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Question 1

It is a foundation of knowledge that must be ingrained in every professional’s mindset. Having this knowledge ingrained in their general work habits allows them to function seamlessly while reducing the risk of inflicting harm onto themselves or to others.

Answer 1

Occupational safety

Question 2

It is a governing body founded in the United States responsible for ensuring and monitoring the implementation of work standards in all fields, including the medical field.

Answer 2

The Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA)

Question 3

It is a set of standards providing employees, including clinical laboratory personnel, a safe work environment. Many programs and guidelines are based on this act, and is the basis for many of the implemented policies in the Philippines.

Answer 3

The OSH Act (Occupational and Safety Act)

Question 4

It is one of the standards stemming from the OSH Act

Answer 4

Occupational Safety and Health Standards in 1978 formulated by the Department of Labor and Employment.

Question 5

When was the Occupational Safety and Health Standards formulated by the Department of Labor and Employment?

Answer 5

1978

Question 6

Who formulated the Occupational Safety and Health Standards in 1978? [PH]

Answer 6

Department of Labor and Employment.

Question 7

When was the Occupational Safety and Health
Standards amended?

Answer 7

1989

Question 8

What passage is the another revision followed?

Answer 8

RA 11058

Question 9

It is also known as the OSH Law

Answer 9

Republic Act No. 11058

Question 10

This act requires employers of all establishments to provide their employees with a safe work environment, affording the working people with full protection from all hazards in their work environment. This act also ensures that the provisions of the Labor Code of the Philippines, all domestic laws, and internationally-recognized standards on occupational safety and health are being fully enforced and complied with by the employers, and it shall provide penalties for any violation thereof.

Answer 10

OSH Law / Republic Act No. 11058

Question 11

What department implements the rules and regulations set by RA 11058?

Answer 11

Department Order 198-18

Question 12

A framework used in occupational safety and health professionals to select ways of dealing with workplace hazards.

Answer 12

Hierarchy of Controls

Question 13

This prioritizes intervention strategies based on the premise that the best way to control a hazard is to systematically remove it from the workplace, rather than relying on workers to reduce their exposure.

Answer 13

Hierarchy of Controls

Question 14

Hierarchy of Controls, from from most to least effective:

Answer 14

1. Engineering controls
2. Administrative controls
3. Work practices
4. Personal protective equipment (PPE)

Question 15

Hierarchy of Controls: Physically remove the hazard

Answer 15

Elimination

Question 16

Hierarchy of Controls: Replace the hazard

Answer 16

Substitution

Question 17

Hierarchy of Controls: Isolate people from the hazard

• are those that involve making changes to the work environment to reduce work-related hazards. These types of controls are preferred over all others because they make permanent changes that reduce exposure to hazards and do not rely on worker behavior. By reducing a hazard in the workplace, this can be the most cost-effective solutions for employers to implement.
• Ex. Chemical Fume Hoods & Biological Safety Cabinets (BSCs)

Answer 17

Engineering controls

Question 18

Hierarchy of Controls: Change the way people work

• are those that modify workers’ work schedules and tasks in ways that minimize their exposure to workplace hazards
• Examples include: Developing a Chemical Hygiene Plan & Developing Standard Operating Procedures for chemical handling

Answer 18

Administrative controls

Question 19

Hierarchy of Controls: Protect the worker with personal protective equipment

Answer 19

PPE

Question 20

Hierarchy of Controls:
* are procedures for safe and proper work that are used to reduce the duration, frequency or intensity of exposure to a hazard. When defining, it is a good idea for the employer to ask workers for their suggestions, since they have firsthand experience with the tasks as actually performed. These controls need to be understood and followed by managers, supervisors and workers.
* Examples include: No mouth pipetting & Chemical substitution where feasible (e.g., selecting a less hazardous
chemical for a specific procedure)

Answer 20

Work practices

Question 21

It is a term used to describe the safe handling of biological substances that pose a risk to health

Answer 21

Biosafety