BASIC OCCUPATIONAL

SAFETY AND HEALTH

(BOSH) FOR SAFETY
OFFICER 1 (SO1)
Pursuance with Republic Act No.
11058, Its IRR DO 198-2018
 What is Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)?
Focus of OSH
Occupational Safety and Health is a discipline with a broad
scope involving three major fields:
 ACCIDENT
Is an unexpected,
unforeseen, unplanned and
unwanted occurrence or
event that causes damage
or loss of materials or
properties, injury or death.
 INCIDENT
A dangerous
condition or event
that occurred that
could lead to an
accident.
 HAZARD & RISK
HAZARD RISK
A source or situation A combination of
with a potential to the likelihood of an
cause harm in terms occurrence of a
of injury, ill health, hazardous event
damage to property, with and the severity
damage to the of injury, harm, ill
environment or a health or damage to
combination of these. property
UNSAFE ACT
Is any act that deviates from a generally
recognized safe way or specified method
of doing a job and which increases the
probabilities for an accident.
Examples of Unsafe Acts
• Operating equipment without authority
• Removing safety devices
• Using Defective equipment
• Improper or Non-use of PPE
• Horse playing
• Working while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs
UNSAFE CONDITION
A condition in the workplace that is likely to
cause property damage or injury.

Examples of Unsafe Conditions

•Inadequate guards or protection
•Defective tools or equipment
•Congested or blocked exits
•Inadequate warning systems
•Slippery floors
•Hazardous environmental condition
 Mr. Heinrich's Survey

88% Unsafe or Unhealthy Acts

10% Unsafe or Unhealthy Conditions
Therefore: REMEMBER:
98% of Accidents are Preventable ACCIDENTS
2% Non-Preventable are caused...
ACCIDENTS
can be prevented
 CLEAR POINTS

•Accidents and injuries result to losses of lives,

limbs, time and property
•Most accidents at work could have been
prevented
•Every workplace has different hazards, risk,
levels of exposure. Tailor fit your OSH
response.
•Conduct workplace risk assessment through
hazards IDENTIFICATION, EVALUATION and
CONTROL.
EMPLOYEES
COMPENSATION
PROGRAM
Presidential Decree No. 626, as
amended
 OBJECTIVES
By the end of the Module, the
participant will be able to list:
•Know the different compensable
diseases and injuries under the
law.
•You can also point out the
instances that will label the injury
as work-related.
 EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION PROGRAM

LEGAL BASIS
•Presidential Decree No.
626, as amended
•Employees’
Compensation and
State Insurance Fund
 EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION PROGRAM

• Provides for a litigious process • Is simple and non-litigious,

between the employee and benefits are paid from a fund
employer where the that is managed and
responsibility of compensating guaranteed by the
the employee is with the government.
employer.

Workmen’s Employees
Compensation Compensation
Program Program
 EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION COMMISSION

Its Mandate:
• Formulate policies and guidelines for the
improvement of the employee's compensation
program
• To review and decide on appeal all EC claims
disapproved by the Systems
• To initiate policies and programs towards
adequate occupational health and safety and
accident prevention in the working environment.
THE STATE INSURANCE FUND
WORK CONTINGENCY PREVENTION

Is not a 100% guarantee

against work-connected
sickness, injury or death
That’s why there is the
EMPLOYEES’ COMPENSATION
PROGRAM.
WHAT IS EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION
PROGRAM
Designed to provide
employees and their
families with income
benefits, medical, and
other benefits in the
event of work-related
sickness, injury or death.
 Pursuant to Employees'
Compensation Commission (ECC)
Board Resolution No. 19-03-05
ECC AND SSS JOINT
Promulgating the Policy on Expanding
MEMORANDUM
the Coverage of the Employees'
CIRCULAR NO. 1, s.
Compensation Program (ECP) to the
2020
Self-Employed Compulsory Members
of the SSS, effective for the applicable
month of September 2020 onward
 COMPENSABLE DISEASES
Not all diseases are
compensable

List of 32 Occupational Diseases

with specific conditions set

Only diseases caused by work, or

the working environment are
compensable
COMPENSABLE DISEASES
 Employees’ Compensation
ECP FOR Commission Board Resolution
COVID-19 No. 21-04-14:
Conditions for the
Compensability of COVID-19
under the ECC List of
Occupational and Work-Related
Disease or Annex A of the
Amended Rules on Employees'
Compensation Program (ECP)
 COMPENSABLE INJURIES
For the injury and the resulting disability or death to be
compensable, the injury must be the result of an
accident arising out of and in the course of employment.

