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Study Says CRPS/RSD Patients More Likely to Develop Condition in Other Places

A study published in the Scandinavian Journal of Pain found that participants with a history of complex regional pain syndrome/reflex sympathetic dystrophy (CRPS/RSD) and a documented “inciting event”—broken bones, injuries, and surgical procedures—were 75 percent more likely to develop secondary CR

By Bryan Pope

/ 17 Jul 2018

Study Says CRPS/RSD Patients More Likely to Develop Condition in Other Places

Texas Tops List for Common Construction Site Fatalities

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, according to data compiled by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Here are five of the most common construction…

By Bryan Pope

/ 11 Jul 2018

Texas Tops List for Common Construction Site Fatalities

How to Stay Safe During Your Summer Road Trip

Summer vacation time is here, and for many Americans, that means hitting the road.

By Bryan Pope

/ 20 Jun 2018

Should Teens Be Allowed to Drive Big Rigs Across State Lines?

A bill currently under review in the U.S. House of Representatives would allow truck drivers under age 21 to transport goods across state lines. Proponents say the measure would solve the industry’s driver shortage, but skeptics say it is irresponsible, and a better way to…

By Bryan Pope

/ 11 May 2018

Should Teens Be Allowed to Drive Big Rigs Across State Lines?

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 of those were serious and required time away from work. Here are some tips on how to avoid a few…

By Bryan Pope

/ 26 Apr 2018

Easily Avoidable: the Four Most Common Workplace Injuries

Construction Job Site Injuries Down From a Decade Ago, Work Still Needs to be Done

On April 5th in St. Petersburg, Florida, a construction crane on site at the new St. Petersburg Police station toppled over for no apparent reason—narrowly missing several construction workers who might have been crushed otherwise. The harrowing few moments were caught on video as one…

By Bryan Pope

/ 13 Apr 2018

Construction Job Site Injuries Down From a Decade Ago, Work Still Needs to be Done

Highway Safety Plan Adopted to Reduce Increasing Road Fatalities in Texas

Highway fatalities in Texas continue to increase, prompting the Harlingen-San Benito Metropolitan Planning Organization to adopt the Texas Strategic Highway Safety Plan last month.

By Bryan Pope

/ 6 Mar 2018

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 already been testing such vehicles in Austin, Arlington and Houston). And driverless trucks have been routinely delivering Frigidaire refrigerators fr

By Bryan Pope

/ 19 Feb 2018

Can Autonomous Cars Prevent Workplace Accidents?

Texas Initiates Program to Protect First Responders

In an effort to prevent collisions involving emergency vehicles, the Texas Department of Public Safety has initiated the “move over” campaign. Emergency vehicles include all law enforcement, first responders, and tow trucks. Texas Transportation Code 545.157, known as the “move over” law, aims to he

By Bryan Pope

/ 7 Feb 2018

Texas Initiates Program to Protect First Responders

New Report: Low Trucker Wages Lead to Long Hours and Increased Safety Risks

The wages truckers earn are too low, forcing them to work extended hours that sometimes exceed legal limits, according to a new report.

By Bryan Pope

/ 22 Jan 2018

10 Most Dangerous Jobs in America

Every job has its risks, but no job should be worth anyone losing their life.

By Bryan Pope

/ 9 Jan 2018

Is Youth League Football a Form of Child Abuse?

For many, the thought that football—an American tradition—could somehow be harming our nation’s youth is ridiculous conjecture. But I would argue that some of the most ardent supporters are unaware of the facts; in a recent issue of Living Safer magazine (pg. 13), I discussed…

By Bryan Pope

/ 3 Jan 2018

Is Youth League Football a Form of Child Abuse?