OSH Flashcards
Quiz 1
1
Q
Ideally, an internal audit unit is directly under whose office.
A
Deputy Executive Director
2
Q
Forming part of DOLE’s organizational structure are the ___ Regional offices and the Philippines Overseas Labor Office (POLOs).
A
16
3
Q
ILO is devoted to promoting social justice and internationally recognized human and labour rights, pursuing its founding mission that ___, peace is essential to ___.
A
Labour
Prosperity
4
Q
An act strengthenin compliance with OSH and providing penalties for violations thereof.
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RA 11058
5
Q
The national government agency mandated to formulate policies, implement programs, and serve as the policy-coording arm of the Executive Branch in the field of labor and employment
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DOLE (Department of Labour and Employment)
6
Q
The year was the Occupational Safety and Health Standard formulated
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1978
7
Q
Champions the cause of work safety and health in the Philippines
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Occupational Safety and Health Center
8
Q
A staff bureau of DOLE primarily performing policy and program development and advisory function for the Department in the administration and enforcement of laws relating to working conditions.
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Bereau of Working Conditions
9
Q
Name the top occupational disease
A
Work Related MSD (Muskuloskeletal Diseases)
10
Q
The field of OSH is concerned with ___ the loss by aiding in the ___ and ___ of both ___ and ___ in the workplace.
A
minimizing
preservation
protection
human
other physical asset
11
Q
Occupational safety and health is also the management function in an organization concerned with improving its ___ and ___.
A
quality
efficiency
12
Q
Name the Top 3 reported diseases at work
A
Tension Headache
Hypertension
Rhinitis/Colds
13
Q
Name the top reported accidents/injuries at work
A
Cuts, Lacerations, Punctures
14
Q
The state affirms labor as primary ___ & ___ force, and that a safe and healthy workforce is an integral aspect of nation building
A
Economic
Social
15
Q
Any person trained and duly certified to administer first aid by the Philippines Red Cross or any organization authorized by the Secretary of Labor and Employment
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Certified first-aider
16
Q
Industry determined specifications of proficiency required for effective work performance
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Competency Standard
17
Q
An examination of the work environment, including the location and operation of machinery other than those covered by technical safety audits
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General Safety & Health Inspection
18
Q
A workplace wherein the presence of hazard or potential hazard within the company may affect the safety and/or health of workers not only within but also person outside the premises of the workplace
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High Risk Establishments
19
Q
A situation caused by a condition or practice in any place of employment that could reasonably be expected to lead to death or serious physical harm
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Imminent Danger
20
Q
Refers to establishments employing less than 10 employees
A
Micro Enterprise
21
Q
A qualified safety officer 3 or its equivalent, duty certified by DOLE to render OSH services in a defined and specific scope or core competency.
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OSH Practitioner
22
Q
A set of rules issued by DOLE which mandates the adoption and use of appropriate practices , means, methods, operations or processes, and working conditions reasonably necessary to ensure safe and healtful employment.
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OSH Standards
23
Q
A regular and critical examination of project sites, safety programs, records, and management performancce on program standard on safety and health conducted by the safety officer.
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Safety & Health Audit
24
Q
Any employee or officer of the company trained by DOLE and tasked by the employer to implement an OSH program, and ensure that its accordance with the provision of OSH standard
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Safety Officer
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The company shall and evaluated the OSH program at ___, to ensure that its objective are met towards an improved safety and health performance
at least once
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Mandatory 8-hours module conducted by the safety officer of the workplace as prescribed by the OSH standard
Workers' OSH Seminar
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The worker has the ___ of refusal to work without threat or reprisal from the employer if, as determined by DOLE, an imminent danger exist. As preventive measure, the safety officer may, following his/her own determination and without fear or reprisal, implement a ___ in case of imminent danger.
Right
Work Stoppage
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Location not more than 5 kms away from the workplace
TRUE
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Accesibility not more than 25 mins travel time
TRUE
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Transportation employer has available facilities to transport workers to the hospital or dental clinic
TRUE
30
Documentation enter a written contact with the hospital for the use of such hospital for the treatment of workers in case of emergency
TRUE
31
Name the four condition when an occupation is considered critical
1. The performance of a job affects people's lives and safety;
2. The job involves the handling of complex tools, equipment, and supplies;
3. The job requires a relatively long period of education and training;
4. The performance of the job may compromise the safety, health, and environmental concerns within the immediate vicinity of the establishments.
