Module 1 - Introduction to COSH PDF

NCE 4401  Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) deals with all aspects of health and safety in the workplace and has a strong focus on primary prevention of hazards.  Its goal is to prevent accidents and harm to people from work- related activities.  Occupational Safety and Health is a mu...

NCE 4401  Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) deals with all aspects of health and safety in the workplace and has a strong focus on primary prevention of hazards.  Its goal is to prevent accidents and harm to people from work- related activities.  Occupational Safety and Health is a multidisciplinary approach that looks into the health, safety and general wellbeing of workers in the workplace.  It includes laws, standards and programs that are aimed at making the workplace better for workers, family members, customers and other stakeholders.  OSH ensures good business, a better brand image, and higher employee morale.  2.78 million workers are fatally injured 374 million suffer non-fatal injury Global through occupational health and safety accidents each year. OSH 60,000 deaths occur annually on Situation construction sites. 25-40% of work-related deaths occur on construction sites.  810 cases out of 2,309 total cases are related to the construction industry Workdays Lost: 810 injuries involved National workdays lost. OSH Fatal Injuries: 27 cases Non-fatal Injuries: 783, with 27 Situation resulting in permanent incapacity and 756 in temporary incapacity Without Workdays Lost: 1,499 cases that did not result in any workdays lost  Despite advances in construction safety equipment, technology and, training, the construction industry continues to face high rates of fatal and nonfatal injuries and accidents among its workers. Over a 45-year career, a construction worker has a 75 percent likelihood of experiencing a disabling injury. An individual who begins construction work at 20 years old and survives until the age of 85 has a 15 percent chance of developing chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The International Labour Organization (ILO) is a United Nations agency whose mandate is to advance social and economic justice by setting international labor standards. Brings together governments, employers, and workers of the Member States to set labor standards, develop policies, and devise programs promoting decent work for all women and men. 1. Conventions - are legally binding international treaties that may be ratified by member states 1.1. Fundamental Conventions – cover subjects that are considered fundamental principles and rights at work 1.2. Governance Conventions - the functioning of the international labor standards 2. Protocols - is employed for making conventions more flexible or for amplifying obligations by amending or adding provisions on different points. 3. Recommendations - are not legally binding and serve as guidelines to help member States formulate their policy at a national level. May be adopted separately and may address issues separate from particular conventions.  Occupational Safety and Health Convention, 1981 (C155) – the convention provides for the adoption of a coherent national occupational safety and health policy, as well as action to be taken by governments within enterprises to promote occupational safety and health and to improve working conditions.  Protocol of 2002 to the OSH Convention, 1981 (P155) – calls for the establishment and the periodic review of requirements and procedures for the recording and notification of occupational accidents and diseases, and for the publication of related annual statistics.  Occupational Safety and Health Recommendation, 1981 (R164)  ILO Standards on Occupational Safety and Health provide essential tools for governments, employers and workers to establish such practices and provide for maximum safety at work.  The Philippine Government estimates that 2.2 million Filipino workers in medium and large enterprises enjoy effective occupational safety and health (OSH) protection and services.  17 of 18 persons in the nation’s workforce of 38.8 million do not benefit from acceptable working conditions.  The number of cases occupation injuries in the construction industry in 2015 was reported at 2,115.  Three out of every five (66.1% or 1,399) cases of occupational injuries were cases without workdays lost while the rest were classified as temporary incapacity cases (32.6% or 689) and fatal cases (0.6% or 13)  Presidential Decree 442 Republic Act 11058 An Act Strengthening Compliance with Implementing Rules Law governing employment Occupational Safety and Health and Regulation of RA practices and labor relations Standards and Providing Penalties for in the Philippines. Violations Thereof 11508  Excavation Construction Fall from and Trench Machineries Heights and Equipment Work Temporary Cave-in Power Tools structures Falling of Woodworkin Excavation Persons, g Machines Roof materials Heavy Moving and Machines vehicle or equipment equipment Asphyxiatio n  Unsecured or Ladder-related Slippery or improperly accidents cluttered work installed scaffolding surfaces Lack of fall protection Unsafe work equipment practices Cave-ins and Falling of Workers, Collapses Materials, and Equipment Underground Hazardous Utilities Atmosphere Struck-by Caught-between Poorly accidents or crushing maintained tools accidents and equipment Overloading Uneven lifting Mechanical and carrying of Failure loads Overloaded Exposed Circuits electrical wires Direct Cost of Accidents Emergency Medical Care Equipment Damage or Material Spoilage Compensation Payments Investigation of Legal Authority Insurance Premiums Injured Worker Lost productivity on the day of injury Lost productivity due to follow-up care Lost productivity after returning to work Worker’s Crew Completing added work Assisting injured worker Lost productivity after returning to work Crew Around Accident Site Watching events and discussing accident Training Replacement Worker Supervisors Investigating accident Preparing reports Time with management, owner, or regulatory agencies  Policy Makers and Enforcers Strict enforcement of DO 13 Strict implementation of reporting mechanism and revision of report form Continuous development of Construction Safety Training Research on KAP (Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice) Employers and Construction Companies Compliance to DO 13 Strict implementation of reporting mechanism and revision of report form Provision of adequate trainings information Supervision on works and heights Provision of adequate access and egress in construction sites Conduct accident investigation  Employees and Workers Comply with OSH Rules and policies Take initiative in learning OSH Demand for approved type of PPE Observe proper hand signals Report any hazard signals Report any hazards found