WORKPLACE SAFETY
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The Texas Department of Insurance, Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) provides safety and health resources to employers, employees, and other entities that support the Texas workforce to eliminate the occurrence of occupational injuries and hazardous exposures. Through its Workplace Safety Programs, DWC helps employers, employees, insurance carriers that underwrite workers compensation insurance and the policyholders of such carriers insurance with workplace safety and health issues.
For information about these programs and services, click on the appropriate area below or download our English or Spanish flyer.
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- 5 Tips to Prevent Impaired Driving
- 5 Tips for Excavation Safety
- 5 Tips for Handling a Tire Blowout
- 5 Tips for Heat Safety
- Heat Stress
- 2017 Hurricane Season
- Changes to OSHA’s General Industry Walking-Working Surfaces and Fall Protection Standards
- Occupational Driving Safety Program Guidance
- Driving: Occupational Driving Safety Program Review Checklist
- Occupational Safety And Health (OSHA) - Confined Spaces / New Final Rule
- Changes to OSHA's Recordkeeping Rules
- Changes to OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard
- Current Job Opportunities
Report unsafe working conditions or violations of safety regulations by calling the DWC Safety Violations Hotline 800-452-9595 or report a hazard online.
Safety Training Resources
- Free Safety and Health Publications
- Free DVD/Audiovisual Loans
- Safety and Health Training Seminars
- Customized Onsite Workplace Safety & Health Training
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction Courses
- Texas Safety Summit - Annual Workplace Safety & Health Conference
Free Assistance with OSHA Regulations - (OSHCON Program)
Texas Occupational Injury, Illness and Fatality Data
Safety Awards
Newsletters
Other Resources
- Safety and Health Resources from Your Workers' Compensation Insurance Company
- Helpful Safety and Health Links
- Workers' Compensation Resources for Employers
Accident Prevention Services Information for Insurance Companies
Rejected Risk
If you are unable to find the safety and health information you need in these pages, contact DWC at 800-687-7080, (512-804-4600 in Austin) or healthsafety@tdi.texas.gov
For assistance with issues that are not safety or health related (such as claims or disputes), contact DWC at 800-252-7031.
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Last updated: 08/21/2017