The Role of Safety Training in Preventing Workplace Injuries
Workplace accidents can result in financial losses, injuries, and legal problems. Therefore, workplace safety is a critical aspect of a business. Providing safety training can reduce the risk of workplace injuries and workers’ compensation claims. In this blog, our Atlanta & Savannah workplace accident attorneys discuss the role of safety training...
Welding Injuries in Savannah’s Shipbuilding Industry
Shipyard workers are employed in a variety of jobs, including shipbuilding, ship repair, vessel maintenance, and shipbreaking. Welders are vital shipyard workers. However, they have a high risk of injury because of the nature of their jobs. In this blog, our Savannah workers' compensation attorneys discuss welding injuries in Savannah's shipbuilding...
Forklift Accidents in Georgia Warehouses
Forklifts are used in many types of jobs, including warehouses. It makes moving large amounts of heavy goods and materials quicker and easier. However, working with heavy machinery can be dangerous. Forklift accident injuries can result in permanent impairments and disfigurement. Our Atlanta & Savannah workplace accident attorney discusses forklift accidents...
Physical Therapy Helps Prevent Repetitive Stress Injuries Among Custodial Workers
Repetitive stress injuries are some of the most expensive workplace injuries in the United States. On average, they result in approximately 23 days away from work, much higher than the rate of days off from work due to other injuries.
A new Boston University study shows that repetitive motion...
Injuries Among United States Postal Workers
Dog bites, slips and falls and motor vehicle accidents were among the most frequent causes of injuries involving workers with the U.S. Postal Service in 2012.
According to data released by the...
Musculoskeletal Disorders Increasingly Common Work Injuries
GAO Wants OSHA to Measure Success of Safety Efforts
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has increased its outreach programs to help reduce worker fatalities. The efforts come after a devastating couple of years of increased worker fatalities and injuries,...
Safe Use of Solvents Helps Prevent Toxic Workplace Exposure
More Workers Killed on the Job in 2011 But Fatality Rate Falls
Fatigue Increases Risk of Workplace Accidents
As many as 30 percent of American workers do not get enough sleep at night. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, that amounts to more than 40 million American workers who report to work in a fatigued and sleepy state. There are serious workplace safety concerns when workers are...