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Virtual reality and safety training

Virtual reality and safety training

Imagine stepping into a dangerous work situation without any real risk. That’s what virtual reality (VR) safety training offers. Here are nine industries that are using VR and ways it is making their workforce safer.


Safe+Sound Week, August 12-18, 2024

Safe+Sound Week, August 12-18, 2024

Improve your workplace safety and health during OSHA’s Safe+Sound Week.

Use these tips, as well as the resources below, to help set up a new program or revise an existing one.

Find more Safe+Sound Week resources on the National Safety Council website.


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.

August 2024

El Paso | Two-day | In person| Spanish | August 8-9

Note: new location for El Paso at:

Goodwill Industries of El Paso
10321 Alameda Avenue
Socorro, Texas 79927

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

Learn more and register on the TDI website

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 position:

OSHCON Safety Consultant

OSHCON safety consultants enjoy a rewarding career helping Texas employers keep their 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.