Hazardous Materials Incident Response Procedure: Assignment List

mobile app is to provide guidance for developing an emergency response plan, as outlined in OSHA’s 29 CFR 1910.120(q), for facility response. This app has been adopted and applied to work for response to transportation accidents involving radioactive material or other hazardous materials incidents. The procedures apply to those personnel who have responsibilities. Furthermore, this procedure is intended for use on any response involving actual or potential radiological or other hazardous material release.

The Assignment List(s) informs Division and Group supervisors of incident assignments. Once the assignments are agreed to by the Unified Command and General Staff, the assignment information is given to the appropriate Divisions and Groups. The Assignment List is normally prepared by the Resources Unit, using guidance from the Incident Objectives, Operational Planning Worksheet, and the Operations Section Chief. The Assignment List must be approved by the Planning Section Chief. When approved, it is included as part of the Incident Action Plan (IAP).