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Who is responsible for establishing an OSH committee in establishments with less than 10 workers and low-risk establishments with 10-50 workers?
Who is responsible for establishing an OSH committee in establishments with less than 10 workers and low-risk establishments with 10-50 workers?
What is the purpose of hazard, risk, and vulnerability assessment in the workplace?
What is the purpose of hazard, risk, and vulnerability assessment in the workplace?
Who should undertake first aid training from a recognized organization?
Who should undertake first aid training from a recognized organization?
What should be done with the OSH program in the workplace?
What should be done with the OSH program in the workplace?
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What is the purpose of workplace risk assessment?
What is the purpose of workplace risk assessment?
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What should be included in the emergency and disaster preparedness and response plan?
What should be included in the emergency and disaster preparedness and response plan?
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Who is responsible for prescribing the format for implementing the OSH program?
Who is responsible for prescribing the format for implementing the OSH program?
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What should be updated periodically in the workplace?
What should be updated periodically in the workplace?
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What is the purpose of conducting risk assessment, evaluation, and control in the workplace?
What is the purpose of conducting risk assessment, evaluation, and control in the workplace?
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Which of the following is a health domain that requires prevention and control in the workplace?
Which of the following is a health domain that requires prevention and control in the workplace?
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What is the purpose of conducting toolbox or safety meetings and job safety analysis in the workplace?
What is the purpose of conducting toolbox or safety meetings and job safety analysis in the workplace?
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What is the purpose of including Hepatitis B in the prevention and control of health domains in the workplace?
What is the purpose of including Hepatitis B in the prevention and control of health domains in the workplace?
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What is the purpose of providing orientation on OSH to all workers?
What is the purpose of providing orientation on OSH to all workers?
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What is the purpose of conducting accident/incident/illness investigation, recording, and reporting?
What is the purpose of conducting accident/incident/illness investigation, recording, and reporting?
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What is the purpose of including Tuberculosis in the prevention and control of health domains in the workplace?
What is the purpose of including Tuberculosis in the prevention and control of health domains in the workplace?
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What is the purpose of providing safety and health promotion, training, and education in the workplace?
What is the purpose of providing safety and health promotion, training, and education in the workplace?
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Which role is responsible for providing specialist information to managers on health and safety procedures?
Which role is responsible for providing specialist information to managers on health and safety procedures?
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Who is responsible for administering first aid to injured persons?
Who is responsible for administering first aid to injured persons?
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What is the primary purpose of a health and safety policy statement?
What is the primary purpose of a health and safety policy statement?
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What is the role of line managers in relation to health and safety?
What is the role of line managers in relation to health and safety?
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What is the significance of the statement being signed by the most senior person in the organization?
What is the significance of the statement being signed by the most senior person in the organization?
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Which of the following is NOT typically included in a health and safety policy statement?
Which of the following is NOT typically included in a health and safety policy statement?
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Study Notes
Emergency and Disaster Preparedness and Response
- Management commitment and employee involvement are crucial in emergency and disaster preparedness and response
- This includes the organization and creation of disaster control groups and a business continuity plan
- A hazard, risk, and vulnerability assessment must be updated as required
Solid Waste Management System
- A solid waste management system is essential in the workplace
Control and Management of Hazards
- Control and management of hazards is a critical aspect of occupational safety and health (OSH)
OSH Committee
- An OSH committee must be established in establishments with less than 10 workers and low-risk establishments with 10-50 workers
- The committee consists of a chairperson (company owner or manager), secretary (safety officer), and at least one worker member (preferably a union member if organized)
- The safety officer may also be the owner, manager, or designated representative
OSH Program
- The OSH program must be communicated and made readily available to all persons in the workplace
- The program should be updated periodically whenever new rules, guidelines, and issuances are promulgated by the DOLE or other regulatory agencies
- The program must be signed and dated by the most senior person in the organization, demonstrating management commitment to health and safety
Health and Safety Policy Statement
- The policy statement should cover health and safety, welfare, and relevant environmental issues
- It should include the names of the Health and Safety Adviser and safety representatives
- Arrangements for Health and Safety should give details of specific systems and procedures used to assist in the implementation of the policy statement
Prevention and Control of Health Domains
- Prevention and control of health domains include mental health services in the workplace, healthy lifestyle, Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Tuberculosis, and Hepatitis B
OSH Personnel and Facilities
- OSH personnel and facilities must be established in the workplace
Safety and Health Promotion, Training, and Education
- Safety and health promotion, training, and education are essential in the workplace
- This includes orientation of all workers on OSH, conduct of risk assessment, evaluation and control, conduct of toolbox or safety meetings and job safety analysis, and accident/incident/illness investigation, recording, and reporting
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This quiz covers the essential aspects of emergency and disaster preparedness and response, including management commitment, workplace risk assessment, and hazard prevention and control.