Sustaining an injury at work can be a daunting experience, leaving many unsure of the next steps to take. In Texas, the process for addressing workplace injuries aims to support workers by ensuring they receive appropriate medical care and compensation for their...
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Workplace Accidents
How do serious falls in the workplace originate?
In the bustling world of workplaces, where productivity and efficiency take center stage, the seemingly mundane act of walking can hold hidden dangers. Falls in the workplace are not just minor mishaps, they pose intense threats to employees and can lead to...
Preventing slips, trips, and falls in the workplace
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...
How working in an oil field can result in a back injury
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...
Do drilling companies do enough to keep oil field workers safe?
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...
Preventing heat-related workplace illnesses
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...
When a Texas worker dies in the heat, who is responsible?
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...
4 ways your construction job endangers your life
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 protection must be a priority at all companies
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...
Agriculture workers are at significant risk of injury
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....