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 WORK–RELATED INJURIES

• Injuries resulting from an accident which happened at the

workplace.
• Injuries resulting from an accident which happened while
the employee is performing his official function.
• Injuries resulting from an accident which happened outside
of the workplace but while the employee is performing an
order of his employer.
 WORK–RELATED INJURIES
• Injuries resulting from an accident which happened while
going to or coming from the place of work.
• Injuries resulting from an accident which happened while
ministering to personal comfort
• Injuries resulting from an accident while the employee is
inside the company shuttle bus
• Injuries resulting from an accident which occurred during a
company-sponsored activity.
WORK–RELATED INJURIES

Death of an
Employee Due
to Assault
 COMPENSABLE ILLNESS AND INJURIES
Progression of Illness (deterioration) or injury
Where the primary illness or injury is shown to have
arisen in the course of employment, every natural
consequence that flows from the illness or injury shall be
deemed employment related.
 LOSS OF INCOME BENEFIT
It is the incapacity
to work Type of Disability
• Temporary Total
(DISABILITY) as a Disability (TTD)
result of the illness • Permanent Partial
or injury that is Disability (PPD)
• Permanent Total
being Disability (PTD)
compensated.
TEMPORARY TOTAL DISABILITY
Daily Income Benefit for TTD
• For disability not exceeding 120 days
• Paid from first day of disability
• May go beyond 120 days but not to
exceed 240 days
• P480/day for private sector employees
• P200/day for public private sector
employees
 MONTHLY INCOME BENEFIT FOR PERMANENT LOSS OF THE USE OF
BODY PART OR PERMANENT PARTIAL DISABILITY (PPD)

•Loss of the use of a

body or function loss
•Lump sum or monthly
pension for PPD per
ECC schedule

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MONTHLY INCOME BENEFIT FOR PERMANENT TOTAL
DISABILITY (PTD)

For disability that is permanent and

total which includes, but not limited to:
• Complete loss of sight of both eyes
• Loss of two limbs/permanent
complete paralysis of two limbs
• Brain injury resulting in imbecility or
insanity
 MEDICAL BENEFITS

30% - 60% Reimbursement

of medical expenses and
medicines purchased based
on the out expense of the
employee
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 CARER’S ALLOWANCE
• Granted to employee who got permanently and
totally disabled and has difficulty taking care of
basic personal needs
• ₱575/month allowance for both private and
public sector employees and then Increased to
₱1,000 per month for the private and public
sectors in 2018 in compliance to EXECUTIVE
ORDER NO. 54
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DEATH BENEFITS

•Monthly Income Benefit

pension to beneficiary plus
10% for each dependent
child not exceeding five
•Funeral benefit of ₱30,000
 REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR OCCUPATIONALLY
DISABLED WORKERS
It is a component of the ECP that extends Rehabilitation services to
Persons with work-related disabilities (PWRD)

Free PT/OT
Services
REHABILITATION SERVICES FOR OCCUPATIONALLY
DISABLED WORKERS

Free Assistive Devices

 KaGabay Program of ECC
Re-skilling for Reemployment & Training for Entrepreneurship Program

• ₱20,000 Starter Kit (Subject to qualification)

• ₱10,000 Complementary Kit (After 1-Year if livelihood project is sustained)
 QUICK RESPONSE PROGRAM
• Provides immediate help to workers who suffer from work- related
contingencies, or their families in the form of psychosocial
counseling and assistance in the filing of EC claim
 EC LOGBOOK
Article 205
Record of Death and Disability
Failure to maintain a logbook,
give false information or
withhold material information,
employer shall be liable of the
50% of the lump sum
equivalent
EC LOGBOOK TEMPLATE
 ECP Prescriptive Period

