Houston Workplace Injury Attorney

Defending Victims of Houston Work-Related Accidents

Approximately four million workplace injuries and illnesses were reported in 2007, with 14 industries accounting for 1.8 million of those, according to the Department of Labor. Workplace injuries have been on the decline since the inception of the Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses report in 2002. In an effort to reduce workplace injury, the Department of Labor has been tasked with oversight of the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, Mine Safety and Health Administration, and the Employment Standards Administration's Wage and Hour Division. These agencies are tasked with reducing workplace injury by implementing rules and regulations meant to protect workers.

Working to Reduce Workplace Injuries

Workplace injury has been significantly reduced with oversight by the Department of Labor agencies. The agencies ensure employers implement measures that reduce workplace injury. These measures include:

• Preventive measures such as training workers in compliance with safety standards to help prevent workplace injury;
• Use of high quality, well maintained equipment and machinery;
• Training workers in the safe and proper use of equipment;
• Having procedures to correct any dangerous practices in the workplace to help workers avoid injury; and
• Maintaining effective emergency response measures to reduce risks of injury to workers in the event of an accident, through training and proper accident investigation.

Injured on the job? Give our firm a call today!

Prevention of workplace injury should be an employer's top priority. Unfortunately, some companies don't take the time to draft policies or train their employees in workplace safety procedures. Workplace injury to the employee or employees is generally preventable. Only a very small percentage of workplace injuries can be attributed to chance. The rest of workplace injuries can be avoided with appropriate safety precautions. If you or a loved one has sustained a serious workplace injury, a Houston personal injury lawyer at Arnold & Itkin LLP can help you claim compensation you may be due from those responsible. Give us a call to learn more.

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