Ground-level workers on construction sites in Texas are exposed to multiple struck-by hazards. They have to be alert to dangers posed by falling objects from higher levels, flying debris and moving equipment. Employers are responsible for the health and safety of workers, and they must address...
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Hierarchy of fall protection in Texas oil fields
Fall protection is crucial for workers in the oil and gas industry in Texas. While harnesses, lanyards and anchor points are all important, preventing fall accidents is still the primary goal. Even if a harness arrests a fall, the potential harm caused by being suspended and the procedures used to...
Winter months can be risky for commercial truck drivers
If you live in or travel through an area that gets a lot of precipitation during winter months, your risk for collision increases. As a licensed Texas driver, however, you know that you and all drivers with whom you share the road, are obligated to adhere to state laws and safety regulations to...
Truckers face more than crash hazards
Big rig drivers in Texas face many hazards both on and off the road. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more workers lose their lives in work-related accidents or illnesses in the transport industry than in any other line of work. Many of the deaths among truckers were not road...
Oilfield safety risks higher than other manufacturing industries
Unique safety hazards are linked to the Texas oil and gas industry, and it will likely always be a dangerous occupation. However, the relationship between the oil industry and safety authorities has improved over recent years. Regardless, employees' safety will always depend on the employer's...
Routine hazards in oil and gas industry could be deadly
Some of the typical hazards in industries like construction are also present in the oil fields of Texas. Some such dangers cause alarming rates of on-the-job injuries on drill sites. However, several of the risks are unique to the oil and gas extraction industry. Caught-between, caught-in and...
Are you dealing with back pain suffered on the job?
As a Texas oil and gas industry worker, you no doubt understand that this type of work often ranks high on lists of industries that carry increased risk for on-the-job accidents and worker injuries. Your employer has hopefully provided all necessary training, information and equipment to help you...
Fires and explosions pose high burn injury risks in oil fields
Oil field workers in Texas face an endless list of injury risks. Some of the most significant safety concerns in this industry involve fires and explosions, causing burn injuries. An essential part of prevention is proper flame-resistant clothing. The types of burn injuries vary, and also the...
Oilfield workers exposed to carcinogens and explosive gases
There is no doubt that Texas workers in the oil and gas industry put their lives on the line every day. Some say oilfield workers do not do it for the love of the job, but instead for the love of money. Regardless, they have the same rights to safe work environments as workers in any other...
Drivers face tough risks in the oil fields
From 2003 through 2008, about 650 workers’ lives ended in oil fields in Texas and across the country. One-third of those deaths resulted from vehicle driving accidents. That is significantly higher than driver deaths in any other industry. Working in the oil and gas industry is undoubtedly one of...