• No claim for compensation shall be given due

course unless said claim is filed with the Systems Appeal for Denied
within THREE (3) years from the time the cause of Claims
action occurred.
• EC claims denied
• Enjoyed only by those with Employee - Employer by the SSS or GSIS
relationship may be appealed
• Coverage or entitlement to benefits begin on first to (ECC) through a
day of employment simple letter of
• Benefits are in addition to SSS and Phil Health appeal.
benefits
 CLEAR POINTS
•Is a good program in
concretizing the state’s concern
for the Filipino working men.
•It has benefited more than 4.2
million workers and their
families to the tune of over Php
32 billion.
Building
Confidence as
OSH Trainer
Training of Trainers on OSH
Module 6
 OBJECTIVES
•Explain the roles of safety
officers in the conduct of OSH
trainings;
•Enumerate and discuss the
stages of the training cycle;
•Discuss basic presentation and
facilitating skills; and
•Prepare a training plan for their
company.
 What is the
importance of
Communication
in OSH?
 COMMUNICATION

•The process of communication is what

allows us to interact with other people;
•Without it, we would be unable to share
knowledge or experiences with anything
outside of ourselves.
•Communication is what we do to give
and get understanding.
 COMMUNICATING OSH
How will efficient OSH communication help in
achieving a safe and healthy workplace?
 Communicating OSH
How will efficient OSH communication help in
achieving a safe and healthy workplace?
Communicating OSH
 DO 198-18 SECTION 16:
Safety and Health Training

WORKERS’ OSH SEMINAR

The Mandatory 8-hour Module
conducted by the Safety Officer of the
workplace as prescribed by the OSH
Standards
 DO 198-18 SECTION 16:
Safety and Health Training
Workers’ OSH Seminar
•Include Management
•All workers including new hires
•No cost to employees considered as
compensable working time
•For high-risk establishments: quarterly
re-orientation
 Safety Officers as OSH Trainers
Training of Trainers on OSH

Safety and Health Promotion, training and

education provided to workers
Conduct of Safety Meetings Date
Toolbox Meeting Daily

OSH Committee Meeting Monthly

Department OSH Meeting Weekly

DO 198-SECTION 12: OSH Program
OSHS Rule 1966 – Occupational Health Program
 Safety Officers as OSH Trainers
Training of Trainers on OSH

Toolbox Meetings or Talks

Toolbox talks should focus on a single topic and be held
regularly for greatest impact.

Safety Briefings
Useful way to keep health and safety forefront in the
minds of workers and make them aware of the current
risk and hazards.
 WHY ARE TT’S AND SB’S IMPORTANT?

•Allow you and your workers to explore the risks of

specific health and safety issues and think about
ways to deal with them.
•Encourage worker engagement.
•Help support a planned series of site observations.
•Encourage health and safety to become everyone’s
responsibility.
 Communicating OSH
Tips for Effective Meeting or Talks
•TALK DIRECTLY to your
audience
•Keep it BRIEF
•Stay! POSITIVE & use
encouraging language
•Explain WHY to Demonstrate
your point Credits:
Marie-Claire Ross is a Director at Digicast
Productions. “Transform Your Safety Communication.”
 Communicating OSH
Tips for Effective Meeting or Talks
•Use STORIES
•Encourage PARTICIPATION
from your audience
•Use VISUALS
•Be AUTHENTIC
•End with ACTION
Credits:
Marie-Claire Ross is a Director at Digicast
Productions. “Transform Your Safety Communication.”
Safety Officers
as OSH
Trainers
 ASSESS AND ANALYZE NEEDS
Generally, you need to conduct an assessment and analyze the
data, to identify specific needs.
There are two main reasons for completing an assessment and
analysis.
• First, you want to make sure there is a reason to conduct training.

• Second, if you do determine that training is necessary, the analysis

should tell you exactly what (content) should be taught and how
(by what methodology) it should be taught in the training session. It
will also help determine your training objectives.
 DEVELOP OBJECTIVES
Two kinds of objectives from two perspectives used in
training:
• The learning/performance objective: This is a statement
of the performance (knowledge or skill) that is desired
after the training has been conducted.

