workplace injuries

Construction worker Martin Capallera, 50, puts on his neon vest and neck gaiter after taking a break in his car to escape the late-morning heat in Austin’s West Campus neighborhood on July 6. Capallera specializes in rewiring buildings and currently works on the 24th floor of a new building. “We try to keep our people safe,” Capallera said. “We’re all the time under the sun.”

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Limited regulations make Texas workers responsible for preventing on-the-job heat injuries

Francisco Urganda | The Texas Tribune

In triple-digit temperatures, drinking water frequently and resting in the shade are minimum safety measures for avoiding injuries and deaths. But they are not applied to every job site.

HPPR Health, Education & Welfare

Workplace Safety in Oklahoma Receives Grade of "F"

When it comes to safety in the workplace, the State of Oklahoma has been given a grade of F. The failing grade, delivered by the National Safety Council,…

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Texas News Roundup

Here's a taste of Texas news:Texas is a dangerous place to work. Texas leads the nation in workplace fatalities and workplace injuries reported the Texas…