It's #DrowsyDrivingPreventionWeek! 🚗💤 Drowsy driving slows reaction time, impairs judgement, and increases crash risk. Employers can reduce their risks by implementing occupational safety driving programs. Learn more: bit.ly/DWC-safedriving #DriveSafeTexas #WorkplaceSafety

🚨New to workplace safety? Join our upcoming one-hour webinars: Essentials for New Safety Pros. 📆Next up: November 12 💻Live on Zoom 💵FREE Learn more and register: bit.ly/DWC-NewSafetyP…

DWC readopts all sections of 28 Texas Administrative Code Chapters 160, 165, 166, and 180. 🔗Learn more: bit.ly/4qHYD9X

When an injured employee received a surprise medical bill for $56,000, Patricia took action, investigating the issue and working with the insurance company to get it resolved. 📞Need help with your claim? Call us at 800-252-7031.

🚨Did you know: Long-term exposure to dust, fumes, and gases can significantly increase the risk of developing COPD. Protect your team with a proper respirator protection program. Access our free resources: bit.ly/DWC-pubs #COPDAwarenessMonth #WorkplaceSafety

DWC offices are closed today in honor of Veterans Day. We will reopen tomorrow, November 12, at 8 a.m.

📢 You can still register for tomorrow’s free CompCourses webinar on employer responsibilities in the TX workers’ comp system. This webinar offers one hour of TDI general education credit. Register: bit.ly/CompCourses-Em…

🏗️Getting injured workers back to work—safely and promptly—benefits everyone. ✅Employees heal faster, keep their benefits, & avoid long-term disability. ✅Employers retain skilled staff, reduce costs, & boost morale. Learn more about return-to-work: bit.ly/DWC-RTW

🌟Meet Cristina Rodriguez — a cornerstone of DWC for 29 years! From hearings to executive teams, Cristina’s experience and heart for public service now supports staff across our 20 field offices.   Need help with your claim? Call DWC's customer service line at 800-252-7031.

DWC has approved the Designated Doctor Plan-Based Audit. 🔗Learn more: bit.ly/4qPiO5E

DWC has revised DWC Form-154, Workers' Compensation Complaint Form. 🔗Learn more: bit.ly/4nT1iuu

📣There is still time to sign up for our free OSHA 10-hour construction classes next week! Learn more: bit.ly/4aG9euh

DWC is accepting public comments on proposed form and rule changes concerning average weekly wage. 🔗Learn more: bit.ly/47GmOxV

💼DWC staff attended the last governor's Small Business Summit of the year to educate employers on workers' compensation. Missed the event? You can always access our resources online: bit.ly/TexasDWC

🔍Workers' compensation fraud can affect the integrity of the system and impact businesses, workers, and providers. DWC offers resources to help identify and report potential fraud: bit.ly/DWC-fraud

🚚Unsecured loads cause 700+ deaths a year. Protect lives and cargo with these securement tips: ✅Plan and inspect gear ✅Distribute weight evenly ✅Use enough tie-downs ✅Follow state laws Learn more: bit.ly/T5-cargo #WorkplaceSafety

🎉Perks of being a DWC Lone Star Award recipient? Free on-site OSHA training for your team! Kalyn-Siebert recently took advantage of this benefit, with their employees completing the OSHA 10-hour general industry course. Learn more: bit.ly/DWC-LoneStar

🏗️Help your construction crews stay safe and OSHA-compliant with our free OSHA 10-hour construction classes. ✔️Taught by authorized instructors ✔️Sessions in English & Spanish ✔️OSHA completion card Learn more and register: bit.ly/4aG9euh

❓Did you know: as a Texas employer, you must notify your employees about your workers' compensation coverage status? Learn more and download our pre-formatted notices: bit.ly/DWC-employer

Looking to improve safety at work? DWC offers hundreds of FREE workplace safety publications—perfect for your next safety meeting! 📚Materials in English and Spanish 💼Search by industry Check it out: bit.ly/DWC-pubs #WorkplaceSafety