If you work in certain jobs in Texas, especially construction and mining, then you may be at risk of developing a disease known as silicosis. According to MedlinePlus, this disorder is caused by exposure to silica dust. This disease could show up 15 years or longer after the initial exposure,...
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Month: October 2016
Oil field work: A good living, often at a high price
Oil field work often pays well. However, workers are exposed to many hazards on the job, which can result in serious and life threatening injuries. Sometimes the injuries are caused by human error. Other times, they are caused by natural disasters or equipment malfunctions. No matter what the...
Preventing truck drivers from driving while distracted
Distracted driving is linked to traffic accidents, and it does not just affect the average driver in Texas. Many commercial truck drivers also find themselves risking an accident by driving while distracted. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the number one cause of...
What are the steps to take after a car accident?
As you drive through the roads of Texas, whether in the wide-open countryside or the packed streets of the cities, you hope never to find yourself in a car accident. However, it is best to be prepared in case it does happen.According to NerdWallet, even if you are not at fault for the car...
Back injury prevention for oil field workers
The oil field is notoriously dangerous, with many factors coming into play that increase the risk of accidents leading to injury, illness or even death. Oil field workers share with workers in many industries the potential to injure their back while on the job in Texas. As one of the most common...