 Workplace dangers of PFAS “forever chemicals”
Studies that link adverse health effects to PFAS, or so-called “forever chemicals,” are raising concerns for workers in industries from manufacturing to construction. These tips can help reduce worker exposure to these chemicals and prevent related injuries and illnesses.
 Disaster recovery resources
Texas Department of Emergency Management
Texas Department of Insurance:
Workplace Safety Resources:
OSHA Resources:
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.
July 2024
Fort Worth | Two-day | In person| Spanish | June 23-24
Fort Worth | Two-day | In person| English | July 25-26
Online | Three-day | Spanish | July 30-August 1
August 2024
El Paso | Two-day | In person| English | August 5-6
Austin | Two-day | In person| English | August 7-8
Austin | Two-day | In person| Spanish | August 7-8
El Paso | Two-day | In person| Spanish | August 8-9
Fort Worth | Two-day | In person| English | August 15-16
Houston | Two-day | In person| Spanish | August 27-28
Houston | Two-day | In person| English | August 29-30
 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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