• The training objective: This is a statement of what the

instructor hopes to accomplish during the training
session.
 DESIGN AND DEVELOP THE PROGRAM
Things to consider in designing a training program:
Decide the type of delivery that will be the focus to achieve
the best results
• Detailed Lesson Plans
• Learner Materials – Workbooks, Hand-outs
• Audiovisual Aids –Slides, Flip Charts, Etc.
• Assessment And Evaluation Sheets
• Other activities – making arrangements for the course,
selecting the facilitators, etc.
 IMPLEMENT THE DESIGN
You use both presentation and facilitation skills in both a
traditional and virtual classroom. As a trainer, you’re a
presenter and a facilitator:
• Presenters provide more information. If much of the
information is new or technical, you may need to present.
The preferred role, however, is as a facilitator.
• Facilitators play more of a catalyst role and ensure
learners’ participation. A good trainer is often
synonymous with the term “facilitator.”
 IMPLEMENT THE DESIGN
You use both presentation and facilitation skills in both a traditional
and virtual classroom. As a trainer, you’re a presenter and a
facilitator:
• Excellent delivery skills are required whether you are facilitating a
virtual or traditional classroom. While you’re conducting the
training, you want to constantly read your learners to see
whether you’re meeting their needs. If you see that an approach
isn’t working, stop and try another. Don’t be afraid to stray from
the agenda if that seems to be the audience’s need. This is the
stage where platform experience and good facilitation skills are
required.
 EVALUATE PERFORMANCE
When it’s over, it’s not over. The evaluation stage is an important
part of The Training Cycle for three reasons:
• First, the evaluation tells you whether the objectives were
accomplished.
• Second, information from the evaluation stage should be fed into
the assess-and-analyze stage. It is used to improve the training
program should it be conducted again. Therefore, this model is
circular.
• Finally, evaluation information serves as the basis for
determining needs for future programs or other changes an
organization may need to make
 Training of Trainers on OSH
Safety Officers as OSH Trainers
Training
Training is concerned with the teaching of specific, factual,
narrow scoped subject matter and skills. It is a formal
classroom learning activities.
Training Goals
Aims for a favorable change in perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors in
a positive direction of an individual, group or organization.
o Learning
o Improved Performance
 Training of Trainers on OSH
Safety Officers as OSH Trainers

Learning
Learning is the process of acquiring
knowledge or skill through study,
experience or teaching. It is a
process that depends on
experience and leads to long-term
changes in behavior potential.
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 Training of Trainers on OSH
Presentation Skills
REMEMBER
o Think of your audience in advance;
o Anticipate questions;

o Take a breath, pause!

o Speak slowly especially when you have

participants who are nonnative speakers

o Make eye contact; use appropriate hand

gestures
 Training of Trainers on OSH
Presentation Skills

REMEMBER
•Sweep the room as you enter and
deliver your opening spiel
•Stand confidently, dress neatly and
appropriately
•Smile and the world will smile with you
 Training of Trainers on OSH
Answering Questions

•Listen actively
•Repeat the question
•Keep answers short and direct
•Watch persons body language for satisfaction
•If you don’t know the answer, state your
options
 “Never Argue with a Member of Audience!”

• Thank the person and move on to the next subject.

• Ask others to comment on his remarks.
• Thank the person for his participation and indicate it is
time to hear from others.
• Tactfully ask the person to give someone else a
chance.
• Use humor to invite others to speak up.
• Deliberately turn to others and ask for their opinions.
 Training of Trainers on OSH
Qualities of a Good Presentation Slides

•Simple – (K.I.S.S.)
•Visible – for slides, smallest font
size: 30
•Clear – gives the message directly
and immediately
 Training Venue

•Adequate lighting
•Comfortable temperature
•As little noise as possible
•Clear audio-visual
arrangements
Effective Scheduling of Trainings

