If you’ve injured yourself on the job, you’ve likely filed a workers’ compensation claim. Pursuing this claim covers damages, as well as part of your lost wages. Many workers’ compensation claims receive approval, but some face denial. A rejected claim doesn’t mean...
The mining industry in Texas, as elsewhere in the U.S., poses a number of safety hazards, and one of them is the risk for fires. This is to be expected when one combines the presence of toxic gases, often produced by underground conveyor belts, with the use of...
A report from Dodge Data & Analytics found that worker safety is a top priority among contractors in Texas and throughout the country. Research has also shown that supervisors can play a key role in establishing a safety culture and ensuring that safety protocols...
Maintaining good indoor environmental quality is a must for construction employers in Texas and across the U.S., and for this reason, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has provided some recommendations. They are based on the findings of NIOSH...
Craft breweries are on the rise in Texas and across the U.S., but like any other business, they are subject to OSHA health and safety standards. Below are six ways that craft brewery owners often violate OSHA standards. First of all, OSHA has rules regarding confined...
Texas companies may present a serious threat to their employees if they fail to take proper steps to guard equipment. Machinery used in the manufacturing process can lead to catastrophic injuries and even fatalities from a range of workplace accidents. While the...
The warehouse industry in Texas is booming. Around the world, Amazon alone directs 150 million square feet of warehouse space. Even as brick-and-mortar retail is experiencing serious problems, more and more people are buying goods online, requiring ever more warehouse...
OSHA has a permissible exposure limit in place that's meant to protect all workers in Texas and across the U.S. from overexposure to loud noises. The safety organization also has a hearing conservation program requirement. Employers are to train employees on how to...
Employers in Texas and throughout America must offer safety training to any workers who may face hazards on the job. Generally speaking, they may use computers as part of employee training efforts. While these can help workers learn important skills, OSHA says that...
In Texas, as in other states, most employers are required to carry workers' compensation insurance. In the event that employees are injured on the job, this insurance can cover a portion of the wages they lose as well as help them pay for their medical treatments. The...