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UNIT 2 HSO/ISO ROLES

UNIT 2 HSO/ISO ROLES. OBJECTIVE UNIT 2. The students will be able to identify the functions of the HSO and the ISO. THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER. An officer who reports to the head of the organization Duties are primarily administrative Impact on emergency operations.

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UNIT 2 HSO/ISO ROLES

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  1. UNIT 2HSO/ISO ROLES

  2. OBJECTIVEUNIT 2 • The students will be able to identify the functions of the HSO and the ISO

  3. THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER • An officer who reports to the head of the organization • Duties are primarily administrative • Impact on emergency operations

  4. THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER • May also have scene safety rule • NFPA 1521 • May be full or part-time assignment

  5. THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OFFICER • Volunteer departments may make HSO a promotion--does not need to be a Chief Officer • If possible, do not split responsibilities • Only one HSO

  6. THE INCIDENT SAFETY OFFICER • Member of the organization responsible for safety at the scene of an emergency • Reports directly to the Incident Commander • Almost all duties at the scene--some followup

  7. THE INCIDENT SAFETY OFFICER • Has the authority to limit or suspend operations • The HSO may act as an ISO at times • NFPA 1521

  8. THE ISO • In most departments there will be no ISO on-duty • The need for an ISO varies

  9. JOB FUNCTIONS

  10. JOB FUNCTIONSHSO AND ISO • Who would be responsible for the following functions

  11. THE HSO/ISO RELATIONSHIP • HSO duties are non-emergency • The HSO cannot be everywhere • Responder safety is a priority • The IC assigns ISO when needed

  12. THE HSO/ISO RELATIONSHIP • There may be more than one ISO at a large incident • The IC relies on the ISO • The HSO relies on the ISO for contact after the incident

  13. Activity 2.1 • Small group activity • Discuss HSO and ISO functions in your organization

  14. UNIT 2 SUMMARY • The HSO provides a safety focus • The HSO looks at operations from a safety point of view • The ISO takes a safety oriented view at incidents

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