Command Post Supervisor

DOE-EM-STD-5503-94

2.3.5. Command Post Supervisor

The individual who is responsible for communications and emergency assistance should be

identified by name. In some cases, the Command Post Supervisor may be the same person as the

Field Team Leader. A designated alternate should be identified by name. A DOE point of

contact, if appropriate, should also be identified. A general description, including areas of

responsibility (i.e., responsible for communications and emergency assistance) should be provided

for the Command Post Supervisor, who should be considered an "onsite essential" person. The

specific responsibilities of the Command Post Supervisor should be stated. These responsibilities

should include, but are not limited to:

Notifying emergency response personnel by telephone or radio in the event of an

emergency;

Assisting the SSHO in rescue operations, if necessary;

Maintaining a log of communication and site activities;

Assisting other field team members in the clean areas, as needed; and

Maintaining line-of-sight and communication contact with the work parties via walkie-

talkies, signal horns, or other means.

2.3.6. Emergency Response Coordinator

The individual who has the authority to direct, control, and evaluate site emergency

response/emergency activities should be identified. A designated alternate should be identified by

name. A DOE point of contact, if appropriate, should be identified. The Emergency Response

Coordinator should be considered an "on-site essential" person. A general description including

areas of authority and responsibilities should be provided. These responsibilities should include,

but are not limited to:

Developing, implementing, and updating the emergency response/emergency action plan;

Conducting rehearsals, employee training, evaluations of responses/actions; and

Assuring the evacuation, emergency treatment, emergency transport of site personnel and

notifying emergency response units and the appropriate management staff.

2.3.7. Decontamination Station Officer

The individual who is responsible for decontamination procedures, equipment, and supplies

should be identified by name. In some cases, the Decontamination Station Officer may be the

same person as the Field Team Leader. A designated alternate should be identified by name. A

DOE point of contact, if appropriate, should also be identified. A general description, including

areas of responsibility (i.e., responsible for decontamination procedures, equipment, and

supplies) should be provided for the Decontamination Station Officer, who should be considered

an "onsite essential" person. The specific responsibilities of the Decontamination Station Officer

should be stated. These responsibilities should include, but are not limited to, the following:

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