Finals Flashcards
Necessary first-aid instructions by relevant routes
of exposure
Description of the most important symptoms or
effects, and any symptoms that are acute or
delayed.
Recommendations for immediate medical care
and special treatment needed, when necessary.
FIRST-AID MEASURES
Recommendations of suitable extinguishing equipment,
and information about extinguishing equipment that is
not appropriate for a particular situation.
FIRE-FIGHTING
MEASURES
Use of personal precautions and protective equipment
to prevent the contamination of skin, eyes, and
clothing.
Emergency procedures, including instructions for
evacuations, consulting experts when needed, and
appropriate protective clothing.
Methods and materials used for containment
Cleanup procedures
ACCIDENTAL RELEASE
MEASURES
Precautions for safe handling, including
recommendations for handling incompatible
chemicals, minimizing the release of the chemical into
the environment, and providing advice on general
hygiene practices
Recommendations on the conditions for safe storage,
including any incompatibilities. Provide advice on
specific storage requirements
HANDLING AND STORAGE
OSHA PELs
Permissible Exposure Limits
Recommendations for personal protective measures to prevent
illness or injury from exposure to chemicals, such as personal
protective equipment (PPE)
EXPOSURE CONTROLS/
PERSONAL PROTECTION
Description of the specific test data for the chemical(s). This
data can be for a class or family of the chemical if such data
adequately represent the anticipated hazard of the chemical(s),
REACTIVITY
Indication of whether the chemical is stable or unstable under
normal ambient temperature and conditions while in storage
and being handled.
CHEMICAL STABILITY
Information on the likely routes of exposure.
Indication of whether the chemical is listed in the National Toxicology Program
(NTP) Report on Carcinogens (latest edition) or has been found to be a
potential carcinogen in the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
Monographs (latest editions) or found to be a potential carcinogen by OSHA
TOXICOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
Data from toxicity tests performed on aquatic and/or terrestrial
organisms, where available
ECOLOGICAL
INFORMATION
Description of appropriate disposal containers to use.
DISPOSAL
CONSIDERATIONS
Any special precautions which an employee should be aware of
or needs to comply with, in connection with transport or
conveyance either within or outside their premises
TRANSPORT
INFORMATION
To
Any national and/or regional regulatory information of the
chemical or mixtures
REGULATORY
INFORMATION
This section is used to provide supplementary information which
the author of the data sheet considers important for the safe
use of the material. Reference sources used in preparing the
data sheet are sometimes listed.
OTHER INFORMATION
a law
that answers the demand for urbanization. It aims to ensure the developers
will follow the implementation of the latest technical knowledge on building
design, construction, occupancy, maintenance, and use.
Republic Act No. 6541 or the National Building Code of the Philippines
to provide and regulate bldg. structures to reach the minimum standards
requirements and to control the location, site design and quality of materials,
construction use occupancy and maintenance
PD 1096
Residential Dwellings
Group A –
Residentials, Hotels and Apartments
Group B
Education and Recreation
Group C
Institutional
Group D –
Business and Mercantile
Group E
Industrial
Group F
Storage and Hazardous
Group G
Assembly Other Than Group I
Group H –
Assembly Occupant Load 1000 or More
Group I
Accessory
Group J
Materials and equipment necessary for work to be done under a
permit when placed or stored on public property shall not
obstruct free and convenient approach to and use of any fire
hydrant, fire or police alarm box, utility box, catch basin, or
manhole and shall not interfere with any drainage of any street or
alley gutter.
Storage in Public Property
The mixing of mortar, concrete, or similar materials on public
streets shall not be allowed.
Mixing Mortar on Public Property
compilation of the
basic principles and data needed in the mechanical engineering field.
Philippine Mechanical Engineering (PME) Code
hereby adopted and the standards contained therein
shall be considered safety standards to the extent that they safeguard any person
employed in any workplace and control the practice of electrical engineering
Philippine Electrical Code
Electrical installation inside buildings.
