OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH Flashcards
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (OSH)
is a planned system of working to prevent illness and injury where you work by recognizing and identifying
hazards and risks
THREE STEPS USED TO MANAGE HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK
- Spot the Hazard (Hazard Identification)
- Assess the Risk (Risk Assessment)
- Make the Changes (Risk Control)
Safety Hazard
- source of danger
- is anything that could hurt you or someone else
- is any source of potential damage, harm or adverse health effects on something or someone under certain conditions at work
Risk Assessment
Assessing the risk means working out how likely it is that a hazard will harm someone and how serious the harm could be
Risk Assessment
Whenever you spot a hazard, assess the risk by asking yourself two questions.
- How likely is it that the hazard could harm me or someone else?
- How badly could I or someone else be harmed?
Risk Control
It is your employer’s responsibility to fix hazards
Risk Control
Sometimes you may be able to fix simple hazards yourself.
Example: You can pick up things from the floor and put them away to eliminate a trip hazard
What you should do to control the risk?
- Ask your supervisor for Instructions and training before using equipment
- Ask for help moving or lifting heavy objects
- Tell your supervisor if you think a work practice could be
Common Hazards encountered in our workplace
Physical Hazard
Mechanical Hazard
Chemical Hazard
Electrical Shock Hazard
Physical Hazard
is an agent, factor, or circumstance that can cause harm with or without contact.
They can be classified as a type of occupational hazard or environmental hazard.
Common Physical Hazard in Tech Support
Cables running across the floor. If someone trips, falls and hurts himself because of a cable you ran across the floor.
Risk Control: Use cable ties or cord covers to keep cables organized and out of the way.
Mechanical Hazard
refer to potential physical risks associated with working in environments where moving machinery, tools or heavy equipment are present.
Example of Mechanical Hazard
Example: If you’re working in a data center or an industrial environment, you might be around servers, cooling systems, or other machinery with moving parts. Accidental contact with these can cause injuries.
Risk Control: For particularly heavy loads, use trolleys, hoists, or other lifting equipment to avoid strain injuries.
Chemical Hazards
A type of occupational hazard caused by exposure to chemicals in the workplace. Exposure to chemicals in the workplace can cause acute or long-term detrimental health effects
Example of Chemical Hazard
Chemicals used to clean equipment, cables, or work areas might contain harsh substances that can cause skin irritation or respiratory issues.
Risk control:
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Disposal of Hazardous Materials
