BASIC

OCCUPATION
AL SAFETY &
HEALTH
 What is Safety?
- The state of being “SAFE”
INTRODUCTI - The condition of being protected from harm
ON TO OSH - Control of recognized hazards
INTRODUCTION TO OSH
What is Occupational Safety?
A cross-boundary area concerned with protecting the safety,
health and welfare of people engaged in work (employees)
As secondary effect, may also protect co-workers, family
members, employers, customers, suppliers, nearby
communities, and other members of public who co exist with
the workplace environment.
OCCUPATIONAL The prevention of any incidents and or accidents that
may result to death, injury, damage to property and ill
SAFETY AND health to those at work and those affected by work
HEALTH activities.
MISSION
WITHOUT SAFETY. . . . .

ACCIDENT
Interrupts or disrupts the normal and orderly progress of any activity
and may result in injury (minor, serious or fatal) to people and/or
damage or destruction of property that result to losses.
ACCIDENT in the workplace

An occurrence or event that is:

unplanned  property damage
 unexpected  personal injury
 unforeseen  loss or death

 unwanted  work stoppage

Incident or Near Miss

Is an unplanned or unexpected occurrence

or event that does not results in personal
injury and property damage
Common Reasons for Accident in

Layman’s version:
◦ ‘Oras na niya’
◦ ‘Malas niya lang’
◦ ‘Tanga kasi’
◦ ‘Kasama sa trabaho’

These are not real causes - - -

only EXCUSES!
 Unsafe ACT
A human action that departs from a standard or written job procedure
or common practice, safety rules, regulations, or instructions.

A violation of a commonly-accepted safe procedures and or

processes.
 Unsafe Condition

• Are hazards that have the potential to cause

injury or death to a person, damage or destruction
to property and other losses;
Examples of Unsafe Acts
• Operating Equipment without authority
• Disregard of SOP or instructions
• Removing Safety Devices
• Using Defective equipment
• Improper/Non-use of PPEs
• Horseplay / practical jokes
• Willful intent to injure
• Working while under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Factors Contributing to Unsafe Acts
• Improper Attitude
• Physical Limitations
• Lack of Knowledge or Skills
Examples of Unsafe Condition

Inadequate guards/ protection

Slippery floor
Damaged and exposed electrical wirings
Inadequate illumination / ventilation
Overloaded cable extensions
Congestion
Excessive noise
Temperature (hot or cold)
Inadequate warning systems
Fire and explosion hazards
Can accidents be
prevented?
Generally… YES
98% - preventable
2% - non-preventable
88% - unsafe / unhealthy
ACTS

10% - unsafe/unhealthy
CONDITIONS
An Effective Accident Prevention
Process
Management commitment

Get involved and lead by example

Promote accident prevention tools and objectives with

your co-workers

Clearly communicate responsibilities with others

Always follow job methods and safety instructions

Individual empowerment
Definition of Safety Hazards and
Health Hazards
There are many definitions for hazard but the most
common definition when talking about workplace health and safety is:
Hazard is any source of potential damage, harm or adverse health
effects on something or someone. ... 
Hazard - a potential source of HARM
Safety Hazards
• Fall from height (nahulog/nahulugan)
Safety Hazards
• Struck against (man/machine in motion)
Safety Hazards
• Fall on the same level (nadulas / nadapa)
Safety Hazards
• Caught in (in running / naipit)
Health Hazards

Garbage disposal

Overcrowding
Health Hazards
Chemical and other Substances
Health Hazards
Noise at machine room
“It takes lesser time to
do things right than to
explain why things go
wrong.”
Questions?
Thank you.