Safety@Work Newsletter

Texas Department of Insurance sent this bulletin at 08/02/2017 08:55 AM CDT

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In 2016 in Texas, there were 17,956 motor vehicle crashes involving a driver under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Help keep employees safe on the road by encouraging them to practice these tips to prevent impaired driving.

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: August 3, Waco.

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.

Electronic Submission of Illness and Injury Reports to OSHA

On August 1, employers can submit injury and illness data to OSHA using an electronic reporting system. Employers now have three different options for submitting information for Forms 300A, 300, and 301.

Check It Out

Keep employees working outdoors safe from killer bees, poisonous plants, and venomous snakes. Browse the DVDs available in the Landscape Safety and Outdoor Safety subjects.

Check out our DVDs!