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OSHA Resources for
Texas Small Businesses

Practical, citation-backed guides covering the OSHA written program requirements, Texas agency rules, and compliance strategies that matter most to small businesses in Texas.

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OSHA Region 6 is actively inspecting Texas workplaces — especially for heat hazards.

On any day the National Weather Service issues a heat advisory, OSHA compliance officers may conduct unannounced inspections at high-risk industry worksites. These guides tell you what they're looking for — and what you need to have in writing. Ready to act now? Get your documents in 1–3 business days.

What every Texas small business owner should know about OSHA compliance.

Each guide below is a standalone reference — not a sales page. Read them, use them, then decide if ReadyDocs Safe is right for your business.

Written Programs

What OSHA Written Programs Are Required for Texas Small Businesses?

A plain-language breakdown of which written programs OSHA actually requires — 1910.1200 HazCom, 1910.132 PPE, the General Duty Clause, and what triggers each requirement for businesses with 5–50 employees.

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Heat Compliance

Texas Heat Illness Prevention — What the Law Actually Requires

OSHA's General Duty Clause, the 8 oz/20-minute water rule, rest schedules by heat index, the 8-day acclimatization schedule, and why Region 6 has become the most active enforcement region in the country for heat hazards.

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Citations

OSHA Top 10 Citations for Small Businesses — By Industry

The specific citations OSHA compliance officers issue most frequently in lawn care, auto shops, restaurants, manufacturing, salons, and construction — with the fine amounts and what written documentation fixes each one.

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HazCom

What Is a Hazard Communication Program and Do I Need One?

29 CFR 1910.1200 requires a written HazCom program if any employee may be exposed to hazardous chemicals. That includes cleaning products, fuels, fertilizers, and salon chemicals. This guide explains what the document must contain.

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JHA

How to Use a Job Hazard Analysis — A Practical Guide for Small Business

A JHA breaks any job task into steps, identifies the hazard at each step, and documents the control. OSHA recommends them for high-hazard tasks. This guide shows you the format, who fills it out, and why it matters during an inspection.

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Workers Comp

Texas Workers' Comp and Your Safety Program — The Connection

Texas Mutual offers a 12.2–12.4% workers comp premium discount for safety group participation. A written safety program is the foundation. This guide explains the DWC Form-001 reporting requirement, OSHCON, and the ROI math on a $597 safety document investment.

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ISNetworld

ISNetworld and Contractor Prequalification — What Small Businesses Need to Know

To work for large general contractors, oil and gas clients, or utilities, you'll likely need to be on ISNetworld. RAVS requires a Written Safety Plan and HazCom Program as minimum documents. This guide explains what to upload and how ReadyDocs Safe gets you compliant fast.

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OSHCON

OSHCON — Texas's Free Safety Consultation Program (And How to Prepare)

OSHCON is a free, confidential TDI consultation program that reviews your written safety programs during site visits — without issuing citations. Having ReadyDocs Safe documents in place dramatically improves your OSHCON outcome. Here's how the program works.

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Texas agency contacts & key citations.

The specific agencies and regulatory citations referenced throughout ReadyDocs Safe documents.

OSHA
Key Citations 29 CFR 1910 — General Industry
1910.1200 — Hazard Communication
1910.132 — PPE
1910.147 — LOTO
1910.178 — Powered Industrial Trucks
29 CFR 1926 — Construction
1926.501 — Fall Protection
General Duty Clause — Section 5(a)(1)
Texas Agencies
Referenced in ReadyDocs Safe Documents TDA — Texas Dept. of Agriculture
TDLR — Texas Dept. of Licensing & Regulation
DSHS — TX Dept. of State Health Services
DWC — Division of Workers' Compensation
OSHCON — TDI Occupational Safety Consultation
Reporting Requirements
Key Timelines OSHA 300 Log — annual injury/illness records
OSHA Fatality — report within 8 hours
OSHA Hospitalization — report within 24 hours
DWC Form-001 — within 8 days of work-related injury (Texas-specific)
OSHA Hotline: 1-800-321-OSHA
Fine Amounts
Current OSHA Penalty Schedule Serious violation: up to $16,131
Other-than-serious: up to $16,131
Failure to abate: up to $16,131/day
Willful or Repeat: up to $165,514

3 serious violations found in one inspection = $48,000+

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