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Prevent Struck-By Hazards

Prevent Struck-By Hazards

The third annual National Stand-Down to Prevent Struck-By Incidents is taking place April 11-15, 2022, during National Work Zone Awareness Week. These tips along with event webinars and resources can prevent deaths and injuries caused by flying, falling, swinging, or rolling objects.


National Work Zone Awareness Week

National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 11-15, 2022

According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), there were 184 deaths and over 22,000 estimated crashes in Texas in 2020 that involved work zones. Find fact sheets, posters, social media graphics, and information about kickoff events on the following websites:

Also, find free online videos linked from DWC's Workplace Safety Resource Center under the Work Zone Safety topic.


Low-Cost 30-Hour OSHA Construction Classes

Low-Cost 30-Hour OSHA Construction Classes

DWC offers both in-person training and online video training. Those who complete the course receive an OSHA 30-Hour Construction course completion card within eight weeks.

  • You must be a Texas resident or an employee currently working in Texas to register.
  • To attend, the student must understand and communicate in the language of the course.
  • Online classes are Central Time zone.

May 2022

In person | Houston | May 16-20 (8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Central Daylight Savings Time | English | Registration

June 2022

In person | El Paso | June 6-10 (8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Mountain Daylight Savings Time | English | Registration

In person | Austin | June 6-10 (8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Central Daylight Savings Time | English | Registration

In person | San Antonio (AGC) | June 20-24 (8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Central Daylight Savings Time | English | Registration

August 2022

In person | Austin | August 1-5 (8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Central Daylight Savings Time | English | Registration set-up in process.

In person | Houston | August 8-12 (8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Central Daylight Savings Time | English | Registration

Watch this video to learn more.


Free On-Site or Online Safety Consultations

Free On-Site or Online Safety Consultations

No matter your needs or challenges, 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 or virtually through electronic means.

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.

Check out the OSHCON webpage, or contact us: