 OSHA Announces $3.2 Million in Grants for Workplace Safety and Training to Prevent Infectious Diseases
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced the availability of $3.2 million in grants to help companies identify and prevent the spread of infectious diseases. Learn more on how to apply for these funds and ways employers can prevent the spread of diseases in the workplace.
 April Is Distracted Driving Awareness Month
According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), there were 368 deaths and over 80,000 crashes in Texas in 2020 that involved distracted driving. Help your employees and co-workers drive safely by using the videos and other tools below:
DWC resources on distracted driving:
 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 8-12 (8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Central Daylight Savings Time | English | Registration
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
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:
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