Introduction

The intent of the Additional Duty Safety Officer (ADSO) program is to ensure that each department has an employee responsible for the day-to-day safety of its employees.

The ADSO for each department will act as the point of contact for Risk Management.  The ADSOs will inform Risk Management of concerns/issues within their departments, and Risk Management will communicate the policies, procedures, regulations, and standards to the University community through the ADSOs. 

ADSO Training

Below is a brief online training for newly assigned ADSOs, as well as a specific training related to maintaining emergency exit routes in your department.  Classroom training programs for new and experienced ADSOs will also be held on a regular

New ADSO Training

Exit Route Training

New Employee Safety Orientation

New employees should all participate in the New Employee Orientation conducted by Human Resources, which included basic safety infromation applicable to all employees.  In addition, ADSOs should provide department/workplace specific training and information for all new employees. The safety orientation checklist is available to help the ADSO go over basic safety rules and information with the new employee.

New Employee Checklist