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How the Dallas Zoo Protects Employees, Guests, and Wildlife
Maintaining workplace safety is a challenge in its own right, but at the Dallas Zoo, wildlife adds an extra layer of complexity.
What does it take to keep workers, guests, animals, and the 106-acre park safe and secure while still providing the fun, memorable experience the Dallas Zoo promises?
Diana Worden, Director of Safety & Security at the Dallas Zoo explains:
- The unique challenges of keeping visitors, employees, volunteers, and animals safe year-round
- How the zoo embraces a positive safety culture with buy-in at every level of the organization
- The importance of regular safety training that is fun and engaging
- Why maintaining relationships with emergency services and outside agencies is crucial to support safety and security initiatives
The Employee Safety Podcast is hosted by Peter Steinfeld, SVP of Safety Solutions at AlertMedia.
You can find this interview and many more by subscribing to The Employee Safety Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or here.
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