Texas's film industry is growing fast, with new production studios popping up across the state, creating jobs and driving economic growth. As the industry expands, prioritizing safety is key to ensuring a successful production and protecting workers. These tips can help keep your film crews safe.
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While radon is primarily known as a radioactive gas, it has an interesting connection to the film industry through a popular kaiju (giant monster) character named Rodan. In Japan, "Radon" (ラドン) was the original name of this fictional creature, born from radioactivity, which first appeared in movies in 1956.
In real life, radon poses a silent but significant threat to workers across various industries. For January's National Radon Action Month, here are key resources to help protect against this invisible danger:
Key steps to take:
- Test workplaces for radon, especially in high-risk areas.
- Take action if radon levels exceed 4 picocuries per liter (pCi/L).
- Implement proper ventilation and mitigation systems when necessary.
Do not let radon be the unseen villain in your workplace!
DWC Workplace Safety offers Essentials for New Safety Professionals, one-hour, online classes designed for those who are new safety coordinators.
Registration is free and the seminars are on Zoom.
Each webinar is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Central time.
Jan. 22, 2025 & Jan. 23, 2025 – OSHA Recordkeeping and multi-employer worksites.
April 9, 2025 & April 10, 2025 – Incidents, near misses, and multi-employer worksites.
July 16, 2025 & July 17, 2025 – Preparing for an OSHA inspection and multi-employer worksites.
Learn more and register on the TDI website.
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 job site.
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:
DWC releases a report (PDF) on fatal injuries in Texas with descriptive data that helps employers, safety professionals, and policymakers identify workplace safety and health issues.
Read more on the TDI website
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