 Protecting agricultural workers from tractor hazards
Tractor accidents are the leading cause of fatal injuries on U.S. farms, resulting in about 130 deaths every year. These tips can protect tractor operators and lower the risk of injuries in the agricultural workforce.
 Construction Suicide Prevention Week, Sept. 4-8, 2023
OSHA provides a variety of resources to prevent these tragedies, including links to posters, videos, and audio public service announcements in English, Spanish, and more.
For immediate help:
Call or text the new three-digit code 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org/chat.
Para obtener información en español, llame al 1-888-628-9454 o visit el sitio web.
 DWC presents Lone Star Safety Award to Alamo Structural Steel
Alamo Structural Steel in Waco, Texas, receives its Lone Star Safety Award. Alamo Structural Steel provides customized manufacturing, steel construction services, and general warehouse sales of steel products.
To learn more about DWC’s Lone Star Safety Program, visit the TDI website or call 800-252-7031, option 2,
 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.
October 2023
In person | Fort Worth (TCEQ) | Oct. 2-6 | 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Central time | English
In person | San Antonio (HCA) | Oct. 2-6 | 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Central time | Spanish
In person | El Paso (Field office)| Oct. 9-13 | 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Mountain time | Spanish
In person | Austin (BJB) | Oct. 16-20 | 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Central time | English
In person | Houston (Field office) | Oct. 16-20 | 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.
- Free safety training materials and publications.
Check out the OSHCON webpage or contact us:
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