While many know the risks that machinery and trucking can pose to workers in Texas’s oil and gas industries, you may not know that danger could also be in the air around you as you work. Hydrogen sulfide, sometimes called H2S gas, can put you at risk, and poisoning…
What do oil and gas workers need to know about hydrogen sulfide? Read More »
No one should have to worry about losing their income because they become ill or injured because of their job. Sadly, some people wind up in exactly that situation. Workers’ compensation is a critical stopgap between those who are injured are will because of their…
What are your rights if your employer is a non-subscriber for workers’ comp? Read More »
Truckers face a dangerous workplace with each haul they take. Many of the hazards they face are because they’re out on the open road while they go from the pickup point to the delivery location with each trip. While some injuries, such as those that come from a motor…
Cumulative trauma injuries are common for truckers Read More »
You work hard, but sometimes the daily requirements of your job can put your health in jeopardy. Whether you suffer an injury during an accident on the job or develop a condition because of the physical requirements of your position, you may face high medical costs,…
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Unlike many states in the union, Texas is unique in that it does not require employers to have workers’ compensation insurance. Instead, many have nonsubscriber insurance. There are many potential challenges if there is no workers’ compensation. Understanding how to…
Jobs without workers’ compensation coverage: notification rules Read More »
When an employee is injured while on the job, they may think they are covered by workers’ compensation insurance. But in Texas, an employer does not have to subscribe to workers’ compensation. There are many companies in Texas, including Walmart, who choose not to…
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