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What does OHS stand for?

  • Organization of Hazardous Situations
  • Operational Health Services
  • Occupational Health and Safety (correct)
  • Office of Health and Safety

According to the text, what are the three key reasons to manage safety?

  • Ethical, Financial, Personal
  • Legal, Financial, Social
  • Moral, Legal, Financial (correct)
  • Moral, Ethical, Legal

What is the main focus of OHS?

  • Ensuring worker's physical and mental well-being (correct)
  • Maximizing company profits
  • Improving customer satisfaction
  • Enhancing product quality

What is NOT included in OHS?

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According to the text, what does 'SAFE' stand for in the context of hazard management?

<p>See the hazard, Action it, Fix it, Eliminate it (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of managing health and safety at the workplace?

<p>Ensuring workers do not suffer injury or ill health (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What case in the United Kingdom established occupational health and safety as part of common law?

<p>Priestly vs. Fowler (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which country does the labour code (Law 12/2003) devote a specific section to occupational safety and health?

<p>Egypt (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of risk according to the provided text?

<p>Combination of probability and severity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'HSEQ' stand for in the provided text?

<p>Health, Safety, Environment &amp; Quality (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of equipment is abbreviated as 'PPE' according to the provided text?

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What is the abbreviation 'FFE' used for in the provided text?

<p>Fire Fighting Equipment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the occurrence that has caused harm or damage but did not result in an injury or illness?

<p>Near miss (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PTW' stand for according to the provided text?

<p>Permit to Work (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of occupational health and safety (OHS)?

<p>Promoting the welfare of workers in the workplace (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'SHE' stand for in the context of occupational health and safety (OHS)?

<p>Safety, Health, and Environment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the main purpose of managing health and safety at the workplace?

<p>To protect workers from injury and illness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'OSHA' stand for in the context of workplace safety?

<p>Occupational Safety and Health Administration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to a situation that has caused harm or damage but did not result in an injury or illness?

<p>Near miss (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PPE' stand for according to the provided text?

<p>Personal Protection Equipment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the Priestly vs. Fowler case in 1837 in the United Kingdom?

<p>It was a landmark case that brought attention to the need for occupational safety and health regulations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of occupational safety and health, what is the purpose of Ministerial decrees in Egypt?

<p>To establish technical provisions for work-related accidents and diseases (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of 'hazard' as per the provided text?

<p>Any source of potential damage, harm, or adverse health effects on something or someone (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does 'PPE' stand for according to the provided text?

<p>Personal Protection Equipment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the occurrence that has caused harm or damage but did not result in an injury or illness?

<p>Near Miss (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the abbreviation 'HSEQ' used for in the provided text?

<p>Health, Safety, Environment &amp; Quality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of OHS according to the provided text?

<p>Promoting employee well-being and safety (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT included in OHS according to the provided text?

<p>'HSEQ' management (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the significance of the formation of HM Factory Inspectorate in 1833 in the United Kingdom?

<p>It led to increased awareness of dangerous working conditions in factories (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which country does the labor code (Law 12/2003) devote a specific section (Book V) to occupational safety and health?

<p>Egypt (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

What does OHS stand for?

Occupational Health and Safety

Key reasons to manage safety?

Moral, Legal, Financial

Main focus of OHS?

Ensuring worker's physical and mental well-being

What is NOT included in OHS?

Programs aimed at improving worker productivity

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What does 'SAFE' stand for in hazard management?

See the hazard, Action it, Fix it, Eliminate it

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Purpose of managing health and safety?

Ensuring workers do not suffer injury or ill health

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UK case that established OHS in common law?

Priestly vs. Fowler

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Country with labor code section on OSH (Law 12/2003)?

Egypt

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Definition of risk?

Combination of probability and severity

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What does 'HSEQ' stand for?

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality

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PPE abbreviation meaning?

Personal protective equipment

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FFE abbreviation meaning?

Fire Fighting Equipment

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Occurrence that caused harm but no injury?

Near miss

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PTW abbreviation meaning?

Permit to Work

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Primary focus of OHS?

Promoting the welfare of workers in the workplace

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What does 'SHE' stand for?

Safety, Health, and Environment

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Main purpose of managing health and safety?

To protect workers from injury and illness

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What does 'OSHA' stand for?

Occupational Safety and Health Administration

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Situation that caused harm but no injury?

Near miss

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PPE abbreviation meaning?

Personal Protection Equipment

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Significance of Priestly vs. Fowler case?

It was a landmark case that brought attention to the need for occupational safety and health regulations

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Purpose of Ministerial decrees in Egypt?

To establish technical provisions for work-related accidents and diseases

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Definition of 'hazard'?

Any source of potential damage, harm, or adverse health effects on something or someone

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PPE abbreviation meaning?

Personal Protection Equipment

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Occurrence that caused harm but no injury?

Near Miss

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What is the abbreviation 'HSEQ' used for?

Health, Safety, Environment & Quality

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Main focus of OHS?

Promoting employee well-being and safety

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What is NOT included in OHS?

'HSEQ' management

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Significance of HM Factory Inspectorate in 1833?

It led to increased awareness of dangerous working conditions in factories

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Country that devotes a specific section to occupational safety and health?

Egypt

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Study Notes

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Overview

  • OHS stands for Occupational Health and Safety.
  • Main focus is to ensure workplace safety, health, and welfare of employees.
  • Management of safety is crucial for legal compliance, risk prevention, and promoting a productive environment.

Key Concepts

  • 'SAFE' in hazard management involves the approaches: Secure, Assess, Facilitate, Engage.
  • Health and safety management aims to prevent workplace injuries and promote worker well-being.
  • Risk is defined as the potential of harm occurring from a hazard.
  • Hazard is any source of potential damage, harm, or adverse health effects.
  • The Priestly vs. Fowler case in 1837 established occupational health and safety as part of common law in the United Kingdom.
  • The labor code (Law 12/2003) in Egypt includes a specific section on occupational safety and health.

Terminology

  • 'PPE' stands for Personal Protective Equipment, essential for protecting workers.
  • 'FFE' refers to Fire Fighting Equipment used to ensure fire safety in workplaces.
  • 'HSEQ' stands for Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality, representing holistic management practices in organizations.
  • 'PTW' means Permit To Work, a formal process to ensure safety for particular tasks.
  • 'SHE' stands for Safety, Health, and Environmental considerations in workplaces.

Safety Incidents

  • An incident causing damage without resulting in injury is referred to as a "near miss."
  • Ministerial decrees in Egypt are legislative measures that guide and enforce occupational safety regulations.

Historical Milestones

  • The formation of HM Factory Inspectorate in 1833 marked the beginning of enforcing health and safety standards in the UK.

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