Transcript Incident Safety Officer Instructor II/AAS Brian Ward Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services

Incident Safety Officer
Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services
Instructor II/AAS
Brian Ward
Introduction
Purpose: This class was developed not
to “recreate the wheel,” but to focus on
the issues concerning Gwinnett
County incident scene safety and
examine the ISO directly. Also, to
prepare for NPQ accreditation for ISO.
Course Scope
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Within this course we will examine the
following:
History of ISO
Standards pertaining to ISO
Duties/expectations
GCFES policies
GCFES RIT
Terminal Performance Objective
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To have the ability to implement the
ISO position and successfully perform
the task of the ISO.
To receive accreditation through
GFSTC for NPQ ISO certification.
Enabling Objectives
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Examine the history of the ISO.
Examine the national standards
directly pertaining to the ISO. (NFPA
1500 and 1521).
Units
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Unit 1: Introduction
Unit 2: Risk Management
Unit 3: Safety (Training, Equipment,
PPE, etc…)
Unit 4: Safety (Scene Safety)
Unit 5: GCFES Policies
Unit 6: GCFES RIT
History
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OSHA created in 1970 by RIThard
Nixon.
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A place of employment free from
recognized hazards.
Comply with Occupational Safety and
Health standards.
Title 29 CFR 1910 (Fire Service)
History
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Every year there are approximately
100 LODD’s and close to 55,000
injuries.
Life Expectancy!!??
History
Response:
 NFPA 1500 Standard on Occupational
Safety and Health Program.
History
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Old: NFPA 1501 in 1977
Now: NFPA 1521 as of 1992.
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Why?
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To emphasize health, safety and
wellness.
NFPA 1500
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Established 1987.
Provided minimum requirements and
formal requirement for SO.
Specified health and safety guidelines
for fire dept. activities.
NFPA 1521
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Provides the qualifications, authority
and functions for the fire department
health and safety officer.
Qualification
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Fire Officer I
Knowledge of health and wellness
Knowledge of hazards with occupation
Extensive knowledge of department
operations.
Authority
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May alter, suspend or terminate any
unsafe or hazardous operation.
May appoint assistants ISO’s.
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Any Questions????
Prevention???
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Fire Training Gone
Bad!
Summary
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OSHA
NFPA 1500 and 1521
Qualifications
Authority
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Questions??
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The End.