Safety Flashcards
OHSAS 18001 was one of the International Standards for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems.
True
OHSAS 18001 has been replaced by
ISO 45001:2018
you can no longer apply for OHSAS 18001 certification. True or False?
True
is the international ISO standard for Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS)
ISO 45001:2018
ISO
International organization for standardization
takes a proactive approach that requires hazard risks to be evaluated and remedied before they cause accidents and injuries
ISO 45001
takes a reactive approach that focuses solely on risks and not solutions.
OHSAS 18001
broad scope involving three major fields – Occupational Safety, Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene.
Occupational Safety and Health
deals with understanding the causes of accidents at work and ways to prevent unsafe act and unsafe conditions in any workplace
Occupational Saftey
Successful occupational health and safety practice requires the
collaboration and participation of both employers and workers
is an employer’s written commitment to the health and safety of both their employees and their workplace.
occupational health and safety (OHS) policy
Requires all employers to implement workplace health and safety programs
Health and safety legislation
AN ACT STRENGTHENING COMPLIANCE WITH OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR
VIOLATIONS THEREOF
DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 198
IMPLEMENTING RULES AND REGULATIONS OF REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11058
a source or situation with a potential to cause harm in terms of injury, ill health, damage to property, damage to the environment or a combination of these
Hazard
a combination of the likelihood of an occurrence of a hazardous event with specified period or in specified circumstances and the severity
Risk
Types of Hazards
Biological
Chemical
Physical
Ergonomic
Safety
psychosocial
any person trained and duly certified to administer first aid by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) or any organization authorized by the DOLE Secretary
Certified first aider
industry-determined specifications of proficiency required for effective work performance.
Competency Standards
establishments, projects, sites and all other places where
work is being undertaken
Covered Workplaces
have been granted accreditation by DOLE pursuant to Department Order No. 16, s. 2001.
Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) - Accredited Training Organizations
– any machine with engine or
electric motor as prime mover.
Equipment
any person, who directly or indirectly benefit from the services of the employee.
Employer
an examination of the work environment
General safety and health inspection
– a situation caused by a condition or practice that could reasonably be expected to lead to death or serious physical harm.
Imminent danger
a workplace where there is low level of danger or exposure to safety and health hazards
Low risk establishment
workplace where there is moderate exposure to safety and health hazards
Medium risk establishment
establishments employing less than 10 employees and establishments employing less than 100 employees, respectively, regardless of capitalization
Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs
a qualified first-aider, to provide occupational health services in the establishment, project, site or workplace.
Occupational Health Personnel
qualified Safety Officer 4 or its equivalent, duly certified by DOLE to perform and/or render consultative services on OSH in at least 2 fields of specialization as determined by DOLE.
Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Consultant
a qualified Safety Officer 3 or its equivalent, duly certified
Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Practitioner
a set of rules issued by DOLE
Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) standards
a specialized clothing or equipment designed to protect workers
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
regular and critical examination of project sites conducted by the safety officer.
Safety and Health Audit
body created within the workplace tasked with the authority to plan, develop and implement OSH policies
Safety and Health Committee
set of detailed rules to govern company policies, processes and practices
Safety and Health program
employee or officer of the company trained by DOLE or DOLE-
Safety Officer
employee who has completed the mandatory 8-hour OSH orientation
Safety Officer 1 (SO1)
employee who has completed the mandatory forty 40- hour OSH training
Safety Officer 2 (SO2)
40-hour OSH training course applicable to the industry
additional 48 hours of advanced/ specialized OSH training course
Safety Officer 3 (SO3)
4o-hour OSH training course
80 hours of advanced. aggregate of 320 hours of
Safety Officer 4 (SO4)
any site or location where workers need to be present or to go to by reason of their work
Workplace
any
emergency, warning o
Safety Signage
any member of the labor force,
Worker
the mandatory 8-hour module conducted by the safety officer of the workplace
Workers’ OSH Seminar
HIRARC
Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment, and Risk Control
HIRAC
Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Control
an integration tool to identify, assess/measure and to control hazard and risk of any workplace and its activities.
