3000 Occupational Health and Safety Flashcards
Purpose of annual fitness eval
assist District employees in attaining the physical and mental fitness to be healthy, reduce injuries and optimize their job performance throughout their career. An additional purpose is to enable the employees to live a
healthy and productive life after their career with the Northwest Fire/Rescue District.
NFPA 1500
Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program
NFPA 1582
Standard on Comprehensive Occupational Medical Program for Fire Departments
NFPA 1583
Standard on Health-Related Fitness Programs for Fire Fighters
Fitness policy applies to
all employees in PSPRS
Fitness evals will be conducted when?
third quarter of each calendar year prior to the employee Medical Examinations.
Who oversees fitness evals?
The District’s Health Fitness Coordinator, (HFC) working under the direction of the District’s Physician, will oversee all components of the fitness evaluation. The HFC will also calculate all of the results of the Fitness Evaluations and give the report to the District’s Physician.
Goal of district is to have every employee obtain a health fitness score of:
85 or greater. Members obtaining 100 will be eligible for 12 hrs PTO
How many Fitness tiers does the district have and what do they mean:
Tier 1 – Minimum acceptable level of health/fitness. Employee is encouraged to maintain/improve health/fitness at this level.
Tier 2 – Employee does not meet two or more of the shaded values indicated in Tier 2, but does not meet a level that necessitates removal from assignment. Employee will be placed on 90 day health/fitness improvement program as described in Appendix 1.
The following medical conditions require referral to personal physician:
• VO2 Max = 30 or less
• Systolic BP = 140-159 w/ Diastolic BP of 91-99
• Fasting blood sugar = 150-249
Tier 3 – At the discretion of the District’s Physician, any shaded Tier 3 health parameter not met may be sufficient for removal from field operations and may result in any or all of the following actions:
• Referral to personal physician
• Placed on a health/fitness program by the District Physician and/or referral to a District Peer Fitness Trainer
• Retested on the parameters not met as directed by the District Physician
• Retested periodically at the District Physician’s discretion thereafter until the Parameter is met.
Fitness responsibility:
Health Fitness Coordinator (HFC) Responsibility: Within 30 days of the completion of the fitness
testing process, the HFC will notify each employee’s supervisor of their fitness tier classification.
Improvement programs, if necessary, will be initiated with the supervisor at that time.
Employee Responsibility:
Each employee is responsible for maintaining their health and fitness so they operate at their
optimal fitness level and meet their job task requirements. It is the goal of the District to have
Operations Division members reach and maintain Tier 1 level Health and Fitness.
Supervisor Responsibility: Each supervisor is responsible for helping ensure their employees
have the best opportunity to maintain a Tier 1 fitness classification. This includes supporting the
supervision and management process of a fitness improvement program should one of their employees score in a Tier 2 or 3 fitness classification
Who should ensure members participate in physical fitness program
Supervisors
Priority should be given to fitness activities by shift commanders
How long should employee exercise and what activities should be completed?
1 Hour
a. Warm-up exercise.
b. Flexibility
c. Cardiovascular exercises.
d. Conditioning exercises
e. Cool down
Priority during fitness activities
response readiness
Fitness basics
PT must be a non-contact activity performed in a safe manner. Individuals as well as company
officers share this responsibility.
Always warm up with light cardio and dynamic stretching
Standard NWFD PT uniforms must be worn during all PT activities.
Company officers are responsible for ensuring that aggressiveness and competitiveness are managed appropriately.
Rules for weight lifting
Heavy weights (as defined by amounts that are over 95% of an individual’s one rep max, or weights that would require less than 3 reps) shall be avoided. Spotters shall be utilized whenever performing lifts where assistance may be required
Fitness facility rules
Use only off site public facilities with good lighting, non slippery surfaces. Jogging or playing surfaces should also be inspected for other hazards such as large stones and rodent holes.
Never utilize a public facility if people are waiting to use it.