32
Illustrate completely the National Legal Framework on OSH
- Article II, Section 18, Article XIII, Section 3 of the Philippine Constitution
- Book IV, Title 1 Chapter I and II of the Presidential Decree 442, as amended and renumbered
- Republic Act No. 11058: An Act Strengthening Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Standard and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof
- Occupational Safety and Health Standards as amended
- OSH-Related Issuances
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Described as the art and science devoted to the recognition, evaluation and control of workplace health hazards. It has been suggested to add a fourth principle, anticipation.
Discusses the identification, evaluation, and
control of physical, chemical, biological and
ergonomic hazards
Industrial Hygiene
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Any source of potential
damage, harm, or adverse
health effect on people.
Hazards
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___ encompasses the social, mental and physical well-being of workers, that is, the “___”.
- OSH
- whole person
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___ is a condition that could lead to an
accident.
Hazard
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___ is an unintended event or series of
events that results in death, injury, loss of system
or service, or environmental damage.
Accident
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___seen as the
situation or source
containing the
hazard or force
Unsafe Condition
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___ is a violation of safe procedure:
* ___ – omitted the action which resulted in an accident
* ___ – committed the action which resulted in an accident
- Unsafe Act
- Act of omission
- Act of commission
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Workplace Safety Hazards
Let us begin by saying that Hazards are Identified through:
1-5?
1. Walk through survey or ocular inspection
2. Review of processes involved
3. Knowing the raw materials used, products and by products
4. Gathering of workers’ complaints
5. Safety Data Sheet
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Occupational Safety Hazards
1. Poor Housekeeping
2. Fire
3. Use of Machines
4. Electricity
5. Materials Handling
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___ the foundation of a safe, healthy & pleasant workplace.
Good Housekeeping
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___ is the active principle of burning, characterized by the heat and light of combustion ___. It is a rapid oxidation process accompanied with the evolution of light and heat of varying intensities.
- Fire
- RA 9514 – The Revised Fire Code of the Philippines
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It is ___to predict exactly when a fire will occur
and, upon its ___, the extent of its ___.
- virtually impossible
- inception
- destructive potential
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Common Causes of Fire
1. Overloaded electrical system
2. Open flames
3. Smoking or cigarette butts
4. Hot surfaces
5. Friction
6. Cutting & welding
7. Electrical spark
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Fire Tetrahedron
- Heat Source
- Oxygen Source
- Fuel Source
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Normal air contains ___ oxygen. Some fuel materials contain sufficient oxygen within tehir makeup ton support burning
21%
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What class of fire is suitable for ordinary combustibles such as wood and paper
Class A
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What class of fire is suitable for flammable liquids like grease, gasoline and oil.
Class B
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What class of fire is suitable for electrical fires (FM200)
Class C
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What class of fire is suitable for use on flammable metals
Class D
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What class of fire is suitable foruse in kitchen fires and deep fryers
Class K
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How to operate fire extinguisher
Pull the pin
Aim at the base
Squeeze trigger
Sweep
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Causes of Machine related accidents
* Machine design or assembly defects.
* Poor training
* Inadequate safety gear
* Poorly-maintained machinery
* An individual making unwanted contact with a moving part of a machine
* A machine malfunction, including mechanical and electrical energy sources failure
* Workpiece movement during a forming or cutting process
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That point where work is performed on the material, such as cutting, shaping, boring, or forming
Point of operation
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All parts of the machine which move the machine is working
Other moving parts
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All components of the mechanical system that transmit enery to the part of the machine performing the work.
Power Transmission
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7 Machine Safety Tips to Prevent Workplace Injuries and
Accidents
1.Don't Remove Machine Guards
2.Wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all Times
3.Provide Adequate Training to Machinery Operators
4.Train Machinery Operators to be Aware of their Surrounding
5.Follow Maintenance Schedules
6. Stay Clear of Loading and Unloading Zones
7.Never Interfere with Moving Machinery
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An assemblage of parts that transmit forces, motion and energy in a predetermined manner.
Machine
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Cause of Machine Related Accidents
* An individual making ___ of a machine.
* Something ___from the machine.
* A ___, including mechanical and electrical energy
sources failure.