HIRAC
Results of the HIRAC and number of workers shall be the bases for determining the required minimum number of safety officer, OH personnel, medical services and facilities pursuant
True
Hierarchy of Controls
Elimination, substitution, Engineering Control, Administrative Control, PPE
Employers must protect employees:
Assess
Eliminate and Reduce
Use appropriate personal protective equipment
Eliminate hazard from the workplace
Elimination
Use safer item/substance
Use same chemical but in a different form
Substitution
Physical changes to workplace
Engineering controls
Requires worker or employer to do something
Administrative controls/work practice control
Requires worker to wear something
PPE Control
one of the easiest ways to protect an employee’s head from injury
Head Protection
Classes of hard hats:
Class G
Class E
Class C
Protect against impact, penetration
Low-voltage electrical protection
Class G (General)
Designed for electrical/utility work
Protect against falling objects, impact
Electrical protection against high-voltage (proof-tested to 20,000 volts)
CLASS E (Electrical)
CLASS C (Conductive)
Designed for comfort; offers limited protection
Protects heads that may bump against fixed objects
Does not protect against falling objects or electrical hazards
Eye and face protection
Safety Glasses
Safety Goggles
Face Shield
Welding Face Shield
Common causes of eye injuries
Chemical splashes
Blood or OPIM splashes or sprays
Intense light
Dust and other flying particles
Molten metal splashes
Eye and face protection – must comply with
American National Standard Institute z87.1-2003 or 1989
Used to protect against moderate impacts from particles
Safety glasses
who use prescription glasses while performing operations with potential eye hazards must useeye protection
Prescription glasses
Protect eyes, and the facial area
Goggles
Protect face from nuisance dusts and potential splashes or sprays
Protect face from nuisance dusts and potential splashes or sprays
Protect eyes from burns caused by:
Infared light
Intense radiant light
Welding shields
Provide protection from hazards:
physical contact such as flying particles
ultraviolet light, laser, and welding
Laser safety goggles
Only when engineering controls are not feasible, will respirators be used
true
Types of respirators
remove contaminants from air
Air-Purifying (APR)
provide clean, breathable air
Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA)
Supplied-Air Respirator (SAR)
Atmosphere-Supplying
Exposure to noise levels over _______ can cause hearing loss
85dB
Hearing protection required at
90dB
Hearing Conservation Program
Hearing Conservation Program
The employer must provide ear protection when the noise level in the work area is greater than indicated in this table.
True or False?
True
(NRR)
Noise Reduction Rating
Examples of hearing protection
Disposable foam plugs
Molded ear plugs
Noise-cancelling ear plugs
Ear muffs
How to insert ear plugs properly
Roll, Pull, Hold
Conditions requiring foot protection
Impacts
Compressions
Cuts/punctures
Chemicals
Temperatures
science of protecting the health and safety of workers through: Anticipation,
Recognition,
Evaluation, and
Control
of workplace conditions
Industrial Hygiene
Common workplace health hazards
Chemical
biological
physical
ergonomic
Effects of chemical exposures:
Health Risk and Safety Risk
Exposure entry routes:
(Chemical hazard)
Inhalation
Ingestion
Absorption
Injection
Warning Signs of Potential Chemical Exposure
irritation
Unusual tastes /smell
Types of health effects
acute and chronic
disrupt the normal functions of the body. Effects can be:
Local and systematic
toxic chemical
Local - at the site of exposure
Systemic
Affects the entire body
Target organs -
true
Chemical Hazards and Controls Elimination/substitution
engage, inventory/prioritize, identify, assess and compare, select, test, evaluate
Each employee who is required to use PPE must be trained to know:
When PPE is necessary
What PPE is necessary
How to properly put on, take off, adjust, and wear the PPE
The limitation of the PPE
Proper care, maintenance, useful life, and disposal of PPE
The employer is required to pay for PPE used to comply with OSHA standards? True or False
True
Worksite analysis
Air monitoring – personal and area
Noise monitoring
Observation – PPE use and work practices
Ventilation measurements
Wipe samples – surfaces and personnel
Hazardous atmospheres
Oxygen-deficient
Hydrogen sulfide
Carbon monoxide
Biological Hazards
Insects
bloodborne pathogens
animals
contaminated soil
poisonous plant
water/sewage
Types of physical hazards:
Temperature
Vibration
Radiation
Noise
What to wear for noise hazard
Personal comfort preference
Long-term/Single use (plugs)
Short-term/On and off (muffs)
Consider NRR
