Men accounted for about two thirds of the work-related injuries and illnesses, and recorded higher numbers of cases in seven of the nine major industries covered by the study. Women, however, incurred a higher percentage of injuries in both the services industry and the finance, insurance, and real estate industry. Assaults and violent acts, which account for nearly one of every six fatal work injuries in Texas, represented less than 1 percent of the cases in this study, which included only nonfatal incidents. To encourage accident and illness prevention in the workplace, the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission offers several health and safety services to employers. These services include an Occupational Safety and Health Consultation Program, safety inspections for small and high-risk employers, and safety education and training support for all employers.
Most services are available after office hours and on weekends to increase accessibility.