The measure would require employers to give workers paid breaks in cool spaces, access to water and training on how to respond to symptoms of heat illness.

The plumbers were using a gasoline-powered saw to cut through concrete when they were overcome by carbon monoxide gas emitted from the equipment, causing one of the workers to lose consciousness. 

This year, 60 ABC member companies were recognized for their outstanding commitment to jobsite safety.

Comfort Systems USA Northwest, Central Washington University, Oregon State University and McKinstry partner to improve worker safety by preventing injuries, illnesses and fatalities.

Texas’ state plumbing code is currently on track to cease to exist on Sept. 1, while the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners will have a “wind down” period that has it wrapping up operations by September 2020.

Concerned plumbers want governor to call for a special session to implement state plumbing regulation before the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners is abolished.

New feature protects jobsite security.

"We've got this," the governor tells plumbers worried as their profession faces deregulation.