Workplace Accidents

Workplace accidents happen all the time and can occur in any type of work environment. While most Texas workplace accidents are minor, they can still lead to loss of work and injuries that may require time for one to recover. Slips, trips, and falls are some of the...

Workplace accidents can occur under a multitude of scenarios, and the outcome of such incidents could prompt various hardships in life. While you might wish to take every possible step to reduce your risk of encountering such a situation, sometimes it can be difficult...

There are certain types of professions that are inherently more dangerous than others. Companies that operate in the oil field industry may find that taking steps to address and mitigate safety risks could be essential to promoting a safe job site environment, but can...

Texas workers who perform jobs outside are at risk of developing heat-related illnesses. Extreme temperatures can cause heat exhaustion, heat stroke, and other health concerns. The symptoms of these conditions aren’t always visible if one doesn’t know what to look...

Outdoor workers suffering the effects of heat illnesses is a national problem every summer, but it's especially bad here in Texas. According to a recent investigative report, at least 53 workers have died of heat stroke and related illnesses in Texas since 2010. That...

Nearly every critical industry in the country, including those in Texas, relies on construction in some way. It can be a tough and exhausting job, but above all, it is dangerous. You do not have to be working on a high-rise scaffold or placing explosives for a...

Eye safety is a big issue at some workplaces, including manufacturing facilities and places where chemicals are being used. In fact, around 20,000 work-related eye injuries occur each year. Many of these can lead to the person having to miss time at work. There are...

Employers in the agriculture industry must ensure that they have adequate safety measures in place to keep these workers safe. Around the United States each day, approximately 100 agricultural workers suffer an injury that results in them having to miss work time....

In Texas and elsewhere, going to work can be a dangerous endeavor. Jobs in the construction sector are particularly high-risk. Sometimes, trying to finish a job quickly and on schedule can leave workers facing safety hazards, recently illustrated by a news story about...

Few images capture the immense scale of construction work like that of a tall crane rising into the sky, seemingly peering over the horizon. It is a visual that will grab anyone’s attention. Yet for construction workers, this scene represents something else: potential...