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Contractor Safety

Overview

The Harris County Contractor Safety Program promotes safe working conditions on applicable County construction projects. The program includes the Contractor Safety Record Policy and the Worksite Safety Policy, which establishes requirements for contractor safety records, worker training and protections, compliance monitoring, inspections, complaint response, and corrective action.

Use the information and links below to learn about policy requirements, determine whether the policies apply to a project, access resources, request assistance, or report a concern.

Harris County Safety Policies for Construction Projects

Quick Links

Phone: 866-556-8181

Online: Harris County EthicsPoint Harris County Fraud, Waste & Abuse Hotline

Reports may be anonymous and are handled confidentially to the extent permitted.

Email: [email protected]

Mail:  

Attn: Contractor Safety Program
Harris County Department of Economic Equity and Opportunity
1010 Lamar St., Suite 300
Houston, Texas 77002

For Harris County Construction Sites, required through the Worksite Safety Policy.

Print Materials:

Video Series: (coming soon)

  • Know Your Right Campaign Overview 
  • Worksite Safety Policy Overview
  • Harris County Safety Monitors

Through our Ready. Set. Grow. Business Consultations, you’ll receive personalized guidance from a DEEO Program Manager to help you navigate the Contractor Safety Program. 

These free 20-minute sessions are available in English and Spanish.

To learn more about Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Worker Rights and Protections, click here (link).

To learn more about Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), click here (link).