Georgia Workers’ Compensation Blog

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…

Repetitive stress injuries are some of the most expensive workplace injuries in the United States. On average, they result in approximately 23 days away from work, a much higher than the rate of days off from work due to other injuries. A new Boston University study shows that repetitive motion injuries can be prevented, and…

The hospital safety spotlight tends to focus mainly on the well-being of patients. But hospital workers are also at risk for workplace injuries or illnesses. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers in hospitals have a greater risk of injury or illness resulting in days away from work than workers in other industries, including construction…

An alarming increase in the number of workplace accidents at cell towers has spurred the action by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. OSHA recently wrote to the communication tower industry, urging it to improve safety for workers. Thirteen workers were killed in communication tower accidents in 2013, more than during the previous two years…

Police officers on the night shift may be more likely than those on day shifts to suffer injuries on the job. According to a new study by researchers at the University of Buffalo, urban police officers on the graveyard shift were approximately three times more likely to suffer injuries serious enough to result in leaves…

Many people who work night shifts must deal with fatigue and drowsiness, which increase their risk of a workplace accident. Research suggests that working the night shift for long periods can cause long-term damage to your health. According to the research, shift-based jobs are associated with medical conditions, including type II diabetes, heart attacks, heart…

Hospitals are among the most dangerous workplaces in the country, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, though the risks are often overlooked. Federal officials have launched initiatives to prevent injuries among hospital workers. Hospitals are among the most hazardous places to work. In 2019, hospitals recorded 221,400 work-related injuries and sicknesses, or 5.5…

A proposed change in poultry-processing inspections could speed up processing lines and raise workers’ risk of repetitive stress injuries. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) proposal would replace some federal inspectors with poultry company employees. Georgia is a leading poultry producer. According to the University of Georgia, more than 51,000 people in the state are…

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.…