Safety training resources for the manufacturing industry

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Core manufacturing workplace safety

Accident Investigation Safety Training Program (English/Spanish).
Confined Spaces for General Industry – Sample Written Program (English).
General Industry Safety Training Quick Guide (English/Spanish).
General Industry Self-Inspection Checklist (English/Spanish).
How to Read the OSHA Standards: 29 CFR 1910 – General Industry (English/Spanish).
Job Hazard Analysis Fact Sheet (English/Spanish).
Job Hazard Analysis Safety Training Program (English/Spanish).
Job Hazard Analysis Workplace Program (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 General Industry (English/Spanish).
Work Area Safety Checklist (English/Spanish).

Machine, tool, and maintenance safety

5 Tips for Welding Safety (English).
Hand and Power Tools Safety Training Program (English/Spanish).
Kiln Safety Training Program (English/Spanish).
Machine Guarding and Amputation Prevention (English).
Machine Guarding Fact Sheet (English/Spanish).
Machine Guarding Guide for Abrasive Wheel Equipment Grinders (English/Spanish).
Welding, Cutting, and Brazing Checklist (English/Spanish).
Welding Hazards Workplace Program (English/Spanish).
Wood Dust Hazards and Controls – Take 5 for Safety (English/Spanish).
Woodworking Machine Safety Fact Sheet (English/Spanish).

Electrical and energy control

5 Tips for Electrical Safety (English).
Arc Flash Safety Fact Sheet (English).
Before the blast: Arc flash safety basics every worker should know (English/Spanish).
Electrical Safety Fact Sheet (English/Spanish).
Electrical Safety Tips (English).
Electrical Safety Training Program (English/Spanish).
Electric Shock – Take 5 for Safety (English/Spanish).
Extension Cord Safety Fact Sheet (English/Spanish).
Lockout/Tagout Fact Sheet (English/Spanish).
Lockout/Tagout Sample Written Program (English/Spanish).
Lockout/Tagout Saves Lives (English).
Lockout/Tagout Workplace Program (English/Spanish).

Ergonomics and musculoskeletal injuries

Back Injury Prevention Fact Sheet (English/Spanish).
Back Injury Prevention Safety Training Program (English/Spanish).
Ergonomics Checklist for General Industry: Workstation Adjustments (English/Spanish).
Ergonomics Checklist for Office Workers – Workplace Program (English/Spanish).
Ergonomics for General Industry Workplace Program (English/Spanish).
Ergonomics – Take 5 for Safety (English/Spanish).
Lifting Safely – Take 5 for Safety (English/Spanish).
Preventing Vibration Injuries in the Workplace (English).
Shoulder Injury Prevention Fact Sheet (English/Spanish).

Hazard communication, chemicals, and airborne hazards

Bridging the Gaps in Chemical Burn Safety (English/Spanish).
Carbon Monoxide Hazards from Small Gasoline Powered Engines Fact Sheet (English/Spanish).
Chemical Burn Prevention Fact Sheet (English).
Chemical Safety Fact Sheet (English/Spanish).
Chemical Safety in the Workplace (English).
Chlorine Safety – Take 5 for Safety (English/Spanish).
Compressed Gas Cylinders – Take 5 for Safety (English/Spanish).
Gasoline Safety – Take 5 for Safety (English/Spanish).
Hazard Communication (HazCom) Fact Sheet (English/Spanish).
Hazard Communication (HazCom) Sample Written Program (English/Spanish).
Industrial Air Quality: Protecting Workers from Hidden Hazards (English/Spanish).
Lead Exposure: Protecting Workers from a Hidden Poison (English/Spanish).
OSHA Hazard Communication Standard – Safety Training Program (English/Spanish).
Preventing Hazards from Unexpected Chemical Releases (English).
Process Safety Management Fact Sheet (English).
Protecting Workers from Crystalline Silica Hazards (English).
Safety Data Sheet (SDS) Safety Training Program (English/Spanish).
Why Process Safety Management (PSM) Matters Now More Than Ever (English/Spanish).