PEC I
Electrical installation outside buildings.
PEC II
According to P.D. 1096, no plans is
required for building made of indigenous materials or which cost is not more than
P15,000.00.
Conductors shall have a vertical clearance of not less than ____
mm from the roof surface
2500
at the electric service entrance to buildings, or at the drip loop of
the building electric entrance, or above areas or sidewalks
3,100 mm
or those areas listed in the 4,600 mm classification when the
voltage is limited to 600 volts to ground
3,700 mm
- over residential property and driveways, and those commercial
areas not subject to truck traffic
4,600 mm
over public streets, alleys, roads, parking areas subject to truck
traffic, driveways on other than residential property, and other land transversed
by vehicles such as cultivated, grazing, forest, and orchard.
5,500 mm
Service-lateral conductor shall withstand exposure to atmospheric
and other conditions of use without detrimental leakage of current.
INSULATION.
simple but not limited to providing public
knowledge and getting everyone involved in fire prevention and suppression to reduce fire losses.
While the goal is to avoid the economic and social advantages of society being undermined by firerelated injuries, fatalities, and property loss and damage that have reached alarming levels. This all
can be done by adopting international fire safety standards which apply to Filipinos, which cover
buildings with fire safety in mind, and put security and safety features in structures.
Fire Code of the Philippines or RA 9514, PD 1185
The first Fire Code of the Philippines was signed during
Regime of Marcos last August 26, 1977
Any act that would remove or neutralize a fire hazard.
ABATEMENT
A normally open device installed inside an air duct system which
automatically closes to restrict the passage of smoke or fire.
DAMPER
A building unsafe in case of fire because it will burn easily or because
it lacks adequate exits or fire escapes
●FIRE TRAP
A kind of stable explosive compound which explodes by percussion.
●FULMINATE
Descriptive of any substance that ignites spontaneously when
exposed to air
PYROPHORIC
A passage hall or antechamber between the outer doors and the
interior parts of a house or building.
VESTIBULE
Issue implementing rules and regulations and prescribe administrative penalties
“Director General
REPUBLIC ACT 9514
Revised Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008
Issue implementing rules and regulations, and prescribe standards, schedules of
fees/fire service charges and administrative penalties therefore as provided in the
pertinent provisions of this Code;
e Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)
Any person who violates any provision of the Fire Code or any of the
rules and regulations promulgated under this Act shall be penalized by an administrative
fine of not exceeding Fifty thousand (P50,000.00) pesos
Administrative fine
In case of willful failure to correct the deficiency or abate the fire hazard as
provided in the preceding subsection, the violator shall, upon conviction, be punished by
imprisonment of not less than six (6) months nor more than six (6) years, or by a fine of
not more than One hundred thousand (P100,000.00) pesos or both such fine and
imprisonment
Punitive
to assess the overall effectiveness of a n organization’s safety management system
safety audit
to identify and rectify specific hazards unsafe conditions, or violations of safety regulations in the workplace
safety inspection
are a set of rules, regulations, and
guidelines established by government authorities to promote and ensure the safety and well-being of workers in various industries and workplaces
Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS)
Labor Code of the
Philippines
(Presidential
Decree No. 442)
1974
Creation of the
Occupational
Safety and Health
Center
1987
Republic Act No.
10666 (Children’s
Safety on
Motorcycles Act)
2013
Republic Act No.
11058
(Occupational
Safety and Health
Standards Law)
2018
Includes the purpose and
scope of the OSHS,
definitions of key terms,
and general
requirements that apply
to all workplaces.
General Safety
Requirements
Details about the regulatory
authority responsible for enforcing OSHS, procedures
for inspections, and the
powers of enforcement
agencies.
Administration
and Enforcement
Standards related to factors
that can affect the health
and well-being of workers.
Occupational Health
and Environmental
Control
Requirements for the use
of personal protective
equipment, including
specifications for
different types of
protective gear.
