Who do you notify about an alarm condition?

• A. Cognizant Officer
• B. Maintenance Supervisor
• C. Security Officer
• D. Operations Manager

Answer: (A)

Notifying the cognizant officer first ensures the alarm is handled by the person who owns the area and has the authority to coordinate the full response. This role is designated to monitor alarms, assess the situation, and initiate the proper procedures—alerting the right people, implementing safety steps, and documenting what happened. The cognizant officer serves as the central point of communication, keeping the response clear and organized. Other roles like maintenance supervisor, security officer, or operations manager may be involved as needed after the initial alert, but the first step is to inform the cognizant officer who leads the response.