Warehouse workers handle heavy loads with forklifts, pallet jacks, racks, and dock equipment every shift. Equipment failures in these areas cause struck-by injuries, falls, and workers caught in or between moving parts. These warehouse equipment inspection tips help you find problems early and keep loads, workers, and product under control.
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Observed each June, the Industrial Truck Association's (ITA) National Forklift Safety campaign highlights safe forklift operation, operator training, and daily equipment checks. This month is a good time to reinforce safety habits and make sure every operator is trained, uses equipment correctly, and inspects forklifts before every shift. Strong training and routine inspections help prevent injuries and keep work moving safely.
In addition to the resources listed in the above article, DWC offers free publications to support your safety efforts:
- Forklift Safety: Proper Load Handling (English/Spanish).
- Forklift Safety: Rules of the Road (English/Spanish).
- Powered Industrial Trucks Workplace Program (English/Spanish).
- Lifting America: Safety and the economic impact of forklifts and industrial trucks (English).
For additional tools and information, visit the ITA website or contact an OSHCON consultant for free, confidential, on-site help identifying and eliminating workplace hazards at OSHCON@tdi.texas.gov or 800-252-7031.
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 jobsite dangers, understand OSHA rules, and build safer work habits.
Key details
- OSHA-10 Construction: Free.
- OSHA-10 General Industry and OSHA-30 Construction: $30 per person.
- Classes offered in English and Spanish.
- In-person classes.
- 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.
Do you know what to do if a coworker collapses or someone starts choking? DWC's CPR, AED, and First Aid classes can give your team the skills to act fast when every second counts.
These hands-on courses teach you how to spot a life-threatening emergency, perform CPR, use an AED, and give basic first aid until help arrives.
Why take this training?:
- American Heart Association–certified training, recognized nationwide.
- Real-world practice with hands-on response scenarios.
- Experienced instructors with occupational safety expertise.
- Classes offered in English and Spanish (based on availability).
Class details:
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Length: 5 hours, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Cost: $35 per person.
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Certification: Participants receive an official American Heart Association eCard.
Upcoming classes:
Advance registration is required. Class size is limited to eight. To enroll, click on a class date in the schedule below:
More dates and locations coming soon.
Visit our CPR, AED, First Aid website or call 512-804-4610 for questions or registration assistance.
June is a good time to turn safety plans into action. The National Safety Council marks the 30th anniversary of National Safety Month this year, and the National Utility Contractors Association sponsors the Trench Safety Stand Down June 15-19. Use these observances as a push to strengthen your safety program before summer heat and heavy workloads take their toll.
Here are five things you can do this month:
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Review your safety program. Pull out your written safety plan and make sure it reflects how your workplace operates today. If you added equipment, changed processes, or reassigned workers, update your plan.
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Talk to your workers. The people doing the job every day know where the hazards are. Hold a toolbox talk or safety meeting and ask what concerns them. Then act on what you hear.
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Focus on trench safety. If your crews work in or around trenches and excavations, use the Trench Safety Stand Down resources to stop, talk, and verify that protective systems are in place. Make sure soil conditions are evaluated, and a competent person inspects each trench before work begins and as conditions change. Cave-ins can happen without warning and are often deadly.
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Fix hazards now. Do not wait to correct unsafe conditions. Assign someone to track issues and set deadlines for repairs.
If you are unsure where to start, contact an OSHCON consultant for free, confidential, on-site help with OSHA compliance, hazard identification, and safety program development at
You can also download these free DWC publications:
June marks the beginning of hurricane season along the Texas coast, and storms can strengthen quickly, leaving little time to prepare. Taking a few steps now can help protect your workers and keep your business running when severe weather hits.
Start by reviewing your emergency plan. Make sure it includes shelter locations, evacuation routes, and a way to account for all workers. Train employees so they know what to do before, during, and after a storm.
Build or restock your emergency kits. Keep supplies at work and encourage workers to prepare kits at home. A basic kit should include:
- Water and nonperishable food.
- Flashlights and extra batteries.
- A battery-powered weather radio.
- First-aid supplies.
- Safety glasses and gloves.
Stay alert as storms develop. Monitor local forecasts and be ready to act if conditions change. After a storm, watch for hazards like downed power lines, flooding, debris, and carbon monoxide from generators.
Preparing now helps reduce confusion and prevent injuries when severe weather strikes.
For more guidance, explore DWC’s free workplace safety publications and online videos on developing emergency action plans, preparing for severe weather, and safe recovery after a storm.
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