 Trends in safety footwear
The market for personal protective equipment (PPE) related to safety footwear is valued at $15.56 billion globally and is expected to exceed $20 billion by 2030. According to Coherent Market Insights, the United States accounts for over 25% of the growing work boot market due to rising workplace accidents, strict safety regulations, and growth in industries like construction, oil and gas, and manufacturing. Here are five trends that are shaping the safety footwear market.
 Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, May 6-10, 2024
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 these free downloadable safety publications:
 Construction Safety Week, May 6-10, 2024
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.
 Free OSHA 10-hour construction classes
DWC offers in-person training and online video training in 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.
April 2024
El Paso | Two-day | In person| Spanish | April 25-26
El Paso | Two-day | In person| English | April 29-30
May 2024
El Paso | Two-day | In person| Spanish | May 7-8
Houston | Two-day | In person| Spanish | May 13-14
El Paso | Two-day | In person| English | May 14-15
Fort Worth | Two-day | In person| English | May 16-17
 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 jobsite.
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 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 (SOII) data reports and tables can be found at www.tdi.texas.gov/wc/safety/sis/nonfatalhomepag.html.
Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries (CFOI) 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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