CPE 045 (11 & 12) Flashcards

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It is a systematic examination of the workplace to identify hazards, ensure compliance with safety regulations and improve workplace conditions

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Safety and health inspection

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is a central part of most safety, health and environmental protection programs and that it provides a reliable way for identifying and elimination conditions that could contribute to accidents, illnesses or environmental damages

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Safety and health inspection

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Requirements of Effective Safety and Health Inspection

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  • Sound knowledge of the facility
  • Knowledge of the relevant standards, regulations and codes
  • Systematic Inspection System
  • Method of Reporting, Evaluating and Using the Data
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Familiarity with the facilities of the establishment is an effective
tool in determining what are the things to be inspected and how often these things be inspected.

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Sound knowledge of the facility

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These standard regulations will be our guide in assessing whether our workplace is safe or not.

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Knowledge of the relevant standards, regulations and codes

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An established inspection system will facilitate inspection activities and will allow the designated safety inspector to improve the workplace based on identified hazards as early as possible.

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Systematic Inspection System

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Evaluation of effectiveness of the program is a must to determine whether a program is a success or a failure.

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Method of Reporting, Evaluating and Using the Data

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Components of the Safety and Health Inspection Cycle

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  • Planning
  • Conducting the Inspection
  • Identifying Hazards
  • Reporting
  • Corrective Action
  • Follow up
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Defines scope, objectives and schedule

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Planning

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Observe workplace conditions and interview employees.

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Conducting the Inspection

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Records unsafe acts, conditions and risks.

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Identifying Hazards

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Document findings and recommend corrective measures.

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Reporting

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Ensure actions are taken and evaluated effectiveness

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Follow up

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Implement safety improvements.

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Corrective Action

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Who will Conduct the Safety and Health Inspection?

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  • Internal Inspectors
  • External Inspectors
  • Joint Inspection Teams
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Internal Inspectors

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Safety officers, managers, or trained employees.

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External Inspectors

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Government agencies (DOLE, OSHA), third party auditors or consultants.

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What are the qualifications of a good inspector?

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✓ Knowledgeable
✓ Observant
✓ Analytical
✓ Objective
✓ Good Communicator
✓ Experience in the Field

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Joint Inspection Teams

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A combination of safety officers, supervisors and employee representatives.

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Familiar with safety standards, regulations and workplace hazards.

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Knowledgeable

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Pays attention to details and identifies risks accurately.

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Observant

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Assesses risk levels and recommends appropriate solutions.

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Analytical

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Conducts inspections without bias.

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Objective

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Can explain findings and recommendations clearly.

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Good Communicator

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Practical understanding of workplace operations.
Experience in the Field
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o Scheduled in advance o Follows a checklist o Ensures compliance over time
Planned Inspections
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o Conducted randomly or after an incident o Identifies real time hazards and compliance gaps o May be initiated by complaints or accidents
Unplanned Inspections
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What are the factors that determine the frequency of your inspection?
* Type of Industry. * Workplace Size and Complexity. * Past Incident Records. * Regulatory Requirements. * Changes in Workplace Conditions.
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High risk industries require frequent inspections.
Type of Industry.
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Larger and more complex workplaces need more frequent checks.
Workplace Size and Complexity.
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Workplaces with high accident rates need more inspections.
Past Incident Records.
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Some laws mandate specific inspection schedules.
Regulatory Requirements.
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New equipment, processes, or employees may require immediate inspections.
Changes in Workplace Conditions.
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What are the inspector’s tools?
1. Checklists. 2. Camera. 3. Forms and Reports. 4. Flashlight. 5. Measuring Tools. 6. Monitor Devices. 7. Personal Protective Equipment.
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Guides the inspection process.
Checklists.
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Documents hazards and unsafe conditions.
Camera.
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Records observations and recommendations.
Forms and Reports.
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Inspect poorly lit areas.
Flashlight.
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Checks distances, clearances and safety markings.
Measuring Tools.
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Detects noise, gases, or air quality hazards.
Monitor Devices.
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Ensures the inspector’s safety during the process.
Personal Protective Equipment.
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An unplanned event which results in unacceptable consequences; An undesirable event which interrupts normal activity
accident
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Accident is generally associated with negative consequences such as:
a. Fatalities b. Injuries c. Near misses d. Damaged materials e. Shattered nerves
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What are the consequences of accidents?
1. IMMEDIATE 2. SHORT TERM 3. LONG TERM
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IMMEDIATE examples
a. Death b. Injury c. Pain d. Disease e. Damage f. Loss g. Fear
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SHORT TERM examples
a. Medical treatment b. Repairs c. Replacements d. Lost production e. Increased costs f. Discipline g. Low morale
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LONG TERM examples
a. Suffering b. Disability c. Lost income d. Insurance e. Compensation f. Mistrust g. Missed targets h. Profitability
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What are the types of accidents?
1. Fatal. 2. Injury. 3. Disease. 4. Dangerous occurrences. 5. Near miss.
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Accidents resulting in deaths or immediate consequences.
Fatal
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Any injury that causes minor or first-aid treatment from serious, to permanently/totally incapacitate.
Injury
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All work-related disease/illnesses due to exposure to unsafe working environment.
Disease
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Any dangerous occurrences which may or may not cause serious bodily harm to workers, or seriously damage the premises of employment.
Dangerous occurrences
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An incident where no injury or property damage has occurred but where a slight difference in position or timing could mean the occurrence of damage or injury.
Near miss
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refers to the factors (Environment, People, Equipment, Materials) that are the primary reasons behind an accident.
Accident causation
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Unsafe ___ account to 88% of accidents
acts
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Unsafe ___ account for 10% of accidents.
conditions
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A methodological effort to collect and interpret the facts of accident; An inquiry as to how and why the accident occurred in order to explore actions that should be taken to prevent or minimize recurrence of the action
accident investigation
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Why do you perform accident investigation?
* to Establish all facts * to Draw conclusion * to Make recommendations * to Prevent recurrence
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What are your sources of information?
The incident scene Documentation People
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The scene of the accident should be investigated before any physical evidence is disturbed, and so it can be restored to safe operating functions as soon as possible
The incident scene
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Records, logs and other documentation can provide valuable details. It will not tell you what happened but it can provide a previous history and some insight into why an accident occurred.
Documentation
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Probably the most important source of information about an incident are?
People
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Who should investigate?
a. Safety committee members b. Immediate supervisor c. Department manager d. Safety officer e. Other safety and health professionals
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What should an accident investigation report answer?
5W and 1H in reporting of accident.
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5W and 1H in the Reporting of Accidents
* Who was injured? * What happened? * Where did the accident occur? * When did the accident occur? * How can similar accident be prevented?
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All work accidents or occupational illnesses in places of employment, resulting in disabling condition or dangerous occurrence as defines in ___ shall be reported by the employer to the ____ or duly authorized representative in duplicate and a copy furnished the employee or his duly authorized representative using form DOLE/BWC/OHSD-IP-6.
1053.2 Regional Labor Office