•Schedule trainings in advance

•Schedule should be known by all
•Cancellation should be done in
emergency situations only
 Training of Trainers on OSH
Company Safety and Health Training Plan
• Identify OSH Laws and Standards
o Job descriptions
o Company Policy / Safety Program / Manual
o OSH Standards / Other Relevant Laws
• Identify standards set within an area or
operation.
• Determine how best to communicate and train
workers to meet established standards.
 Remember
• Practice, Practice, Practice!
• VERBALIZE… hear your
presentation out loud
• CLARITY Be clear on your
points and move on
• OWNERSHIP take responsibility
for your presentations
 Clear Points
• Company’s OSH program should be communicated in
all levels of the organization and all stakeholders
(employers, workers, subcontractors, service
providers, clients)
• Good communication is important in the effective
implementation of a company’s OSH program.
• Conduct of OSH trainings, facilitation of OSH meetings
are among the roles of the safety officer
Coronavirus
Disease 2019
(COVID-19)
What you need to know
Special Topic
 OBJECTIVE
•Describe the basic facts and
recent information on CoViD-19;
•Recognize CoViD-19 as a
workplace issue; and
•Identify relevant laws and
guidelines on CoViD-19.
What is COVID-19?
 How is COVID-19 spread?
COVID-19 spreads primarily
through close contact with
someone who is infected, but it
can also spread if you touch
contaminated objects and
surfaces. You can protect
yourself: clean your hands and
your surroundings frequently!
Symptoms Start Like Many Other Illnesses
Symptoms Start Like Many Other Illnesses
Most at Risk Workers and Vulnerable Group

•>60 yrs. old employees

•With pre-existing illness i.e.,
hypertension, diabetes, cancer,
or with immunocompromised
health status
•Pregnant women
 How to Prevent COVID-19?

Take the Vaccines:

• Vaccines will protect us from the
actual disease-causing virus or
bacteria
• Vaccination is observance of
minimum public health standards.
Influenza Vaccine
WHY VACCINATE?

• To prevent symptomatic infection

and possibly
• To prevent severe infection and
• To prevent transmission, we can
get ahead of the virus.
GENERAL PRINCIPLE
COVID-19 ALERT LEVEL SYSTEM
Refers to the new Community Quarantine
Classifications for dealing with COVID-19
covering entire cities, municipalities and/or
regions; aimed to manage and minimize the risk
of the disease through System Indicators,
Triggers and Thresholds determined by the IATF
to specify the public health and social measures
to be taken in relation to the COVID-19 response,
as may be updated based on new scientific
knowledge, information about the effectiveness
of control measures in the country and overseas,
and its application.
 SECTION 6: GUIDELINES FOR AREAS UNDER
ALERT LEVEL 1
DETECTION (Contact Tracing)

• Individuals, who have tested positive for COVID-19, shall inform

their close contacts to trigger quarantine for unvaccinated close
contacts and symptom monitoring for vaccinated close contacts.
• Use of health declaration forms or paper-based contact tracing
shall not be required for all the agencies and establishments.
• Use of digital contact tracing such as the StaySafe.PH application is
optional for all the agencies and establishments.
 SECTION 6: GUIDELINES FOR AREAS UNDER
ALERT LEVEL 1
DETECTION (Contact Tracing)
• Establishments/employers will not have to provide a separate report to
DOLE for COVID-19. Establishments/Employers should include COVID-19
cases report as part of work accident illness report form.
• COVID-19 reporting to the local epidemiology and surveillance units and
the Epidemiology Bureau of the DOH will continue until 31 March 2022,
After said period, COVID-19 reporting shall transition to surveillance for
selected workplaces which will become sentinel sites. Guidelines for this
shall follow.
 SECTION 6: GUIDELINES FOR AREAS UNDER
ALERT LEVEL 1

DETECTION
Testing Prioritization

Implement testing protocols consistent with national

guidelines, which may be stricter for individuals who
are unvaccinated or have higher exposure risk
pursuant to IATF Resolution No. 148-B and No. 149, s.
2021.
 SECTION 6: GUIDELINES FOR AREAS UNDER
ALERT LEVEL 1
DETECTION
Testing Prioritization
Testing shall be optional for other groups not stated above, including for
community level actions wherein case management of probable and confirmed
cases remain the same. Specifically:
• Testing shall NOT be recommended for asymptomatic close contacts unless
symptoms will develop and should immediately isolate regardless of test
results. Instead, symptom monitoring is recommended. Should testing still be
used, testing should be done at least 5 days from the day of last exposure.
• Testing shall NOT be recommended for screening asymptomatic individuals.
 SECTION 6: GUIDELINES FOR AREAS UNDER
ALERT LEVEL 1
DETECTION
Testing Prioritization

