Georgia first responders who suffer physical injuries while doing their jobs can file workers' compensation claims. However, workers' compensation does not cover psychological injuries, such as post-traumatic stress disorder. One Georgia lawmaker wants to change this....
Factory workers are vulnerable to a number of risks due to the physical nature of their jobs and the heavy machinery, chemicals and other hazards inherent to their work environment. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 15% of 2019's nondeadly private...
After an injury on the job, you may wonder how you will pay your bills and provide for your family. In Georgia, most employers must carry workers’ compensation to help employees cover their medical expenses and lost wages after a workplace accident. Certain factors...
Teenage motorists do not have the same degree of driving experience that older drivers have, and this means all motorists face heightened threats when more teens are sharing Georgia’s roadways. The number of crashes involving teen drivers rise sharply each year...
Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that in 2019 private industry employers reported a significant number of nonfatal wounds and sicknesses in the workplace. The numbers were over 78,000. Construction and manufacturing accounted for 4,900 and 11,800 of...
In recent years and especially over the past year, more employees have been doing some or all their work from their homes. While your house may seem like a safe environment, you are not immune to work-related injuries simply because you are working remotely. Remote...
When you think of workers’ compensation, you probably think of a factory worker sustaining an injury from faulty equipment or a construction worker falling from a roof. But workers’ compensation covers much more than that. Work-related injuries are not always...
Women have long been invested in the businesses in America, but they face specific dangers in their workplaces that people may overlook. Although women are capable of as much as men, there are some activities and hazards particularly dangerous to them. Take, for...
Depending on your industry, you may use scaffolding almost every day of the week. For example, this is common on construction sites. While it is clearly essential to use scaffolding under many circumstances, since it can sometimes make your job easier and safer, it's...
Construction workers are always on the move. Furthermore, these individuals are aware of the fact that their workplace can be extremely dangerous at times. Even if you take steps to prevent a construction site accident, you could still find yourself dealing with this...