 Reporting near misses
A worker narrowly avoids getting his hand caught in a moving machine part when reaching to clear a jam. An employee trips over a loose cable on the floor but manages to catch herself before falling. Near misses such as these are often overlooked in the workplace. However, these tips show how to use near misses to prevent future accidents and injuries.
 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.
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.
 Trench Safety Stand-Down Week, June 17-23, 2024
The National Utility Contractors Association’s offers resources to observe Trench Safety Stand-Down Week.
Other trenching and excavation safety resources:
 Low-Cost OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Class
This class covers OSHA general industry standards and requirements and safety awareness to help employees find and reduce job site hazards.
- In-person training and online video training.
- 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.
- Participants receive an OSHA 10-Hour General Industry card within eight weeks after course completion.
June 2024
San Antonio | June 13-14 | English | Two-day | In person
Austin | June 25-26 | English | Two-day | In person
August 2024
Fort Worth | August 13-14 | English | Two-day | In person
El Paso | August 14-15 | English | Two-day | In person
Registration costs $30 and is required due to limited space.
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