SAFETY- state of being safe; absence of danger.

ACCIDENT- undesired event, which results in physical harm.

INJURY- consequence of an incident.

SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - to manage safety elements in the workplace.

SAFETY PLAN- Practical plan that can help you avoid dangerous situations.

SAFETY POLICY- written statement by an employer stating the company’s commitment for the protection
of HS Employees and to the public.

SAFETY MANAGEMENT- ensures that all risks have been identified.

HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM- definite plan of action designed to prevent accidents and occupational
diseases.

HAZARD ANALYSIS- recognizing hazards that may arise from a system or its environment.

SAFETY INSPECTION-systematic assessment of safety standards for plant, place of work.

SAFETY MONITORING- periodic checks on observance of corporate safety standards and procedures.

WORKPLACE- any place where people are at work.

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH- concerning safety, health, and welfare of people engage in work or
employment.

AIMS OF SAFETY

- PREVENT ACCIDENTS
- AVOID RISK
- PROTECT EMPLOYEES AND VISITORS
- ASSURE THAT WORK IS COMPLETED
- PROTECT SITE MACHINERY
- TO MAINTAIN A CONTRATOR RESOURCE

Who’s responsible for health and safety in the workplace? EMPLOYEES AND SELF EMPLOYED.

SAFETY ENGINEER- responsible for traditional aspects of the safety program.

HAZARD- can cause harm.

RISK- chance hazards will cause harm.

SAFETY RULES IN THE WORKPLACE:

- KEEP AISLES CLEAR

- REPORT ACCIDENTS
- WEAR SAFETY EQUPMENT
- KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN
- REPORT ANY UNSAFE CONDITIONS
 - LIFT PROPERLY
- PLACE TRASH AND PAPER IN PROPER CONTAINERS
- WEAR APPROPRIATE ATTIRE

PPE- protective clothing

3 types of ppe

- RESPIRATORY PROTECTION
- EYE PROTECTION
- HEARING PROTECTION

INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE- recognition, evaluation, and control of environmental factors which may cause
sickness.

5 PRINCIPLES OF IH

- ANTICIPATIONOF HEALTH HAZARDS- first principal, requires a survey.

- RECOGNITION OF HEALTH HAZARDS- second, recognize and understand the potential hazards of
the work environment.
- EVALUATION OF EXPOSURE- third, engineering, work, practice, and administrative controls are
the primary means.
- CONTROL OVER WORKER EXPOSURE- fourth, hazardous exposure is determined to be
unacceptable.
- CONFIRMATION OF CONTROL MEASURES- last, assessing the performance of hazard control
measures.

CLASSIFICATION OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH HAZARDS IN WORKPLACE.

- BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS- working with animals, people, or infectious plants.

EX. Viruses, bacteria, insects, animals, plants, humans.
- PHYSICAL HAZARDS- can cause harm without touching it.
EX. Slips, Trips, Falls, Exposure to loud noise, working from heights, vibrations, unguarded
machinery.
- ERGONOMIC HAZARDS- body positions and working conditions cause strain on your body
EX. Awkward posture, forceful motion, stationary position, direct pressure, vibration, extreme
temperature, noise, work stress.
- CHEMICAL HAZAEDS- expose to chemical preparation in the workplace.
EX. Poisoning, skin rashes, disorder of lung, kidney and liver.

REPUBLIC ACT 11058- safety and health should be primary concerns in any workplace.
ARTICLE 162- set and enforce mandatory occupational safety and health standards.
RULE 1040- health and safety committee shall be organized within 60 days.

HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE- planning and policymaking group.

RIGHTS OF WORKERS

- WORKER’S RIGHT TO KNOW

- WORKER’S RIGHT TO REFUSE UNSAFE WORK
- WORKER’S RIGHT TO REPORT ACCIDENTS
- WORKER’S RIGHT TO PPE

RULE 1080- every employer shall at his own expense furnish his workers with protective equipment.

ARTICLE 164- The department of labor and employment shall develop and implanting training programs.

ARTICLE 165- shall solely responsible for the administration and enforcement of occupational safety and
health laws.

RULE 1970- reasonable fees shall be collected.

ARTICLE 128- dole is fully empowered to make a determination.

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 7730- act further strengthening the visitorial and enforcement powers.

PD 856- health of the people, being of paramount importance, all efforts of public services.

REPUBLIC ACT NO. 8504- act promulgating policies.

RA NO. 9165- DRUGS