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...
Did You Know There’s More than Just Workers’ Compensation?
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,...
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...
What are the Most Common Fall Injuries on a Construction Site?
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...
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...
Spine Health: Repetitive Motion Disorders in Manual Labor Jobs
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,...
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...