Emergency and Disaster Preparedness and Response
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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?

  • At least one worker, preferably a union member
  • DOLE representative
  • Company owner or manager (correct)
  • Safety officer of the workplace
  • What is the purpose of hazard, risk, and vulnerability assessment in the workplace?

  • To provide training to employees on first aid response
  • To determine the cost of implementing the OSH program
  • To identify potential hazards and take measures to prevent or control them (correct)
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the OSH program
  • Who should undertake first aid training from a recognized organization?

  • At least one worker, preferably a union member (correct)
  • The safety officer of the workplace
  • All employees in the workplace
  • The company owner or manager
  • What should be done with the OSH program in the workplace?

    <p>It should be communicated and made readily available to all persons in the workplace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of workplace risk assessment?

    <p>To identify potential hazards and take measures to prevent or control them</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be included in the emergency and disaster preparedness and response plan?

    <p>Management commitment and employee involvement, workplace risk assessment, hazard prevention and control, safety and health training and education, and OSH program evaluation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for prescribing the format for implementing the OSH program?

    <p>The DOLE</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be updated periodically in the workplace?

    <p>The OSH program whenever new rules, guidelines, and issuances are promulgated by regulatory or government agencies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of conducting risk assessment, evaluation, and control in the workplace?

    <p>To identify hazards and implement controls to mitigate risks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a health domain that requires prevention and control in the workplace?

    <p>Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (HIV/AIDS)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of conducting toolbox or safety meetings and job safety analysis in the workplace?

    <p>To discuss safety incidents and implement corrective actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of including Hepatitis B in the prevention and control of health domains in the workplace?

    <p>To prevent the transmission of Hepatitis B virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of providing orientation on OSH to all workers?

    <p>To make them aware of the hazards and risks in the workplace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of conducting accident/incident/illness investigation, recording, and reporting?

    <p>To identify the root cause of accidents and implement corrective actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of including Tuberculosis in the prevention and control of health domains in the workplace?

    <p>To prevent the transmission of Tuberculosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of providing safety and health promotion, training, and education in the workplace?

    <p>To prevent and control occupational diseases and injuries</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which role is responsible for providing specialist information to managers on health and safety procedures?

    <p>Health and Safety Adviser</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is responsible for administering first aid to injured persons?

    <p>First Aiders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a health and safety policy statement?

    <p>To outline the organization's commitment to health and safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of line managers in relation to health and safety?

    <p>To ensure that health and safety procedures are implemented</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the statement being signed by the most senior person in the organization?

    <p>It shows the commitment of management to health and safety</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT typically included in a health and safety policy statement?

    <p>Details of specific equipment used in the workplace</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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