Maintain a low profile at public facilities by: parking inconspicuously, keeping radio volumes down, and being courteous, quiet and professional.
The apparatus must be parked close to the activity.
Participation must never compromise response.
Only one station at a PT site at a time. The company officers shall coordinate any necessary coverage issues with their shift commander.
In general, NWFD facilities are the only authorized locations for physical fitness activities. The only
exception to this policy is that uniformed personnel are allowed to walk/jog and participate in non contact
sports at a public park or school near their assigned station. No on-duty workouts are to be done at public or private health facilities.
3801
Within this SOP (3801) accident means…
..a collision between a NWFD vehicle and another object other such as bay door or other equipment.
3801
Initial actions for a non-injury accident with a stationary object include:
- Stop the vehicle immediately and shut it off.
- Notify your supervisor and the on-duty Battalion Chief immediately.
- Do not move the vehicle until your supervisor has completed an investigation of the accident.
3801
Who should be the investigating officer
A NWFD officer not involved in the accident
3801
What are the initial actions of the investigating officer
View the scene and interview the driver and other personnel in the area, prior to moving the vehicle.
If serious damage is done, or other circumstances indicate it, request a police officer to take photographs and make an investigation for the report package.
If the operation of the vehicle is impaired, place the vehicle out of service, and request a mechanic
to determine if the vehicle may be moved safely, and what repairs will be needed prior to placing it
back in service.
3801
How soon must the officer complete a preliminary report and who does he send it to?
24 Hours
Sent through the chain to the fire chief
3801
What should the investigation report that is forwarded to the Fire Chief include?
- Report from the investigating officer detailing the investigation and complete circumstances.
(address cause, responsibility, and recommendations) - Arizona Motor Vehicle Accident report (if required). If an AZ Motor Vehcile Accident report is not required, complete the ESIP Vehicle Accident Report, located in District vehicles or on
- Memos from any District witnesses to the accident.
- Memo from the vehicle operator explaining the accident.
- Drawing of the scene showing all distances and pertinent information.
- Any photographs of the damage and accident scene.
Per Arizona State Law, a district apparatus involved in an MVA…
must not leave the scene regardless of the severity of the accident or response status.
Two types of accidents described in policy are?
- Minor accident with no apparent injuries
2. Accident with ANY injuries
Steps when involved in a minor accident with no apparent injuries are?
- Immediately notify dispatch of the collision
- Place the vehicle out of service
- Stop and check the occupants of the other vehicles for injuries.
- If the fire District vehicle was responding to an emergency notify Dispatch that another unit must be dispatched to the original call.
- Request the on-‐duty Battalion Chief and the Safety Officer to respond.
Steps when involved in accident with ANY injuries?
- Immediately notify dispatch of the collision
- Place the vehicle out of service
- Render care to injured persons.
- If the fire District vehicle was responding to an emergency notify Dispatch that another unit must be dispatched to the original call.
- Request law enforcement, on‐duty Battalion Chief, and the Safety Officer to respond.
3802
In all motor vehicle accidents follow these rules without exception or deviation:
- Do not move vehicles until instructed by on scene investigator or law enforcement.
- Do not leave the scene unless it is for medical care or treatment of injured.
- Do not make any statements (or allow any personnel) of fault or cause to anyone.
- Leave vehicle OOS and have towed to fleet yard
3802
The investigating officer will have a preliminary report forwarded through chain of command to fire chief within?
24 hours
3802
The report package will include:
- A report from the investigating officer detailing the investigation
- “Arizona motor vehicle accident report if required”. If not required, completed ESIP vehicle accident report.
- Copies of any medical injuries treated
- Memos from all witnesses to the accident
- memo from vehicle operator detailing incident
- Copy of police reports
- Drawing of scene with all pertinent info
3802
For any accident resulting in an injury a _________ __ ______ will be convened to further investigate.
Board of Inquiry
