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Meet Kelsie Sladen, our new Youth Protection Specialist within Risk Management Services

Welcome, Kelsie Sladen! 

Kelsie will serve as a subject matter expert and the point of contact for policies and practices related to the protection of minors. Her responsibilities include developing, implementing, and coordinating guidelines, protocols, training, and compliance activities to ensure a secure environment for youth participating in University programs. Previously, at the CARE Office on campus, she worked as a Training and Education Specialist focusing on Sexual Violence Education and Prevention for students, faculty, and staff.

Safety Services Presents Another Successful DSC Spring Mixer

Safety Services hosted a Spring Social for the Departmental Safety Coordinators on April 2nd at Putah Creek Lodge.

DSCs enjoyed refreshments, mingled with colleagues and Safety Services staff, collected trivia about other departments and participated in a raffle to win Safety Services goodies. Thank you to all who participated!

     

DSC Position Description

DSCs play a key role in developing and implementing a department’s safety program.

Campus policy 290-15 does a great job of outlining DSCs roles and responsibilities and can help when developing a DSC position description.

Laboratory Closeout Pilot Incentive Program

UC Davis Environmental Health and Safety is piloting an incentive program to promote the timely decommissioning of laboratories before a Principal Investigator or Responsible Person vacates the space.