Oilfield & Construction Accidents
How Trenches Collapse and How To Avoid It
For many construction projects, excavation and trench work is an absolute necessity. Trenches are commonly dug out near construction sites to run cables, pipes, and equipment underground and beneath buildings. For a dug-out area to be considered a trench, its depth has to be as large as its width. It may be fair to describe…
Read MoreImproving Safety in the Oil & Gas Industry
Working in the oil and gas industry has been described as one of the “most dangerous jobs in America,” according to EHS Today. Why? Because the fatality rate in the oil and gas industry is seven times higher than all other industries in the United States. Unfortunately, oil and gas companies routinely prioritize demand for…
Read MoreAccidents in Construction
With more than 10 million American workers employed in construction jobs, the construction industry is an important part of our nation’s economy. However, it is also one of the most dangerous. According to the Center for Construction Research and Training, more than 1,000 fatal occupational injuries occur every year on construction job sites in the…
Read MoreLockout / Tagout & Control of Hazardous Energy
The federal government’s Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) issues regulations and directives focused on keeping American workers safe and free from harm on the job. OSHA regulations are particularly relevant in industries involving practices that could be dangerous, like when workers interact with hazardous energy sources. These interactions often occur when workers service or…
Read MoreThe Fatal Four Construction Accidents
Construction accidents are common in every city, and Austin is no different. Given the boom the city is experiencing in residential housing, it seems like you pass a new work zone or construction site every day. The construction industry is one of the most dangerous occupations in the United States. Although construction workers account for…
Read MoreOil and Gas Industry Fatalities in Texas
If there is one state where the oil and gas industry has been profitable, it is Texas. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Texas alone produced 1.85 billion barrels in 2019. The increased boom of the oil and gas industry in Texas means that there is an increased need for oilfield workers. However, this…
Read MoreApril 28 is World Day for Safety and Health at Work
The International Labor Organization (ILO) observes World Day for Safety and Health at Work (also just called “World Day”) every year as a way to raise awareness about work-related safety, and reduce on-the-job deaths and injuries. This year World Day falls on April 28 and the topic is participation and dialogue in creating a positive…
Read MoreWhich Texas Oilfield Jobs Are the Most Dangerous?
Oilfield work is dangerous work. Employees and contractors are at constant risk of catastrophic injuries and deaths from transportation accidents, equipment accidents – not to mention malfunctions, fires, pipeline explosions, and other causes. Many Texas workers who work directly at the oilfield site risk being injured by the following types of hazardous situations: Exposure to…
Read MoreConstruction Zone Accidents: What Victims Should Know
Both roadways and construction sites are inherently dangerous places. Vehicles are often traveling at high rates of speed and sometimes recklessly. Meanwhile, in construction zones, there are heavy-duty trucks and equipment, large rocks, volatile materials, and other hazards. Put them together and conditions become even more unsafe. This is why construction zone accidents are such…
Read MoreCommon Oil Rig Injuries Highlight Job Hazards
The oil and gas extraction industry can be a lucrative business, with the promise of hefty salaries, luring hundreds of thousands of workers to the fields every year. This is especially true in recent years; despite regular boom and bust phases, the industry has rebounded heartily since the oil price crash in 2014. According to…
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