Powered industrial trucks and material handling

Forklift Safety: Proper Load Handling – Take 5 for Safety (English/Spanish).
Forklift Safety: Rules of the Road – Take 5 for Safety (English/Spanish).
Lifting America: Safety and the Economic Impact of Forklifts and Industrial Trucks (English).
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts) Inspection Checklists (English/Spanish).
Powered Industrial Trucks (Forklifts) – Workplace Program (English/Spanish).

Personal protective equipment

5 Tips for Using Personal Protective Equipment (English).
Eye Injury Prevention Fact Sheet (English/Spanish).
Eye Protection Safety Training Program (English/Spanish).
Foot and Leg Protection Workplace Program (English/Spanish).
Footwear Safety Fact Sheet (English/Spanish).
Hand Protection from Chemical Exposure – Safety Training Program (English/Spanish)
Personal Protective Equipment Fact Sheet (English/Spanish).
Personal Protective Equipment – Safety Training Program (English/Spanish).
Personal Protective Equipment Workplace Program (English/Spanish).
Protective Clothing Workplace Program (English/Spanish).
Protective Headgear – Safety Training Program (English/Spanish).
Respiratory Fit Test – Take 5 for Safety (English).
Respiratory Protection in the Workplace: Fit Testing Matters! (English/Spanish).
Respiratory Protection - Sample Written Program (English).
Respiratory Protection Workplace Program (English/Spanish).
Trends in Safety Footwear (English).
Workplace Eye Health Safety (English).

Fire prevention and emergency action planning

Emergency Action Plan - Sample Written Program (English/Spanish).
Emergency Management Fact Sheet (English/Spanish).
Emergency Response Planning for Hazardous Materials Safety Training Program (English/Spanish).
Emergency Evacuation Planning for People with Disabilities (English/Spanish).
Eyewash and Emergency Shower Safety Workplace Program (English/Spanish).
Fire Prevention Fact Sheet (English/Spanish).
Fire Prevention Plan Sample Written Program (English/Spanish).
Fire Prevention Tips (English).
Fire Safety Tips to Protect Your Workplace (English).
Fire Safety Workplace Program (English/Spanish).
Preparing for Emergencies with an Evacuation Plan (English).
Water-Damaged Electrical Equipment and Disaster Recovery (English).
Wildfire Preparedness for Businesses (English).
Workplace Emergencies – Safety Training Program (English/Spanish).

Emerging technologies and new manufacturing risks

3D Printing Safety at Work (English).
3‑D Printing Safety Fact Sheet (English).
AI’s Role in Preventing Workplace Hazards Fact Sheet (English).
Artificial Intelligence (AI): The New Safety Partner Businesses Can’t Afford to Ignore (English/Spanish).
Connected Safety Technology and the Internet of Things (IoT) – Workplace Program (English).
Enhancing Workplace Safety with Blast-Resistant Technology (English).
Exoskeleton Safety Fact Sheet (English).
Industrial Robotics and Workplace Safety (English).
Lasers and Eye Safety in the Workplace (English).
Nanotechnology: Keeping Small Things From Becoming Big Workplace Health and Safety Issues (English).
Nanotechnology Safety Fact Sheet (English).
New safety technology in the workplace (English).
Robotics Safety Fact Sheet (English).
Suit Up to Safety: How Exoskeletons Fight Worker Fatigue and Injuries (English/Spanish).
Virtual Reality and Safety Training (English).
Wearable Safety Technology: Revolutionizing Workplace Safety (English/Spanish).

Specialized manufacturing and processing sectors

3D Printing Safety at Work (English).
3D Printing Safety Fact Sheet (English).
Metal Fabrication Shops: Keeping metal fabrication shops safe and OSHA-compliant (English).
Semiconductor Manufacturing: Health and safety in the semiconductor industry (English).
Wineries and Beverage Production: Workplace Safety Tips for Texas Wineries (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; and
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.