PPE
Standards related to fire
safety, including fire
prevention measures,
emergency evacuation
procedures, and the
availability and use of
firefighting equipment.
Fire Protection and
Prevention
Regulations regarding the safe use of machinery,
equipment, and tools in the workplace. This may include
guidelines on machine
guarding to prevent
accidents.
Machinery and
Equipment Safety
Standards related to the
safe use of electrical
systems and equipment,
including wiring, electrical
installations, and
precautions to prevent
electrical hazards.
Elecrtrical Safety
Guidelines specific to the
construction industry,
covering issues such as
scaffolding, excavation, fall
protection, and other
construction-related
hazards.
Construction and
Structural Safety
Regulations concerning the
handling, storage, and use
of hazardous substances
and chemicals in the
workplace, including
information on labeling and
material safety data sheets.
Hazardous Substances
and Chemicals
Requirements for
emergency response
plans, first aid, and other
measures to ensure the
safety and well-being of
workers in the event of
an emergency.
. Emergency Preparedness
and Response
Standards related to the
training and education of
employees on safety
procedures, hazard
recognition, and the use of
safety equipment.
Training and
Education
Requirements for employers
to maintain records of
workplace injuries and
illnesses, as well as
reporting obligations to
regulatory authorities
Recordkeeping
and Reporting
Guidelines for the
provision of medical
services, first aid, and
emergency medical
response within the
workplace.
Medical and
First Aid Services
Facilitate communication
and cooperation between
employers and employees
on safety matters.
. Safety
Committee
Tasked with observing and enforcing the safety and health program. They are to
effectively plan, develop, oversee, and monitor the program’s implementation.
Occupational Safety and Health Committee
composed
of all the health and safety committees to
plan and implement programs and activities
concerning all establishments.
Joint Coordinating Committee
Mandatory eight (8)-hour OSH orientation course
Safety Officer 1 (SO1)
Manages the OSH program within the
OSH committee, overseeing health
and safety aspects, conducting
inspections, aiding in government
inspections or accident probes, and
issuing Work Stoppage Orders when
required
Safety Officers
Mandatory forty (40)-hour basic OSH training
course applicable to the industry
Safety Officer 2 (SO2)
Additional forty-eight (48) hours of
advanced/specialized occupational safety
training course relevant to the industry
Safety Officer 3 (SO3)
An aggregate of three hundred twenty (320) hours of OSH
related training or experience
-at least 4 years of actual experience
Safety Officer 4 (SO4) -
Establishments must have qualified occupational health personnel (i.e. first-aiders, nurses, dentists, and
physicians) complemented with the required medical supplies, equipment, and facilities.
Occupational Health Personnel and Facilities
a global safety management system
developed in 1978 by Frank Bird, a safety management pioneer. It is a set of
standardized criteria and guidelines that can be used by organizations of all sizes and
industries to assess, improve, and demonstrate the health of their safety and
sustainability management systems.
-owned by Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
The International Safety Rating System (ISRS)
ISRS 1st edition
Developed by safety pioneer
Frank E. Bird following his
research into the causation of
1.75 million accidents
1978
ISRS 8th edition
Process Safety Management
introduced following growing
industry concerns over increasing
frequency of major accidents
2009
ISRS 9th edition
Rebranded as “International Sustainability Rating System.
2019
Leaders are responsible
for defining the main
business processes for
the organization to guide
the behaviour of
personnel.
Leadership
Strategic plans and shorter
term business plans detail
the individual
responsibilities and
resources to deliver
leadership expectations
Planning and
Administration
Employees must have a
good awareness, clear
understanding, and a sense
of vulnerability to the
hazards and risks they are
exposed to.
Risk
Evaluation
Good Human Resource
systems ensure these
assets are managed
effectively, from
recruitment through to
leaving the organization
Human Resources
Organizations must also
ensure they report serious
events to the regulator and
demonstrate to
stakeholders they are in
compliance with
regulations
Compliance
Projects are unique
activities that will
provide benefits to
the organization.
