Module 7

Question 1

Recommendations to Safety Standards

Question 2

Improve self-regulation for safety

Answer 2

• Conduct safety inspection
• Formulate standard operating procedures
• Post monthly safety reports on bulletin boards.
• Extensively promote safety and health
• Standardize safety signage

Question 3

Workplace Conditions

Answer 3

• Maintain all floors to be free of slip
• promote a good housekeeping program.
• Mark routes and exits clearly
• Improve materials handling and storage
• Post no smoking signs

Question 4

Equipment maintenance and handling

Answer 4

• Inspection of all electrical power systems
• Close and secure high voltage and control panels.
• Check condition of wirings, insulation and fixtures
• Protect electrical equipment from fluids.

Question 5

Hazard Control System

Answer 5

• Hazard, warning, directional and information signs
• Affix tags to all defective equipment

Question 6

Improve emergency system

Answer 6

• Training on fire extinguisher use is a must.
• Locate first aid kit / equipment / station in strategic places

Question 7

• deals with all aspects of health and safety in the workplace and has a strong focus on primary prevention of hazards.
• prevent accidents and harm to people from work- related activities

Answer 7

Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)

Question 8

Components of the OSH Program

Question 9

an employer must comply with in order to safeguard the well-being of the workers

Answer 9

Employer’s Obligations

Question 10

Employees can provide information about hazards in their workplace

Answer 10

Employees’ Involvement

Question 11

• involves identification of existing hazards, and conditions and operations
  a. Routine job hazard analysis and site inspections
  b. Baseline worksite surveys for safety and health
  c. Investigation of accidents and “near misses” incidents
  d. Injury and illness trend analysis and evaluation

Answer 11

Worksite Analysis

Question 12

The goal of hazard control and reduction is to reduce the extent of exposure to hazards so that the likelihood for them to cause illness or injury will be reasonably decreased.

Answer 12

Hazard and Risk Prevention and Control

Question 13

Hazard and Risk Prevention and Control

a. Engineering measures

Answer 13

• Changing or redesigning workstations, tools, facilities, equipment, materials, or processes
• Isolating hazards
• Installing efficient ventilation

Question 14

Hazard and Risk Prevention and Control

b. Administrative control measures

Answer 14

• Job rotation
• Proper work procedures
• Hazard and risk communication
• Medical and environmental surveillance

Question 15

The methods used for identifying problems can also be used for the monitoring and evaluation process

Answer 15

Monitoring and Evaluation of Policy and Program

Question 16

all employers should exert efforts to maintain and control the working environment for the purpose of promoting and maintaining the health and safety of the workers.

Answer 16

Regulatory Compliance