Workers are at risk of on-the-job injury in all different types of work environments, but especially when they are working in confined spaces. Employers and employees need to understand the proper safety protocols for work in a confined space, and Safety BLR recently published some tips for helping companies to…
Recently, US News & World Report told the sad story of a 21-year-old who worked at the airport and who got hurt on-the-job. The young airport employee was driving a luggage tug, which fell over. As a result of the accident, the worker lost her leg. She made a workers’…
Beginning in January of 2015, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) imposed expanded reporting requirements. Under the new more strict requirements, employers had to report injuries within 24 hours whenever an amputation occurred or whenever a worker lost vision in one or both eyes. Employers also had to report hospitalizations…
Until the late 1970s and early 1980s, lead was a common ingredient in paint, plumbing, and many other household items. Even after the public and experts became more aware of the dangers of lead, the substance continued to be used in various forms. As a result, lead is found in…
Each and every worker in the United States deserves a safe place to work. Unfortunately, thousands of workers are hurt or killed annually while they are performing their employment duties. A worker could be hurt no matter what his profession is, but there are certain people who face a far…
Adding to the bad news about the state workers compensation system comes a new report from the Center for Effective Government (CEG). Safety BLR reports that the CEG believes the state-run workers’ compensation systems are “crumblingand are not providing adequate protections to workers who suffer on-the-job injuries. Workers’ comp benefits…
Georgia workers depend upon their employers to maintain safety in the worksite to reduce the risk of on-the-job injuries. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has set minimum safety standards. OSHA inspectors are supposed to come to workplaces routinely to determine if safety procedures are being followed, but understaffing means…
Many people know that if they get hurt while they are doing work, they can make a claim to get benefits. What workers may not be aware of, however, is that they can also get workers’ compensation coverage if something they are doing at work makes them sick. There are…
In 2014, Georgia’s Safe Carry Protection Act went into effect. This law greatly expanded the list of places where licensed gun owners are permitted to legally carry a firearm. This new Act was a further expansion of a 2008 law permitting employees to bring firearms to work and keep them…
Most work injuries are physical. Whether you get sick from toxic exposure, suffer broken bones from a fall, or get carpal tunnel due to repetitive stress, there is some damage to your body for most people who experience on-the-job harm. Those who have physical damage should generally be able to…