DWC publications:
Office ergonomics and workstation setup
Long hours at computers can cause neck, back, and wrist injuries if workstations are not adjusted properly. These resources show how to fit chairs, desks, monitors, and input devices to the worker and task.- Ergonomics Checklist for Office Workers – Workplace Program (English/Spanish).
- Ergonomics in the Office – Workplace Program (English/Spanish).
- Ergonomic Checklist for General Industry Workstation Adjustments (English/Spanish).
- Prevent Back Pain and Injury (English).
- Preventing carpal tunnel syndrome in the workplace (English).
Office safety and housekeeping
Cluttered walkways, unstable storage, and blocked exits can cause injuries even in offices. These materials support basic office safety rules, good housekeeping, and routine safety checks.
- Office Safety – Workplace Program (English/Spanish).
- Seven steps to a safer office (English).
- Work Area Safety Checklist (English/Spanish).
- Slips and Falls Prevention – Take 5 for Safety (English/Spanish).
- Parking Facility Safety Fact Sheet (English/Spanish).
Indoor air quality and environmental comfort
Poor indoor air quality and inadequate ventilation can trigger headaches, fatigue, and other health complaints. These resources help employers recognize air quality issues and plan improvements.
- Industrial air quality: Protecting workers from hidden hazards (English/Spanish).
- Indoor Air Quality Workplace Program (English/Spanish).
Working from home and hybrid work
Home offices often lack adjustable furniture and can lead to back and shoulder pain over time. These publications provide simple home‑office adjustments and explain how safety expectations apply when employees work remotely.
- Ergonomics and the pandemic of work‑from‑home injuries (English).
- Prevent back pain and injury (English).
- Working from home under OSHA (English).
Stress, mental health, and workload
Heavy workloads, constant screen time, and customer contact can increase stress for office workers. These resources help supervisors and employees recognize stress and support a safer, healthier office culture.
- Building a Safety Culture Fact Sheet (English).
- Mental Health: A Hidden Workplace Safety Hazard (English/Spanish).
- Stress Reduction Fact Sheet (English/Spanish).
Emergency action, evacuation, and first aid
Office workers need to know how to respond quickly when medical emergencies, fires, bomb threats, or chemical releases happen at work. These resources support written emergency action plans, evacuation procedures, and basic first aid training.- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) Fact Sheet (English/Spanish).
- Basic First Aid Fact Sheet (English/Spanish).
- Bomb Threats Safety Training Program (English/Spanish).
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) Save Lives (English).
- Emergency Action Plan Sample Written Program (English/Spanish).
- Emergency Management Fact Sheet (English/Spanish).
- Emergency Evacuation Planning for People with Disabilities (English/Spanish).
- Emergency Response Planning for Hazardous Materials Safety Training Program (English/Spanish).
- Fire Prevention Plan – Sample Written Program (English/Spanish).
- Fire Prevention Fact Sheet (English/Spanish).
- Fire Safety Workplace Program (English/Spanish).
- First Aid for Burns – Take 5 for Safety (English/Spanish).
- First Aid Kits – Take 5 for Safety (English/Spanish).
- First Aid for Severe Bleeding – Take 5 for Safety (English/Spanish).
- High‑Rise Building Evacuations (English/Spanish).
- Workplace Emergencies Safety Training Program (English/Spanish).
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.