Five workers at a plant near Victoria were seriously injured recently when a fire erupted in a tower there. According to the Victoria Advocate, Formosa Plastics said they aren’t concerned about safety being an “issue” despite two fires there. The most recent accident happened at 10:20 a.m. on a Friday when a tower was shut … Continued
Many of us take it for granted that we will get to our home every night in the same condition we left it in the morning. Whether we work in a job that isn’t considered inherently dangerous or if we just don’t consider our risks, we all hope to avoid workplace accidents and injuries. Recent … Continued
If you work in construction or manufacturing, you probably already know that your job is more dangerous than most. Working around heavy equipment and machinery carries significant risks, and while the constant hammering about safety rules and regulations by your project manager can get old, those regulations are written and in place to keep everyone … Continued
Workplace accidents can range from the relatively simple slip and fall on a wet floor to a very serious fall from a roof or even an amputation. There’s no denying that some jobs are more dangerous than others. And subsequently, some employers have a greater responsibility to keep their worksites safe. Inspectors with the Occupational … Continued
Construction workers face accident hazards every day. When they go to work, they know they are at a greater risk of injury than if they had chosen an office job. These workers and their employers, to a certain extent, work to minimize these risks by adhering to safety standards and rules. These are especially important … Continued
Most of us face some sort of risk when we go to work each day. Whether the risk is falling down the stairs as we head to our office or falling off of a scaffold while working construction, the potential for a workplace accident is always present. We all recognize, however, that some jobs are … Continued
When you go to work, whether you work in construction or manufacturing, you expect to go home in the same condition you arrived. In other words, you expect to be safe. You ensure your safety by using proper safety equipment and often just good-old common sense. But, you aren’t the only one responsible for your safety on … Continued
When you work in construction, you face serious risks every single day. Whether you are in the roofing business, work in commercial construction, or are a residential carpenter, the risks are ever-present. There are things you can do to avoid injury and keep yourself safe. But even then, you also have to depend on the … Continued
A 22-year-old man from Carlsbad, California, was working on an oil rig in Culberson County, Texas, when he was killed. While there is some disagreement as to whether the family was appropriately notified of the death, the company that employed the young man is not commenting to the media. According to the Carslbad Current-Argus, the … Continued
Your employer has a responsibility to keep your work environment safe from hazards. Accident prevention and a safe work environment are especially crucial in the construction and manufacturing industries, where an accident could lead to lasting and serious injuries. Lately, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been cracking down on area businesses in an … Continued