Despite the fact that accidents and resulting injuries can occur in nearly any workplace, some industries are, understandably, more dangerous than others. This is the case in the construction industry – one of the most active industries in Texas. Dealing with large machines like bulldozers and jackhammers and working from vast heights create an...
When heading into work, the last thing an employee expects to happen is that they will get into an accident or be injured on the job. While accidents at work can and do happen, they often result in not only physical harm but they can create undue stress for the workforce as a whole....
While it’s true that every workplace comes with its own set of hazards and potential dangers, some are riskier than others. This is particularly true for the oil and gas industry, which – according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics – accounted for 1,566 worker fatalities between 2008 and 2017, or over...
Generators have been used for many years to help keep businesses in varying industries running in the event of potential power outages. Businesses in fields including healthcare, construction, oil and gas, manufacturing, and even commercial offices utilize generators on a regular basis. While these powerful machines are great to have for a variety of...
While injuries can occur at any place, time, or location, one may assume the workplace would be the last place they’d hurt themselves. Unfortunately, however, workplace injuries are incredibly common in many different industries. In fact, according to the National Safety Council’s Injury Facts, in 2017 alone over 150,000,000 workers suffered medical injuries and preventable...
Each and every workplace has its own unique set of challenges, including potential dangers. In industrial workplaces, high-powered lasers are typically used for welding and cutting metal, among other work tasks. These lasers are more dangerous than one may think and can leave workers with serious injuries if not used properly. Because of this,...
