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Texas Scaffolding Accidents and Injuries While the construction industry is no stranger to worksite accidents, that doesn’t mean that neglect and serious injury should not be taken seriously by everyone at the construction site. That’s why the Occupation Safety and…
The ‘No-Fault’ Workers’ Compensation Law in Texas Could Be in Your Favor Texas enacted its first workers’ compensation law in 1913 to protect employees injured in the course of their employment. Businesses that participate in the system are also protected,…
The Four Deadliest Types of Construction Site Accidents, According to OSHA According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 4,114 work-related deaths occurred in 2011. More than 700 of these deaths—almost 20 percent—were in construction. While many factors contribute…
Buildings Collapse and Construction Injuries in Houston, TX Happen As workers on any Houston, TX construction site can tell you, they expect buildings to stay standing. For workers working on scaffolding or structures around the area, building collapses should be…
On-the-Job Accidents Happen When Aerial Lift Fall Protection is Misused You’ve probably seen aerial lifts throughout Houston being used for a variety of different tasks: working on utility lines, window washing, hanging seasonal decorations or even trimming trees. Aerial lifts…
Lifting Properly Can Prevent Painful On-the-Job Back Injuries Back injuries are a huge problem spanning many different industries. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more than one million workers suffer back injuries each year; four out of five injuries…
Mother Nature’s Workplace Hazards Can Include Being Struck By Lightning They say lightning never strikes twice, but if you’re struck by lightning on the job, it only takes that one time to change your life forever. That is why today,…
Construction Debris Accidents Can Have Serious Consequences When we hear about construction accidents in the news, they usually involve heavy pieces of equipment, like cranes or scaffolding. However, not everyone is aware of the dangers of debris for someone who…
