 Enhancing workplace safety with blast-resistant technology
Each year, about 67 workers in the U.S. die in industrial explosions. However, new technology like blast-resistant buildings and clothing can help protect employees working in high-risk environments. These tips provide insight into how this technology can combat hazards, prevent injuries, and save lives.
 OSHA’s final rule for submitting injury and illness data takes effect January 1, 2024
The final rule requires certain employers in high-hazard industries to submit injury and illness data electronically.
Helpful links include:
For more assistance with recordkeeping questions, reach out to DWC safety consultants. Call 800-252-7031, option 2, email OSHCON@tdi.texas.gov, or send an online request.
 Free OSHA 10-hour construction classes
DWC offers both in-person training and online video training in both English and Spanish. Those who complete the course receive an OSHA 10-hour construction course completion card within eight weeks.
- 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.
- All classes start at 8 a.m. and run for two days.
January 2024
San Antonio | Two-day | In person| English | Jan. 11-12, 2024
Austin | Two-day | In person | English | Jan. 17-18, 2024
Houston | Two-day | In person | Spanish| Jan. 30-31, 2024
Learn more and register on the TDI website.
 Free on-site safety consultations
No matter your needs or challenges, 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.
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:
 Each year, DWC collects and publishes data on both fatal and nonfatal occupational injuries and illnesses in Texas in cooperation with the Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Survey of Occupational Injuries and Illnesses data reports and tables can be found at www.tdi.texas.gov/wc/safety/sis/nonfatalhomepag.html.
Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries data reports and tables can be found at www.tdi.texas.gov/wc/safety/sis/fathomepage.html.
DWC Federal Data Collection can provide more detailed Texas data by emailing a request for the SOII at injuryanalysis@tdi.texas.gov or the CFOI at CFOI@tdi.texas.gov.
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