While using natural gas as a fuel pipe cleaning agent has long been a standard practice in the energy sector, cleaning fuel pipes this way puts workers at serious risk of injury. Cleaning Fuel Pipes Combustion turbines are complicated pieces…
Nursing assistants routinely perform physically demanding work, providing nearly all of the front-line care in nursing homes. Unfortunately, their labor frequently results in serious injuries. According to research published by RTI Press, 60 percent of certified nursing assistants (CNAs) employed…
Blunt force trauma injuries occur when a body part comes into forceful contact with a heavy object. Unlike penetrating injuries, no object enters the body as a result of these accidents. Blunt force trauma workplace injuries may be caused by…
Employees injured at work are generally entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits. Understandably, workers sometimes worry about the expenses they may incur while pursuing the benefits they deserve. Injury victims must already cope with severe pain, medical bills they can’t…
Employees injured at work are entitled to receive workers’ compensation benefits, but certain steps must be followed to complete a claim. One of the most crucial claim elements involves providing prompt notification of injury to the employer. Reporting Workplace Injuries…
Machines and equipment must be serviced periodically. When they’re fueled by electrical, chemical, thermal, hydraulic, mechanical, or another other form of hazardous energy, then there are significant safety risks for workers. Federal regulations provide specific guidelines that must be followed…
Machinists perform a lot of necessary work in and around Houston, and the people who service their equipment are essential. However, repairing or servicing a machine is dangerous work. If the power is turned on unexpectedly, the results could be…
During the hectic aftermath of a vehicle collision, accident victims sometimes make the mistake of hiring the wrong attorney. When injured individuals lose confidence in their legal representation, they typically have the right to replace their lawyers at any time….
