Which role is responsible for monitoring safety hazards and stopping unsafe actions at the incident scene?

• A. Incident Commander
• B. Public Information Officer
• C. Liaison Officer
• D. Safety Officer

Answer: (D)

The Safety Officer is the person whose primary duty is to watch for safety hazards on the scene and to stop any action that could put responders or others at risk. They continuously assess the environment, verify that proper PPE and control measures are in place, and watch for unsafe acts. When something unsafe is identified, they halt the activity and communicate the hazard to the Incident Commander so plans can be adjusted to protect people. While the Incident Commander oversees overall incident management and other roles handle communications and coordination, the Safety Officer focuses specifically on maintaining safety and preventing harm.