Are Temporary Workers Eligible for Workers’ Compensation?
Roofing Falls Account for Many Workplace Deaths
Falls from roofs are a major cause of injuries and fatalities among construction workers. Such falls are preventable, and employers need to make greater efforts to protect employees who work at...
OSHA Proposes Crane Operator Compliance Extension
Website Urges Prevention of Hand Injuries
Hand injuries are among the most underestimated and neglected injuries in the workplace. Every year, thousands of American workers suffer hand injuries, and those injuries can be serious enough to result...
Office Worker Injuries and Georgia Workers’ Compensation
Injured Georgia Workers May Seek Compensation from Third Parties
Construction Zones Pose Risks for Motorists, Workers
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...
Average Pay, Ability to Work Affect Workers’ Comp Benefits
Appealing a Georgia Workers’ Compensation Denial
You may assume that if you are injured on the job, you will receive workers’ compensation benefits to cover your medical treatment and replace your lost wages. But what happens if your...
Study Links Sudden Physical Activity to Workplace Heart Attacks
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...