Workplace Injury

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has recently published its Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, and the data reveals that there were 4,679 work-related fatalities in 2014 across the country. This is 2 percent more than the 4.585 fatalities reported the previous year….

Attention to safety can help warehouse owners avoid the costs that are attendant to non-compliance. Warehouse accidents injure many employees in Texas every year, and many of these incidents lead to workers’ compensation claims. Workplace accidents can also lead to…

Texas construction workers might not think about workplace injuries if they experience cold hands. However, numbness and tingling might cause them to wonder about carpal tunnel syndrome. Although carpal tunnel issues can be debilitating and can result from…

In 2013, 20 percent of all worker deaths across the United States occurred in the construction industry, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Many of these deaths involved contract workers, and it is important to understand that OSHA…

Texas businesses have a responsibility to protect customers and employees from unsafe environments all year, but there are certain workplace hazards that are specific to the winter. It is essential to maintain a focus on workplace safety even as the holidays result in…

Many Texans are injured on the job each year, and some of them will be left either partially or totally disabled as a result. A new study shows that musculoskeletal injuries caused by overexertion are a leading cause of disabling workplace injuries. The study,…

Many Texans have jobs on construction sites that involve trenching and excavation. It is important that both employees and their employers understand the risks of working in trenches and take steps to minimize the dangers. When trench walls cave in, workers inside may…

Those who work in Texas may be interested to know that although job injuries are often caused by accidents, such events aren’t beyond business owners’ abilities to control. Experts suggest numerous methods that can potentially contribute to safer working conditions….

Construction cranes in Texas should be carefully scrutinized for safety and maintenance. However, the people who operate the cranes are not overseen or accredited in any way at this time, and prospective bills that might address this issue have reportedly been…

Texas workers are sometimes involved in accidents on the job, and some of those result in fatalities. The United States Department of Labor recently released the final count of workplace fatalities in the U.S. for 2014, and the number of deaths across industries was…