lesson 12 - Occupational Safety and Health Standard

Question 1

is a systematic approach in precluding any illness and injury at a workplace by recognizing and identifying hazards and risks.

Answer 1

Occupational Safety and health Standard

Question 2

process of risk management

Answer 2

identify hazard
asses risk
control risk

Question 3

Requirements in identifying Hazards in the Workplace

Answer 3

-The workplace must be surveyed.
-Determine if the identified hazards require to use of Personal Protective Equipment.
-The employees must know about the hazards present in the workplace for them to avoid accidents.
-Identify the PPE needed for the particular hazard.
-The employee should know the proper use of PPE.
-Special attention must be given to working conditions that can produce hazards.

Question 4

A is a condition where there is a threat to one’s life, health, property and the environment.

Answer 4

Hazard

Question 5

types of hazards

Answer 5

physical hazards
biological hazards
chemical hazards
mechanical hazards
ergonomical hazards

Question 6

– These often result from human and natural elements.

Answer 6

Physical hazards

Question 7

– These originates from foreign organisms.

Answer 7

Biological Hazards

Question 8

– These include chemicals that are used in agricultural and commercial industries and in housekeeping.

Answer 8

Chemical Hazards

Question 9

– These hazards may result from use of defective machines or equipment and unsystematic mechanical processes that could lead to various machine-related injuries and accidents.

Answer 9

Mechanical Hazards

Question 10

– These harm the musculoskeletal system of the workers, which involve uncomfortable or poor body positioning while working.

Answer 10

Ergonomic Hazards