The offshore oil and gas industry is not only an essential part of the nation’s economy, but it also provides thousands of jobs to workers in Texas. However, offshore oil extraction continues to be a dangerous field because of the combination of heavy machinery, long…
The oil and gas storage industry poses particular dangers for Texas workers and contractors. Because facility operators must handle heavy equipment and hazardous materials, they are at risk of getting injured in accidents involving toxic chemicals, electrocutions, explosions, fires, and blowouts. If you have been…
There are nearly 10,000 offshore workers in the Gulf of Mexico at any given time. Dangerous weather conditions are among the many hazardous factors that offshore workers must face. As the 2016 hurricane season approaches, the abrupt and unpredictable weather in the Gulf of Mexico…
In April, the U.S. Department of the Interior proposed new regulations to strengthen oversight of offshore oil drilling equipment, improve safety measures on oil rigs, and ensure that out-of-control wells can be sealed in the event of an emergency. Now that they are being finalized,…