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5 Tips for Safe Driving in Work Zones

In 2016, there were about 25,800 work-zone crashes in Texas that resulted in 181 fatalities. Motorists made up 82 percent of the fatalities. Our tips can help employees avoid incidents in construction zones.


2018 Regional Safety Seminars

Affordable training on the following topics:

  • Elements of Effective Safety Meetings and Training Methods
  • Incident Investigations – Getting to the Root of the Problem in Four Steps
  • Understanding the Requirements of Fall Protection and Working-Walking Surfaces

Next Regional Safety Seminars: March 20, San Antonio; April 11, Fort Worth

Register, view schedule.


Free Work Zone Safety Publication

Learn more about driving safely in work zones in our free Driving in Construction Zones – Take 5 for Safety publication in English or Spanish (PDF).

Visit DWC’s Free Safety and Health Publications page to read about a wide range of workplace health and safety topics.


Registration Open for 2018 Workers' Compensation Conferences

The Texas Workers’ Compensation Conferences will provide valuable information for employers about safety, workers’ compensation claims, and controlling costs. Register now for this information-packed event you won’t want to miss!

May 15-17, 2018 – Embassy Suites Hotel and Conference Center, San Marcos

June 27-29, 2018 – Omni Mandalay Bay Hotel at Las Colinas, Irving

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