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OHSAS 18001 has been replaced by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)