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Vlog: Occupational Health and Safety Procedure

SHANE: Hi everyone, and welcome to our vlog about occupational health and safety
procedures. My name is SHANE ASHLEY D. GERMO, and this is my partner, [ JJ:
Hello my name is JJ BEVERLY B. MONTIL]. Today, we're going to talk you guys
through some of the basic procedures that you should follow to stay safe and healthy at
work.

SHANE: Before we start, let's just quickly go over what occupational health and safety
is all about. Occupational health and safety, or OHS, [JJ: OHS is the practice of
ensuring safe and healthy working conditions for all workers. This includes identifying
and controlling hazards, providing training and education, and developing and
implementing safety programs.] [SHANE: A planned system of working to prevent
illness and injury where you work by recognizing and identifying hazards and risks.]

SHANE: OHS is important for everyone, but it's especially important for workers in high-
risk industries, such as construction, manufacturing, and healthcare. In these industries,
workers are more likely to be exposed to hazards, such as dangerous chemicals,
machinery, and physical hazards.

THREE THINK SAFE STEPS

1. SPOT THE HAZARD

A hazard is anything that could hurt you or someone else.

2. ASSESS THE RISK

It means working out how likely it is that a hazard will harm someone and how serious
the harm could be.

3. MAKE THE CHANGES

For example, you can pick up things from the floor and put them away to eliminate a trip
hazard.

COMMON HAZARDS:

A hazard is a situation in the workplace that has the potential to harm the health and
safety of people or to damage plant and equipment.
PHYSICAL HAZARDS:

-One of the most common physical hazards

MECHANICAL HAZARDS:

-When working on electronic equipment always be alert

CHEMICAL HAZARDS:

-Always read the warnings and instructions on the label.

ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD:

-Inside computers and electronic equipment, there is a range of voltages from 3.3 volts
to 25 volts, most of which are harmless.

SAFETY GUIDELINES:

• Protect people from injury

• Protect equipment from damage

• Protect the environment from contamination

FIRE SAFETY GUIDELINES:

• Know the location of fire extinguishers, how to use them and which to use for electrical
fires and for combustible fires.

• Find an escape route in case a fire gets out of control.

• Know how to contact emergency services quickly

• Keep the workspace clean.

• Keep most solvents in a separate area.

JJ: There are many different OHS procedures, but some of the most important include:

 Identifying and controlling hazards: The first step in any OHS program is to
identify the hazards that are present in the workplace. Once the hazards have
been identified, they need to be controlled. This can be done through engineering
controls, administrative controls, or personal protective equipment (PPE).
 Providing training and education: Workers need to be properly trained and
educated on OHS procedures. This includes training on how to identify and
control hazards, how to use PPE safely, and how to respond to emergencies.
 Developing and implementing safety programs: Employers should develop and
implement safety programs to help protect workers from injury and illness. These
programs should include policies and procedures on topics such as hazard
communication, lockout/tagout, and emergency response.

BEVERLY: OHS is everyone's responsibility. By following these basic procedures, you

can help to keep yourself and your coworkers safe and healthy at work.

SHANE & BEVERLY: Thanks for watching our vlog. We hope you learned something
new about occupational health and safety. Remember, safety is everyone's
responsibility. Stay safe and healthy!