Safety@Work Newsletter

Texas Department of Insurance sent this bulletin at 04/06/2018 01:59 PM CDT

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Most active shooter incidents take place in businesses, whether open or closed to the public, according to the U.S. Office for Victims of Crime. Our tips can help keep employees safe during these incidents.

Stand up for grain engulfment prevention

OSHA and other organizations are sponsoring a grain engulfment prevention effort on April 9-13. Companies can participate by providing toolbox talks and training. For training resources and more information, visit the event webpage.

Free workplace violence prevention publication

Learn more in our free Workplace Violence: Protecting Employees from External Threats 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.

Free webinar on skills for avoiding common crash causes

Poor driving maneuvers cause many crashes on Texas roadways. The National Safety Council’s Our Driving Concern (ODC) program and DWC provide this free webinar to employers and employees. It includes a refresher on skills to help avoid common traffic violations from yielding, turning, changing lanes, and entering and exiting highways.