Articles Posted in 2013

The construction industry already has the dubious distinction of having some of the highest rates of workplace-related fatalities due to falls. A new study finds that among all construction workers, roofing workers have the highest risk of dying in fall accidents. The report by the Center for Construction Research and Training Data Center found that…

Musculoskeletal disorders account for approximately one-third of all work-related injuries and illness costs in this country. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, these conditions typically affect muscles, nerves, tendons, joints, and ligaments. Examples of common musculoskeletal disorders include lower back pain, premature arthritis, fibromyalgia, bursitis, tendinitis and carpal tunnel syndrome. The construction…

People who work night shifts may experience sleep deprivation, drowsiness, fatigue and consequences such as drowsy driving-related accidents and workplace errors. A new study, reported in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, now suggests that female workers on night shifts may also be more likely to suffer from ovarian cancer. The enhanced risk of…

Georgia workers may be at a high risk of toxic exposure to chemicals, fumes and hazardous materials in the workplace. A Macon-based company now faces fines by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, which said it failed to ensure that workers were safe from these risks. According to OSHA, Macon-based Aerospace Defense Coatings of Georgia…

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has increased its outreach programs to help reduce worker fatalities. The efforts come after a devastating couple of years of increased worker fatalities and injuries, including mining fatalities and deaths in the offshore drilling industry. However, a recent report by the Government Accountability Office calls on OSHA to improve…

Amputations are among the most catastrophic workplace-related injuries and typically occur in the construction industry, manufacturing sector, forestry and logging. A new study finds that the number of workplace-related amputations tabulated by the federal administration may be underestimated. The research finds that the number of workplace amputations, at least in the state of Michigan, is…

A wide range of industries, including manufacturing, heavy industries and aerospace, now make use of nanotechnology. As the number of applications for this technology increase, the Atlanta workers’compensation lawyers at Parsons Law Group, believe that it is important to make sure that industries are using this technology in a safe manner. One of the foremost…

If you have recently suffered a workplace injury and have applied for workers’ compensation benefits, your employer’s insurer is likely to have started an investigation into your injury. Most insurance companies hire professional investigators to follow and monitor the activities of people who have filed workers’ compensation claims. Almost any insurance investigator will talk to…

Recent studies confirm that employees who earn low wages are much more likely than higher-paid workers to suffer severe financial trauma when they are injured on the job. Now, a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that hypertension or high blood pressure is also linked to low wages. The results…

Worker safety groups and Atlanta workers’ compensation lawyers can breathe a sigh of relief. The recent sequestration announced by the federal administration will not result in the furloughs of employees of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. OSHA’s sequestration plan includes bonus and hiring freezes for the agency. There had been a very real fear…