Safety@Work Newsletter

Texas Department of Insurance sent this bulletin at 06/15/2017 10:58 AM CDT

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Employees working outside in the sun, in a hot indoor environment with little air movement, or while wearing personal protective equipment could suffer illness or death from extreme heat exposure. Follow these prevention tips to stay safe.

2017 Regional Safety Summits

Affordable training on the following topics:

Avoiding Maintenance Hazards
Forklift Training Programs
Occupational Driving Safety Programs
OSHA Recordkeeping

Upcoming Regional Safety Summit: July 18, Austin.

National Safety Council Free Workshops and Webinars

Free Train-the-Trainer workshop covering distracted driving, impaired driving, aggressive driving, and passenger restraint.

Next workshop: June 22, Austin, Texas.

Free webinar: Lisa’s Top 10 Strategies for Not Making the News. June 27, 1:30 p.m.

Free OSHA 10-Hour Construction Classes

Learn about safety requirements and hazard recognition for the construction industry. Participants who complete the course get a completion card. Classes are taught in English and Spanish, and are held in Austin, El Paso, Fort Worth, Houston, La Marque, and San Antonio.

Check out our online calendar and sign up today.

Trench Safety Stand Down, June 19-24

Sponsored by the National Utility Contractors Association and supported by OSHA. Trenching and excavation safety materials include handouts, posters, a podcast, a PowerPoint presentation, and a daily excavation checklist.

Join the stand down.