Projects
Personnel must have
the necessary
competence to
execute their jobs
effectively.
Competence
Promotion campaigns and
varied communication
channels should be used
to promote improvements
in a fresh and interesting
way.
Communication
and Promotion
Administrative controls
including operating
procedures, rules, work
permits, and warning
signs and notices are ways
to mitigate risk.
- Risk Control
about the
management of physical
assets in the workplace to
ensure performance
requirements are met at
optimum cost and managing
risks to a tolerable level.
Asset integrity
A supplier will provide and
sell commercially available
commodities, and a
contractor will supply a
specialized service usually
in a contract situation.
Contractors and suppliers
planning and practicing in
advance so that, in the
event of an emergency, the
harm is minimized.
Effective emergency
preparedness
An effective learnings
from events transforms
undesired events into
improvement
opportunities
Learnings from events
essential to provide
assurance to managers
and other stakeholders
that all risks are being
effectively controlled.
Risk monitoring
The results are
measured simply by
comparing actual
performance against the
goals set by the
leadership team
Results and review
is a set of guidelines
developed by the International Labour
Organization (ILO) to assist organizations in
establishing, implementing, maintaining, and
improving occupational safety and health
management systems.
ILO-OSH 2001 (Guidelines
on occupational safety and health
management systems)
PDCA Cycle
PLAN, DO, CHECK, ACT
is a European Union directive that addresses
the control of major accident hazards
involving dangerous substances.
Seveso-III Directive (Directive 2012/18/EU)
is a standard for
occupational health and safety management
systems (OHSMS) developed by the American
Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) and
accredited by the American National
Standards Institute (ANSI).
ANSI/ASSE Z10.0-2019 (American
National Standard for Occupational
Health and Safety Management Systems)
involves keeping
buildings, equipment, and machinery in safe,
efficient working order and in good repair.
Maintenance
Enclosures and exhaust ventilation systems may fail
to collect dust, dirt and chips adequately. Vacuum
cleaners are suitable for removing light dust and
dirt that is not otherwise hazardous.
Dust and Dirt Removal
need to be adequate, clean and
well-maintained. Lockers may be necessary for
storing employees’ personal belongings. Washroom
facilities require cleaning once or more each shift.
Employee Facilities
leading cause of
incidents so cleaning up spilled oil and other liquids
at once is important.
Poor floor conditions
reduce essential light levels.
Dirty light fixtures
should be wide enough to accommodate
people and vehicles comfortably and safely
Aisles
require suitable fixtures with marked
locations to provide an orderly arrangement
Tools
AN ACT STRENGTHENING COMPLIANCE WITH OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
STANDARDS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF”
DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 198 Series of 2018
measures which can
improve safety and minimise the risks
associated with hazards, such as harmful
chemicals
Controls
is an
essential type of control that assists in
isolating or protecting staff from hazardous
substances.
engineering control
isolates workers from the substance by providing containment for leaks
and spills
Bunded Handling Equipment
a barrier that prohibits hazardous liquids from travelling further
throughout the work area.
Chemical bunding
any control measure that results in the chemical hazard being completely eliminated
elimination controls
control measures that look for safer ways of carrying out the same task, or using less harmful chemicals
substitution controls
control measure that is physical in nature
engineering controls
control measures that are carried out by management, workers, and contractors through safe work methods
administrative controls
are the main reason engineering controls fail
Human factors
any control measure that requires a worker to wear or use PPE
Personal Protective Equipment Controls
necessary for the safe
conduct of maintenance operations.
A permit system
These systems involve appointing the
authorized people to handle
hazardous tasks and people in
charge of keeping the processes as
safe as possible.
Permit to Work (PTW) System
Authorization to perform tasks in conditions that produce sparks, flames or any other source
of ignition
Hot Work Permit
Authorization to operate machinery or other functions that do not generate any form of heat
in the manufacturing process.
