AUSTIN – The Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) Workers’ Compensation Safety Group recently launched a new safety initiative, TXOGA Safety Talks, a bi-monthly email newsletter that provides helpful safety tips and discussion questions to TXOGA members and those participating in the Safety Group for their workplace safety meetings.

“Safety in the workplace is everyone’s responsibility,” said TXOGA President Todd Staples. “TXOGA Safety Talks is a benefit for TXOGA members and Safety Group participants to help them adhere to high standards for workplace safety within the industry and ensure that Texas’ natural resources continue to be produced responsibly for years to come.”

“Workplace safety is always top of mind in the oil and natural gas industry,” said TXOGA Insurance Agency President Neal Carlton. “As part of our continued commitment to prioritizing safety, we are pleased to announce TXOGA Safety Talks, which offers our members an invaluable resource to introduce and reinforce safety best practices to employees.”

TXOGA Safety Talks cover topics such as:
• Managing Traffic Flow Around Drilling Sites
• Safe Driving Practices in the Oilfield
• Driver Fatigue Prevention Strategies
• Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Guidelines

Click here for more information and to sign-up to receive TXOGA Safety Talks.

Companies who are members of the TXOGA Safety Group with Texas Mutual also receive an up-front premium discount of 12.4% and the possibility of receiving Texas Mutual individual policyholder dividends and safety group dividends (dividends are based on performance and are not guaranteed).

TXOGA Safety Group participants recently received $3,846,290 in safety group dividends and $27,362,579 in Texas Mutual individual policyholder dividends.

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Founded in 1919, TXOGA is the oldest and largest oil and gas trade association in Texas representing every facet of the industry.