Janitors work with powerful cleaning chemicals every day, often in tight spaces with little ventilation. A single mistake — like mixing products or storing them wrong — can lead to burns, breathing problems, or dangerous chemical reactions. Keep your team safe by following these tips.
February is American Heart Month, a perfect time to strengthen your team’s lifesaving skills. Sudden cardiac arrest can strike without warning, and fast CPR and AED use can double a person’s chance of survival.
Schedule a private CPR, AED, and First Aid class for your workplace and prepare your team to act with confidence in an emergency. Our American Heart Association–certified course is taught by a DWC safety instructor, meets OSHA requirements, and gives hands-on practice in CPR, AED use, and first aid for common injuries.
Classes are available in English or Spanish, for up to eight participants, and can be held at your worksite or a DWC facility. Make American Heart Month count — equip your employees with skills they can use to save a life on or off the job. To reserve training and get your certification, call 512-804-4610 or email SafetyTraining@tdi.texas.gov.
Don’t miss your opportunity to build a strong foundation in workplace safety. The Essentials for New Safety Professionals Webinar Series begins Wednesday, February 11. If you’re new to the safety field — or want a quick refresher — these one-hour Zoom sessions will help you gain confidence and practical skills to use on the job now.
Upcoming sessions:
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OSHA recordkeeping. February 11| 10 a.m.–11 a.m.
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Multi-employer worksites. February 12 | 10 a.m.–11 a.m.
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Incidents and near misses. May 13 | 10 a.m.–11 a.m.
All sessions are FREE, but enrollment is required. Attendance is limited to 20 participants per day to allow for discussion and interaction. Register now by clicking the dates above.
Important: You must register separately for each session. We encourage you to participate in all webinars to get the full benefit of this program.
For more information, visit our Learning webpage or call 512-804-4610.
Don’t wait to get the safety training you need. DWC is now enrolling for certified OSHA 10-Hour and 30-Hour Construction classes and 10-Hour General Industry classes in English and Spanish. Courses are taught by OSHA-authorized instructors in-person and online at locations across Texas. These interactive classes help you spot hazards, improve safety skills, and meet OSHA training requirements. For more information, click on a date below.
OSHA training dates and locations:
Austin
OSHA 10-Hour Construction
OSHA 30-Hour Construction
El Paso
OSHA 10-Hour Construction
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
OSHA 30-Hour Construction
Fort Worth
OSHA 10-Hour Construction
OSHA 30-Hour Construction
Houston
OSHA 10-Hour Construction
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
OSHA 30-Hour Construction
San Antonio
OSHA 10-Hour Construction
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry
OSHA 30-Hour Construction
Corpus Christi
OSHA 10-Hour Construction
Online (Zoom)
OSHA 10-Hour Construction
Participant requirements and completion cards
- Participants receive an official OSHA completion card six to eight weeks after successful course completion.
- Attendees must be Texas residents or employed in Texas.
- Attendees must be able to communicate in the course language.
 Looking for more class options? View our 2026 training calendar to see additional OSHA course dates and locations. Contact 512-804-4610 to arrange OSHA training at your worksite or another nearby location.
Texas winters can bring sudden cold snaps that put outdoor workers at risk — especially those in construction, agriculture, utilities, oil and gas, delivery services, and other outdoor jobs. Frostbite can start with numbness, tingling, or skin that turns pale or waxy. Hypothermia may cause shivering, confusion, slow speech, or clumsiness. Both require quick action.
Dress in warm layers, protect hands, feet, and ears, and take breaks in sheltered areas to warm up. Change out of wet clothing as soon as possible, stay hydrated, and watch your coworkers for early warning signs. If someone shows symptoms, move them to a warm area, replace wet clothes, wrap them in blankets, and get medical help right away.
For more information on ways to stay safe this winter, review these DWC publications:
Looking for a rewarding career that helps make Texas workplaces safer and healthier? Join us!
DWC is hiring in our Workplace Safety program:
You’ll love the benefits! Enjoy flexible scheduling (including hybrid options), paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave, plus excellent medical, dental, and retirement benefits. We also offer professional development and free parking.
Interested? Review these important notes before applying. Questions? Call 800-578-4677 or email HumanResources@tdi.texas.gov.
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