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.
Protecting Workers From Brutal Heat
As Texas prepares to begin another summer with record-high temperatures, TxDOT is taking action to help protect employees who work in the sun.
7 Tips for Electrical Safety in and Around Your Home
May is Electrical Safety Month.
New Guardrail Design Will Protect Motorcyclists: TxDOT
To help improve safety for motorcyclists, TxDOT looked into some of the factors causing severe injuries during motorcycle crashes.
Motorcyclist Deaths on the Rise in Texas: TxDOT
Nearly 600 people riding motorcycles were killed in crashes in Texas in 2023, and more than 2,400 riders were seriously injured.
‘Connecting Texas 2050’: TxDOT Introduces Statewide Long-Range Transportation Plan
Connecting Texas 2050 sets a foundation for creating an innovative, multimodal transportation system to move people and freight safely and efficiently throughout the state while supporting future growth.
Report Exposes Deepening Racial Disparities in Workplace Safety
According to the report, Black workers’ job fatality rates have surged to the highest levels seen in nearly 15 years. Meanwhile, Latino workers continue to endure the most significant risk of death on the job compared to any other demographic group.
It’s National Work Zone Awareness Week: Keep Crews and Yourself Safe in Work Zones
Following two consecutive years of declines in the number of traffic fatalities in work zones, TxDOT is urging Texans to help continue this trend by slowing down, staying alert and obeying posted signage when driving through road construction or maintenance areas.