OSH Flashcards
is a planned system of working to prevent illness and injury where you work by recognizing and identifying hazards and risks.
OSH (Occupational Safety and Health)
What are 3 steps used to manage health and safety at work?
- Spot the Hazard (Hazard Identification)
- Assess the Risk (Risk Assessment)
- Make the Changes (Risk Control)
a source of danger / source of potential damage, harm or adverse health
anything that could hurt you or someone else
Safety Hazard / Hazard
working out how likely it is that a hazard will harm someone and how serious the harm could be
Risk Assestment
It is your employer’s responsibility to fix hazards.
Risk Control
Common Hazard encountered in our workplace
is an agent, factor, or circumstance that can cause harm with or without contact. They canbe classified as a type of occupational hazard or environmental hazard
ex: tech support cables across the floor
Physical Hazard
risk control: use cable ties or cord covers
Common Hazard encountered in our workplace
A type of occupational hazard caused by exposure to chemicals in the work place. Exposure to chemicals in the workplace can cause acute or ** long-term detrimental health effects**
ex: cleaning equipmen or harsh substances that can cause skin irritation
Chemical Hazard
risk control: PPE, Disposal of hazardous materials
Common Hazard encountered in our workplace
refer to potential physical risks associated withworking in environments where moving machinery, tools, or heavy equipment are present
ex: servers, cooling systems, or etc with moving parts
Mechanical Hazard
risk control: for heavy loads use trolley, hoists, etc
Common Hazard encountered in our workplace
are typically present in environments where electrical systems, equipment, and installations are used or maintained
ex: electric shock when in contact with live electrical
Electric Shock Hazard
risk control: PPE, De-energize eqipment, check for power static control
