 June Is National Safety Month: Hazard Recognition
Unintended injuries, commonly known as “accidents,” are the fourth leading cause of U.S. deaths. Preventing accidents by looking out for hazards ahead of time is a simple principle. In occupational safety and health, this principle is called “hazard recognition.” Join DWC in observing National Safety Month by sharing these tips on ways to recognize hazards, control their risks, and prevent injuries in the workplace.
 OSHA Continues National Emphasis Program on Heat Illnesses and Injuries
In April 2022, OSHA launched a National Emphasis Program to protect workers from heat illness, injury, and death.
Under this program, OSHA compliance specialists conduct indoor and outdoor heat-related workplace inspections. The enforcement efforts will be carried out in over 70 high-risk industries when the heat index is 80° F or higher.
These tips can help companies comply with OSHA standards and prevent work-related heat incidents.
DWC resources to prevent heat-related injuries and illnesses:
Other heat illness prevention resources:
 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.
July 2023
Houston (field office) | July 24-25 | English | Two-day
Corpus Christi (Del Mar College) | July 25-26 | English | Two-day
El Paso (field office) | July 25-26| Spanish | Two-day
August 2023
Houston (field office) | August 24-25| English | Two-day
El Paso (field office) | August 24-25| English | Two-day
Registration costs $30 and is required due to limited space.
Find more information on the TDI website.
 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 free and confidential. They are offered in person at your job site or virtually.
We can help you find, reduce, and remove safety and health hazards, and learn 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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