The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has strict safety regulations for all the different types of industries, and while each has unique hazards to address, some general rules cover all. One of those is the need for companies to provide the necessary safety training -- especially to new employees. Too many catastrophic injuries are suffered within a few days or weeks of people starting new jobs. A recent chemical plant explosion in Texas underscores this concern.
Chemical plant worker suffers catastrophic injuries in explosion
Explosion and fire hinders search for worker
On March 15, 2018, an explosion rocked the Tri-Chem Industries plant in Cresson, Texas. The subsequent fire continued to burn into the week end. The fire prevented the recovery of the body of a worker who is presumed dead. On Saturday,
When doctors suspect you have a spinal cord injury
A spinal cord injury can be one of the most devastating injuries you can suffer. This is why emergency responders to the accident in which you were involved likely took many precautions if they even suspected an injury to your back or neck. This may have included the use of a backboard and neck brace as well as careful techniques for moving and transporting you to the hospital.
IIPPs effective tools in reducing workplace injuries
Safety is an issue for workers in most industries throughout Texas and other states. Companies of all sizes want to reduce workplace injuries and accidents. Of course, this goal requires thoughtful planning and execution in order to be achievable. Safety experts recommend that all businesses have an injury prevention plan in place.
Has your accident left you with a headache that won't go away?
After your accident, you expected to feel some aches and discomfort. If your injuries required surgery, you likely suffered through some very painful moments. Soon you may have noticed the pain subsiding little by little, with one major exception.
