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Drivers Taking Opioid Medications are a Danger to Themselves and Others In 2017, Texas healthcare providers wrote 53 opioid prescriptions for every 100 people. Other Texans got prescription opioid drugs from friends, relatives, or on the street. While opioids provide…
Are U-Turns Legal in Texas? Sometimes drivers need to turn around quickly or unexpectedly. You may see a driver in front of you abruptly make a U-turn and nearly cause a serious accident, or you may be hit by a…
Five Dangers Grain Handling Workers Face at Work Grain handling facilities are essential for bringing agricultural products from the fields to store shelves According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), a grain handling facility, “may receive, handle, store,…
Commercial Fishermen: Could Your Job Cause Tendon and Muscle Injuries? Commercial fishermen have dangerous jobs, but the hazards aren’t limited to unpredictable seas. The repetitive nature of commercial fishing and the awkward physical positions fishers work in put them at…
Hatch Accidents, Injuries, and Recoveries Boats need hatches. A hatch provides people with a way to move themselves and freight above and below deck, and also extends ventilation and natural light to lower levels. Hatch covers vary depending on the…
Compressed Air Accidents Cause Serious Injuries Compressed air is an important device on many ships. Frequently applied as an energy source, it powers production equipment and tools for mechanical repair, safety systems, and maintenance. As blowing or active air, it’s…
Dry Dock Dangers, Injuries, and Recoveries Ships must be regularly inspected and repaired so they’re safe at sea. Sometimes, this requires a vessel to be dry docked so the appropriate maintenance work can be done. While a vessel is in…
Your Guide to Gangway Accident Injury Recoveries If you work on a commercial boat or other vessel, you must have safe passage on and off. Gangways are usually reliable, but there’s still potential for injury. For example, you may be…