Articles Posted in 2014

If you suffer an illness or injury as a result of your employment in Georgia, you may be entitled to benefits through the Georgia workers’ compensation system. Those benefits may include the cost of medical care as well as weekly wage replacement while you are unable to work. While these benefits are certainly important, they…

As the road construction season kicks off, the Federal Highway Administration is drawing attention to the need to stay mindful of safety when traveling through work zones. The workers who construct, repair and maintain the nation’s highways perform valuable service that helps motorists travel. Unfortunately, construction workers and motorists are vulnerable to accidents in work…

The Georgia workers’ compensation system provides benefits to workers who are injured in the scope of employment or become ill as a result of their job. Only an experienced Georgia workers’ compensation attorney can advise you about the specific benefits you may be entitled to receive. However, an overview of wage replacement benefits in general…

Much research on workplace injuries and deaths has focused on accidents such as falls or electrocutions. But a recent study of firefighters who died on the job from cardiovascular problems addresses the impact of sudden bursts of physically strenuous activity. The study’s findings were based on data from the National Institute for Occupational Safety and…

Some of the most common repetitive stress injuries that people suffer involve the rotator cuff, a group of muscles and tendons in the shoulder. Rotator cuff injuries can result from aging and natural wear and tear, but many such injuries also occur because of overexertion and repetitive stress trauma in the workplace. Treatment for rotator…

It is one of the deadliest hazards on construction sites, contributing to a significant proportion of construction-related fatalities every year. Falls are entirely preventable, yet in 2012, they accounted for 269 out of the 770 fatalities in the construction sector. Now, the Occupational Safety and Health Organization has announced a National Safety Stand-Down initiative to…

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration inspects workplaces to determine whether they are complying with federal safety rules and regulations. Recently, OSHA proposed fines of $279,400 for lumber company Dupont Yard Inc. after inspectors reported health and safety violations at the company’s plant in Homerville, Georgia. The inspection followed a complaint alleging dangerous and hazardous…

An employer’s behavior has a major bearing on the safety culture in a workplace. New research confirms that the type and quality of leadership in a workplace affects the rates of workplace injuries and the overall safety of workers. Researchers at Colorado State University questioned about 1,167 construction pipefitters and plumbers to understand the influence…

A rule requiring truck drivers to begin their work week with at least two nighttime rest periods is helping to reduce their fatigue on their road, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration says. The agency released a study on the effectiveness of the new rule compared with an old requirement for one nighttime rest period.…

The construction sector is one of the most dangerous workplaces in the United States. In 2012, there were 775 fatalities in the industry, and many of those were entirely preventable. One New York City group believes a solution to the problem is as simple as introducing a new generation of safety aids that integrate an…