OSHCON Texas’ Occupational Safety and Health Consultation Program

OSHCON Helps Employers in all Industries

Professional OSHCON Consultants Provide: Hazard Assessment Noise Monitoring Air Sampling Safety and Health Program Assistance Technical Updates on OSHA Standards Training Materials and Publications Hands-on Training

About OSHCON Free service for private Texas employers A Workers’ Health and Safety program of DWC 19 locations across Texas Over 30 Safety and Health Consultants

About OSHCON Focus in high hazard industries No citations or fines Voluntary employer participation Funded by OSHA and State of TX Separate from Federal OSHA enforcement

Consultation Process Step 1: Request Contact OSHCON and request a consultation by telephone or online

Consultation Process Step 2: On-Site Visit – Opening conference – Walk-through survey – Safety and health program assistance – Closing conference

Consultation Process Step 3: Evaluation and Report – Information evaluation – Relevant research and/or sample analysis – Report with findings and recommendations

Consultation Process Step 4: Correction of Serious Hazards – Employers must correct “imminent dangers” or “serious violations” of OSHA standards – List of hazards must be posted where employees can see it for 3 days or until corrected.

Your OSHCON Consultant WILL: Help you recognize hazards Suggest general approaches or options for solving problems Identify other safety and health resources available if you need further assistance Provide hands-on training for you and your employees

Your OSHCON Consultant WILL NOT: Issue citations or penalties Report violations to OSHA Guarantee that your workplace will be free of citations if inspected by OSHA

SHARP Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program Exemption from Programmed OSHA Inspections – Initial exemption for one year – Subsequent renewals for two years (self-audit must be submitted to OSHCON after one year to verify continued eligibility)

SHARP Criteria Work with OSHCON for at least one year Have at least one year of injury/illness recordkeeping (OSHA logs) Receive comprehensive OSHCON consultation Be in a high hazard industry as defined by OSHA

SHARP Criteria Have 250 or fewer employees per worksite and no more than 500 at all sites Correct all identified hazards Institute all elements of an exemplary safety and health program Have DART and TRCR below the national industry average

Other TDI Resources Resource Center – Free video loans – Free safety programs and training materials – Bilingual materials

Other TWCC Resources Safety Education and Training – Regional training seminars – Professional on-site training (Spanish delivery available) – Annual S&H Conference Safety Violations Hotline Return to Work Guide

Accident Prevention Saves You $$$ Reduce WC costs Maintain production Control damage Reduce liability Improve safety and health management systems Manage environmental issues Maintain OSHA compliance and avoid fines

Contact our Consultants in Northwest Texas Abilene Amarillo Lubbock Midland , ext Wichita Falls

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