Workplace accidents can have disastrous financial ramifications Working in and around heavy machinery and equipment at a construction site inherently has its risks. Such equipment might make a great deal of construction work in Texas and elsewhere significantly less difficult to perform, but heavy machines mixed with unstable ground could result in disastrous workplace accidents. A recent construction accident in another state […]

Workplace accidents involving explosions often prove fatal Working around hazardous materials and chemicals inherently involves a certain level of risk. Companies in Texas and elsewhere who are tasked with disassembling and moving such materials may place a high priority on preventing workplace accidents and protecting employee safety, but identifying every potential danger could be challenging at best. A recent accident in another […]

Serious or fatal workplace accidents: Pursuing financial relief Construction workers in Texas and across the country are often forced to operate at heights while on the job site. Safety equipment and regulations might make these instances less intimidating and dangerous, but some level of risk still remains. Falls are some of the more prevalent causes of injuries in workplace accidents in numerous fields of […]

Certain jobs may include a higher risk for workplace accidents Companies in Texas and across the country are constantly reviewing and updating safety procedures in an attempt to protect the health of employees. However, some professions are inherently more dangerous than others, which often makes this process significantly more difficult. Despite a vast increase in precautions, workplace accidents continue to take place, and often have […]

Second-hand smoke and the workplace It’s the world’s worst-kept secret that second-hand smoke is bad for you. In fact, there are some advocates who argue that it can be just as bad for your health as smoking. That’s why many cities, bars and restaurants have completely forbidden people from smoking on the premises. But what happens when you’re exposed to […]