Chapter 39: Industrial Hazards, Safety, and the Security PO

The definition of a hazard specifies those conditions in the physical or natural environment which can harm the security

An example of workplace violence may include when a security officer is surprised and attacked by a burglar in a warehouse.

Environmental risks are unavoidable regardless of the officer’s training and self awareness.

Most injuries to security officers are a result of falls.

The security officer must make personal choices in health and fitness to help them adjust to a hazardous environment.

A security officer’s supervisor or a member of facility management should be relied upon to identify and communicate all hazardous conditions

Risk Assessment is a thorough, comprehensive, and ongoing evaluation of the key assets, threats, hazards, vulnerabilities, and procedures in place to protect a facility from loss.

Risky behavior or improper operation of equipment by the security officer are a few examples of environmental hazards.

The most important asset that should be protected within a facility is the security command post.

Durable, safe, comfortable footwear is a key piece of personal safety equipment for the industrial security officer.