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TOPIC: PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

AND SAFETY PROCEDURES

Work by: John Rey


1. IDENTIFY HAZARDS AND RISKS
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
(OHS)

Occupational health and safety (OHS) relates


to health, safety, and welfare issues in the workplace.

OHS includes the laws, standards, and programs


that are aimed at making the workplace better for
workers, along with co-workers, family members,
customers, and other stakeholders.

Improving a company's occupational health and


safety standards ensures good business, a better brand
image, and higher employee morale.
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
(OHS)

Occupational health and safety is


concerned with addressing many types
of workplace hazards, such as:

• Chemicals
• Physical hazards
• Biological agents
• Psychological fallout
• Ergonomic issues
• Accidents
IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDS, RISKS,
AND CONTROL

COMMON HAZARDS
A hazard is a situation in the workplace
that has the potential to harm the health
and safety of people.

1. Physical Hazard - environmental


factors that can harm a person without
necessarily touching them, including
heights, noise, radiation and pressure.
IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDS, RISKS,
AND CONTROL

COMMON HAZARDS

2. Chemical Hazard – hazardous


substances that can cause harm. These
hazards can result in both health and
physical impacts, such as skin irritation,
respiratory system irritation, blindness,
corrosion and explosions.
IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDS, RISKS,
AND CONTROL

COMMON HAZARDS

3. Ergonomic Hazard – result of


physical factors that can result in
musculoskeletal injuries.

For example, a poor workstation


setup, poor posture and manual
handling.
IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDS, RISKS,
AND CONTROL

COMMON HAZARDS

4. Biological Hazard – include viruses,


bacteria, insects, animals, etc., that can
cause adverse health impacts.

For example, mold, blood and other bodily


fluids, harmful plants, sewage, dust and
vermin.
IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDS, RISKS,
AND CONTROL

COMMON HAZARDS

5. Psychosocial Hazard – include those


that can have an adverse effect on a
person’s mental health or wellbeing.

For example, sexual harassment,


victimization, stress and workplace
violence.
IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDS, RISKS,
AND CONTROL
IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDS, RISKS,
AND CONTROL

WHAT IS RISK?
Risk is the chance or probability that
a person will be harmed or
experience an adverse health effect
if exposed to a hazard. It may also
apply to situations with property or
equipment loss, or harmful effects on
the environment.
IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDS, RISKS,
AND CONTROL

WHAT IS A RISK ASSESSMENT?


1. Hazard identification
Identify hazards and risk factors that
have the potential to cause harm.

2. Risk analysis and evaluation


Analyze and evaluate the risk associated
with that hazard.

3. Risk control
Determine appropriate ways to eliminate
the hazard, or control the risk when the
hazard cannot be eliminated
IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDS, RISKS,
AND CONTROL

STRATEGIES IN IDENTIFYING HAZARDS AND RISKS

1. OBSERVATION – observe your workplace

2. RECORDS – look into the past records of work-related injuries and find the
causes

3. INTERVIEW – interview people on the workplace


IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDS, RISKS,
AND CONTROL

Factors that contribute to the level or risk a hazards


present include:
1. PEOPLE - The actions people take, or do not take, can create hazards in the
workplace. Knowledge and training in appropriate procedures are critical to avoid
unsafe work practices. Administration, leadership, and supervision help ensure
workers follow procedures and safe practices.

2. EQUIPMENT - The tools and machines people use and work near can be
hazardous. Look for unsafe or unhealthy conditions such as:
• inadequate guarding or barriers
• defective tools and equipment, incorrect tools and equipment for the job
• inadequate warning systems
• inadequate electrical wiring and appliances
IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDS, RISKS,
AND CONTROL

Factors that contribute to the level or risk a hazards


present include:
3. MATERIALS - The improper handling and wrong type of raw materials,
products, and hazardous chemicals can result in explosion, fires, and exposure to
toxic chemicals and physical agents.

4. ENVIRONMENT - Some hazards are created by the work environment:


• extreme weather conditions and temperatures
• conditions of surfaces where people walk
• over-crowding and inadequate ventilation
• inadequate lighting and loud noise
• inadequate storage areas
• poor housekeeping
IDENTIFICATION OF HAZARDS, RISKS,
AND CONTROL

Factors that contribute to the level or risk a hazards


present include:
5. PROCESS - The production process involves the flow of work and includes
design, organization, people, pace, and type of work. The process may create
byproducts such as heat, noise, dust, vapors, fumes, and scrap materials.
OHS PROTOCOL

CONTINGENCY MEASURES AND PROCEDURES


A contingency plan is a written emergency plan. It is sometimes referred to as "Plan
B," because it can be also used as an alternative for action if expected results is
failed. It includes the following:

1. Emergency procedures in response to disasters.

2. Arrangement between local police, hospital & other concerned agencies.

3. List of those who can help respond to the emergency.

4. Updated list of facilities and equipment in the building.

5. Evacuation plan. (Evacuation is the immediate movement of people away from the
hazard scene.)
OHS PROTOCOL

Sample template of contingency plan


Scenario Probability Preparation Response
Tools/Material Medium-High Maintaining the Immediately
shortage stock of call the
materials; suppliers
Weekly
conducting of
inventory
OHS INDICATORS

OHS SIGNS OR SYMBOLS IN THE WORKPLACE


Sign Colors:
1. Red – reflects immediate hazardous situations that will
cause death or other serious injuries and indicated by
danger signs.
2. Orange – represents a potentially unsafe situation that
could cause serious injury and indicated by warning
signs.
3. Yellow – used to alert against unsafe practices, which
if not avoided, may results in minor or moderate
injuries and indicated by caution signs.
4. Blue – used to convey safety information.
5. Green – indicates the emergency egress location, first
aids and other safety equipment.
THANK YOU FOR
LISTENING!

By Gwapo:
JOHN REY G. PARDILLA

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