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Understanding the Leading Cause of Atlanta Work Injuries
Recently, CNN reported on the plight of a disabled 55-year-old construction worker. After 32 years in the construction industry, the man was badly injured and barely able to leave his home. He was...
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Preventing PTSD After Atlanta Workplace Accidents
When a serious injury or a fatal accident happens in a worksite, obviously the first concern is to take care of the employee who was hurt or to address the situation with the employee who was killed....
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Bad Jobs Can Affect the Health of Atlanta Workers
Atlanta workers who get hurt at work can get workers’ comp benefits. If exposure to toxins at work results in an employee developing an illness, the affected worker should also be entitled to coverage...
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Four Steps to Take After an Atlanta Workplace Accident
After an Atlanta workplace accident, there are certain key steps that you need to take in order to protect your rights. You may be entitled to receive benefits that cover the costs of your injuries and...
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Top Mistakes Employees Make After Atlanta Work Injuries
Workplace injuries, unfortunately, happen every day. When they occur, employees must protect themselves. This means knowing what they should do following an injury to get essential medical care and to...
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OSHA Considering Standards for Preventing Violence Against Healthcare Workers
Healthcare workers face many different on-the-job risks. From the danger of needle sticks to the potential for slip and falls in busy hospital and healthcare settings, there are a lot of different...
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Can Workers Get Timely Care Covered by Atlanta Workers’ Compensation?
After an on-the-job injury, getting timely medical care is essential. You do not want a delay in your treatment as this could interfere with the effectiveness of the treatment and could result in your...
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New Years Resolutions for Atlanta Workers to Improve Workplace Safety
A New Year is approaching, which means that it is time to start looking forward to the future. Hopefully, 2017 will be the safest year ever for workers. Unfortunately, thousands of injuries and...
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Do Successful Atlanta Businesses Face a Lower Risk of Workplace Injury?
More than 3.5 million injuries occur annually at workplaces throughout the United States. These injuries can occur across all different industries and can affect employees in a wide variety of ways....
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Atlanta Workplace Illness and Injuries Rise with Economic Growth
If the economy gets better, everyone’s standard of living should rise. Unfortunately, there could be a big downside to economic growth. In fact, just recently, Safety News Alert reported on a troubling...
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OSHA Aims to Prevent Atlanta Work Injuries With New Guidance on Safety Programs
Many employers voluntarily put programs in place in order to try to create safer worksites and reduce the risk of a work injury happening. It makes good sense for employers to try to prevent injuries,...
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What are the Jobs with the Highest Atlanta Work Injury Risks?
Any Atlanta worker could be hurt at work, from a construction laborer to an office worker. Accidents can happen anywhere, causing serious injuries or even deaths. Unfortunately, there are certain...
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Will Cutting Regulations Impact Atlanta Workplace Safety?
There are many regulations that are passed by federal agencies which impact the lives of workers. Employees are generally the most directly impacted by regulations passed by the Occupational Safety and...
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Top Causes of Disabling Injury for Atlanta Workers
The risk of workplace injuries is substantial. In some tragic cases, an injury has lasting effects. It can be disabling, leaving a worker with permanent impairments. A disabling injury can change every...
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Can You Make an Atlanta Workers’ Comp Claim for Aggravation of an Injury?
If you get hurt on-the-job, losses caused by your injuries are supposed to be covered by workers’ compensation. Georgia law broadly protects employees by requiring almost all employers to buy workers’...
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How Inadequate Lighting Increases Atlanta Work Injury Risks
Dark workplaces can be unsafe workplaces, as it is more difficult for employees to see hazards and correct or avoid dangerous conditions. A dark worksite also makes slips, trips and falls more likely....
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Common Types of Work Injury in Atlanta
Many different types of work injuries could occur that affect employees in Atlanta. Some injury types are more common than others, but all injuries can have a devastating impact on the lives of workers...
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Welders at Risk of Workplace Injuries in Atlanta
There are many different professions where workers could be exposed to toxic substances. Recent research suggests that welding is one such job. Welders face a significant risk of developing a serious...
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5 Mistakes Workers Make After Suffering an Atlanta Work Injury
Suffering a work injury can change your life forever. In some cases, the injuries sustained on-the-job or an illness developed due to your job tasks can be permanent and you may never recover fully...
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Lawmakers Push for Better Injury Protections for Atlanta Workers
The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) was passed in 1970 with the goal of establishing minimum standards for safe worksites in order to reduce the risk of on-the-job injuries. Although many new...
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