Back injuries and ergonomics
- Back Injury Prevention Fact Sheet (English/Spanish).
- Back Injury Prevention Safety Training Program (English/Spanish).
- Ergonomics for the Food Services Industry (English/Spanish).
- Finger, Hand, Wrist, and Shoulder Injury Prevention Fact Sheet (English/Spanish).
Food service and kitchen safety
- Foodborne Diseases Fact Sheet (English/Spanish).
- Kitchen Safety Training Program (English/Spanish).
- Microwave Oven Safety – Take 5 for Safety (English/Spanish).
- Teens Working in Food Services – Safety Training Program (English/Spanish).
- Waitstaff Health and Safety Training Program (English/Spanish).
Hotel and holiday safety
- Holiday Safety Tips (English/Spanish).
- Hospitality Workers - From Lobby to Laundry: How Hotel Workers Can Stay Safe (English/Spanish).
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 Safety and Health Program that Works (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).
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.