After analyzing electrocution deaths among contract workers from 2012 to 2016, the National Fire Protection Association found that the majority of them are in the construction and extraction fields. Specifically, of the 13 percent of contract workers who died from…
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Millions of men and women across the country drive trucks for a living. They spend long hours behind the wheel as they carry loads from one city to another. Though federal laws limit how long and how far they can drive, injuries may still occur. The long hours they…
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Anybody working with farm machinery in Texas must take proper precautions when working with such equipment. However, in some instances, it’s the machinery itself that increases the risk of people sustaining work-related injuries. A study funded by the National…
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All Texas employees face the risk of getting hurt on the job, even if they work indoors. For those who work in office settings, they could experience neck, back or leg injuries if they don’t sit at their desks properly. Ideally, individuals who work at their desks…
How to be proactive about worker safety Read More »
Workers in Texas and other states may be interested in the results of a study that analyzed how the work that people do and the way it is organized influence their wealth and health. Employment relationships are complex and determine opportunities for advancement,…
How job quality affects workers’ health Read More »
In Texas, as in other states, most employers are required to carry workers’ compensation insurance. In the event that employees are injured on the job, this insurance can cover a portion of the wages they lose as well as help them pay for their medical treatments. The…
Workers’ compensation insurance: the basics Read More »
Texas companies may present a serious threat to their employees if they fail to take proper steps to guard equipment. Machinery used in the manufacturing process can lead to catastrophic injuries and even fatalities from a range of workplace accidents. While the…
OSHA pledges to step up inspections over amputation risks Read More »
If you’ve injured yourself on the job, you’ve likely filed a workers’ compensation claim. Pursuing this claim covers damages, as well as part of your lost wages. Many workers’ compensation claims receive approval, but some face denial. A rejected claim doesn’t mean…
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There is no monetary value that a court can place on the loss of a loved one. When a death occurs wrongfully, at the action or inaction of a negligent party, there are types of compensation that those representing the deceased may obtain. These types of compensation…
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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 »