Questions and Answers
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?
Who should undertake first aid training from a recognized organization?
What should be done with the OSH program in the workplace?
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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?
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Who is responsible for prescribing the format for implementing the OSH program?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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.
