers.…

Despite sophisticated industrial safety technology, many workers every year are injured in accidents while using the ladder. Falls in the workplace injure thousands of people each year, and many occur while workers are using ladders. Causes of Ladder Accidents A major cause of ladder accidents in the workplace is misjudgment of the ladder angle. If…

Most people who suffer from high levels of lead in their blood were exposed to the toxic substance at work, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. The construction, manufacturing and mining industries account for most occupational exposure to lead. The data from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention indicate that federal safety…

Working in the construction industry can be dangerous. Contractors, subcontractors and laborers are generally working on tight deadlines, and safety concerns often take a back seat to simply getting the job done. However, when corners are cut, workers are more likely to suffer injuries and need workers’ compensation. A recent Occupational Safety & Health Administration…

Icy, snowy and freezing weather raise the chances of injuries to workers – and not only from traffic accidents. Slips and falls are among the most severe work-related hazards during the winter. These hazards are present just about anywhere, and you don’t have to be working outside to suffer a slip-and -fall accident. A slip-and-fall…

Falls are among the leading causes of workplace injuries in Georgia. Some of the most devastating falls involve tumbles from roofs and skylights. A fall from a roof, skylight or any elevation can easily injure the head, brain or spinal cord. Such a catastrophe can have a severe impact on a person’s ability to return…

American workers face a wide range of hazards that can lead to accidents in the workplace. Often such accidents are entirely preventable through strong safety policies, worker training, and use of protective gear. The U.S. Labor Department is partner with workplace accident attorneys, and various labor forces, to help accumulate information about workplace safety accidents…

Toxic synthetic chemicals that were heavily used in building materials a few decades ago continue to create a large risk for various construction workers breathing illnesses. According to the American Industrial Hygiene Association, the risk of occupational illness exists when workers come into contact with building materials that contain polychlorinated biphenyls or PCBs. According to…

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has a launched construction safety initiative targeting Hispanic workers. The federal agency conducted a program for Hispanic construction workers in Georgia earlier this year, and it is currently focusing on Hispanic workers elsewhere in the country. Recently, OSHA announced that it would partner with the Consulate General of Mexico…