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In spite of training about safety, some workplace injuries are inevitable due to the nature of the work itself. However, as you can see in this infographic, you can minimize the casualty or the inflicted injury if you know the risks and hazards around your workplace. If you are working with machinery, in a confined…
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Workers in the meatpacking industry have long complained of high risk of injury on-the-job. From lacerations to toxic substance exposure, bacterial infections and falls, workplace injuries in meat-packing are abundant. Perhaps the most commonly-reported injury among meat-packers is repetitive motion strain. In fact, repetitive motion injury in meat-packing is has grabbed national attention. Since the…
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Construction workers erecting the massive SunTrust Park in Marietta, Georgia are the focus of a partnership–in hopes of protecting Braves stadium construction workers from injury on the construction site. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Georgia Tech Research Institute, the Associated General Contractors of Georgia and American Builders 2017 are working together to increase safety, reduce illness…
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As we head into the dog-days of summer in Georgia, many of our young people are forfeiting the pool for long days at work, attempting to save money before starting back to school. And with the uptick in seasonal employment, we see a rise in injuries, especially among teens. Teens injured in fast-food restaurants is a…
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Shaw industries was named by Forbes Magazine the best employer in Georgia and one of the best in a nation for 2014. Shaw was one of 14 Georgia companies on Forbes’ Best Employers list. The Dalton, Georgia company has recently added new jobs in Georgia, employing 22,500 people. But even this carpet giant is not…
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The month of May is here. For many, it’s one of the busiest months of the year, especially for families. High School and college graduations, proms, summer vacation planning and summer job-hunting may keep families and teens in constant motion. And while our young people are looking for seasonal work, it is important for parents…
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Subcontracting is a common business practice that can help general contractors and businesses get jobs done more efficiently. But what happens when a subcontracted worker is injured on the job? Are subcontractors eligible for workers’ compensation benefits? The facts about subcontractors and workers’ comp Georgia is one of 44 states that statutorily regulates workers’ compensation within…
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Metropolitan Atlanta is the fifth-largest market in the U.S. for warehouse space. With about 800 million square feet of space, Georgia is a go-to state for corporations looking for affordable warehousing, and also one that logs thousands of workplace accidents. Nearly 250,000 Georgia workers are employed in warehouses in Warner-Robbins, Gainesville, Macon, August, Atlanta, Columbus…
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We’re proud to announce that attorney Bryan Ramos has been selected to Super Lawyers 2015 by the prestigious Thomson Reuters organization. Attorney Ramos has been recognized by Super Lawyers since 2010, with the highest level of recognition in 2014 and 2015. But what does the Super Lawyers designation really mean? We’re actually quite impressed with the Super Lawyers…
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