• Testing using antigen tests shall be recommended only for

symptomatic individuals and in instances wherein RT-PCR is
not available, consistent with previously issued guidelines.
• Hospital Infection Prevention and Control Committees
(HIPCC) may implement testing protocols in health
facilities for health workers and patients based on their
assessment of risk and benefit.
 SECTION 6: GUIDELINES FOR AREAS UNDER
ALERT LEVEL 1

ISOLATE AND QUARANTINE

• Establishments are no longer required to set-up isolation
facilities within the workplace.
• Updated isolation and quarantine protocols for general
public & healthcare workers and authorized sectors shall be
consistent with DOH Department Memorandum No.
2022-0013 (Summary in Annex B).
 SECTION 6: GUIDELINES FOR AREAS UNDER
ALERT LEVEL 1
TREAT
Close contacts, asymptomatic confirmed cases, and mild to
moderate confirmed cases shall be managed at the primary care
level (e.g., health centers, private clinics thru face to face or
teleconsultation). Health facilities are encouraged to adopt /
scale-up telemedicine to facilitate delivery of appropriate health
services.
 SECTION 6: GUIDELINES FOR AREAS UNDER
ALERT LEVEL 1
TREAT
• Confirmed cases with severe and critical symptoms
shall be managed in the appropriate health care facility.
• The management of COVID-19 shall be consistent with
the latest recommendation from the Philippine
COVID-19 Living Recommendations, which can be
accessed through this link:
https://www.psmid.org/philippin-covid-19-living-reco
mmendations/
 SECTION 6: GUIDELINES FOR AREAS UNDER
ALERT LEVEL 1
REINTEGRATE
• Isolation can be discontinued upon completion of the
recommended isolation period, provided that they do not
have fever for at least 24 hours without the use of any
antipyretic medications and shall have improvement of
respiratory signs and symptoms.
• Repeat tests shall not be required for the safe
reintegration into the community.
 SECTION 6: GUIDELINES FOR AREAS UNDER
ALERT LEVEL 1
REINTEGRATE
For the purpose of claiming sick leave, health benefits, or
other relevant processes wherein the proofs of COVID-19
management are necessary, a medical certification may
suffice provided it should include the following minimum
information: name of patient, severity of symptoms, diagnosis
as probable or confirmed COVID-19, and date of end of
quarantine and/or isolation period.
 SECTION 6: GUIDELINES FOR AREAS UNDER
ALERT LEVEL 1

REINTEGRATE
To ensure promotion of their psychosocial
well-being, individuals in quarantine and
isolation are recommended to maintain and
continue lines of communication to family and
friends.
 SECTION 6: GUIDELINES FOR AREAS UNDER
ALERT LEVEL 1
PREVENT – ENGINEERING CONTROL
ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN THE WORKPLACE
Adequate ventilation should be STRICTLY enforced in the
workplace. Natural air flow through opening of windows and doors,
and turning off air-conditioning units, when possible, are HIGHLY
encouraged. Exhaust fans and air filtration devices may be installed.
Building heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems
should be maintained and cleaned regularly as determined by the
safety officer or technical expert.
 SECTION 6: GUIDELINES FOR AREAS UNDER
ALERT LEVEL 1
PREVENT – ENGINEERING CONTROL
REDUCING TRANSMISSION OF COVID-19

