BOOGSH Flashcards
Define BOSH
Basic Occupational Health and Safety
This refers to the discipline focused on promoting and maintaining the highest degree of _________, _____________, and ___________.
Occupational Health and Safety
highest degree of:
1) physical
2) mental
3) social well-being of workers
Enumerate the reason why OSH is vital
1) It prevents workplace injuries and illnesses
2) Enhance employee morale and productivity
3) Reduces cost associated with accidents and diseases
4) Protects the reputation of organizations by demonstrating commitment to worker safety
5) Helps comply with legal and ethical standards
This is the efforts to protect workers date back to the construction of the Egyptian pyramids and Roman aqueducts, where rudimentary safety measures were employed
Ancient Practices
this led to increased workplace hazards, highlighting the need for systematic safety regulations
Rapid Industrialization
The ___ century saw the first factory laws in ______
19th century, in Europe
What are the workplace hazards present in Industrial revolution?
1) Machinery Accidents
2) Poor Ventilation
3) Exposure to toxic substances
What is the UK’s Factory Act of 1833
Limits child labor, reduced working hours, and required basic safety measures
What is RA 11058
An Act Strengthening Compliance with OSH Standards
When was RA 11058 signed?
August 17, 2018
In RA 11058, it mandates employers to?
1) Provide safety working conditions
2) Ensure employee access to adequate OSH programs
3) Regularly report workplace incidents to DOLE
How much is the violation penalty for violating RA 11058??
Php 100,000 per day until compliance
This is a comprehensive guide outlining minimum safety standards for various industries in the Philippines
DOLE OSH Standards Act
What does ILO stands for
International Labour Organization
It was established in 1919, a United nNations agency that sets international labor standards including guidelines for workplace safety and health
International Labour Organization
what is the name of Convention No. 155(1981)
Framework for Occupational Safety and health
Promotional Framework for OSH is what convention no?
Convention No. 187 (2006)
What is the name of Convention No. 161 (1985) ?
Occupational Health Services
Any source of potential harm (e.g, slippery floors)
Hazard
The probability and severity of harm occurring due to a hazard
Risk
Strategies to eliminate or mitigate hazards, such as installing guards on machines or using personal protective equipment (PPE)
Control Measures
An unplanned event that could lead to injury or damage
Incident
An incident that did not result in injury but had the potential to do so
Near Miss
What is ISO 45001?
Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems
When was ISO 45001 introduced replacing OHSAS 18001?
March 2018
Who developed ISO 45001?
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
It aligns OSH systems with organizational strategies with other ISO standards
Integration
What are the Framework of ISO 45001
1) Plan-Do-Check-Act(PDCA) Cycle
2) Leadership Commitment
3) Documented Procedures
It is the proactive identification and mitigation of workplace hazards
Risk Management
It emphasizes worker participation in safety decision-making
Worker Involvement
It is a systematic process for implementing and improving safety measures
Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) Cycle
this requires top management to take accountability for OSH policies
Leadership Commitment
It ensures comprehensive records for compliance and audits
Documented Procedures
What are the benefits of ISO 45001?
1) Reduces workplace incidents, fostering a safer environment
2) Increases compliance with international and local regulations
3) Boosts employee morale and organizational efficiency
Establishes OSH policies adaptable to any workplace, emphasizing accident prevention and hazard control
Convention No. 155
Provides a promotional framework for OSH systems to continuously improve safety
Convention No. 187
Complements Convention No. 155, offering technical advice on OSH implementation
Recommendation No. 164
In Egyptian Pyramids, workers are called?
Skilled Workers
they uses ramps, sledges, and scaffolding
Egyptian Pyramids
they uses Arches, Scaffolding, and Cranes
Roman Aqueducts
