 OSHA Hosts Event to Prevent Falls in Construction
OSHA invites employers to participate in the 2023 National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction scheduled May 1-5. These tips can help you engage with your employees about fall prevention safety during the event.
More Resources for the Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, May 1-5, 2023
Find fact sheets, infographics, printable posters, wallet cards, toolbox talks, and links to fall safety videos on OSHA’s Fall Stand-Down resources page. Many of the materials are also available in Spanish.
These quick safety tips can help prevent falls in the construction industry. DWC also offers links to free online safety videos (search the topic Fall Protection), as well as the following free downloadable safety publications:
Construction Safety Week, May 1-5, 2023
The Associated General Contractors of America promotes construction safety the first week of May.
Find resources such as toolbox talk materials, daily topic videos, PowerPoint templates, job site banners, social media toolkits, and more. Many of the resources are also available in Spanish.
Also check out DWC’s free downloadable construction safety publications as well as free online videos under the topic Construction Safety.
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, you must understand and communicate in the language of the course.
- Online classes are Central time zone.
April 2023
In person | San Antonio (HCA) | April 24-28 | 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Central daylight time | Spanish
May 2023
In person | Austin (Barbara Jordan Building-BJB) | May 8-12 | 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Central daylight time | English
In person | Houston (field office) | May 22-26 | 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Central daylight time | English
In person | Fort Worth (TCEQ office) | May 22-26 | 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Central daylight time | English
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.
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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