 Reducing cancer risks among firefighters
According to the National Cancer Institute, about 39% of people in the U.S. will get some form of cancer during their lifetime. Based on findings from the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, firefighters are 9% more likely to get cancer and 14% more likely to die of cancer-related causes than the general public. These tips can reduce the risks.
 Improve your workplace safety and health during OSHA’s Safe+Sound Week. Use these tips, as well as the resources below, to help set up a new program or revise an existing one.
 Low-cost OSHA 30-hour 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 and both weeks are required.
July 2023
Online | Zoom | July 31-August 3 (week 1); August 7-10 (week 2) | 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Central Time | English
August 2023
In person | Austin (Barbara Jordan Building-BJB) | August 14-17 | 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Central Time | Spanish
September 2023
In person | Fort Worth (TCEQ) | September 18-22 | 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Central Time | Spanish
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 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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