Technological University of the Philippines

College of Industrial Technology

Food and Apparel Technology Department
Ayala Blvd., Ermita, Manila
 Technological University of the Philippines
College of Industrial Technology
Food and Apparel Technology Department
Ayala Blvd., Ermita, Manila

I. The picture below shows an unhealthy workplace, list down all the hazards that you can see
and indicate if it is unsafe act or unsafe condition. Justify. Present your work in a matrix.

HAZARDS UNSAFE UNSAFE JUSTIFY

ACT
Employee goes to work even if
he’s sick.
Electrical wiring is exposed
outside and outlets are jammed
with wires.
Trash bin haven’t been empty.
Flammable liquids cabinet were
not closed.
CONDITION
✓ Because they might spread a disease to other
employees.
✓ It may cause injury like electrocution, electric
shock or even a fire incident.
✓ It affects the work environment and even the
health of workers. Every workplace should have a
proper waste disposal to avoid any risks.
✓ The possibility of a chemical spill is one of the
most serious workplace concerns associated with
the storage of flammable liquids. Hazardous
vapours may escape from any spill or leak of
 Technological University of the Philippines
College of Industrial Technology
Food and Apparel Technology Department
Ayala Blvd., Ermita, Manila

flammable liquids and contaminate the

A unknown liquid spilled onto
the work surface.
Fire extinguisher at the wrong
area/floor, blocking the front
door.
Workers don’t wear
gloves/proper PPE in the
workplace.
Unfortunately, boxes were
apparently in the storage area,
blocking the main door.
The floor was covered in trash.
Unknown bottle is positioned
on the cabinet's top shelf.
Flammable liquids are exposed
outside.
workplace.
✓ Spills need to be cleaned up right away. Untreated
spills may emit toxic or combustible vapors,
damage nearby containers, become trampled on
and contaminate store employees. The floor may
absorb the spilt chemicals if they are not swiftly
cleaned up.
✓ On the floor, fire extinguishers could be more
susceptible to corrosion. A standing extinguisher
can be accidentally kicked or bumped, which
could cause corrosive environment coatings to
come off.
✓ They are exposed in different possible accidents.
We know that using PPE reduce exposure to risks
that can lead to severe illnesses and injuries at
work.
✓ In an emergency, it clogs the exit doors and main
hallways, and it may also put other workers in
danger of falling or tripping.
✓ The risk is further increased by debris on the floor.
Falls, trips, and slides can also happen between
areas.
✓ There is a chance that it will drop or spill,
endangering the workers' safety and exposing
them to hazard.
✓ Flammable liquids carry a high danger of causing
catastrophic fires or explosions that could result
in severe burn injuries if handled improperly.