Install/maintain hand hygiene and sanitation facilities with the

following:
• Adequate and safe water supply
• Hand washing station or sink
• Soap and water or 70% Isopropyl (or Ethyl) Alcohol
• Hands-free trash receptacles
 SECTION 6: GUIDELINES FOR AREAS UNDER
ALERT LEVEL 1
PREVENT – ENGINEERING CONTROL
REDUCING TRANSMISSION OF COVID-19
Display of signages/visual cues and reminders to practice proper hand
washing and other hygiene behaviors among employees is mandatory.
These include:
• Hand washing with soap and water, or use of hand disinfectants with alcohol-based
sanitizers.
• Advising employees to conduct surface disinfection in their workstations before the
start of the shift, intermittently during shift and at the end of the shift.
• Discouraging sharing of personal items between employees to prevent possible
transmission.
 SECTION 6: GUIDELINES FOR AREAS UNDER
ALERT LEVEL 1
PREVENT – ENGINEERING CONTROL
ALL LAND-BASED TRANSPORT TERMINALS
All land-based transport terminals are to ensure the
compliance to sanitary standards, among others, that are set in
accordance with Republic Act No. 11311 otherwise known as
An Act to Improve Land Transportation Terminals, Stations,
Stops, Rest Areas and Roll-On/Roll-Off Terminals, Appropriating
Funds Therefor and for Other Purposes, and its Implementing
Rules and Regulations.
 SECTION 6: GUIDELINES FOR AREAS UNDER
ALERT LEVEL 1
PREVENT – ADMINITRATIVE CONTROL
INCREASE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL RESILIENCE

Employers shall provide psychosocial support to their

workplace especially those showing mental and health
concerns.
Employers shall promote work-life balance, to them
especially in these trying times through proper
scheduling of activities and workforce rotation.
 SECTION 6: GUIDELINES FOR AREAS UNDER
ALERT LEVEL 1
PREVENT – ADMINITRATIVE CONTROL
MANDATORY ADVOCACY AWARENESS-RAISING PROGRAMS

To ensure proper implementation of these guidelines, the

Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Committee shall
facilitate the conduct of webinars, virtual lectures, and
training on COVID-19 prevention and control, including
best practices to be attended by all employees and the
management.
 SECTION 6: GUIDELINES FOR AREAS UNDER
ALERT LEVEL 1
PREVENT – ADMINITRATIVE CONTROL
SAFETY OFFICERS

Designate a Safety and Health Officer/s who

shall ensure, monitor, and evaluate proper
implementation and strict observance of the
minimum public health standards.
 SECTION 6: GUIDELINES FOR AREAS UNDER
ALERT LEVEL 1
PREVENT – ADMINITRATIVE CONTROL
WORKPLACES
All private offices and workplaces, including public and
private may operate at full 100% capacity. However,
they may continue to provide flexible and alternative
work arrangements as deemed appropriate based on
function or individual risk.
(Consistent with national issuances on vaccination requirements for on-site work).
 SECTION 6: GUIDELINES FOR AREAS UNDER
ALERT LEVEL 1
PREVENT – ADMINITRATIVE CONTROL
REGULAR DISINFECTION OF HIGH-RISK AREAS

Regularly disinfect high-risk areas such as but not

limited to areas for gatherings, highly touched
surfaces, and frequently visited areas such as
entrance and exit points, restrooms, hallways,
elevators using Food and Drug Administration
(FDA)- approved disinfectants.
 SECTION 6: GUIDELINES FOR AREAS UNDER
ALERT LEVEL 1
PREVENT – ADMINITRATIVE CONTROL
DEVELOPMENT OF CONTINGENCY PLAN FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT
• Coordination with the local government and health care
provider networks,
• Management of staff and visitors with COVID-19 symptoms.
• Processes for establishment lockdown and disinfection, and
alternative
• Processes in case of escalation of alert level status.
 SECTION 6: GUIDELINES FOR AREAS UNDER
ALERT LEVEL 1
PREVENT – PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
WEARING OF FACE MASKS
At all times, well-fitted masks shall be worn properly, whether outdoors or in
indoor private or public establishments, including in public transportation by
land, air, or sea, except for the following instances:
• Eating and drinking;
• Participating in team and individual sports in venues where ventilation
standards can be maintained;
• Practicing outdoor sports/exercise activities where physical distance can
be maintained.
 SECTION 6: GUIDELINES FOR AREAS UNDER
ALERT LEVEL 1
PREVENT – PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
WEARING OF FACE MASKS

All establishments shall ensure

implementation of national protocols on the
proper use, handling, and disposing of
appropriate Personal Protective Equipment.
 Clear Points
•Covid 19 can be prevented
•Workplace policy and program
on Covid 19 is important to
promote, protect and monitor
the safety and health of
workers
Hazards
Identification ,
Risk Analysis and
Control
Intro to Risk Assessment
Module 5
 OBJECTIVES
Participants will be able
to perform risks/hazards
assessment, evaluation
and recommend
measures of control
 What is a Risk Assessment?

