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An annual report from the AFL_CIO on workplace fatalities and injuries showed many workers are still at risk for on-the-job injuries. In May 2014, the AFL-CIO released “Death on the Job,” its 23rd annual report about the number of deaths and injuries in U.S. workplaces. The report shows that the country has made progress in workplace safety since Congress passed…

The popularity of biking in Georgia is surging, but roadways need to be designed to allow cyclists adequate room to ride. Motorists also need better education on sharing the road to avoid tragic bicycle accidents in Atlanta and across the state. In a 2012 Alliance for Biking & Walking report, Georgia ranked 45th in the nation when it comes to…

In February 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a new report on distracted driving auto accident statistics. The CDC is hoping to call public attention to the danger that distracted driving still poses on U.S. roads, even after public safety campaigns in several states have tried to educate people about the risks. Distracted driving statistics The CDC…

Suffering a work-related injury can be a frightening experience for anyone. Not only must the injured employee have to deal with the day-to-day rigors of rehabilitating from his or her injury, but in many instances, financial concerns stemming from the loss of a paycheck can be even more worrisome. Thankfully, for workers in Georgia, many of the financial fears related…

Long-term disability insurance policies often vary in how they define disability. The distinction is between whether an individual can still work in his or her own occupation versus any occupation following an injury or illness. A policy definition can affect available benefits. If a surgeon loses the necessary use of his hands due to Parkinson’s disease he cannot continue in…

A recent Occupational Safety and Health Administration investigation found that a Georgia firm violated several safety and health regulations that protect workers from dangerous, unexpected surges of energy from machinery. OSHA cited a Georgia industrial firm Thomson Plastics for 11 violations of the administration’s health and safety regulations and levied a large fine. This recent citation highlights the need for…

There are numerous weather-related factors that may cause accidents this fall. Seasonal traffic conditions can also contribute to crashes. Now that summer is over and fall is here, there will be numerous changes to the weather and road and traffic conditions that potentially pose a risk to drivers. For many people, autumn is one of the most beautiful times of…

On February 25, 2014 the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration shut down STSC Transportation Services, Inc, an Atlanta-based bus company. FMCSA inspectors found the company was committing on-going safety violations, even after receiving citations from the FMCSA. People should be aware of some of the threats to public safety that motorcoach companies can pose when they do not follow federal…

Commercial drivers in Georgia will soon be required to undergo substance testing before they can be hired for new jobs. The government agency that collects data about motor vehicle accidents is the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. This group provides data that can be used by others to identify risks and areas to improve safety for all people in Georgia…

Now that summer is over, drivers are less likely to see children out and about during the middle of the day, walking or biking to friends’ homes, the park or the community pool. This does not mean that the risk of a child getting hit by a car is gone, however. In fact, pedestrian accidents involving children may be more…