Module 5: PRACTICE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

It a situation in the workplace that has the possibility to harm the health and safety of people or to damage tools and equipment.

• risk

• hazard

• injury

• chemical

It is the Republic Act that enforces the implementation of Occupational Safety and Health Standards.

• RA 11048

• RA 12058

• RA 10058

• RA 11058

It is the natural hazard that pose a threat to health of humans caused by microorganisms.

• Mechanical

• Biological

• Chemical

• Ergonomics

It is a physical factor within the location that harms the musculoskeletal system that includes uncomfortable workplace height and poor body positioning.

• Ergonomic Hazard

• Mechanical Hazard

• Biological Hazard

• Chemical Hazard

It is any hazard involving machines in a working environment.

• Ergonomic Hazard

• Mechanical Hazard

• Biological Hazard

• Chemical Hazard

This kind of hazard can harm workers that includes contact with the skin, inhalation or ingestion.

• Ergonomic Hazard

• Mechanical Hazard

• Biological Hazard

• Chemical Hazard

A health and safety program to prevent illness and injury in a workplace by recognizing and identifying hazards and risks.

• Department of Health (DOH)

• National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC)

• Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)

• Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS)

This hazard can happen due to negligence, such as improper storing or transporting fuels or contact to combustible gas

• Mechanical

• Fire

• Chemical

• Biological

It is defined as the probability that exposure to a hazard will lead to an accident

• Risk

• Fall

• Injury

• Fracture

It is continuous process that can be used to improve the health and safety of the workplace.

• Hazard Management

• Health Management

• Hotel Management

• Office Management