Category: Work Injuries

Each job or industry has its own unique set of safety and health risks that are associated with that job type. For example, a schoolteacher is much less likely to suffer from cuts and burns than a chef will. In contrast, a chef is at a much smaller risk of contracting a disease or illness […]

One of Augusta’s largest industries, major manufacturing, generates a significantly large number of available jobs for the city. This popular industry attracts many Georgia residents, and usually offers a solid pay and a competitive benefit plan. With the large number of employees the industry is responsible for, issues such as employee safety and the condition […]

Did you know that construction workers are at the highest risk for frequent work-related injuries? Construction work is labor-intensive, requires prolonged exposure to the sun, involves handling hazardous equipment, and is generally dangerous. Injuries and severe burns from hot cement are reported as one of the most common risks associated with the job. Construction workers […]