lesson 12 - Occupational Safety and Health Standard 5

Question 1

– To use discarded items again, if possible.

Answer 1

Reuse

Question 2

– To use the discarded materials to make new products like plastics and tin cans.

Answer 2

Recycle

Question 3

– To recover or convert useful wastes to energy-producing programs; and

Answer 3

Recover

Question 4

– The system o waste disposal by burying waste into the soil.

Answer 4

Dispose

Question 5

It is crucial and important that all employees understand and are trained in the emergency procedures of the plan, which should be constituted by:

Answer 5

-Immediate action to stop or minimize the hazard;
-The need to not panic;
-Who to call to raise the alarm;
-How to notify emergency personnel;
-How, when, and where to evacuate;
-How to make use the communication system; and
-The use of regular emergency plan evacuation trials.

Question 6

Ensure that emergency exit lights are working and that all staff are aware of all safety exits. These exits should be kept clear from any obstruction at all times.

Answer 6

Emergency Exit

Question 7

Incase of fire, the alarm is triggered producing a loud ringing sound that can be heard in the premise.

Answer 7

Safety Alarms

Question 8

usually has a manual lever to be pulled in case the automatic detector fails.

Answer 8

alarm system

Question 9

are usually placed in strategic places accessible to the one in charge of security and/or maintenance.

Answer 9

Automatic Alarms

Question 10

It is requirement that every company should have a trained first-aider in the event of an emergency

Answer 10

First Aid