Workers are entitled to a safe work environment, and personal protection equipment is a key part of workplace safety. Personal protective equipment, or PPE, is worn to minimize exposure to hazards that could cause injury or illness. Industries that, by default, put their workers at increased risk of injury are…
Workers are injured all the time in Austin. Fortunately, the state’s workers’ compensation system makes it relatively easy to get the medical care you need, at no expense to you. If you are injured and cannot work, you may qualify for income benefits. However, workers’ compensation is not the only…
Many accidents occur on the job, and injured employees can qualify for workers’ compensation as well as other financial assistance. However, when is an injury work-related? The state’s workers’ comp system will not kick in to cover an injury or illness that is not work-related, and some insurance companies try…
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), falls on construction sites are a leading cause of workplace fatalities. Falls also lead to serious nonfatal injuries. In fact, the rate of nonfatal fall injuries in construction is 50% higher than the combined numbers of every other industry. Many falls…
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) protects American workers by setting safety standards and investigating workplaces for violations. Below are the top ten violations in workplaces for the past year: 1. Duty to have fall protection in construction This standard requires that employers determine whether scaffolding and other…
Many Austin-area workers suffer from a serious repetitive motion disorder (RMD). In contrast to injuries caused by a sudden trauma, such as a car accident, an RMD is the result of repeated motions performed by an individual in the course of their day-to-day work. Most RMDs occur in and around…
People can get injured in a variety of ways. Throughout Texas, people sustain injuries in car accidents, by falls, by criminal acts and more. However, not every injury leads to a personal injury claim. Some injuries are caused by the victim. Some injuries are so minor that a legal claim…
Construction jobs are not only dangerous, but noisy as well. It is estimated that 95 percent of construction workers must deal with loud noises on a daily basis. Hearing loss is often overlooked, but it is a serious and common condition. It is the most common work-related illness in the…
Construction deals with many dangerous elements, such as heights, heavy materials, machinery, power tools and electricity. This makes construction sites dangerous, with many workers suffering serious injuries and even dying from accidents. That’s why safety is of the utmost importance in the construction industry. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration…
Many workers take for granted that they will go to work and be able to perform their duties without accidents or injuries. However, the sad truth is that many employees are injured or even killed in the workplace. Workplace safety is a huge issue in Texas. The state leads the…
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