Workers’ Compensation and Freelancers/Independent Contractors
More and more employers are using freelancers and independent contractors in the 21st century than ever before. With the technology now available, employers can make use...
OSHA Says Blue Ridge Manufacturing Violated Safety Rules, Put Georgia Workers at Risk of Serious Workplace Injury
Workers’ Compensation for Car Accident Injuries
Motor vehicle collisions are a common occurrence throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area. But what if you are hurt in a collision while you are on the job? You may be entitled...
Work Activity Is Frequent Cause of Back Pain
Musculoskeletal conditions are among the costliest injuries in the workplace, leading to medical expenses, worker absenteeism and lost productivity. Among musculoskeletal problems, lower back pain seems to extract the heaviest...
Unsafe Workplaces Endanger Workers’ Vision
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...