The Deep South Center for Occupational Health and Safety (DSC ERC) is a National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)–funded Education and Research Center serving Alabama and the surrounding southeastern region. The Center’s mission is to protect and advance the health, safety, and well-being of workers through interdisciplinary education, research, and outreach.
The DSC ERC supports graduate training in Industrial Hygiene, Occupational Health Nursing, Safety and Ergonomics, and related fields, preparing the next generation of occupational health and safety professionals. Through research training, continuing education, and professional outreach, the Center addresses regional workforce needs and emerging occupational hazards.
In partnership with academic institutions, industry, labor, and community organizations, the Deep South Center translates evidence-based research into practice, strengthens the occupational health workforce pipeline, and promotes safer, healthier workplaces across the Southeast.
