Louisiana industrial, oil and construction workers understand that their jobs can be dangerous. One jobsite risk involves skin burns. According to the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), over 40,000 people go to the hospital each year for burns....
Month: November 2018
What you should know about sicknesses on cruises
Relaxing on the deck of a cruise ship in Louisiana waters is many people’s idea of a good time. Vomiting inside a guest cabin, on the other hand, is not. While cruises can be fun, they also confine a lot of people within a small area. Consequently,...
Safety around semitrucks is critical along Interstate 10
Driving along the I-10 corridor is a daily event for many Lake Charles residents. While this is an effective way to get around, it puts them in close proximity to semitrucks and other commercial vehicles. This poses risks of accidents.The size difference between...
Can a fleet safety program benefit your company?
If your company in Louisiana requires you to hire drivers to run organizational operations, it is critical that you find individuals who have demonstrated responsibility and have a clean driving record. Your vigilance in implementing strategies designed to protect...
Recovering from catastrophic spine damage
Louisiana residents who have gotten into a severe car crash can face numerous long and short term injuries. One of the biggest possible risks of a serious crash is spinal cord damage. These types of injury can permanently change the way a person functions in their...
Effects of shift work in the oil industry
The oil industry is one of Louisiana's most lucrative industries, and it employs thousands of workers from across the state. However, though the industry may be great for the economy, it is not so great for the workers. Much of rig work is done at night, during "shift...
