It is that time of year where heat becomes a safety factor. It is particularly important for children to be well hydrated in the hot weather of Houston. Not only should children outside in the heat drink plenty of water but also those participating in strenuous sports such as soccer, baseball or football training should [...]
One thing we can all do is lead by example and practice safety as a part of our everyday lives. Not only will we reap the benefits of protecting our family and ourselves, we will be planting seeds for the future in raising our children. I have two boys who have just completed grade school [...]
Jose Herrera is an active father and a husband. He had a good job working as a pipefitter at the Citgo refinery in Corpus Christi. One morning, he was going about his normal routine repairing a poorly maintained pipe when it ruptured, scalding his face, neck, hands, and legs with crude oil heated to 550-degrees. [...]
Accidents on Houston highways are a daily occurrence. Some result in property damage, others in injury and death. Real bodily suffering may include costly and incapacitating spinal cord or head injury, disfigurement or loss of limbs, bone damage or internal injuries, or a traumatic brain injury that results in the loss of a quality life. [...]
A large SUV crashed into a post office window today in Houston. Five people were injured and two taken to local hospitals. The car accident happened about 9:30 in the morning at the 3000 block of W. Fuqua. The SUV laid tire tracks from the parking lot, through the lawn, over the sidewalk and through [...]
On my way home today I was passing a few pedestrians who were out for walk in the early evening. It dawned on me when they did not see me coming or make any attempt to get out of the way that cell phone use is as dangerous to a pedestrian as it is for [...]
Our most precious possessions, our children are frequently not able to protect themselves and require extra caution in implementing safety measures. One of the leading causes of injury to children is falls, which can be limited by adequate supervision. Young boys and girls climb trees stairs counters and chairs and need extra caution to avoid [...]
I am happy to report that Conroe has enacted an ordinance, which prohibits texting or web surfing while driving in Congress and the limits. Conroe Mayor, Webb Melder indicated the new law is for traffic safety, and may even save someone’s life. Other cities in Texas and around the country have taken the dangers of [...]
The San Antonio Police Department has asked for an independent investigation of a fatal auto accident involving a San Antonio officer. The Texas Department of public safety has been asked to head up the investigation of a March 7 automobile accident involving Sgt. Gabe tree being a. The police department felt that an independent investigation [...]
OSHA regulators have cited Gulf Chemical & Metallurgical Corp. in allegations of workers exposed to hazardous substances in the air, its reported. Initial proposed penalties by OSHA exceed 50 thousand dollars. However such initial proposed penalties are frequently reduced substantially, on a case by case basis. OSHA was enacted to aide in work place safety. [...]
