oshcon texas’ occupational safety and health consultation program
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OSHCON
Texas’ Occupational Safety and Health Consultation Program
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OSHCON Helps Employers in all Industries
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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
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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
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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
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Consultation Process
Step 1: Request
Contact OSHCON and request a consultation by telephone or online
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Consultation Process
Step 2: On-Site Visit
– Opening conference– Walk-through survey– Safety and health program assistance– Closing conference
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Consultation Process
Step 3: Evaluation and Report
– Information evaluation– Relevant research and/or sample analysis– Report with findings and recommendations
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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.
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Your OSHCONConsultant 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
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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
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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)
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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
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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
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Other TDI Resources
Resource Center– Free video loans – Free safety programs and training
materials– Bilingual materials
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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
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Accident PreventionSaves 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
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Contact our Consultants in Northwest Texas
Abilene 325-695-4992
Amarillo 806-351-1222
Lubbock 806-744-4569
Midland 915-699-1281, ext 700 - 701
Wichita Falls 940-767-2691