Safety Officer
Public Health
Incident Command System (ICS)
Emergency Response
Job Action Sheet
Safety Officer
Reports to: Agency Incident Commander
Mission: Develop and recommend measures for assuring health department personnel safety (including psychological and physical), and to assess and/or anticipate hazardous and unsafe situations.
| Immediate: | |
|---|---|
| Receive appointment from Agency Incident Commander. | |
| Read this entire Job Action Sheet and review organizational chart. | |
| Obtain a briefing from Agency Incident Commander. | |
| Establish Safety Command Post in proximity to the agency Emergency Operations Center (EOC). | |
| Review the Incident Action Plan (IAP) for safety implications. | |
| Intermediate: | |
| Exercise emergency authority to stop and prevent unsafe acts. | |
| Keep all staff alert to the need to identify and report all hazards and unsafe conditions and ensure that all accidents involving personnel are investigated and actions and observations documented. | |
| Arrange with Logistics to secure areas all areas as needed to limit unauthorized access. | |
| Advise the Agency Incident Commander and Section Chiefs immediately of any unsafe, hazardous situation (review Hazardous Materials Plan). | |
| Schedule routine briefings with Agency Incident Commander. | |
| Schedule routine briefings with Finance/Administration Section Chief. | |
| Extended: | |
| Observe all staff, for signs of stress. Report issues to Agency Incident Commander. Provide rest periods and relief for staff. | |
| Prepare end of shift report and present to oncoming Safety Officer. | |