* ___ during a forming or cutting process
* unwanted contact with a moving part
* flying
* machine malfunction
* Workpiece movement
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Effects of Machine Related Accidents
* Can result to severe injuries
* Loss of trained and skilled employee
* Loss in productivity
* Damaged equipment
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___ refers to any safety precautions taken against electricity.
Electrical safety
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___ is a form of energy resulting from the existence of
charged particles. ___ is the flow of moving electrons. When the electrons flow it is called an ___.
- Electricity
- Electricity
- electrical current
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___ occurs when an extremity such as a finger, hand, or arm is placed across an electric current.
Electric shock
65
___ occurs when severe electric shock causes tissue
to burn. ___ can be ___. Internal burns occur when the electric current takes a path through bone
and burns deep tissue.
- Electrical burn
- Electrical burn
- external or internal
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___ occur when electric current ignites flammable materials.
Electrical fires
67
Most serious electrical hazard
Shock
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SEVERITY OF THE SHOCK DEPENDS ON...the
combination of ___
*___ of current through the body
* ___flowing through the body (amps)
* ___of the shocking
current through the body.
- voltage and resistance
- Path
- Amount of current
- Duration
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A technique which includes the art of lifting, moving, and
storing materials
Material Handling
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Is the manually moving or handling things by lifting, lowering, pushing, pulling,
carrying/ transporting, holding, packaging or restraining of products. This is also the most common cause of occupational fatigue, low back pain and lower back injuries.
Manual Material Handling
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Pertains to more rigid, powered and non-powered mechanics mainly for handling bulky and heavy items.
Mechanical Handling
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Any agent or activity posing a potential
hazard to health. Any organism, chemical, condition, or circumstance that may cause illness
Health Hazard
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Health Hazard Classification
- Noise
- Vibration
- Radiation
- Illumination
- Extreme Temperature
Physical Hazard
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Health Hazard Classification
- Non-recovery of the body
- Repetitive Nature of the work
- Uncomfortable working stations
Ergonomics Hazard
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Health Hazard Classification
- Dust
- Gases
- Vapors
- Fumes
- Mists
Chemical Hazard
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Health Hazard Classification
- Viruses
- Bacteria
- Fungi
- Insects
Biological Hazard
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A form of vibration conducted
through Solids, Liquids, or Gases. Unwanted and excessive sound
Noise
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Noise hazards occur when sounds workers are exposed to are greater than ___, weighted
over an eight-hour shift.
85 decibels
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___ measured in (Hertz) cycle per
seconds
Frequency
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___ measured in decibel (dB)
Loudness or Intensity
81
___ length of exposure (continuous,
intermittent, burst, waxing / waning)
Duration
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___ a noise in the ears, such as ringing, roaring, buzzing,
hissing, or whistling
Tinnitus
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It is a physical factor that acts
on man by transmission of
mechanical energy from
sources of oscillation
Vibration
84
___is the measure of the
stream of ligh falling on a surface. It is measured in
lumens or lux.
ILLUMINATION
85
Office lighting standards state that a normal workstation requires ___. That means that every 6'×6' cubicle requires at least the same amount of light you would receive from a 35- watt incandescent light bulb.
500 lumens per square meter
86
___ if the workplace
illumination is higher than
the recommended
Bright
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___ if the workplace
illumination is lower than
the recommended
Dark
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Air temperature is a measure of how ___. It is the most commonly measured weather parameter.
hot or cold the air is
89
Humidity is a measure of the amount of ___. Relative humidity
measures the amount of water in the air in relation to the maximum amount of water vapor (moisture). The higher the temperature, the more water vapor the air can hold.
water vapor in the air
90
The ___, also known as the apparent temperature, is what the temperature feels like to the human body when relative humidity is combined with the air temperature.
heat index
91
___ is measured by sensing the pressure that is produced through the movement of the air. Air velocities impact on the rate of heat transfer between that air and
adjacent surfaces.
Air velocity
92
___ is when the workplace temperature causes the body’s temperature to go lower than ___ as in ice plants, Broadcast Industry,
Semiconductor Industry, Food processing plants, Ice Cream plants, Deep sea diving, Laboratories.
Thermoregulatory mechanism to raise temperature is by ___.
- Cold Stress
- 36.5°C
- CHILLING / SHIVERING
93
___ is the emission or transmission of energy as
waves or moving particles.
