 Distracted Driving Awareness Month, October 2020
Each day in the U.S. about 700 people are hurt in distracted driving crashes, according to the National Safety Council. Talking on a cell phone, texting, or using a navigation system are the most common distractions. These tips can help employees stay focused and safe while driving for work.
 Free Driving Safety Webinars
Our Driving Concern: Texas Employer Traffic Safety, hosted by the National Safety Council, offers the following free online webinars:
- Opioids and CNS Depressants/Stimulants: A DITTE (Drug Impairment Training for Texas Employers) Deep Dive, Thursday, October 22, 2020, at 9 a.m.
- Our Driving Concern Fast Pass, Thursday, November 5, 2020, at 10 a.m.
- Fatigue is Impairment: How to Safeguard Your Employees from Driving Drowsy, Thursday, November 12, 2020, at 9 a.m.
 Free Online OSHA 10-Hour Construction Class
The OSHA 10-Hour class offers live instruction and interactive class participation through Zoom. This class covers the basics of construction safety, industry-specific OSHA standards and requirements, and safety awareness to help employees find and reduce job site hazards. Participants receive an OSHA 10-Hour Construction card within eight weeks after course completion.
More information is on the TDI website.
 Free Online Safety Consultations
The Texas OSHA Consultation Program (OSHCON) offers online consultations. Our OSHCON consultants are available by video conferencing, email, text, or phone. We can help you find, reduce, and remove safety and health hazards, and understand OSHA standards.
OSHCON also provides:
- Training
- Help with safety and health programs
- Free safety training materials and publications
Need COVID-19 guidance?
- Find the COVID-19 risk exposure level for your employees.
- Enhance your respiratory protection program.
- Get help to create or update an emergency preparedness plan for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases.
Check out the OSHCON webpage, or contact us:
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