BOSH Course Introduction

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Which of the following best describes the relationship between occupational safety and occupational health?

  • Occupational safety focuses on long-term health impacts, while occupational health addresses immediate accident prevention
  • Occupational safety and occupational health are mutually exclusive, and there is no direct relationship between the two
  • A healthy workplace is always a safe workplace, but a safe workplace is not necessarily a healthy workplace (correct)
  • A safe workplace is always a healthy workplace, but a healthy workplace is not necessarily a safe workplace

Why are occupational health issues sometimes given less attention than occupational safety issues?

  • Legal regulations prioritize safety over health, leading to greater emphasis on safety compliance.
  • The impact of health-related issues is typically more immediate and visible than safety-related incidents.
  • Occupational health issues are often more difficult to prevent and control compared to safety issues. (correct)
  • Occupational safety issues are perceived to have a greater impact on productivity compared to health issues.

What is the primary aim of industrial hygiene within the broader context of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)?

  • Identifying, evaluating, and controlling physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic hazards (correct)
  • Enforcing safety regulations and conducting accident investigations.
  • Promoting safe work practices and preventing workplace accidents.
  • Managing employee wellness programs and healthcare benefits.

What is the BEST approach to integrating occupational safety and health (OSH) in a workplace, according to principles emphasized in the course?

<p>Incorporating OSH into every step of the work process, including planning, execution, and evaluation. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the course suggest participants apply their knowledge of OSH, especially if they are not currently employed?

<p>By simulating a company, household, or community to practice developing and implementing safety plans. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of OSH, what does the term 'hazard' refer to?

<p>A source or situation with the potential to cause harm. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is understanding the difference between 'hazard' and 'risk' crucial in the field of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)?

<p>It helps in accurately assessing potential dangers and prioritizing appropriate control measures. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the objectives outlined for the BOSH course, what is one of the key skills participants should develop?

<p>The ability to plan and develop a company's safety and health program. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does OSH aim to accomplish in its broadest sense?

<p>Promoting and maintaining the highest degree of physical, mental, and social well-being of workers. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What would be a suitable action for a supervisor to take in promoting an OSH-friendly environment?

<p>Actively engage in promoting and enforcing safety protocols. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What is Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)?

A discipline involving Occupational Safety, Occupational Health, and Industrial Hygiene.

Occupational Safety

Understanding causes of workplace accidents and preventing unsafe conditions.

Occupational Health

Explains how workplace hazards cause illness and emphasizes health programs.

Industrial Hygiene

Identification, evaluation, and controlling physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic hazards.

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What is a Hazard?

A source with the potential to cause harm.

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What is Risk?

Likelihood of a hazardous event occurring with the severity of the outcome.

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Study Notes

  • This module is an introduction to the BOSH course and framework
  • Module aims to prepare for technical discussions in later modules and explain how discussions will progress

Objectives of the Module

  • Overview the BOSH Course, including safety and health significance
  • OSH includes Occupational Safety, Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene
  • Identify work hazards/risks, suggest controls to reduce/eliminate work-related accidents and illness
  • Acquire basic OSH knowledge/skills for company Safety and Health program planning/development

BOSH Course Outcomes

  • Understand national OSH laws and regulations
  • Awareness of Philippine statistics on accidents/injuries, reporting requirements for the Department of Labor and Employment
  • Know accident causes, identify workplace safety/health hazards/risks, and hazard prevention mechanisms
  • Describe impacts of OSH hazards on workers
  • Know impacts of occupational illnesses/accidents on workers, workplace, community, and society
  • Determine hazard/risk control measures
  • Conduct simulated safety/health audit via site/plant visit
  • Describe the role of a supervisor in promoting an OSH-friendly environment in his/her organization
  • Explain components of a health/safety program
  • List benefits of an OSH-friendly environment
  • Identify governmental, non-governmental, private, and academic institutions promoting/regulating OSH and how to connect with them
  • Develop a personal re-entry plan

Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)

  • OSH involves three fields: Occupational Safety, Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene

Occupational Safety

  • Occupational safety involves understanding accident causes and prevention of unsafe acts/conditions
  • Includes housekeeping, material handling/storage, machine/electrical safety, fire prevention, safety inspection, and accident investigation

Occupational Health

  • Occupational health details hazards/risks causing illness and prioritizes health programs for work-related/occupational disease control

Industrial Hygiene

  • Industrial hygiene focuses on identification, evaluation, and control of physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic hazards

OSH Aims to Promote

  • It aims to maintain physical, mental, and social well-being of workers in all occupations

  • Aims for prevention of adverse health effects from working conditions

  • Aims for placement/maintenance of workers in environments adapted to physical/mental needs

  • It aims to adapt work to humans

  • Occupational health/safety needs collaboration between employers/workers

  • It involves occupational medicine, industrial hygiene, toxicology, education, engineering safety, ergonomics, and psychology

  • Health issues receive less attention than safety issues

  • A healthy workplace is inherently safe

  • Both health and safety must be addressed

Hazard

  • Potential harm in terms of injury, ill health, property/environmental damage, or a mix of these

Risk

  • Risk is assessed with the likelihood and severity of a hazardous event

  • Workplace hazards must be detected, identified, controlled/prevented

  • Occupational safety/health integrated into all work stages

  • OSH includes raw materials to equipment use, which helps ensure a non-hazardous workplace

  • Planning a re-entry plan to apply learning in workplaces

  • Re-entry plan can be simulated in a company, household, or a community

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