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Safety training resources for all workers and workplaces (general safety topics)

Safety at Work, TDI Division of Workers' Compensation

DWC publications:

Safety program basics for any workplace

Every workplace needs a basic safety program with clear rules, responsibilities, and ways to fix hazards. These resources help employers of any size start or improve a safety plan.

  • Accident Investigation Safety Training Program (English/Spanish).
  • Build a Strong Safety and Health Program (English/Spanish).
  • Building a Safety Culture Fact Sheet (English).
  • Construction Safety Training Quick Guide (English/Spanish).
  • General Industry Safety Training Quick Guide (English/Spanish).
  • How to Read the OSHA Standards: 29 CFR 1910 – General Industry (English/Spanish).
  • How to Read the OSHA Standards: 29 CFR 1926 – Construction Industry (English/Spanish).
  • Injury and Illness Prevention Plan Checklist (English/Spanish).
  • Injury and Illness Prevention Plan Guide (English/Spanish).
  • OSHA’s Most Common Programs Required in the Construction Industry (English/Spanish).
  • Reporting Near Misses (English).

Hazard recognition, inspections, and job hazard analysis

Workers and supervisors need to know how to spot hazards, inspect work areas, and analyze risky tasks before someone gets hurt. These materials apply in offices, warehouses, shops, and job sites.

Slips, trips, falls, and housekeeping

Slips, trips, and falls happen in almost every kind of workplace, from offices and hospitals to shops and job sites. These resources cover simple steps to keep floors, walkways, and stairs safe.

  • OSHA’s “Fatal Four”- The Leading Causes of Death in the Construction Industry (English).
  • The “Fatal Four” Fact Sheet (English).
  • Slips, Trips, and Falls Prevention – Take 5 for Safety (English/Spanish).
  • Work Area Safety Checklist (English/Spanish).

Lifting, ergonomics, and preventing sprains and strains

Many injuries come from lifting, carrying, and repeating the same motions, whether moving boxes in a warehouse or working at a computer. These resources help workers protect backs, shoulders, and other joints.

  • Back Injury Prevention Fact Sheet (English/Spanish).
  • Back Injury Prevention Safety Training Program (English/Spanish).
  • Ergonomics – Take 5 for Safety (English/Spanish).
  • Preventing Repetitive Stress Injuries in Construction (English).
  • Prevent Back Pain and Injury (English).
  • Protecting Workers from Repetitive Stress Injuries (English).
  • Vibration Injury Prevention Fact Sheet (English/Spanish).

Driving safety on and off the job

Employees who drive for work—or who commute long distances—face crash risks every day. These publications support safer driving habits and fatigue awareness for all workers.

Core safe driving practices

Distracted and impaired driving

  • 5 Tips for Avoiding Distracted Driving (English).
  • Aggressive Driving Fact Sheet (English/Spanish).
  • Driving and Using Cell Phones or Electronic Devices Workplace Program (English/Spanish).
  • Driving Distractions Fact Sheet (English/Spanish).
  • Driving Fatigue Prevention Take 5 for Safety (English/Spanish).
  • Holiday impaired driving prevention (English).
  • Night Blindness Fact Sheet (English/Spanish).
  • Safer Roads, Safer Employees: Say No to Distracted Driving (English).

Road hazards and environmental conditions

Safe vehicle operation

Vehicle inspection and maintenance

Heat, cold, and working outdoors

Workers who spend time outdoors or in hot or cold environments need to recognize the early warning signs of heat stress, cold stress, and dehydration. These resources offer simple steps to plan for weather and temperature extremes.

Emergency action, fire, and first aid basics

Every workplace should have an emergency action plan, basic fire procedures, and access to first aid. These resources help employers plan for emergencies and workers respond safely.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) for general work

Some jobs require eye protection, gloves, hearing protection, safety shoes, or other PPE to reduce risk. These materials help workers and employers understand when PPE is needed and how to use it correctly.

Stress, fatigue, and mental health at work

Stress, poor sleep, and mental health challenges affect safety, decision‑making, and reaction time at work. These resources help workers and employers talk about mental health and build healthier routines.

Hidden hazards: chemicals, noise, and lead exposure

Some hazards are invisible — like noise, chemicals, and lead dust — but can cause serious long‑term health problems. These publications explain how to recognize and control these risks in many industries.

Respiratory protection, toxic gases, and chemical exposure

Hearing and noise

  • Hearing Conservation Sample Written Program (English/Spanish).
  • Hearing Conservation Workplace Program (English/Spanish).
  • Hearing Protection on the Job (English).
  • Noise and Hearing Protection Fact Sheet (English/Spanish).
  • Tips to Prevent Hearing Injuries in the Workplace (English).

Chemical and airborne hazards

  • Help End Asbestos-Related Illness (English).
  • Lead Exposure: Protecting Workers from a Hidden Poison (English/Spanish).
  • Protecting Workers from Crystalline Silica Hazards in the Workplace (English).

Fall protection and work at height

Training programs available:

More information on training programs is available in the Training Program Descriptions publication, visit www.txsafetyatwork.com, or contact Workplace Safety at 512-804-4610 or SafetyTraining@tdi.texas.gov.

Help from your insurance company:

If you have a workers’ compensation policy in Texas, your insurance company must give you free accident prevention help, including:

  • Surveys.
  • Consultations.
  • Safety advice and training.
  • Industrial hygiene and health services.
  • Claims history.
  • Accident analysis.

You must contact your insurance company for help. If you have any trouble getting help from your insurance company, contact DWC at 800-687-7080 or healthsafety@tdi.texas.gov.

For more information, contact: SafetyTraining@tdi.texas.gov

Last updated: 5/12/2026