About the Safety Violations Hotline
The Safety Violations Hotline is a bilingual, 24-hour, toll-free service for Texas employees and employers to get help with unsafe working conditions. In Texas, private-sector employers must follow regulations established by the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Hotline staff can give advice and recommendations for employer compliance with occupational safety standards, but DWC does not have regulatory or legal authority to investigate private-sector employers or enforce OSHA regulations.
DWC safety professionals are available to help determine the proper course of action to deal with alleged hazards and may help identify the regulatory entity that can enforce corrective actions.
Discuss a hazard with hotline staff
To discuss hazards in the workplace, call our toll-free number at 800-452-9595, or email safetyhotline@tdi.texas.gov. Hotline staff speak English and Spanish. Your contact information will be kept confidential.
The hotline only helps with work-related safety and health matters. For help with workers’ compensation claims or disputes contact DWC at 800-252-7031, option 1.
Download employer coverage notices
Employers must post notices about the hotline in English and Spanish (see links below to download the notices). It is against the law for employers to take any action against employees, who in good faith, report violations.