Reply To: Seeking Insights: Emergency Org Chart & Risk Manager
Hi Christine,
Emergency response roles are not typically assigned via title or management position, but by the tasks that need to be completed. Emergency response protocols should be revisited regularly to fill/revise roles as people add/leave or obtain new skills. Many Risk Managers have different responsibilities (e.g. Workers Comp, Benefits, compliance, site safety planning, employee safety to name a few). A review of your emergency protocols and individual staff skillsets will help determine who can fill the roles. In my prior district, I worked with Site Admin to help determine who would be responsible for response actions/communications based on the skills needed to fulfill Site Safety Team member positions. That often includes a mix of positions including Custodian, P.E.Teacher/Coach, yard duty, Office Assistant, etc. At a District Office, people were assigned duties per location and ability to carry out tasks. Emergency response is not necessarily tied to org chart roles.
I hope this is a helpful perspective. If you would like to discuss, contact me at jserran@sia-jpa.org.
Jennifer, Schools Insurance Authority