In ICS, who is responsible for monitoring safety hazards and developing safety measures?

• A. Public Information Officer
• B. Liaison Officer
• C. Safety Officer
• D. Operations Section Chief

Answer: (C)

In ICS, the person who monitors on-scene hazards and develops measures to keep people safe is the Safety Officer. This role watches for safety risks, establishes safe procedures, ensures proper PPE and practices, and analyzes risk to prevent injuries. They have the authority to stop unsafe work and must coordinate with the Incident Commander and other command staff to weave safety considerations into every action at the incident. The other roles focus on different functions—Public Information focuses on media and public communications, the Liaison Officer handles coordination with partner agencies, and the Operations Section Chief leads the tactical response—so safety oversight sits with the Safety Officer.