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You may work at a warehouse where you move heavy equipment for long hours. You understand the risk that this job puts on your body every day, but do you realize there are dangers you might not be able to avoid, no matter how careful you are? You should know that...
Working in the oil and gas industry could result in a rewarding career. In Texas, residents have many opportunities to take advantage of jobs in the industry. The rewards come with risks, though. Some workers may find themselves facing several risks on the job....
Given that 2014 has only just ended, statistics for fatal occupational injuries for the year have not yet been released. However, statistics for the year 2013 were released in October of last year. In this post, we will look at some of the work-related fatality trends...
Oilfield work can offer good wages. Those who chose to make a career of helping extract crude from the ground can earn a healthy living. But, this type of work also has its hazards. For example, it is not unusual for workers to have to fulfill their tasks while on...
When an employee is on a job site, it is reasonable for them to expect that their employer has taken every required precaution to ensure their safety. Companies should adhere to all mandated requirements so as to help workers perform their daily job duties without...
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration take the protection of temporary workers very seriously. In 2013, a temp employee suffered a fatal workplace accident at a manufacturing plant. The employee...
As those who live here know, Texas has an abundance of opportunities for hard working individuals to find jobs. In fact, in the last decade, Texas has topped all other states in job creation. This fact comes from the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics, which...
People sometimes do dangerous jobs. However, even though a job is dangerous, a person has a right to be safe at their place of employment. Safeguards, policies and procedures should be in place at all workplaces to ensure employees have proper equipment and knowledge...
Over the past decade, federal and state agencies have taken measures to improve gas pipeline safety. In remembrance of those impacted by gas pipeline explosions, National Pipeline Safety Day was established. The day was designed to increase awareness of pipeline...
