Occupational Health and Safety Procedures

A _____ is a potential source of harm to a worker. It poses potential damage, harm, or adverse health effects to someone under certain conditions at work. The effects can be detrimental, depending on how the person comes in contact with the _____ous agent in the workplace. Once the _____ is eliminated, the effects can be reversible or irreversible.

• hazard

• risk

• Electrical Hazard

• Prevention of Electrical Hazard

• Falls, Slips, and Trips

It is the probability that a person will be harmed or experience an adverse health effect if exposed to a hazard. _____s also apply to situations with property or equipment loss or harmful effects on the environment. _____s due to health hazards can be controlled. 1. Practice good hygiene in the workplace. 2. Implement job rotation schedules, work cycles, and timely maintenance. 3. Use personal protective equipment (PPE) to reduce exposure to hazards.

• hazard

• risk

• Electrical Hazard

• Prevention of Electrical Hazard

• Falls, Slips, and Trips

• Hazards from electrical components come from accidental contact with faulty electrical equipment or damaged power cords and switches. An _____ is where a person could make electrical contact with a conductor, which may cause one to sustain injury from shock, flash burns, or a blast.

• hazard

• risk

• Electrical Hazard

• Prevention of Electrical Hazard

• Falls, Slips, and Trips

Prevention: 1. Switch off all electrical appliances before leaving the workplace. 2. Always check any electrical equipment before using. 3. Use heavy-duty electrical cords. Check the cords before plugging. 4. Check all electrical outlets before leaving the workplace and unplug electrical equipment. 5. Call in a qualified electrician to check the workplace if there is an electrical burn smell. 6. Avoid using an electrical octopus adapter. This type of device is one common cause of a fire.

• hazard

• risk

• Electrical Hazard

• Prevention of Electrical Hazard

• Falls, Slips, and Trips

_____, _____, and _____ may result in broken bones, strains, sprains, back or spinal injuries and other serious injuries. 1. _____ – _____ result when you lose your balance and drop to the floor. 2. _____ – A person may lose balance due to little friction between a person’s foot and the walking surface. 3. _____ – _____ accidentally happen when a person misses a step, hits an object, and loses their balance.

• hazard

• risk

• Electrical Hazard

• Prevention of Electrical Hazard

• Falls, Slips, and Trips

_____: 1. Clean up spills right away. 2. Use mats on slippery floors. 3. Wear appropriate work shoes. 4. Improve cleaning methods to prevent the build -up of grease. 5. Provide enough storage space to avoid putting materials along aisles or hallways. 6. Provide absorbent flooring materials at the entrance area. 7. To avoid falls, use only a ladder or step stool to reach high shelves.

• Prevention of Falls, Slips, and Trips

• Chemical Hazard

• Prevention of Chemical Hazard

• Physical Hazard

• Prevention of Physical Hazard

• The use of chemicals in the workplace is indispensable. The Philippines’ Occupational Safety and Health Standards of 1989, as amended, outlines the established rule of threshold limit values (TLV) for toxic and carcinogenic substances and physical agents which may be present in the work environment. Threshold Limit Values refer to the airborne concentration of substances and represent conditions under which workers may be repeatedly exposed daily without adverse effects.

• Prevention of Falls, Slips, and Trips

• Chemical Hazard

• Prevention of Chemical Hazard

• Physical Hazard

• Prevention of Physical Hazard

• Caregivers are exposed to chemical substances daily when performing their tasks. The caregiver should exercise caution in using chemicals because they may cause skin irritation and respiratory problems. • Information on _____ is found in the product label of chemicals and the material safety data sheets (MSDS). Chemicals should be stored in a safe place and far from children’s reach. These should be stored in a well-ventilated room.

• Prevention of Falls, Slips, and Trips

• Chemical Hazard

• Prevention of Chemical Hazard

• Physical Hazard

• Prevention of Physical Hazard

• This type of hazard involves activities that require force exerted by the caregiver to lift, push, pull, or carry appliances in the workplace. These can result in injuries to any part of the body. Improper handling of tools may cause harm or injury, too.

• Prevention of Falls, Slips, and Trips

• Chemical Hazard

• Prevention of Chemical Hazard

• Physical Hazard

• Prevention of Physical Hazard

_____: • Lift the load smoothly and slowly but safely. • Keep the load as close to your body as possible. • If an item is too high, use a stepladder or stool to help you. The most common types of physical hazards are: • Fire • Explosion • Chemical reaction • Sharp or pointed tools and equipment

• Prevention of Falls, Slips, and Trips

• Chemical Hazard

• Prevention of Chemical Hazard

• Physical Hazard

• Prevention of Physical Hazard