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Reducing hazards with the Hierarchy of Controls

Reducing hazards with the Hierarchy of Controls

Are you familiar with the Hierarchy of Controls? It is a safety process that uses an inverted pyramid as a visual guide to help employers control workplace hazards and protect employees. These five steps can prevent or reduce occupational injuries and illnesses.


Help us make Texas a safer place to work!

Help us make Texas a safer place to work!

The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is hiring for the following positions:

OSHCON Health Consultant     

Two positions available. Help Texas employers by performing technical consultation services to reduce health risks in a wide variety of worksites and industries. OSHCON Consultants enjoy a rewarding career helping Texas employers keep their workers safe.

Workplace Safety Training Specialist

Based in Austin. Help train Texas employers and workers to identify, avoid, and report workplace hazards.

Bilingual Training Specialist

Based in San Antonio. Use your language skills to keep all Texas workers safe.

You’ll love the benefits of working at TDI!

  • Flexible work schedule, including hybrid work schedule, if applicable.
  • Includes holidays, paid vacation, and paid sick leave.
  • Free comprehensive medical insurance for full-time employees, as well as 50% off premium costs for dependents.
  • Other insurance benefits for dental coverage, disability coverage, term life and accidental death and dismemberment.
  • Retirement benefits.
  • Ongoing professional development and training.
  • Free parking.

Interested? Check these important notes before you apply.

Questions? Call us at 800-578-4677 or email HumanResources@tdi.texas.gov.


Free OSHA 10-hour construction classes

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.

May 2024

El Paso | Two-day | In person| Spanish | May 7-8

Houston | Two-day | In person| Spanish | May 14-15

El Paso | Two-day | In person| English | May 14-15

Fort Worth | Two-day | In person| English | May 16-17

June 2024

Houston | Two-day | In person| English | June 5-6

Austin | Two-day | In person| English | June 5-6

San Antonio | Two-day | In person| Spanish | June 11-12

Austin | Two-day | In person| Spanish | June 18-19

El Paso | Two-day | In person| Spanish | June 20-21

El Paso | Two-day | In person| English | June 27-28

Learn more and register on the TDI website

https://www.osha.gov/electrical

May is National Electrical Safety Month

Use the resources below to keep your workers safe.