Cold Work Permit
Authorization to work with harmful chemical substances or in a chemically induced
atmosphere that is either toxic or corrosive by nature
Chemical Work Permit
Authorization to work on elevated spaces (2m from the ground)
Height Work Permit
Authorization to perform tasks in a narrow space which is prone to hazards like asphyxiation.
Confined Spaces Work Permit
Authorization for personnel to mine or dig land in order to build infrastructure, extract
resources or unearth hidden artifacts.
Excavation Permit
Authorization to work in high voltage zones that are prone to uncontrolled dispersion of electricity
Electrical Isolation Permit
This permit should be applied to any hazardous work situation that doesn’t delve into specific
categories covered by the permits listed above.
General Permit
a system that consists of processes, procedures
and documentation that ensures manufacturing
products, such as food, cosmetics, and
pharmaceutical goods, are consistently produced
and controlled according to set quality standards
Current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
meaning the basic regulation to ensure that
manufacturers are taking proactive steps to guarantee
their products are safe and effective.
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
was implemented by the FDA to
ensure continuous improvement in the approach of
manufacturers to product quality
current Good
Manufacturing Practices (cGMP)
ensures products meet
intended use, comply with requirements, and
don’t risk consumer safety
Quality management
crucial in
manufacturing to prevent contamination
from personnel, premises, equipment,
containers, and production materials.
Sanitation and hygiene
globally recognized,
science-based approach to food safety
management
Addresses biological, chemical, and
physical hazards throughout the food
chain.
HACCP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control
Points)
ISO 22000,
Food
Safety Management
government laws and rules designed
to safeguard and uphold food
safety, applying to suppliers,
producers, and consumers
Food Safety Regulations
managerial framework that manages food safety by
analyzing and controlling biological, chemical, and physical
hazards throughout the entire food production process — from
raw material acquisition and handling to manufacturing,
distribution, and eventual consumption of the final product.
HACCP i
processes designed to ensure that food safety
management systems are effectively implemented and
maintained in food production and processing facilities
HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) audit and
inspection
refers to the measures taken by an
establishment or organization to ensure the safety and protection of its
employees during emergency situations such as natural disasters, fires,
and other unforeseen events.
Workplace emergency preparedness
A sudden and often violent shaking of the ground, causing
damage to buildings and infrastructure.
Earthquakes
Intense tropical storms characterized by strong winds,
heavy rain, and storm surges.
Typhoons
The overflow of water onto land, causing damage to
property and infrastructure.
Floods
The expulsion of molten rock, ash, and gases
from a volcano.
Volcanic eruption
Caused by faulty wiring, overloading circuits, or
malfunctioning equipment.
Electrical Fires
Caused by the ignition of flammable liquids like gasoline or
solvents.
Flammable Liquid
Fires
Caused by the ignition of chemicals used in industrial
processes
Chemical Fires
When combustible dust cloud is ignited by a
spark or flame.
Dust Explosions
Blockage of the blood flow to the heart, requiring
immediate medical attention
Heart Attacks
Sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain, leading to
neurological damage.
Strokes
Severe reactions to allergens, which can be lifethreatening
Allergic Reactions
Sudden and uncontrollable electrical
disturbances in the brain, causing changes in behavior and consciousness.
Seizures
Accidental release of hazardous materials, such as chemicals, toxic gases, or radioactive materials
Spills and Leaks
Incorrect storage, transportation, or disposal of hazardous
materials leading to exposure risks and potential
environmental damage.
Improper Handling
gas leaks,
water supply interruptions, and
power outages
Utility failures
Physical assault, stalking, and murder
Physical violence
shouting, insults, and threats
Verbal abuse
unwanted sexual advances, inappropriate touching, and
sexual assault
Sexual
harassment
discrimination on the basis of age, gender, race, religion, or
sexual orientation
Discrimination
are any
injuries or illnesses that occur as a
direct result of employment.
