 Holiday Roadway Safety
Crowded roadways make the upcoming holidays one of the busiest and most dangerous times of the year. Weather-related hazards, fewer daylight hours, and an increase in stressed, impaired, and fatigued drivers add to the risks. Help improve safety on the road this holiday season with these tips.
 Reports on Texas Injury and Illness Rates Released
Each year, DWC compiles data on work-related injuries and illnesses that occur in Texas for the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
DWC has released the following reports to the public:
More information can be found on the TDI website.
 Low-Cost OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Class
This class covers OSHA general industry standards and requirements and safety awareness to help employees find and reduce job site hazards.
- In-person training and online video training.
- You must be a Texas resident or an employee currently working in Texas to register.
- The student must understand and communicate in the language of the course.
- Participants receive an OSHA 10-Hour General Industry card within eight weeks after course completion.
More information is on the TDI website.
 Free On-Site or Online Safety Consultations
No matter what your needs or challenges are, the Texas OSHA Consultation Program (OSHCON) has safety and health resources to help your business.
OSHCON consultations are both free and confidential. They are offered:
- in-person at your jobsite
- by video conferencing
- by email
- by text
- by 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; and
- 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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