This division is also responsible for collecting data on workplace injuries that occur in Georgia.

One study found that workers with access to paid sick leave were 28% less likely than those without to experience workplace injuries.

By contrast, it said, about 6,000 Americans die each year from workplace injuries.

In the case where the person has not worked for a while due to a workplace injury, work-hardening can be used to build strength.

He is author of the "Sharps bill", designed to prevent workplace injuries in the health care industry.

The cost of treating workplace injuries had risen to $28.39 billion in 1993.

By contrast, about 6,000 people die each year from workplace injuries.

One reason for the contentiousness is that the nature of workplace injuries has changed.

Drowsy or tired workers can increase the risk of workplace injuries.

In the past, he said, the most common workplace injuries were caused by heavy lifting.