Work-Related Injuries and Safety Measures Quiz

Which of the following is NOT a hidden cost associated with incidents?

What is a hidden cost associated with incidents?

What is a direct impact of work-related injuries on a company's productivity?

Which factor contributes to reduced morale among coworkers according to the text?

Which of the following is a preventive measure against incidents in the workplace?

What is a consequence of damage to tools, equipment, materials, or property due to incidents?

What contributes to the loss of bonuses or payment of penalties according to the text?

Which activity involves a hidden cost as per the text?

What does 'T**** kasi niya!' indicate according to the text?

What leads to losses due to late or unfilled orders according to the text?

Leading cause of work-related injury in establishments: stepping on, striking against, or struck by objects (excluding falling objects), caught in or between objects, and falls of persons.
Top 3 agents of injuries in 2017: machines and equipment, materials and objects, hand tools.
Occupational diseases in establishments employing 20+ workers in 2017: 101,851 cases, a 19.1% decrease from 2015. Most prevalent disease: back pains (31.3%).
Top 3 industries with cases of occupational injuries: manufacturing, wholesale and retail trade, administrative and support service activities.
Examples of unsafe acts: operating equipment without authority, removing safety devices, using defective equipment, not using proper PPE, horse-playing.
Examples of unhealthy acts: smoking in the workplace, inhaling organic solvents, drinking alcohol during office hours, taking illegal drugs on company premises.
Unsafe/unhealthy conditions: physical or chemical properties leading to injury or damage, examples include defective tools/equipment and inadequate warning systems.
Common reasons for accidents: Lost time of injured employee, time lost by other employees, time lost by supervisors, damage to tools/equipment, losses due to late orders, payments under benefit programs, loss of profit due to idle machines and reduced productivity.

Test your knowledge on the leading causes of work-related injuries in establishments, including the agents of injuries such as machines, equipment, materials, and hand tools. Learn about occupational safety and health practices through this self-paced learning module from Laguna State Polytechnic University.