Radiation
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This is the atmospheric force that is constantly applied on the body,
expressed in force or weight per unit of area (like pounds per square inch or
“psi”) which may be affected by changes in altitude or artificially
induced work conditions.
Pressure
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___ are physical conditions that may pose risk of injury to the musculoskeletal system, such as the muscles or ligaments of the lower back, tendons or nerves of the hands/wrists, or bones surrounding the knees, resulting in a musculoskeletal disorder (MSD).
Ergonomic hazards
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___ is a type of
occupational hazard caused by exposure to
chemicals in the workplace.
Chemical Hazard
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A summary of the important health, safety and toxicological information on the chemical or the mixture ingredients.
Safety Data Sheet
98
Guidelines for the implementation of Globally Harmonized Systems (GHS) in chemical safety programs in the workplace.
Department Order 136-2014
99
___, also known as ___, refer to biological substances that pose a threat to health of living organism, primarily of humans.
Biological hazard / Biohazard
100
No exposure is allowed for
continuous, intermittent noise in ___
excess of 115 dBA
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Long-term exposure to chemical hazards such as silica dust, engine exhausts, tobacco smoke, and lead (among others) have been shown to increase risk of ___.
heart disease, stroke, and high blood pressure
102
Highly soluble gases such as ___ chloride can cause severe nose and throat irritation, while substances of lower solubility such as nitrogen dioxide, phosgene, or sulfur dioxide can penetrate deep into the lungs.
ammonia or hydrogen
103
Mist is ___ hanging in the air. These droplets form when
warmer water in the air is rapidly cooled, causing it to change from invisible gas
to tiny visible water droplets. Meteorologists (weather forecasters) tend to use the term "mist" when ___ and "fog" when it drops below 1 km.
- tiny droplets of water
- visibility drops below 5 km
104
___ usually includes viruses and bacteria like Escherichia coli and chickenpox and many non-infectious bacteria.
Biohazard Level 1
105
___ usually involves microorganisms that are responsible for mild infections in humans and are often difficult to contract via aerosolized particles, like hepatitis A, B, and C, Lyme disease, Salmonella, measles, mumps, HIV, and
dengue.
Biohazard Level 2
106
___ is the art and science that seeks to understand the deeper roots of why
accidents happen. Understanding accident causation theory is essential in determining why workplace incidents occur and to prevent re-occurrences
- Accident Causation Theory
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The measure of the
probability and
severity of a loss
event taking place.
Risk
108
These are unplanned events, often resulting in injuries or damage, that often interrupt routine operations. Always results to loss.
Accidents
109
___ includes microorganisms that can be fatal to humans but for which vaccines and other treatments are available. Give example
Biohazard Level 3
(Mycobacterium tuberculosis)
110
___ usually includes dangerous viruses like Ebola, Marburg virus, Lassa fever, Bolivian hemorrhagic fever, and many other hemorrhagic viruses found in the
tropics.
Biohazard Level 4
111
Includes near misses and
accidents. Near misses
does not result in any
loss.
Incidents
112
The work task is beyond the capability of the worker Includes physical and psychological factors Influenced by environmental factors, internal factors, and situational factors
Overload
113
To hazards and safety measures (worker’s fault) To incompatible work station (management, environment faults)
INAPPROPRIATE WORKER RESPONSE
114
Lack of training and misjudgment of risk
But the structure of this theory is still a cause/effect format.
INAPPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES
115
tendencies may predispose worker to certain
actions
Predisposition characteristics
116
peer pressure, poor attitude, risk taking
Situational Characteristics
117
Accidents arise from interactions among humans, machines, and the environment
Systems Theory
118
___ theory of accident causation regards an accident as a low-
quality work behavior.
Dr. Willard Kerr’s
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___ can only be obtained within a positive organizational culture and psychological climate. The more positive the workplace climate, the greater the alertness and work quality is. As alertness decreases, the probability of an accident rises.
Alertness
120
Being safe is achieved not by chance but by ___, ___ and ___ . It begins with knowledge of the causes of accidents.
- learning
- planning
- executing
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These are incompatible work stations, tools or
expectations (management failure)
Ergonomic Trap
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Unconscious or conscious (personal failure)
Decision to err
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Management failure (policy, training, etc.)
Systems failure
