Tips to Prevent Truck Driver Fatigue
EXPERIENCED AGGRESSIVE ETHICAL CONTACT US FOR A FREE CONSULTATION Tips to Prevent Truck Driver Fatigue 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 […]
Safety Groups Seek Protections for Temp Workers
EXPERIENCED AGGRESSIVE ETHICAL CONTACT US FOR A FREE CONSULTATION Safety Groups Seek Protections for Temp Workers 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 […]
How to Prevent Workplace Ladder Injuries
EXPERIENCED AGGRESSIVE ETHICAL CONTACT US FOR A FREE CONSULTATION How to Prevent Workplace Ladder Injuries Despite sophisticated industrial safety technology, many workers every year are injured in accidents while using the ladder. Falls in the workplace injure thousands of people each year, and many occur while workers are using ladders. A major cause of ladder accidents in […]
Lead Exposure Frequently Traced to Job Sites
EXPERIENCED AGGRESSIVE ETHICAL CONTACT US FOR A FREE CONSULTATION Lead Exposure Frequently Traced to Job Sites Most people who suffer from high levels of lead in their blood were exposed to the toxic substance at work, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says. The construction, manufacturing and mining industries account for most occupational exposure […]
What Are the Fatal Four Accidents that Construction Workers Face?
EXPERIENCED AGGRESSIVE ETHICAL CONTACT US FOR A FREE CONSULTATION What Are the Fatal Four Accidents that Construction Workers Face? Working in the construction industry can be dangerous. Contractors, subcontractors and laborers are generally working on tight deadlines, and safety concerns often take a back seat to simply getting the job done. However, when corners are […]
Avoid Winter Workplace Injuries
EXPERIENCED AGGRESSIVE ETHICAL CONTACT US FOR A FREE CONSULTATION Top 10 Workplace Safety Violations Icy, snowy and freezing weather raise the chances of injuries to workers – and not only from traffic accidents. Slips and falls are among the most severe work-related hazards during the winter. These hazards are present just about anywhere, and you […]
Top 10 Workplace Safety Violations
EXPERIENCED AGGRESSIVE ETHICAL CONTACT US FOR A FREE CONSULTATION Top 10 Workplace Safety Violations The Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued more citations for fall protection violations than any other type of workplace violation during fiscal year 2013. For the past several years, fall protection has appeared at the top of the list of most frequent violations. […]
How to Prevent Workplace Roof Falls
EXPERIENCED AGGRESSIVE ETHICAL CONTACT US FOR A FREE CONSULTATION How to Prevent Workplace Roof Falls Falls are among the leading causes of workplace injuries in Georgia. Some of the most devastating falls involve tumbles from roofs and skylights. A fall from a roof, skylight or any elevation can easily injure the head, brain or spinal cord. […]
Five Deadly Workplace Hazards
EXPERIENCED AGGRESSIVE ETHICAL CONTACT US FOR A FREE CONSULTATION Five Deadly Workplace Hazards American workers face a wide range of hazards that can lead to accidents in the workplace. Often such accidents are entirely preventable through strong safety policies, worker training, and use of protective gear. The U.S. Labor Department is partner with workplace accident […]
Today’s Construction Workers Risk Exposure to Yesterday’s Chemicals
EXPERIENCED AGGRESSIVE ETHICAL CONTACT US FOR A FREE CONSULTATION Today’s Construction Workers Risk Exposure to Yesterday’s Chemicals Toxic synthetic chemicals that were heavily used in building materials a few decades ago continue to create a large risk for various construction workers breathing illnesses. According to the American Industrial Hygiene Association, the risk of occupational illness […]