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What is one of the duties of workers as per RA 11058 and DO No. 198-18?
What is one of the duties of workers as per RA 11058 and DO No. 198-18?
- Registering the business with the Regional Labor Office
- Ensuring that hazards are under control
- Reporting work hazards in the workplace (correct)
- Providing complete safe job instructions
According to Rule 1020, what is the purpose of registering a business with the Regional Labor Office?
According to Rule 1020, what is the purpose of registering a business with the Regional Labor Office?
- To provide DOLE with information for enforcement activities (correct)
- To ensure compliance with OSH standards
- To receive lifetime insurance coverage for employees
- To avail of free safety equipment for the workplace
What should workers do with safeguards and safety devices provided for their protection?
What should workers do with safeguards and safety devices provided for their protection?
- Use them properly (correct)
- Avoid using them
- Request additional devices
- Store them in a designated area
What is a requirement for the registration of an establishment under Rule 1020?
What is a requirement for the registration of an establishment under Rule 1020?
How long is the registration of an establishment valid for as per Rule 1020?
How long is the registration of an establishment valid for as per Rule 1020?
What is one of the obligations of an employer according to the text?
What is one of the obligations of an employer according to the text?
What type of Safety Officer is required for high-risk establishments with 10 to 50 workers?
What type of Safety Officer is required for high-risk establishments with 10 to 50 workers?
What is the training requirement for Safety Officers 2 in general industries?
What is the training requirement for Safety Officers 2 in general industries?
When a worker refuses to work due to the existence of imminent danger, they are exercising their right to:
When a worker refuses to work due to the existence of imminent danger, they are exercising their right to:
The OSH Standards is a set of mandatory rules on occupational safety and health which codifies all safety orders issued prior to its promulgation.
The OSH Standards is a set of mandatory rules on occupational safety and health which codifies all safety orders issued prior to its promulgation.
According to the 'Big Idea' in the text, what is the main concern in the workplace compared to safety?
According to the 'Big Idea' in the text, what is the main concern in the workplace compared to safety?
What is the main idea behind the existence of laws penalizing violations of occupational safety and health standards?
What is the main idea behind the existence of laws penalizing violations of occupational safety and health standards?
Which law in the Philippines strengthens compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Standards and provides penalties for violations?
Which law in the Philippines strengthens compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Standards and provides penalties for violations?
What does the term 'Yellow Book' refer to in the context of OSH standards in the Philippines?
What does the term 'Yellow Book' refer to in the context of OSH standards in the Philippines?
What duties do employers have according to the OSH Standards as Amended in 1989?
What duties do employers have according to the OSH Standards as Amended in 1989?
Which document specifies general provisions related to occupational safety and health in the Philippines?
Which document specifies general provisions related to occupational safety and health in the Philippines?
What is the main purpose of employers providing job safety instructions to workers?
What is the main purpose of employers providing job safety instructions to workers?
What is the penalty for a repeated violation of OSH standards?
What is the penalty for a repeated violation of OSH standards?
What is the penalty if a violation exposes a worker to death, serious injury or serious illness?
What is the penalty if a violation exposes a worker to death, serious injury or serious illness?
What is the maximum total daily penalty that can be imposed?
What is the maximum total daily penalty that can be imposed?
Who is responsible for determining the level of risk in an establishment?
Who is responsible for determining the level of risk in an establishment?
What is the requirement for appointing a Safety Officer in an establishment?
What is the requirement for appointing a Safety Officer in an establishment?
What is the requirement for conducting OSH seminars for workers?
What is the requirement for conducting OSH seminars for workers?
Which class of micro-organisms includes salmonella, listeria, E.coli, and M tuberculosis?
Which class of micro-organisms includes salmonella, listeria, E.coli, and M tuberculosis?
What are some of the potential adverse health effects of biological hazards mentioned in the text?
What are some of the potential adverse health effects of biological hazards mentioned in the text?
In which type of occupational exposure are individuals at risk of encountering biological hazards like Covid-19?
In which type of occupational exposure are individuals at risk of encountering biological hazards like Covid-19?
Which control measure for biological hazards involves the use of ultraviolet lamps?
Which control measure for biological hazards involves the use of ultraviolet lamps?
Which micro-organism is responsible for causing giardiasis?
Which micro-organism is responsible for causing giardiasis?
What type of facilities are at risk due to poor sanitation and handling of pathological wastes?
What type of facilities are at risk due to poor sanitation and handling of pathological wastes?
Study Notes
Biological Hazards
- Four broad classes of micro-organisms that can interact with humans are bacteria, fungi, viruses, and protozoa
- Examples of hazardous biological agents include Salmonella, Listeria, E. coli, M. tuberculosis, and Trypanosoma protozoa
- Adverse health effects of biological hazards include skin irritation, allergies, infections, cancer, and infectious respiratory diseases
Control Measures of Biological Hazards
- Engineering controls include improving ventilation, isolating contamination sources, installing negative pressure, and using ultraviolet lamps
- Administrative controls include separate ventilation and air conditioning systems, and installing physical barriers
- Personal protective equipment (PPE) and personal hygiene practices are also important control measures
Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Legislation
- The Philippines has enacted laws to penalize violations of occupational safety and health standards, including PD 422 (1974) and RA 11058 (2019)
- OSH standards are a set of mandatory rules that codify all safety orders issued prior to their promulgation
- Employers are responsible for furnishing a place of employment free from hazardous conditions and providing complete job safety instructions to all workers
- Workers must report any work hazards, use safeguards and safety devices, and comply with all instructions to prevent accidents
OSH Programs and Registration
- Establishments must register with the Regional Labor Office and provide information for enforcement activities
- OSH programs are required for every establishment, and a Safety Officer must be appointed in every establishment
- Mandatory workers' OSH seminars must be conducted on compensable time
- Establishments must conduct a Hazard Analysis, Risk Assessment, and Control (HIRAC) to determine its level of risk
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Test your knowledge on Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Legislation and Standards. Learn about the legal basis for OSH in the Philippines and the importance of compliance with OSH requirements.
