Georgia residents should know that liquid nitrogen is used in chemistry and physics labs as well as in the area of health care, especially dermatology, where stem cell research is advancing. With the increasing use of this cryogenic fluid, though, has come an...

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Month: March 2020
IIHS: driver-assist tech needs improvement to curb distraction
Georgia drivers may have features like adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping assist in their vehicles, in which case they need to know the safety risk they can pose. Studies have shown how many people become complacent with their driver-assist systems, thinking...
Changing the clocks makes the roads less safe
Fatal car crashes in Georgia increase by about 6% in the first week after switching to daylight savings time (DST). This translates to about 28 deaths during that time period. Researchers have found that this increase occurred prior to 2007 when the clocks were...
Reporting on-the-job illness and injuries
Employers in Georgia and across the country are responsible to report injuries and illnesses their employees experience while on the job. However, smaller injuries do not need to be reported. For example, if the injury or illness can be treated with simple first aid...
OSHA lists top 10 violations for fiscal year 2019
OSHA released a list of the top 10 violations for fiscal year 2019, which ended in September 2019. Georgia residents should know that though the data only reached through the middle of August 2019 and not all violations have been tallied, the ordering is not expected...
Mining workers face fire dangers
Mineworkers in Georgia may be concerned about their safety on the job, especially due to the danger posed by fires in confined spaces like the underground tunnels used in mining. These areas may be especially susceptible to the effects of toxic gases or malfunctioning...