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Businesses can gain significant advantages through the use of night shifts. By operating around the clock, they can maximize production and make the best use of their premises. There are other benefits to carrying out work when most people are sleeping. Undertaking vital repairs at night can...
If you get injured on the job, your second priority -- right after getting proper medical care for your injuries -- is to officially report the incident to your employer. They may already know what happened or at least that an incident occurred, but you want to officially report it so that they...
Workers in various industries in San Antonio face burn injury risks. The upcoming National Burn Awareness Week will underscore the importance of learning to recognize the severity of burn injuries. Sometimes, damaged nerve endings mask the pain of third-degree burn injuries, delaying critically...
Whether you’ve been working in the Texas oil industry for more than a decade or have recently begun a new career in this field, you undoubtedly know that such work can be both grueling and exhausting. It’s not uncommon to put in 12-hour shifts on a rig. You may also be at great risk for injury,...
Oil field workers in Texas who do not receive sufficient safety training and proper personal protective equipment are at risk of suffering severe injuries or worse. Although most oil field accidents are preventable, violations of safety standards often lead to oil field accidents. Oil drilling is...
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics records indicate that 1,008 construction workers were killed in work-related accidents during 2018. This statistic underscores the dangerous conditions industry workers in Texas and across the country face. Safety authorities identified the top six safety hazards....
Many Texas businesses employ lone workers in places away from others, making them more vulnerable than those working in crews. Occupations that might require employees to work in isolation include oil field mechanics, bulk plant attendants, property managers, security guards, loggers, taxi...
The Texas Department of Public Safety urges drivers to celebrate responsibly. During the Operation Holiday enforcement in 2019, 169,000 citations and warnings were issued, and almost 790 arrests for driving while impaired were made. Troopers will be out in full force over the Christmas weekend and...
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...
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...
