With aging facilities and a shrinking pool of experienced workers, the risk of serious chemical accidents is on the rise. Whether you're new to safety management or refining your current strategy, these tips can help you build a smarter, safer Process Safety Management (PSM) program that protects workers and your profits.
The National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, held May 5-9, has helped train more than 10 million workers on fall prevention since its inception in 2014. If your company missed this year’s event, you can still access a wide range of valuable resources:
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OSHA’s Fall Prevention Resources: Fact sheets, videos, training guides, and checklists to help you conduct safety talks or stand-downs at any time.
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Ready-to-use materials to raise awareness and support your ongoing safety efforts.
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TDI, Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) fall prevention videos: Practical, free-to-stream videos ideal for toolbox talks and worker training.
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DWC-Workplace Safety’s fall prevention publications: Fact sheets, training guides, and checklists with insights from industry experts on the latest in fall protection and prevention measures, available for free download.
For more safety and health resources, contact resourcecenter@tdi.texas.gov.
Elevate your safety expertise and boost your career prospects with our comprehensive OSHA 30-Hour Construction Course. This in-person training is tailored specifically for Texas residents and employees working in the state.
Why choose our OSHA 30-Hour Construction Course?
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Expert instruction: Learn from OSHA-authorized instructors with extensive industry experience.
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Comprehensive curriculum: Cover essential OSHA standards, requirements, and safety awareness techniques.
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Interactive learning: Engage in hands-on activities and discussions to reinforce your understanding.
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Career advancement: Receive an OSHA 30-Hour Construction Course completion card within eight weeks.
Course details:
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Course length: Five-day intensive program.
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Class times: 8:15 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (M/T/Th) and 8:15 a.m.-3 p.m. (W/F)
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Language: Available in English or Spanish. Participants must speak fluently in the language of instruction.
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Cost: $30 per participant.
For more information or to register, contact:
Register now for upcoming in-person sessions:
Is your company leading the way in workplace safety? The Lone Star Safety Award recognizes Texas employers who demonstrate a strong commitment to protecting their employees and maintaining exemplary safety programs. If your organization prioritizes safety, this is your opportunity to be recognized.
You can nominate your company or another organization that stands out for its dedication to safety. Award recipients receive:
- Public recognition at the DWC annual Workers’ Compensation Conference.
- Three complimentary admissions to an OSHA 10-hour general industry class, or one customized onsite training session.
- A certificate, banner, and decal for display at your workplace.
- A press release sent to local media and Texas legislators.
- A digital award seal for use on your website, social media, and marketing materials.
- Opportunities to share your best practices and inspire others in the industry.
Let’s celebrate companies that make safety a priority in Texas.
Apply now or nominate a deserving organization.
For more information, visit the DWC Lone Star Safety Program webpage or contact HealthSafety@tdi.texas.gov or call 512-804-4622.
Join us June 18 at 10 a.m. Central time for our next CompCourses webinar about the OSHA’s top 10 most frequently cited workplace safety and health violations.
Attendees will:
- Learn about the Texas OSHCON program and how it differs from federal OSHA.
- Examine OSHA’s most frequently cited workplace safety and health violations.
- Identify free and low-cost DWC resources to help employers create safer workplaces.
This free course is approved for one hour of TDI general education credit.
Visit our website to learn more about CompCourses.
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