 Wearable safety technology: Revolutionizing workplace safety
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Wearable safety technology has transformed how companies approach workplace safety. These tips spotlight how new devices and applications are making workplaces safer by preventing accidents and speeding up emergency response times.
 DWC releases report on Texas workplace injury and illnesses
Each year, DWC compiles data on work-related injuries and illnesses that happen in Texas for the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.
DWC releases the 2023 Rates of Texas Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses (PDF) to the public to help employers, safety professionals, and policymakers identify workplace safety and health issues.
The report shows Texas at a 1.8 injury and illness rate per 100 equivalent full-time workers. This is the lowest rate recorded for the state in the past 10 years and below the national incident rate of 2.4.
More information can be found on the TDI website.
Low-cost OSHA 30-hour construction classes
DWC offers both in-person training and online video training. Those who complete the course receive an OSHA 30-Hour Construction course completion card within eight weeks.
- You must be a Texas resident or an employee currently working in Texas to register.
- To attend, you must understand and communicate in the language of the course.
- Online classes are Central Time Zone and both weeks are required.
December 2024
In person | Corpus Christi at Del Mar College | Dec. 2-6 | 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Central time | English
January 2025
In person | Austin | Jan. 6-10, 2025 | 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Central time | English
In person | San Antonio | Jan. 27-31, 2025 | 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Central time | Spanish
In person | Austin | Jan. 27-31, 2025 | 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Central time | Spanish
February 2025
Online | Via Zoom | All 8 days required | Feb. 3-7, 2025 (week 1); Feb. 10-14, 2025 (week 2) | 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Central time | English
In person | El Paso | Feb. 24-28, 2025 | 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Mountain time | Spanish
 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.
December 2024
Austin | Dec. 3-4 | English | Two-day | In person
Austin | Dec. 3-4 | Spanish | Two-day | In person
January 2025
Fort Worth | Jan. 13-14, 2025 | English | Two-day | In person
February 2025
Corpus Christi | Feb. 5-6, 2025 | English | Two-day | In person
Registration costs $30 and is required due to limited space.
 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:
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