ISCO Occupation Group 2263.1 Emergency Response Coordinator

From Open Risk Manual

Definition

Emergency Response Coordinator: Emergency response coordinators analyse potential risks such as disasters and emergencies for a community or institution and develop a strategy for reacting to these risks. They outline guidelines for the response to an emergency in order to decrease the effects. They educate the parties at risk on these guidelines. They also test response plans and ensure that the necessary supplies and equipments are in place in compliance with health and safety regulations.

Essential Skills

  • Perform Risk Analysis
  • Advise On Safety Improvements
  • Test Safety Strategies
  • Manage Emergency Evacuation Plans
  • Advise On Environmental Risk Management Systems
  • Estimate Damage
  • Advise On Risk Management
  • Manage Emergency Procedures
  • Think Analytically
  • Educate On Emergency Management


Optional Skills

  • Handle Veterinary Emergencies
  • Use Different Communication Channels
  • Write Work-Related Reports
  • Environmental Legislation
  • Pollution Legislation
  • Pollution Prevention
  • First Response
  • Health, Safety And Hygiene Legislation
  • Identify Risk Of Flooding
  • Educate Public On Fire Safety
  • Undertake Inspections
  • Conduct Fire Safety Inspections
  • Ensure Compliance With Policies
  • Operational Tactics For Emergency Responses
  • Ensure Compliance With Environmental Legislation


Alternative Names

  • Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
  • Disaster Coordinator
  • Disaster Preparedness Coordinator
  • Charity Coordinator
  • Humanitarian Aid Worker
  • Emergency Coordinator
  • Aid Worker
  • Emergency Planning Officer


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