FST 308 - Health and Safety Officer

Credits: 1

Examines the role of the Health and Safety Officer in policy and procedure issues that affect the health and safety of emergency responders; emphasizes risk analysis, wellness, program management, and other occupational safety issues. Credit may be earned in FST 308 or FST 305, but not both.

Prerequisite(s): Requires instructor permission.
Corequisite(s): None
Lecture Hours: 15 Lab Hours: 0
Meets MTA Requirement: None
Pass/NoCredit: Yes

Outcomes and Objectives

Analyze health and safety aspects that affect emergency responders in emergency situations.

A. Identify functions of the Health and Safety Officer and the incident Safety Officer
B. Compare standard operating procedures to laws, standards, and regulations
Analyze health and safety aspects that affect emergency responders in non-emergency situations.

A. Identify functions of the Health and Safety Officer and the incident Safety Officer
B. Compare standard operating procedures to laws, standards, and regulations
C. Describe risk management planning of the Health and Safety Officer
D. Explain the components of a health maintenance program and developing a comprehensive wellness program
E. Explain the process of evaluating and analyzing information from non-emergency and emergency incidents