Competency: Assume position responsibilities Description: Successfully assume role of Safety Officer and initiate position activities at the appropriate time according to the following behaviors. TASK C O D E Evaluation Record Number EVALUATOR: Initial & date upon completion of task Behavior: Ensure readiness for assignment. Obtain and assemble information and materials needed for kit. Kit assembled and prepared to receiving an assignment. Kit contains critical items needed for the assignment. Kit is easily transportable. The basic information and materials needed may include, but is not limited to, any of the following: Reference Material Reference materials appropriate to the incident kind (e.g. Hazmat, law enforcement, fire, Public Public Health, etc.). Coast Guard “Incident Management Handbook” Incident Management Training Consortium “Response and Planning Guide” EMSI ICS Institute “Safety Officer”, Job Aid Agency health and safety code handbook. Forms ICS 208, Safety Message/Plan ICS 213, General Message ICS 214, Activity Log ICS 215A, Incident Action Plan Safety Analysis ICS 221, Demobilization Checkout Injury and accident Supplies Safety Officer's identity strip 100-ft tape Flagging (several colors) Writing tablet and clipboard Flashlight and batteries Pencils and assortment of markers Pocket notebook Digital camera or camera and several rolls of ASA film (color print, slide, no Polaroid) Hand-held tape recorder and extra batteries Compass Alarm clock Thermometer and wind weather kit or access to local weather information Personal protective equipment (PPE) Whistle Binoculars I1 I2 O1 O2
TASK C O D E Evaluation Record Number EVALUATOR: Initial & date upon completion of task Behavior: Understand and comply with ICS concepts and principles. Maintain appropriate span of control. I1 I2 O1 Demonstrate knowledge of ICS structure, principles, positions and ICS forms. I1 O1 Act as agent of the Incident Commander. I1 I2 O1 Competency: Lead assigned personnel Description: Influence, guide and direct assigned personnel to accomplish objectives and desired outcomes in a rapidly changing, high-risk environment. Behavior: leadership values and principles. Exhibit principles of duty. Be proficient in your job, both technically and as a leader. Make sound and timely decisions. Ensure tasks are understood, supervised and accomplished. Train and mentor assigned subordinates. I1 I2 O1 O2 Exhibit principles of respect. Know your subordinates and look out for their well-being. Keep your subordinates informed. Build the team. Assign your subordinates in accordance with capabilities. I1 I2 O1 O2 Exhibit principles of integrity. Know yourself and seek improvement. Seek responsibility and accept responsibility for your actions. Set the example. I1 I2 O1 O2 Behavior: Ensure the safety, welfare and accountability of assigned personnel. Recognize potentially hazardous situations. I1 I2 O1 O2 Inform subordinates of hazards or threats. I1 I2 O1 O2 TASK C Evaluation EVALUATOR:
O D E Record Number Initial & date upon completion of task Behavior: Ensure documentation is complete and disposition is appropriate. Complete ICS 214 (Activity Log) for each operational period. Document incidents of a serious nature in the ICS 214 (Activity Log). I1 O1 O2 Ensure accident investigation report(s) is/are complete and provided to Incident Commander and local agency/organization. R If required, ICS 221 (Demobilization Checkout) is completed and turned in to the appropriate person. I1 O1 Complete ICS 215A (Incident Action Plan Safety Analysis) for each operational period. I1 O1 Ensure copies of ICS 215A (Incident Action Plan Safety Analysis) are included in documentation package. I1 O1 Behavior: Gather, produce and distribute information as required by established guidelines and ensure understanding by recipient. Prepare health and safety messages for the incident. I1 O1 Post health and safety information on incident bulletin board if appropriate. I1 O1 O2 Prepare narrative or special reports. When requested by the incident agency and/or Incident Commander, prepare narrative report of incident. Include the following items: number of injuries and accidents, general health and safety situation and problems encountered description of significant incidents or unsafe situations and recommendations for corrective action. I1 I2 O1 O2 TASK C O D E Evaluation Record Number EVALUATOR: Initial & date upon completion of task Distribute accident investigation reports and initiate follow-up action. Follow up to ensure all accident investigation reports are completed, and include all required information. R
Distribute copies of the report to the Incident Commander and finance position assigned as appropriate. Recommend need for corrective action based on findings of the report to the Incident Commander. Initiate immediate corrective action, if necessary. Distribute information concerning accidents to Incident Commander. Communicate to incident personnel any change in weather conditions during the operational period not predictable and could cause high risk conditions. I1 I2 O1 Behavior: Develop and implement and gain concurrence of affected agencies and/or the public. Develop or implement a health and safety action plan. Ensure hazards, threats and are identified and adequately monitored for the duration of the incident. Share action plan with the Incident Commander and incident staff and revise as necessary. Ensure any changes in incident hazards, threats and risks with relevant corrective actions are reflected in the safety action plan, health and safety messages and/or safety briefings as appropriate. Coordinate elements of the health and safety action plan to the IAP. I1 I2 O1 O2 Competency: Ensure completion of assigned actions to meet identified objectives Description: Identify, analyze and relevant situational information and evaluate actions to complete assignments safely and meet identified objectives. Complete actions within established timeframe. Behavior: Gather, analyze and validate information pertinent to the incident or and make recommendations for setting priorities. Monitor food and sanitation conditions as needed. I1 I2 O1 TASK C O D E Evaluation Record Number EVALUATOR: Initial & date upon completion of task Inspect potable water supplies as needed. Inspect potable water sources, hauling and storage containers. Document any deficiencies identified and take corrective action. I1 O1