 New safety technology in the workplace
Imagine a workplace where accidents are rare, dangers are spotted before they become threats, and every worker goes home safe at the end of the day. This is not science fiction. These tips spotlight the reality that modern safety technology is creating now.
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
Houston | Two-day | In person| Spanish | August 27-28
Houston | Two-day | In person| English | August 29-30
September 2024
Austin | Two-day | In person| Spanish | September 9-10
El Paso | Two-day | In person| English | September 9-10
Austin | Two-day | In person| English | September 11-12
El Paso | Two-day | In person| Spanish | September 11-12
 Brake Safety Week, August 25-31, 2024
Commercial motor vehicle inspectors in the United States, Canada, and Mexico conducting the usual North American Standard Level I and V Inspections will also report brake safety data to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA).
The CVSA offers the following resources to help commercial vehicle owners and drivers:
 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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