There are a multitude of regulations that govern the topic of workplace safety and adhering to these rules can be integral to promoting a safer job site environment. Workplace safety violations may not only trigger costly fines and penalties but could also lead to...
Employer Defense
Improving workplace safety with thorough recordkeeping
Finding ways to improve safety is a topic that remains relevant in all professions and similar issues may be integral to protecting the interests of employers and employees alike. Even if it might prove nearly impossible to prevent all workplace incidents entirely,...
Addressing common safety risks in the retail industry
Many companies may constantly be in search of ways to cultivate a safer work environment and there might be various steps to take to pursue similar endeavors. Retail companies in Texas may find it helpful to address some of the most common types of safety hazards in...
The value of promoting workplace electrical safety
While a work-related incident can occur in the blink of an eye and under a variety of scenarios, many of these incidents may be avoidable if the proper precautions are taken. Electrical hazards are a common example of a safety issue that could pose a significant...
Determining if an injury is work-related
Workplace incidents can occur at any moment and there may be numerous steps for companies to take when employees suffer injuries on company property. For instance, there may be certain scenarios in which incidents that occur on a job site might not be work-related....
Keeping language barriers from affecting workplace safety
Many companies may feel it vital to cultivate a safer work atmosphere by providing all employees with adequate safety training. However, this training may only prove effective if workers understand the information provided, the results may prove dire if language...
Arbitration in workplace injury disputes
There are a multitude of scenarios in which an employee might suffer injuries during an incident at work and the outcome of such a situation could have a significant impact on all parties involved. Workplace incidents continue to be a leading cause of disputes between...
Possible value of reporting all workplace incidents
Many companies in Texas and elsewhere may consider it vital to promote a safe workplace atmosphere by providing adequate safety training to all employees. However, incidents are bound to occur at some point and having a strategy to address similar issues could prove...
Steps to preventing sexual harassment in the workplace
Harassing and discriminating behaviors of any kind are completely unacceptable in the workplace. Regardless of the work environment, an employee’s position in the company and other factors, Texas workers have the right to do their job without experiencing sexual...
Are you on the hook for work-from-home injuries?
The nature of work is changing, and many people in Texas now show up to work every day at their home computers rather than at the office. So what does this mean for workplace injuries? If an employer instructs an employee to work from home and that employee is then...