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Health and safety in the semiconductor industry

Health and safety in the semiconductor industry

Texas is now the leader in U.S. chip manufacturing, with more semiconductor fabrication plants than any other state, according to the Office of the Texas Governor. These tips can help ensure a safe and productive work environment, supporting the growth and success of this expanding industry.


National Farm and Safety Health Week, September 15-21, 2024

National Farm Safety and Health Week, September 15-21, 2024

The National Education Center for Agricultural Safety promotes farm safety and health with daily free one-hour safety webinars.

Daily topics:

  • Monday, September 16 – Equipment and rural roadway safety.
  • Tuesday, September 17 – Health and wellness.
  • Wednesday, September 18 – Generations of farming.
  • Thursday, September 19 – Confined spaces.
  • Friday, September 20 – Reporting ag injuries.

Other farm safety and health resources:

  • Free safety publications.
  • Free online safety videos under the following topics:
    • Farm and ranch safety.
      • Animals.
      • ATVs.
      • Crop dusting.
      • Dairy farms.
      • Orchards.
      • Pesticides.
      • Swine and hog farms.
    • Grain handling safety.
    • Heat stress.
    • Tractor safety.
    • Vineyard and wine industry safety.
  • Free OSHA resources such as fact sheets, posters, and standards.

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.

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

Sign up for October and November classes on the TDI website.

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.