Crane accidents killed 297 workers in the U.S. from 2011 to 2017, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Many of those deaths happened when workers were struck by equipment or dropped loads, mostly in construction and manufacturing. These tips on crane and hoist inspections can help protect lives and prevent costly downtime.
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Unsecured loads kill. Road debris from vehicles causes more than 700 deaths and 200,000 crashes every four years; and most of it happens because someone skipped a strap or forgot a tarp.
National Secure Your Load Day, observed every June 6, pushes drivers to check and secure cargo before hitting the road. The same principle applies on your jobsite: a properly rigged and secured load protects everyone nearby. Whether you work a crane or drive a flatbed, check your load, check it again, and don't move until it's secure.
Visit secureyourload.com for more resources and information, or download DWC’s free cargo securement tips in English or Spanish.
Workplace injuries happen fast. OSHA training helps workers spot hazards before they become accidents. DWC’s OSHA-authorized 10-Hour Construction, 10-Hour General Industry, and 30-Hour Construction courses prepare Texas workers to identify common job-site dangers, understand OSHA rules, and build safer work habits.
Key details
- OSHA-10 Construction: Free.
- OSHA-10 General Industry & OSHA-30 Construction: $30 per person.
- Classes offered in English and Spanish.
- In-person and Zoom (online) options available.
- Photo ID and advanced registration required.
- Official OSHA class completion card provided six to eight weeks after successful course completion.
Which OSHA course is right for you?
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Step 1: Pick your industry. If you spend most of your day building or remodeling, choose an OSHA Construction course. If you mostly work in or for a facility that is already built, such as a plant, warehouse, healthcare facility, office, oil field, or utility, choose an OSHA General Industry course.
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Step 2: Pick a 10-Hour or 30-Hour class. Entry-level and frontline workers who need basic hazard recognition, worker rights, and job safety training should choose a 10-Hour course. Supervisors, foremen, lead workers, and anyone with safety responsibilities who needs deeper training in hazard prevention, leadership, and OSHA compliance should choose a 30-Hour course.
Seats fill quickly. Register early by clicking on a date below.
Summer 2026 classes
OSHA-10 Construction — Free
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OSHA-30 Construction — $30
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OSHA-10 General Industry — $30
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 Make safety a habit. Get the right training now to advance your career!
See the full 2026 training calendar here
Summer heat injures and kills workers. In April 2026, OSHA updated its National Emphasis Program on heat-related hazards to focus help and inspections on 55 industries where heat stress hurts or kills workers most often, both indoors and outdoors.
If you work in construction, farming, warehousing, oil and gas, or a similar field, review your heat illness prevention program before summer hits. Make sure workers know the warning signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke and always have access to water and shade.
Need help getting your workplace ready? DWC offers free publications:
You can also contact an OSHCON consultant for free, confidential, on-site help with OSHA compliance at OSHCON@tdi.texas.gov or 800-252-7031. For more information, visit www.txoshcon.com, read the U.S. Department of Labor’s press release, or visit osha.gov/heat for more prevention resources.
The Texas Workers' Compensation Conference returns to the Embassy Suites in San Marcos on September 1-2, 2026. This year's theme, "Navigating the Path: From Basics to Mastery," offers a dual-track format for both newcomers to the field and experienced professionals who want to sharpen their skills.
Register by June 30 and pay only $550. After June 30, the fee goes up to $600. Register now or download the conference brochure. For questions, contact DWCEvents@tdi.texas.gov.
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