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Every workday, first responders put themselves at risk of harm in order to help others. While physical harm is common among these workers, there is also a very real threat of psychological harm from experiencing traumatic events. Unfortunately, the severity of...
It happens to us every day, but many of us are accustomed to ignoring the signs – and sometimes paying a painful price for doing so. Though all of us get sleepy every day, not all of us are able to get fully rested or get a good night’s sleep.According to...
Causes of workplace injuries vary dramatically, from falls to violent acts by coworkers, and they may differ from one job to the next. However, across the board, one workplace injury cause stands out as the most common, according to the National Safety Council....
It is critical for construction companies to take proper measures to protect their workers from safety hazards. This includes electrical dangers. Electric shocks can seriously injure workers. There are various things at construction sites that have the potential to...
Motor vehicle accidents are common when weather conditions are unusual for the state. Georgia doesn't often get heavy snow, but hurricanes, tornadoes and other environmental events can impact traffic and the way people drive.As someone who has to drive through a...
No matter who you are, it's never a good idea to drive without obeying the traffic laws. Whether it's texting behind the wheel, speeding or drinking and driving, those actions could set you up for a fall.Even those who are paying attention might end up in a collision....
There are always a lot of safety hazards at a construction site. Some of them could be the risk of falls from scaffolding, the risk of getting hit by transportation vehicles or getting hit by objects flying from aside or above. In construction zones, there are...
While there is a potential for on-the-job injury in nearly every workplace, some jobs come with much more risk than others. A new study has ranked the jobs with the highest fatality rates. These are the jobs where workers face serious dangers day in and day out. Hard...
If you're hurt on the job, it's a good idea to get in touch with your workers' compensation attorney. While you can make a claim on your own, it's always a good idea to have someone on your side who knows the laws in your state and how to make sure your claim is...
There is no question that the Social Security Disability (SSD) program takes a long time. When you apply, you may have to wait several months or years for the initial decision. In most cases, people do not have their first application approved. As a result, you may...