Year: 2013

Over the past few years, too many American workers have been killed or seriously injured in crane accidents. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) recently announced a crane safety sweep, in which...

Older workers often face unique safety and health challenges, including a higher risk of back pain as a result of repetitive stress or overwork. A new study finds that when older workers...

The number of older workers in the American workforce continues to remain high, as many postpone retirement for economic reasons. Older workers are not necessarily at a higher risk of workplace accidents, but...

It is difficult to believe that in 2013, hundreds of workplace-related falls and injuries have been related to the use of ladders. Fall accidents often involve workers who were standing on ladders or...

A new nerve graft technique that uses a special chemical and enzyme improves bladder control in paralyzed rats that have suffered spinal injury. Inability to retain full bladder control after a spinal injury is...

The Coalition for Sensible Safeguards is concerned about the lack of progress toward implementing important safety regulations that would help safeguard American workers. The Coalition for Sensible Safeguards comprises a number of organizations that...

Few workers in the metro Atlanta region are exposed to such difficult working conditions during the summer as construction crews. Those conditions are likely to become more challenging as the temperatures soar and...

Workers who operate heavy vehicles on the job face the prospect of serious injury. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than 1,600 fatalities occur each year as a result of occupational transportation incidents. Transportation-related accidents account for approximately 38 percent of all occupational fatalities annually. In...

It’s that time of the year when residential construction activity across Atlanta is on the upswing. Thousands of construction workers, especially those who carry heavy building materials, must endure severe physical stress and...

Workers who suffer from sleep-related disorders may not only be less productive but also have a greater risk of workplace injuries than their well-rested colleagues. The American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine has...