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…
The pandemic is impacting the workforce by increasing lone worker activity and requiring workers to take on new or expanded responsibilities. Employers can prepare their workers to meet these challenges by reviewing and updating new worker policies and programs. Employer policies for new workers typically include interviews, drug & alcohol testing, criminal background checks, driving record…
Prepare for Summer Heat! Exposure to heat can cause illness and death. This is a good time to start a campaign to inform workers about the dangers of working in the heat and how to prevent heat exhaustion. It comes down to three key fundamentals: Water. Rest. Shade. The following links may serve as helpful resource…