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Most people think of a hospital as a place to go when you are sick or injured and need help. However, working in a hospital can be extremely hazardous for the employees. Thousands of caregivers suffer injuries every year. Many of these injuries are preventable....
Whether you work in a warehouse, factory, construction site or somewhere else, you may need to reach areas far above your head. Fortunately, your employer likely has a few ladders to help you accomplish your job duties. Ladder accidents are a leading cause of both...
While viral infections are common and you can catch one at any time, most of them are quite minor. You may miss a day or two of work, but it is no big deal. However, when there is a serious infection going around that your employer is aware of and has the...
As a health care worker, you may engage in heavy lifting throughout the day. Over time, this may lead to serious, debilitating back and musculoskeletal injuries. In some cases, these injuries may wind up being so severe that they prevent you from working, hurting you...
Georgia residents expect their workplaces to remain safe. Unfortunately, accidents can happen anywhere at any time. Even if your workplace takes safety precautions, you may still end up injured on the job. Head injuries are particularly common. Among head injuries,...
Anyone riding a motorcycle faces certain risks, but research shows that your risk of suffering a head injury is higher when you are a motorcycle passenger, as opposed to a driver. Traumatic brain injuries are the most common injury suffered by motorcycle drivers and...
Georgia residents share the road with all kinds of drivers. This is why it is so crucial for drivers to engage in safe driving behaviors. In an attempt to do this, some drivers are now relying on hands-free technology. But how much does this technology help in crash...
Although motor vehicle fatalities have decreased in Georgia since the state enacted a new distracted driving law in 2018, lawmakers and safety advocates report that many drivers still use smartphones and devices behind the wheel. In February, State Representative John...
At first glance, grocery store workers do not seem to face an especially hazardous workplace. In reality, though, these employees engage in heavy lifting, operate power equipment, repeat tasks over and over and work in a fast-paced environment. All of these actions...
Health care workers face a strong risk of getting infected with contagious issues whenever epidemics or seasonal illnesses make their way through an area. Matters become even worse if health care professionals face understaffing issues relative to the demand and do...