Texas Tops List for Common Construction Site Fatalities
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Texas had the highest number of fatal work accidents in the U.S. in 2016, and of the 545 reported, many occurred in the construction industry,…
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Easily Avoidable: the Four Most Common Workplace Injuries
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), nearly 3 million nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses were reported in the U.S. in 2016, and one-third…
Can Autonomous Cars Prevent Workplace Accidents?
In 2017, Texas State Governor Greg Abbot signed a bill into law that explicitly allowed driverless vehicle in the State of Texas (many companies have…
Workplace Safety Could Reach New Levels with AI Technology from Microsoft
Microsoft recently introduced a new workplace safety demo that uses technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance workplace safety. The safety solution uses existing closed-circuit…
The Most Important Tool Construction Workers Need to Stay Safe on the Job
When it comes to construction site safety, there’s one tool above all others that can prevent injury and potentially save lives. It’s not a hardhat,…
Three Basic Steps that Can Help Avoid Workplace Injuries
In most cases, both employee and employer want to avoid on the job injuries at all costs; yet, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics…
Nonfatal Injuries and Illnesses Continue to Decline in the Workplace
According to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report, private employers reported 48,000 fewer nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in 2015 as compared to 2014.…
I’ve Been Injured in a Construction Accident: Now What?
According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), one out of 10 construction workers are injured at work sites each year, most often…
If I’m Injured at Work, Can I Sue My Employer in Texas?
As a general rule, employers have a legal duty to keep the workplace safe and free from the threat of injury. This duty includes an…
Worker Killed in Industrial Workplace Incident at Texas Instruments in Dallas
A worker at a Texas Instruments plant in Dallas, Texas was killed Monday in a major incident. Apparently, there was an explosion at a water purifier which resulted in the worker being impaled by the...