Ways to prevent most common type of workplace accidents

Ways to prevent most common type of workplace accidents Employees at businesses in Texas and in all other states go to their jobs each day with the expectation that they will have a safe working environment. The majority of companies have extensive safety manuals and accident prevention programs in place. Employees are required to follow proper procedures on how to safely perform their duties […]

Workers seriously injured in Midland pipeline explosions

Workers seriously injured in Midland pipeline explosions A series of three natural gas pipeline explosions injured four pipeline employees and a volunteer firefighter at 11:30 am on Wednesday, August 1. The pipeline blasts happened on Farm-to-Market Road 1379, about twenty miles southeast of Midland. The first of the explosions started a fire. The pipeline workers and the firefighter had managed to quell […]

Explosion at Gatesville hospital kills 1 and injures 12

Explosion at Gatesville hospital kills 1 and injures 12 On the afternoon of June 26, a massive explosion tore through a construction site at Coryell Memorial Hospital in Gatesville, Texas. The blast killed one construction worker and seriously injured 12 workers. The injured workers were transferred to area hospitals, including Baylor Scott and White Hospital in Temple and Hillcrest in Waco. Some of the […]

Avoid workplace accidents by putting an IIPP in place

Avoid workplace accidents by putting an IIPP in place Employees at businesses in Texas and around the nation report to work each day, expecting that they will have a safe place to do their jobs. While this seems like a reasonable expectation, the reality is that workplace accidents are fairly common. In fact, the number of injuries and fatalities that occur on the job […]

Workplace accidents: Construction worker killed on college campus

Workplace accidents: Construction worker killed on college campus University campuses in Texas and elsewhere around the country often undergo major renovation projects to update buildings on their campuses. Construction crews are brought in to conduct the projects, along with equipment, machinery and materials to do the job. Unfortunately, workplace accidents are not uncommon when the hazards of the job site are considered. A […]

Explosion and fire hinders search for worker

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, Cresson Mayor and Assistant Fire Chief Bob Cornett said “They’ve pulled everybody out. It’s […]

IIPPs effective tools in reducing workplace injuries

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. Specifically, an Injury […]

Freak workplace accidents can lead to sudden death

Freak workplace accidents can lead to sudden death Those who work in industrial occupations often face more hazards than those in other fields. In spite of precautions, unusual and unexpected malfunctions can result in serious or even fatal workplace accidents. Many Texas workers often face perilous conditions due to the nature of their job-related duties. Recently, a hydraulics plant reported the death of one of […]

Workplace accidents: Heavy machine overturns, kills worker

Workplace accidents: Heavy machine overturns, kills worker Heavy-duty vehicles play a significant role in many areas of construction, potentially causing workers in Texas and elsewhere to grow accustomed to operating them on a daily basis. With the size and weight of such machinery, there is also an inherent level of risk involved. Workplace accidents involving similar vehicles can be dangerous, potentially leading […]

A chemical burn can place your vision at risk

A chemical burn can place your vision at risk You wear safety goggles at work because you know the dangers of the chemicals you work with and the consequences of getting those substances in your eyes. However, in one split second, the chemicals were in your face, and your eyes began to burn. Thankfully, your job site has an eye wash station where co-workers […]

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