Chapter 2 Flashcards
What is the purpose of OSH Management?
OSH Management aims to prevent workplace injuries, ensure compliance with safety regulations, and promote a healthy work environment
What is OHSAS 18001:2007?
It is an internationally recognized standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems, ensuring workplace safety and compliance.
How does OSH Management relate to Quality Management Systems (QMS)?
Both follow similar principles, but OSH focuses on workplace safety while QMS focuses on customer satisfaction and product/service quality
What is the Deming Cycle in OSH Management?
Also known as PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act), it is a continuous improvement process used to enhance OSH performance and compliance.
What are the key elements of an OSH Management System?
Policy, Organizing, Planning & Implementation, Evaluation, and Action for Improvement
What does OSH policy entail?
It sets workplace safety objectives, defines responsibilities, and ensures compliance with safety regulations and continual improvement
Why is planning and implementation important in OSH?
It ensures hazards are identified, risks are controlled, and safety procedures are effectively integrated into daily operations
What role does evaluation play in OSH Management?
valuation involves monitoring safety performance, conducting audits, and reviewing policies to identify areas for improvement
What actions are taken for OSH improvement?
Corrective and preventive actions, employee training, and system upgrades are implemented to maintain workplace safety.
Why is safety important in the workplace?
Effective safety measures reduce workplace injuries, enhance productivity, and ensure legal compliance, protecting both employees and employers
What is an occupational accident?
It is an unexpected event that occurs in the workplace, causing injury, illness, or death to workers.
“What are some famous occupational disasters?
Examples include Minamata Disease (mercury poisoning), Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill (explosion), Chernobyl Disaster (nuclear accident), and Tenerife Airport Disaster (collision due to miscommunication).
