(A new law, House Bill 87, aims to get rid of illegal immigrants in Georgia. Lawmakers are surprised that it’s doing just that, getting rid of illegal immigrants in the state. This was a plan that wasn’t completely thought through as it now is causing undue harm to...
Month: April 2017
OSHA Aims to Prevent Work Falls in Georgia and Elsewhere
Later this month will begin the new three-month period in which employers have to comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration‘s new directive. This new directive requires that all safety precautions for residential construction workers be enforced...
OSHA Hands Out 13 Violations for Failing to Properly Prevent Georgia Work Accidents
Quality Graphics Inc. recently received 13 safety violations from the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The violations followed an inspection conducted by the Administration earlier this year. They now face fines of...
OSHA Launches Photography Contest to Increase Awareness of Work Accidents in Georgia and Elsewhere
A new contest, put on by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration, aims to raise awareness of workplace safety. The contest, Picture It!, will be searching for the photograph with the most effective use of imagery to display the...
National Bike to Work Day in Georgia Aims to Promote Safe, Inexpensive Travel
National Bike to Work Day is held every May across the country and in Canada. This event aims to promote the use of a bicycle as an option for many to commute to work, according to the American Planning Association – Georgia Chapter. Biking is an excellent way to...
Summer Months Raise Concern for Heat-related Work Injuries in Georgia
A national outreach initiative by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration aims to educate employees and their employers about the potential hazards of working outside as heat can drastically affect one’s health. A number of steps...
A Best Buy Co inc
A Best Buy Co. Inc. store was cited five times by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration after an employee suffered a serious work injury in Georgia. The accident happened earlier this year at the store on Pleasant Hill Road in...
The US Department of Labors
OSHA Cites Companies for Georgia Work Accidents A recent string of work accident in Georgia led to numerous safety violations and thousands in fines. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued a popular beauty products...
Salon Workers Experience High Levels of Dangerous Chemical Increasing Risks of Serious Georgia Workplace Injury
The United States Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration (OSHA) and State OSHA programs are currently investigating several complaints from salon owners and employees claiming to have experienced exposure to formaldehyde from the use of...
Struck By Accidents a Common Cause Of Georgia Work Injuries
Federal safety authorities organized and sponsored a stand-down hour this month in an effort to raise awareness of Georgia construction accidents caused by employees being struck by foreign objects. Our Atlanta workers’ compensation lawyers know that being struck by...

