BOSH Flashcards
This involves identifying potential hazards, assessing risks, and implementing control measures to mitigate them.
Prevention-Focused Approach
Management should demonstrate commitment by allocating resources, providing training, and prioritizing safety in decision-making
Creation of a Safety Culture
Safety practice should not be viewed as separate or occasional activities but as integral to daily operations. They should be part of standard operating procedures (SOP)
Integration of Safety Practices
Investigating near-misses and incidents provides opportunity to understand root causes and prevent recurrence. Regularly updating safety policies and protocols to reflect technological advancements, regulatory updates, or changes in workplace conditions ensures ongoing relevance.
Continuous Improvement
Compliance with local, national, and international safety regulations, such as OSHA standards, is essential for maintaining legal and ethical workplace practices
Regulatory Compliance
Leveraging personal protective equipment(ppe), monitoring devices, and automated systems can reduce risks significantly. Utilizing data analytics to identify trends, predict hazards, and optimize safety interventions
Use of Technology and Innovation
Safety extends beyond physical hazards to include mental health, stress management, and overall employee well-being.
Employee Well-Being
Tracking safety metrics such as incident rates, near-misses, and safety training completion provides insights into performance and areas for improvement. Establishing clear responsibilities. and consequences ensures everyone is accountable for maintaining safety standards
Metrics and Accountability
Safety initiatives should aim for long-term sustainability rather than short-term fixes
Sustainable Safety Practices
These are often unnoticed until they reach dangerous levels, so regular monitoring is necessary
Physical Hazards
These involves moving machinery, sharp edges, and the risk of falling objects. Safety mechanisms such as guards, can prevent accidents related to this kind of hazard
Mechanical Hazards
Exposure to toxic substances, flammable materials, and corrosive chemicals can lead to serious health issues. Proper labeling, storage, and protective equipment are essential
Chemical Hazards
These include exposure to infectious agents, molds, animal bites, and biological waste
Biological Hazards
To identify hazards, workers and managers must actively assess the workplace environment. Hazard identification includes:
1) Regular inspections of the workplace for potential dangers
2) Soliciting feedback from employees about their safety concerns
3) Reviewing historical incident data to identify recurring issues
Poor workstation setups, repetitive motions, and improper lifting techniques can lead to musculeskeletal disorders
Ergonomic Hazards
This helps prioritize hazards based on their likelihood and potential severity, ensuring that the most critical risks are addressed first
Risk Matrix
Likelihood (Probability)
*Rare
*Unlikely
*Possible
*Likely
*Certain
Severity (Impact)
*Minor
*Moderate
*Major
*Severe
*Catastrophic
This combines likelihood and severity, with risk levels often color coded
Grid Format
*Low(Green)
*Moderate(Yellow)
*High(Orange)
*Critical(Red)
Is one of the foundational concepts in occupation safety and accident prevention
Heinrich’s Domino Theory
Who introduced Heinrich’s Domino Theory
Herbert William Heinrich in 1930s
Heinrich’s Domino Theory involves the following:
1) Social Environment
2) Fault of Person
3) Unsafe Act or Mechanical hazard
4) Accident
5) Injury
This theory centers on the role of human behavior and error in causing accidents.
Human Factors Theory
The Human Factors Theory suggests that incidents often arise due to?
1) Overload - A mismatch between the individual’s capacity
2) Inappropriate Response - situation where individuals react incorrectly to conditions or challenges
3) Inappropriate Activities - Engaging in activities that are beyond one’s skill set
This theory views accidents as the result of complex interactions among the components of a system
Systems Theory
Tools and methods like the ________________ are helpful in categorizing potential causes into groups such as people, methods, machines, materials, and the environment
Fishbone Diagram (Ishikawa Diagram)
