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Excavation and trenching operations are considered two of the most hazardous activities in the construction field. Workers who dig or excavate trenches must face the risk of cave-ins, which are responsible for dozens of fatalities and hundreds of injuries each year. In separate incidents in…
Read MoreWorkers in the maritime industry face a number of risks every day. One of the biggest hazards to maritime workers is the potential exposure to toxic chemicals. Whether its contact with toxic fumes, solvents, or dust, exposure to harmful substances can cause a wide range…
Read MoreAccording to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an alarming 70 percent of people do not regularly check their tires. When people fail to properly maintain their tires, the consequences can be catastrophic. Each year there are approximately 11,000 motor vehicle accidents due to…
Read MoreThe Houston Chronicle reported that as many as 23.5 percent of Texas drivers admitted to texting while driving in 2012. Given what we know about the tremendous dangers of distracted driving, it may surprise many people to learn that Texas does not have a statewide…
Read MoreIn the United States, someone dies in an accident involving a drunk driver every 53 minutes. According to a Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) report from 2015, Texas led the nation in 2013 with 1,337 fatalities in drunk driving accidents. In Texas, victims of drunk…
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