Departmental Safety Liaison Program

On July 13, 2004, The Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) office initiated the Departmental Safety Liaison (DSL) Program at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas.  The purpose of the DSL program was to establish a safety liaison to serve as a direct point of contact for EH&S.    

The goal of the DSL program is to:

•  Enhance interdepartmental communication during emergencies.

•  Improve and coordinate emergency response efforts.     

•  Develop creative methods to enhance safety awareness and to maintain a safe and healthy workplace environment.

The responsibilities of a DSL include:

•  Disseminating important safety information to faculty and staff.

•  Reporting safety issues and/or concerns to EH&S.

•  Maintaining and implementing the department’s evacuation plan during fire drills and actual emergencies.

•  Identifying individuals who may need assistance in the event of an emergency due to temporary or permanent disability.

•  Meeting quarterly for safety training and/or to discuss current and relative safety issues.

For more information on the DSL program, contact Makesia Finley at 5-8334 or Makesia.Finley@UTSouthwestern.edu

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