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emergency response coordinator

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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.

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Competences
25
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Essential
9
Optional
16

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Essential skills and competences 9 competences

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estimate damage

Estimate damage in case of accidents or natural disasters.

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advise on environmental risk management systems

Evaluate requirements and advise on systems for environmental risk management. Ensure the customer does his part in preventing or limiting adverse environmental impact through the use of technology. Ensure required licenses and permits are obtained.

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advise on risk management

Provide advice on risk management policies and prevention strategies and their implementation, being aware of different kinds of risks to a specific organisation.

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advise on safety improvements

Provide relevant recommendations following the conclusion of an investigation; ensure that recommendations are duly considered and where appropriate acted upon.

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educate on emergency management

Educate communities, organisations, or individuals on risk management and emergency response, such as how to develop and implement prevention and reaction strategies, and educate on emergency policies specific to the risks applicable to that area or organisation.

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manage emergency evacuation plans

Monitor quick and safe emergency evacuation plans.

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manage emergency procedures

React quickly in case of emergency and set planned emergency procedures in motion.

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perform risk analysis

Identify and assess factors that may jeopardise the success of a project or threaten the organisation's functioning. Implement procedures to avoid or minimise their impact.

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test safety strategies

Test policies and strategies related to risk and safety management and procedures, such as testing evacuation plans, safety equipment, and carrying out drills.

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Optional knowledge 6 competences

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first response

The procedures of pre-hospital care for medical emergencies, such as first aid, resuscitation techniques, legal and ethical issues, patient assessment, trauma emergencies.

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pollution legislation

Be familiar with European and National legislation regarding the risk of pollution.

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environmental legislation

The environmental policies and legislation applicable in a certain domain.

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health, safety and hygiene legislation

The set of health, safety and hygiene standards and items of legislation applicable in a specific sector.

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operational tactics for emergency responses

The characteristics and proceedings of operational tactics for emergency responses especially at major incidents and catastrophes.

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pollution prevention

The processes used to prevent pollution: precautions to pollution of the environment, procedures to counter pollution and associated equipment, and possible measures to protect the environment.

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Optional skills and competences 10 competences

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conduct fire safety inspections

Conduct inspections in buildings and on sites to assess their fire prevention and safety equipment, evacuation strategies, and related strategies, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

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develop strategy to solve problems

Develop specific goals and plans to prioritise, organise, and accomplish work.

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educate public on fire safety

Develop and execute educational and promotional plans to educate the public on fire prevention knowledge and methods, fire safety such as the ability to identify hazards and the use of fire safety equipment, and to raise awareness on fire prevention issues.

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ensure compliance with environmental legislation

Monitor activities and perform tasks ensuring compliance with standards involving environmental protection and sustainability, and amend activities in the case of changes in environmental legislation. Ensure that the processes are compliant with environment regulations and best practices.

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ensure compliance with policies

To ensure compliance with legislation and company procedures in respect of Health and Safety in the workplace and public areas, at all times. To ensure awareness of and compliance with all Company Policies in relation to Health and Safety and Equal Opportunities in the workplace. To carry out any other duties which may reasonably be required.

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handle veterinary emergencies

Handle unforeseen incidents concerning animals and circumstances which call for urgent action in an appropriate professional manner.

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identify risk of flooding

Identify the areas which are most at risk to be damaged by floods, such as areas close to rivers, as well as identifying the events which would cause floods such as changes in the weather.

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undertake inspections

Undertake safety inspections in areas of concern to identify and report potential hazards or security breaches; take measures to maximise safety standards.

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use different communication channels

Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.

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write work-related reports

Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so they are comprehensible to a non-expert audience.

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