With all the attention being given to protecting workers and families from coronavirus, exposure to heat can also cause illness and death. This is a good time to consider a campaign to inform workers about the dangers of heat exposure and how to prevent heat exhaustion. Remember the three key fundamentals: Water. Rest. Shade. The
The number of claims and deaths for the Safety Group due to motor vehicle crashes declined very significantly during 2020 compared to 2019. The costs incurred in claims decreased by 80 percent. In 2020 the costs of motor vehicle crashes accounted for about 25 percent of the top ten causes of injury compared to about
Information about curbing the spread of the virus and vaccinations to protect employees, families and businesses is updated continuously. The following resources are intended to help you stay informed and select what is important to you. Experts remind businesses to follow COVID-19 protection guidelines As a new strain of COVID-19 develops, safety and health professionals
For the TXOGA Workers’ Comp Safety Group the number of injury claims declined significantly in 2020 compared to the prior year. Injury costs, as measured by claims incurred within the Safety Group, decreased by over 50 percent. Given the reduction in oil and gas activity due COVID-19, it is difficult to determine how much of
Motor vehicle fatality rates continue to rise. According to the National Safety Council (NSC), the nationwide fatality rate per miles driven increased 23.5% in May compared to the previous year. This marks the third consecutive month of increasing fatality rates, despite less miles driven due to the pandemic. In response to the preliminary estimates, and