While snow in the winter is common in some parts of the U.S., central Texas is dealing with record breaking snow storms that have caused widespread power outages, bursting pipes and unbearable streets. The severe winter weather has not only affected people’s homes, but also put a halt on construction, suspending work to ensure worker […]
Worker, construction industry deaths on the rise in Texas
According to a new Bureau of Labor Statistics report, Texas ranks as the most dangerous state for workplace deaths with 608 fatal injuries in 2019. Out of those deaths, 136 were in construction and extraction occupations, marking them the second most deadly occupations. The only occupations with a higher number of fatal injuries were transportation […]
Proper Protective Equipment needed on every jobsite
While emphasis is correctly placed on proper safety training in the construction industry, another way licensed electricians and other construction workers can stay safe is by using the proper protective equipment. Personal Protective Equipment, more commonly called PPE, plays a critical role in preventing numerous injuries. Work Safe Austin, a grassroots initiative with a primary […]
National Safety Stand Down Week promotes sharing jobsite safety message
This week, crews on Austin area construction projects are encouraged to take some extra time to focus on jobsite safety as part of National Safety Stand Down Week. Initially scheduled to take place between May 4 and May 8, Safety Stand Down Week was rescheduled to Sept. 14 through Sept. 18 this year due to […]
