Maintaining good indoor environmental quality is a must for construction employers in Texas and across the U.S., and for this reason, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has provided some recommendations. They are based on the findings of NIOSH…
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A report from Dodge Data & Analytics found that worker safety is a top priority among contractors in Texas and throughout the country. Research has also shown that supervisors can play a key role in establishing a safety culture and ensuring that safety protocols…
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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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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 »