An estimated one million workers across the country receive treatment for hand injuries each year. Any of those injuries can cause permanent damage, although strict compliance with safety standards could prevent them. Employers in Texas are responsible for keeping...
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Driver fatigue in the oil fields is life-threatening
Oil well sites in Texas are mostly in remote areas. Workers in the oil and gas industry typically have to drive long distances to well sites from their lodging sites or homes. Furthermore, some workers must frequently make long trips between equipment yards and well...
Oil and gas rig work is among the most dangerous jobs
Many Texas employees work on oil and gas rigs, which happens to be one of the most dangerous types of work in the United States. Whether you’re new to the industry or have been a rig worker for many years, you no doubt understand how critical safety training is to...
Do you have a slow-developing workplace injury?
Maybe you’re one of many Texas employees who have been working the same job for decades. Then again, perhaps, you’ve had several jobs over the last 10 years. If you’ve been experiencing discomfort in your joints, muscles, tendons or nerves, you might have a workplace...
Sleep deprivation raises workplace injury risks
Workers in the known hazardous industries in San Antonio and elsewhere in Texas might not realize the importance of a good night’s sleep. A lack of sleep increases their workplace injury risks. Alertness and concentration are crucial elements when it comes to reaction...
Could an employer be responsible for workplace injuries?
It is optional for employers in Texas to carry workers’ compensation insurance. However, those who do must comply with rules and regulations. Similarly, employees covered by workers’ compensation may not sue employers, except in cases of gross negligence by the...
Is your headache a sign of TBI?
When you go to work each day, you no doubt reasonably expect to carry out your duties in much the same manner as you did the previous day. While unforeseen circumstances may arise, your day-to-day Texas workplace experiences are likely somewhat usual. Whether you’re...
Judge urges changes to Worker’s Compensation Act after ruling
In 2012, Fabian Escobedo fell asleep at the wheel of his semi-truck. The truck veered off the road and flipped over, resulting in Escobedo’s death. Escobedo’s surviving family, his parents and sister, received compensation through Fabian’s worker’s compensation...
Complaints about workplace safety must be taken seriously
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has various standards set to help combat some of the hazards that workers face. Overall, the agency's standards are meant to hold employers accountable for the working conditions of the employees. When the...
Texas workers’ compensation benefits for injured employees
Workers who suffer injuries don't need to have to worry about how they're going to pay the bills related to that accident. They also shouldn't have to worry about how they'll be able to cover the normal expenses if they're unable to return to work right away....
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