Articles Posted in 2013

The daily routine of many workers involves with the use of solvents. But as Atlanta workers’ compensation lawyers know, not every worker understands how to use solvents safely and what precautions are needed while working with such chemicals. Workers who are exposed to toxic chemicals in the form of solvents could be at a much…

The recent change to Daylight Saving Time caused many people to lose an hour of sleep and served as an illustration of how inadequate sleep can raise the risk of errors and injuries in the workplace. The time change went into effect March 10, and most people across the country set their clocks forward by…

As many 30 percent of American workers do not get enough sleep at night. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, that amounts to more than 40 million American workers who report to work in a fatigued and sleepy state. There are serious workplace safety concerns when workers are sleep-deprived, and employers need…

The use of robotic exoskeleton devices to help people with severe spinal cord injury regain the ability to walk is not new. Now, however, a Belgian manufacturer is making a brain-controlled exoskeleton device that allows a person to move by thinking about walking. The device, called the Mindwalker, consists of an exoskeleton frame, which is…

Atlanta employers who want to increase work efficiency and have a healthier workforce should take note of a recent Gallup poll, which finds that workers who report high levels of engagement with their jobs also tend to be healthier and take better care of themselves and their bodies. The survey was based on approximately 102,000…

Musculoskeletal disorders are among the most common and preventable injuries in Atlanta workplaces. Most musculoskeletal disorders that are covered under workers’ compensation programs occur as a result of sudden trauma or repetitive stress. These injuries can have a debilitating effect on a worker’s health and ability to return to work. An international study published in…

Temporary or workers in the metro Atlanta region are more likely than permanent workers to succumb to injuries in workplace accidents. A report by the Center for Progressive Reform recently raised concerns about the risks faced by temporary workers, who may not be covered under regular workers’ compensation laws and may be at a much…