Hoffman Estates Fire Department Safety Guidelines

Hoffman Estates Fire Department Occupational Health and Safety

• The Battalion Chief of Training/Safety serves as the Fire Department Safety Officer, responsible for managing the Occupational Health and Safety Program and assisting the Chief in health and safety matters.

Safety Officer Responsibilities

• The Safety Officer must have knowledge of applicable laws and standards regulating occupational health and safety, potential safety and health hazards in fire fighting, and principles of health and safety program management.
• The Safety Officer serves as a liaison between the Occupational Health and Safety Committee (OHSC) and staff.

Occupational Health and Safety Committee (OHSC)

• The OHSC serves in an advisory capacity to the Chief, evaluating relevant standards, laws, and regulations, identifying departmental deficiencies, and recommending corrective actions.
• The OHSC develops and submits health and safety policies and guidelines to the Chief for approval.
• The OHSC identifies unsafe conditions or practices, recommends corrective actions, and reviews accidents and injuries to identify areas for improvement.

OHSC Membership and Responsibilities

• The OHSC consists of representatives from various departments, including SCBA, Protective Clothing, Professional Firefighters Association Local #2061, Fire Prevention Bureau, Designated Infection Control Officer, EMS, Apparatus, and Peer Fitness Trainer.
• The Committee chairperson is the Departmental Safety Officer, and a secretary keeps accurate records and minutes.
• The OHSC develops and maintains an Occupational Health and Safety manual, containing program sections, training materials, and guidelines for health and safety.

Standing and Ad Hoc Committees

• The OHSC may establish standing or ad hoc committees to deal with specific issues or projects related to occupational health and safety.
• The OHSC chair appoints committee chairpersons and members, and the committees report to the OHSC chair.

Records Maintenance

• The Hoffman Estates Fire Department maintains records on accidents, injuries, occupational illnesses, deaths, and exposure to toxic products or contagious diseases.
• Records also include training records, inspection, maintenance, and repair records for vehicles and equipment, and inspection records for company inspections.

Purpose and Effective Date

• The purpose of the Occupational Health and Safety Program is to ensure a safe work environment for firefighters and staff.
• The effective date of the revised SOP is January 1, 2022, with a re-evaluation date of January 1, 2024.

This quiz covers the occupational health and safety guidelines of the Hoffman Estates Fire Department, complying with NIMS standards. It's designed to test knowledge on safety protocols and procedures.