Work-related injuries
s the process of determining
the root causes of accidents, on-the-job injuries,
property damage, and close calls in order to prevent
them from occurring again
Accident investigation
often used to describe a
workplace event.
incident
incident-prevention tools and should be an
integral part of an occupational safety and health management
program in a workplace.
Investigations
Preserve the scene to prevent material evidence from being
removed or altered; investigators can use cones, tape, and/or
guards
Preserve the Scene:
Document the incident facts such as the date of the
investigation and who is investigating. Investigators can also
document the scene by video recording, photographing and
sketching.
Document the Scene
An incident investigation always involves interviewing and
possibly re-interviewing some of the same or new witnesses as
more information becomes available, up to and including the
highest levels of management
COLLECT INFORMATION
The root causes of an incident are exactly what the term
implies: The underlying reasons why the incident occurred in a
workplace.
DETERMINE ROOT CAUSES
AN ACT TO STRENGTHEN THE FOOD
SAFETY REGULATORY SYSTEM IN THE
COUNTRY TO PROTECT CONSUMER
HEALTH AND FACILITATE MARKET
ACCESS OF LOCAL FOODS AND FOOD
PRODUCTS, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
FOOD SAFETY ACT OF 2013
RA 10611
It serves as a comprehensive framework for
promoting food safety in the Philippines, covering
various aspects of food production, distribution,
and handling.
PRESIDENTIAL DECREE NO. 856
These represents the
boundaries of control, and therefore the boundaries for
food safety.
CRITICAL LIMITS
Describes the name of
the form used to collect
the data resulting from
the Monitoring activities.
RECORDS
Program separate from monitoring to
ensure that the HACCP Plan is achieving
the food safety performance expected:
not that there simply is a flow chart and a
HACCP Audit Table.
VERIFICATION
This order aims to align our Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) with
international standards, thereby positioning our industries to be competitive
on the global stage
Administrative Order No. 153 s. 2004
a process to keep
employees safe during hazardous and nonstandard
operations. It involves assessing the risks, establishing
a proper safety protocol based on the risks, and proper
communication throughout the entire process.
permit to work (PTW) system
an area large
enough to fully enter or perform certain jobs
confined space
system of steps
undertaken by designated personnel to rescue employees
from permit spaces.
confined space rescue plan
helps ensure
equipment inspections, maintenance, and operations
are conducted and accomplished safely.
lockout tagout permit
a tool used by safety
officers and managers to ensure
that steps are taken to isolate
energy sources when servicing
industrial equipment or heavy
machinery
lockout tagout procedure
checklist
Personal Danger Tag
Red tag
group isolation or lockbox tag
*Orange tag
Out of Service Tag (OOS)
Yellow tag
commissioning and test tag
*Blue tag
used to lockout equipment during a
maintenance procedure
*Red lock
used to indicate that it is safe to
perform service procedure
Orange lock
used to lockout equipment before
servicing by an affected employee
Yellow lock
used in place of orange lock for lockboxes
having 6+ isolation points
Blue lock
involves developing and
implementing strategies to minimize the
impact of emergencies on people, property,
and the environment
Emergency preparedness
encourages capacity development at individual, organizational, and
institutional levels. It recognizes local risk patterns and trends and decentralizes
resources and responsibilities, thus encouraging community participation.
“PHILIPPINE DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND
MANAGEMENT ACT OF 2010” (RA 10121 )
oversees the
establishment and implementation of
strategies and policies to coordinate total
emergency planning, response, and recovery
to enhance safety, property upkeep, and
business continuity
Planning Committee
To characterize potential disasters by
type and extent, a survey of hazards or
foreseeable threats in the community
must be performed and evaluated
HAZARDS SURVEY
registered facility was to demonstrate
to the Department how it handled the
risks associated with using Extremely
Hazardous Substances (ESPs).
TOXIC CATASTROPHE
PREVENTION ACT (TCPA)
