OSHCON
Texas’ Occupational
Safety and Health
Consultation Program
OSHCON Helps Employers in all
Industries
Professional OSHCON Consultants
Provide:
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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
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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
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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
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Step 1: Request
Contact OSHCON and request a consultation
by telephone or online
Consultation Process
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Step 2: On-Site Visit
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Opening conference
Walk-through survey
Safety and health program assistance
Closing conference
Consultation Process
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Step 3: Evaluation and Report
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Information evaluation
Relevant research and/or sample analysis
Report with findings and recommendations
Consultation Process
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Step 4: Correction of Serious Hazards
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Employers must correct “imminent dangers”
or “serious violations” of OSHA standards
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List of hazards must be posted where
employees can see it for 3 days or until
corrected.
Your OSHCON
Consultant WILL:
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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:
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Issue citations or penalties
Report violations to OSHA
Guarantee that your workplace will be free of
citations if inspected by OSHA
SHARP
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Safety and Health Achievement Recognition
Program
Exemption from Programmed OSHA
Inspections
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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
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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
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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
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Resource Center
– Free video loans
– Free safety programs and training
materials
– Bilingual materials
Other TWCC Resources
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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 $$$
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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
325-695-4992
Amarillo
806-351-1222
Lubbock
806-744-4569
Midland
915-699-1281, ext 700 - 701
Wichita Falls
940-767-2691
For More Information
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www.tdi.state.tx.us
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1-800-687-7080
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Email oshcon@tdi.state.tx.us