HIRAC Identify hazards and risk factors that have

the potential to cause harm (hazard
RISK ASSESSMENT identification).

is a term used to Analyze and evaluate the risk associated

with that hazard (risk analysis, and risk
describe the overall evaluation)

process or method Determine appropriate ways to eliminate

the hazard or control the risk when the
where you: hazard cannot be eliminated (risk control).
 WHEN TO CREATE HIRAC?
Every activity / task should have a corresponding HIRAC,
prioritizing the following considerations:
1. High Frequency of Accidents
2. Increase occurrence of Near-Misses
3. History of Serious Accidents / Fatalities
4. Potential for Serious Harm
5. New Jobs or New Equipment
6. Changes in Procedures or Standards
What Is The Goal Of Risk Assessment?

The goal is to try to answer the

following questions:
• What can happen and under what
circumstances?
• What are the possible consequences?
• How likely [and severe] are the possible
consequences to occur?
• Is the risk controlled effectively, or is further
action required Canadian Center for Occupational Safety and Health
https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/hsprograms/risk_assessment.html
When should a Risk Assessment be done?

There may be many reasons a risk assessment is

needed, including:
• Before new processes or activities are
introduced.
• Before changes are introduced to existing
processes or activities, including when products,
machinery, tools, equipment change or new
information concerning harm becomes available.
• When hazards are identified.
Develop Recommendations
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION
It is the process of finding and
identifying:
•Hazardous agents (situations,
products etc.) That could
contribute to provoking an
occupational accident or/and
disease
•Workers are potentially exposed to
these hazards.
 Workplace Hazards

HAZARD
Any source
of potential
damage,
harm, or
adverse
health effect
on people.
Hazards Guide
• The Physical Action required for that
specific step.
• The Materials use.
• The Equipment, Machine or Tool
use.
• The Condition or Environment under
which the steps is normally
performed.
“What If” Questions
• Anticipate Hazardous Situations
• Abnormal Operating Conditions
• Incorrect or Out of Sequence
Procedures
• Check Additional Attachments
• Process Replacement or
Alternatives
• Consequences
RISK ANALYSIS
RISK ANALYSIS
Evaluate & Analyze
the RISK associated
with the HAZARD to
determine the
degree of urgency
 CAN WE WORK OUT HOW HIGH THE RISK IS?

RISK
A combination of the
probability of
occurrence of a
hazardous event
and the severity of
injury or damage to
the health of people
caused by this event.
How are Risk Ranked or Prioritized?
How are Risk Ranked or Prioritized?
Severity Criteria
How are Risk Ranked or Prioritized?
Severity Criteria
RISK ANALYSIS
Since… Hazard • Is the potential severity to
cause harm or damage

• Is the chance or likelihood of

Risk that harm occurring

Potential
SEVERITY of
harm or the
consequence
or damage

It is
calculated RISK
as:
RATING
PROBABILITY
of harm or the
event
occurring
 How are Risk Ranked or Prioritized?
THE RISK
MATRIX
RISK ANALYSIS
 CONTROL THE
HAZARD
Identify what kind of control
measure and recommend
specific control measures
based on the hierarchy of
controls
 There Are Three Areas To Control Health Hazards,
Especially Chemicals

Three zones where control measures can be applied:

The Hierarchy of Controls
Control The Hazard
 Clear Points
•When conducting hazard identification, it
may help to work as a team and include
both people familiar with the work area,
as well as people who are not - this way
you have both the experienced and fresh
eye to conduct the inspection.
•There is no one simple or single way to
determine the level of risk. Nor will a
single technique apply in all situations.