The workers’ compensation system exists in some form in every state in the country because it is supposed to protect the interests of both workers and employers. Employers benefit because they can’t get sued if a worker gets hurt on the job and they control their risk of loss by…
Workers in the construction field and across other industries are routinely assumed to improve their job skills the more time they spend on the job. This would tend to suggest that when workers are spending time on a particular project, the risk of injury goes down over time. The reality,…
Workplace safety needs to be a top priority every day of the year for both employers and employees. In an effort to try to improve workplace safety culture and raise awareness of the risks that employees face, the first week of May each year has been named North American Occupational…
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration sets permissible exposure levels for substances that workers can be exposed to on-the-job. The Environmental Protection Agency sets permissible exposure levels affecting how much of a given substance the general public can be exposed to. Safety News Alert recently provided details on new reports…
In Atlanta and other cities throughout the United States, gas pipes run under the ground to connect residential and commercial buildings to natural gas. Unfortunately, in many cities, maps and information on the location of gas lines may not be available or accurate. Information can become outdated or lost, and…
The holiday season is a busy time for retail workers. Unfortunately, during this festive season, there is also a big risk of retail employees getting hurt on-the-job. There are many different reasons why retail workers face an elevated risk of injury during the holiday season. Understanding the risks is essential…
Death benefits are available whenever an on-the-job injury or job-related illness causes fatalities. Widows, dependent children and certain other dependents may be eligible to receive death benefits as long as they can prove that job duties were the direct cause of the death. In one recent case, a court looked…
Construction is one of the most dangerous fields and workers in this industry face a significantly higher risk of on-the-job death than those in other positions. Because of the high risks, it is imperative employers have every possible incentive to ensure employees do not suffer serious or fatal injuries. In…
Undocumented workers are employed throughout the country in jobs in a wide variety of industries. Sometimes, these undocumented workers get hurt. When this happens, a question arises: is an undocumented worker entitled to workers’ compensation coverage? This question is one that is addressed in each individual state, since each state…
Atlanta workers are protected by Georgia’s workers compensation law. This law requires employers to buy insurance or to self-insure in case of an employee injury on-the-job. The goal of Georgia’s workers comp law is to protect workers financially in case of illness or injury. Insurers are paid premiums by employers…