Core healthcare workplace safety
- Accident Investigation Safety Training Program (English/Spanish).
- Healthcare Provider Self‑Inspection Checklist (English/Spanish).
- Injury and Illness Prevention Plan Checklist (English/Spanish).
- Injury and Illness Prevention Plan Guide (English/Spanish).
- Reporting Near Misses (English).
Bloodborne pathogens and infection control
- Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Checklist (English/Spanish).
- Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Control Plan - Sample Written Program (English).
- Bloodborne Pathogens Safety Training Program (English/Spanish).
- Health Recommendations for Relief Workers Fact Sheet (English).
- Healthcare Providers’ Computer Keyboards and Bacteria Hazards Fact Sheet (English/Spanish).
Back injuries, lifting, and ergonomics in healthcare
- Back Injury Prevention Fact Sheet (English/Spanish).
- Back Injury Prevention Safety Training Program for the Health Care Industry (English/Spanish).
- Back Injury Prevention Workplace Program for Health Care Workers (English/Spanish).
- Ergonomics – Take 5 for Safety (English/Spanish).
- Lifting Safely – Take 5 for Safety (English/Spanish).
- National Ergonomics Month (English).
Allergies and other clinical hazards
- Latex Allergy Fact Sheet (English/Spanish).
- Radiation Safety at Work (English/Spanish).
- X-Ray Machine Safety Fact Sheet (English).
Mental health and workplace violence in health and social services
- 5 Tips for Preventing Workplace Violence (English).
- Health Care Facilities and Workplace Violence Prevention Safety Training Program (English/Spanish).
- Mental Health: A Hidden Workplace Safety Hazard (English/Spanish).
- Workplace Violence: Preventing Attacks from Known Assailants – Workplace Program (English/Spanish).
- Workplace Violence: Protecting Employees from External Threats Fact Sheet (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.