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What does OHS stand for?

Occupational Health and Safety

What are the three key reasons to manage safety?

PPE, FFE, Risk
Hazard, Risk, Incident
Safety, Health, Environment
Moral, Legal, Financial (correct)

The "Priestly vs. Fowler" case established occupational health and safety as part of common law.

True (A)

What is the main objective of OHS?

To make the workplace better for workers and other stakeholders. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term "Hazard" refer to in the context of OHS?

Any source of potential damage, harm, or adverse health effects (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating risk?

Risk = Probability x Severity (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main types of protective equipment mentioned?

PPE and FFE Signup and view all the answers

The "Labour Code (Law 12/2003)" in Egypt does not address occupational health and safety regulations.

False (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the key abbreviations commonly used in OHS?

OHS, HSE, EHS, HSEQ Signup and view all the answers

The concept of "SAFE" in OHS stands for "See the hazard, Action it, Fix it, Evaluate it."

True (A) Signup and view all the answers

What are the key elements of "THINK. ACT. BE. SAFE." ?

Mind and Behavioral Safety (D) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)

OHS relates to health, safety, and welfare issues in the workplace. It includes laws, standards, and programs to improve the workplace for workers, colleagues, family members, customers, and other stakeholders.

OHS Management Reasons

Three key reasons to manage workplace safety include ethical considerations (moral), legal requirements (legal), and financial savings (financial).

Hazard

Any source of potential damage, harm, or adverse health effects.

Risk

Combination of the probability of a harm occurring and the severity of that harm.

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PPE

Personal Protective Equipment used to protect employees from workplace hazards or risks.

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HSE

Health, Safety, and Environment. A common abbreviation for a department or program focusing on workplace safety and environmental issues.

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Risk Assessment

Identifying hazards, analyzing their potential impact, and evaluating the likelihood of harm.

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Study Notes

Health and Safety Overview

Presenter: Eng. Mahmoud Saied, HSE Lead at Mantrac Egypt
Duration: 120 minutes

Session Structure

Introduction (30 minutes)
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) (90 minutes)
- History of OHS (Unknown minutes)
- Definitions and abbreviations (Unknown minutes)
- Safety courses (Unknown minutes)
- Safety responsibilities (Unknown minutes)
- Safety career pathway (Unknown minutes)

Introduction

Safety is more than just wearing safety equipment (i.e., hard hat, vest, safety glasses, safety shoes)
The presentation emphasizes proactive safety measures.

Key Safety Principles

S.A.F.E: See the hazard, Action it, Fix it, Eliminate it

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)

OHS covers health, safety, and welfare in the workplace.
OHS involves laws, standards, and programs to improve the workplace for all stakeholders (employees, coworkers, families, customers, and other stakeholders).

OHS History

1833: Formation of HM Factory Inspectorate (United Kingdom)
1837: Priestly vs. Fowler case established occupational health and safety as common law (United Kingdom)
1840: A Royal Commission documented dangerous working conditions and high accident frequencies in the mining industry (United Kingdom)

Egyptian Labor Law (Law 12/2003)

A critical section dedicated to occupational safety and health, and working environment adequacy
Supported by Ministerial decrees
Covers notifications, procedures, work-related accidents, injuries, fatalities, and diseases
Defines OHS services, committees, and training institutions

Definitions and Abbreviations

HSE: Health, Safety, and Environment
EHS: Environmental, Health, and Safety
OHS: Occupational Health and Safety
HSEQ: Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality
PPE: Personal Protective Equipment
FFE: Fire Fighting Equipment
Hazard: Potential source of harm.
Risk: Combination of hazard and exposure, calculated by probability x severity
Concepts of: Hazard and risk assessment, severity, probability, work permits (PTW), incidents, accidents, near misses