Chemical burns are more common — and more serious — than you might think, even in workplaces with safety protocols in place. Don’t leave your team at risk due to preventable gaps. Check out these tips to help make your workplace safer for everyone.
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Enhance your workplace safety knowledge with DWC’s OSHA 10-Hour General Industry classes. These interactive sessions are designed for Texas residents and employees working in the state. Participants will learn essential OSHA standards and practical safety techniques for recognizing and controlling jobsite risks.
Upcoming in-person classes:
September 2025
October 2025
Cost: $30.
Advanced registration required: Photo ID necessary.
Seats fill up fast. Don’t miss your chance to earn an OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Completion Card (typically received within six to eight weeks after successfully completing the class). For more information, email safetytraining@tdi.texas.gov or call 512-804-4610.
Register now!
 Decode comp. Improve outcomes.
Join us September 29–30 in San Marcos for the 2025 Texas Workers’ Compensation Conference: Decoding Comp.
Whether you're an employer, attorney, or safety pro, this event can help you:
- Cut claim costs and keep injured workers engaged.
- Get ready for AI in the workplace.
- Prepare for workplace violence.
- Tackle common return-to-work challenges.
Register today on our conference webpage!
Every year, backover incidents lead to serious injuries and fatalities in construction zones and workplaces. These incidents often happen when drivers lose sight of people, objects, or vehicles behind them. That's why OSHA has launched the #MirrorCheck initiative to raise awareness and provide resources that help workers and employers adopt safety practices to prevent backovers and save lives.
Visit OSHA’s Preventing Backovers webpage or download DWC’s free Vehicle Backing Safety Fact Sheet (English/Spanish) for more information. DWC safety training specialists and free on-site consultants are also available to help meet your organization’s safety training needs. Contact safetytraining@tdi.texas.gov or 800-252-7031, option 2 for more information.
Did you know that every six minutes, an underground utility line is damaged in the U.S. — often simply because someone dug without calling 811 first? August 11 was recognized nationwide as “811 Day,” a reminder for everyone to contact 811 before starting any digging project, big or small. Striking a buried gas, electric, water, or communications line can cause serious injuries, put entire worksites at risk, disrupt vital services, and lead to costly construction delays. Check out the 811 Day Toolkit and make safe digging part of your everyday safety practices.
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