Shaping the Future of Texas Subcontractors: Technology Trends to Embrace by 2025

The integration of innovative technologies offers a pathway not only to survive but to thrive in this fast-evolving market.

US Dept. of Labor Releases Case Data on More than 890K Injuries, Illnesses at over 91K Workplaces

The U.S. Department of Labor has released data collected by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration on more than 890,000 workplace injuries and illnesses at more than 91,000 workplaces in 2023.

Hobby Airport’s Runway 4-22 Reopens as Safety Improvement Project Progresses

Houston Airports has reopened Runway 4-22 at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), one of three runways at HOU.

Dept. of Labor Finalizes Rule on Requirements for Personal Protective Equipment in Construction

The final rule requires the equipment to properly fit any construction worker who needs it.

US Dept. of Labor Seeks Nominees for OSHA Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health

The U.S. Department of Labor is looking for nominations for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Advisory Committee for Construction Safety and Health.

VIA Metropolitan Transit’s Naco Pass Mobility Hub Gets Safety Upgrades, Facelift

VIA Metropolitan Transit’s Naco Pass Mobility Hub has reopened for service with upgrades, including improved boarding areas, repaved sidewalks, designated crosswalks, lighting and real-time arrival information.

OSHA to Hold Public Meeting on Railroad Worker Safety, Whistleblower Protections

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor will host a virtual meeting with the Federal Railroad Administration to discuss railroad worker safety and whistleblower protections.

OSHA Announces Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health Meeting for October 17

The council meeting will be an important opportunity to hear about the latest developments and initiatives aimed at improving workplace safety for federal employees, with input from various stakeholders across the federal workforce.

OSHA Launches Online Tool for Workplace Injury Tracking

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) unveiled a new online tool designed to help users search its severe injury report database.

Raptor Technologies Integrates with Kognition AI to Strengthen School Safety Solutions

Raptor Technologies, a leading provider of school safety software, announced a system technology integration with Kognition AI, a market leader in cyber-physical threat detection systems.

CenterPoint Energy Awards Nearly $230K in Grants to Communities to Fund Safety-Related Projects

This year, CenterPoint Energy’s Community Safety Grant program awarded more than 90 grants totaling nearly $230,000 in Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, Ohio and Texas to fund safety-related equipment and projects in local communities.

Houston City Council Passes Fiscal 2025 Budget Emphasizing Infrastructure, Drainage, More

The new FY25 General Fund Expenditure Budget, totaling $3.03 billion an increase of $74.3 million, reflects a $12 million expenditure increase from adopted budget amendments.

Department of Labor to Restructure Workplace Safety, Health Regional Operations to Protect Workers

In May, the Department of Labor announced strategic changes to the structure of its Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s regional operations designed to direct its resources effectively and make the agency more resilient.

CITGO Awards $125K in Grants for ‘Community Resilience’ This Hurricane Season

CITGO is donating $125,000 in resilience grants to nonprofits working to keep people safe, informed and prepared in the Houston and Corpus Christi, Texas areas, and in Lake Charles, Louisiana.

Ways Trucking Companies Can Enhance Drivers’ Safety

Trucking is a vital component of our economy and as truck drivers travel long distances every day, their safety should always be a top priority.

Emphasis on Safety Earns TXOGA Workers’ Compensation Safety Group Members $3.84M Dividend from Texas Mutual

The Texas Oil & Gas Association’s Workers’ Compensation Safety Group announced that member companies collectively earned $3.84 million in dividends from Texas Mutual Insurance Company for prioritizing workplace safety and keeping the group’s loss ratio low.

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