Safety Resources for Employers
Accident prevention can help you save much more than the well being of your employees. Expenses associated with occupational injuries and illnesses can include:
- workers' compensation costs;
- medical bills;
- indemnity claims;
- damage to equipment and materials;
- schedule delays;
- downtime for the injured employee, supervisor and co-workers;
- retraining; and
- potential fines or citations for safety violations.
Workplace Safety invites you to use our programs and services to reduce both the risk of injuries and illnesses to your employees and expenses associated with such injuries and illnesses. Click on an area of interest below to find out how we can assist you.
Consultations
Free on-site safety and health assistance to help you address safety issues and understand OSHA regulations
Regional Training Seminars
Regional Training Schedule of upcoming safety and health training seminars across the state of Texas
DVD/Audiovisual Loans
Thousands of safety and health training videos available for loan at no charge except return postage and insurance
Safety and Health Publications
Free written programs and training materials that can be downloaded or ordered via fax/mail
Safety by the Numbers
Free workplace safety online newsletter
Safety Education and Training Programs
General overview of our education and training programs
Injury, Illness and Fatality Data
Fatal and nonfatal occupational injury and illness data.
Employer Recognition Programs
Peer Review Safety Program
Information for employers with exemplary, comprehensive safety and health programs who want to be considered for state recognition
Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP)
Information on OSHA recognition program for select private Texas employers that participate in the Occupational Safety and Health Consultation (OSHCON) program
Safety Violations Hotline
Information about the use of and employer responsibilities regarding the Safety Violations Hotline
Rejected Risk/START Program
Information for participants in this Texas Mutual Insurance Company program (formerly the Texas Workers' Compensation Insurance Fund)
