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Entendiendo las reclamaciones a terceros en Texas
En el complejo panorama de la ley laboral de Texas, es esencial comprender las opciones disponibles en caso de sufrir una lesión en el trabajo. La mayoría de los trabajadores en el estado asumen que su única vía de compensación es a través del sistema…
Causas más comunes de accidentes de camiones en Texas
En las carreteras de Texas, un descuido al volante de un camión de carga de 18 ruedas puede convertirse en una amenaza mortal, capaz de causar estragos. Sin embargo, estos accidentes pueden ocurrir por una variedad de razones. Explicaremos algunas de estas causas y consecuencias…
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…
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…
Silica exposure can cause silicosis 5 to 10 years later
The hazards posed by respirable crystalline silica threaten the long-term health of Texas workers. Workplace activities that expose workers to silica dust include sawing, cutting, crushing, drilling, and grinding concrete, stone, bricks, rock and mortar. Although employers must protect workers against hazards that could cause…
Is distracted driving the new drunk driving?
When driving is a regular part of your day to day life, it’s easy to forget you’re operating dangerous machinery each time you get behind the wheel. The average U.S. car weighs about two tons and may travel at legal speeds of up to 80…
Do you know your ABCs of fall protection on an oil rig?
Workers in the Texas oilfields face an endless list of safety hazards, and their employers are responsible for their safety. However, many workers take their own precautions rather than entrusting their lives in the hands of employers — many of whom prioritize profits over employee…
Recovering from and living with an amputation is expensive
You probably see a lot of people suffer injuries while working in a Texas oil field. The work may be lucrative, but it’s also some of the most dangerous work around. More than likely, you do whatever you can to reduce your risk of injury,…
Gas and oil industries among the most dangerous for workers
You likely knew how dangerous the work was when you accepted a job in the Texas oil or gas industry. Perhaps your family has worked in this industry for generations, and you grew up hearing your parents and grandparents talk about the disasters and near-disasters…
As an O&G worker, exceeding PELs of the DPM in DE can kill
Do you understand what the title of this post means? You should because, if you work in the oil and gas extraction industry (O&G), and your job exposes you to more than the permissible exposure limits (PELs) of the diesel particulate matter (DPM) that is…
Oilfield burn injuries are preventable
Workers in the oil and gas industries know they have a dangerous job. In fact, surveys and statistics consistently list oilfield work among the most dangerous jobs to have. If you work in this industry, you have probably seen your share of injuries. Perhaps you…
With school in session, the risk of accidents may be higher
School is back in session in many areas of Texas, which means there may be more drivers on the road at certain times of day. With the start of school, law enforcement is warning drivers of the importance of paying careful attention while operating a…
Falls still a concern in the oil and gas industry
There is no denying it — working in the oil and gas industry is dangerous. Properly applied safety standards help keep you and your co-workers safe, but many employers neglect their duties in this area. Depending on where you work, falls might be one of…
Heat illness hazards in the gas and oil industry
Working on an oil rig comes with many dangers, including the threat of inclement weather. For oil-rig workers, the threat of heat-related illnesses are serious and very real. Weather conditions at most drill sites include excessive heat from the sun and high levels of humidity.…
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