Overexertion
OVEREXERTION
Overexertion Workplace Injuries in Atlanta, Georgia
Fulton, Gwinnett, Cobb and DeKalb Counties, Georgia
Working in Georgia can be downright dangerous during the summer months. If your job has you outside, even only part of the time, there’s a real risk for heat stroke and overexertion when the temperatures are in the triple digits or humidity is particularly high.
Steps Employers in Georgia Should Take to Prevent Overexertion
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Allow employees to take frequent breaks to cool down and rehydrate
Know their employees and their physical limits
Never allow workers to push themselves beyond the breaking point just to get a job done on time or prevent an extra trip
Adhere to all necessary safety procedures
Be hyper vigilant when it’s hot outside and go the extra mile to ensure every employee is safe on the job
