Fatal Bus Accident In North Texas

When you get on a charter bus, whether you are headed to a casino or another day trip, you are likely so wrapped up in the day’s festivities that you don’t consider the experience of the driver or whether you are safe. You assume you will be fine. That’s why when a serious bus accident … Continued


Warmer Weather = Increased Motorcycle Activity, Accidents

With spring here and summer just around the corner, motorcyclists are shining up their bikes and getting ready to hit the open road. In the Houston area, we have motorcycle traffic year-round (thanks to our weather), but the number of cyclists does increase over the summer months, so safety issues should be revisited to help … Continued


National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, according to the Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). In an effort to increase awareness about the problem that is distracted driving, the agency is providing a wealth of information on just how dangerous the practice is. According to their new SAFETY 1N NUM3ERS Newsletter, … Continued


Toxic Chemicals Inhaled Daily in U.S. Manufacturing

Work, for most, is a necessity—something we have to do to continue to survive at a certain lifestyle. Every job has hazards, however. In the manufacturing industry, there are many; and one of these hazards isn’t getting the attention it deserves from employers or the government regulatory agency known as OSHA. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration … Continued


Texas Oil Worker Killed in Rig Accident

A 22-year-old man from Carlsbad, California, was working on an oil rig in Culberson County, Texas, when he was killed. While there is some disagreement as to whether the family was appropriately notified of the death, the company that employed the young man is not commenting to the media. According to the Carslbad Current-Argus, the … Continued


Why Seatbelts Matter in Accident-Fatality Prevention

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says that, from 2004 to 2008, seatbelts saved an estimated 75,000 lives. Far more could have been saved had everyone on U.S. roads been buckled up. The bottom line is: Seatbelts save lives. Seat belt use is growing, but there is still growth potential. Just last week, a 10-year-old … Continued


Train Accidents Prompt Safety Reminders

A driver was injured recently when his car was struck by a train at a south Houston crossing and pushed 75 to 100 yards down the track, according to a report by KTRK-TV.  Witnesses said the man was at an auto salvage yard when he heard the train coming, hopped in his car and sped … Continued


Houston Area Companies Face OSHA Penalties for Work Hazards

Your employer has a responsibility to keep your work environment safe from hazards. Accident prevention and a safe work environment are especially crucial in the construction and manufacturing industries, where an accident could lead to lasting and serious injuries. Lately, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been cracking down on area businesses in an … Continued


The Latest of Three Houston Train Accidents

Last week a man T-boned a train on Houston’s south side. But this wasn’t the only train accident of late. In one week’s time, the Houston area saw three different train accidents, warranting a review of train safety and a discussion on the dangers of railroad crossings. According to ABC News, in this latest train … Continued


Houston-Area Companies Face OSHA Penalties for Work Hazards

Your employer has a responsibility to keep your work environment safe from hazards. This is true whether you work in food service or retail. But accident prevention and a safe work environment are especially crucial in the construction and manufacturing industries, where an accident could lead to lasting and serious injuries. Lately, the Occupational Safety … Continued