COSH SET 1 LESSON Flashcards
a decree instituting a Labor Code thereby revising and consolidating labor and social laws to afford protection to labor, promote employment and human resources development and insure industrial peace based on social justice. (pursuant to DOLE Department Advisory no. 1, s. 2015)
Presidential Decree no. 442, s. 1974 (Labor Code of the Philippines)
PD 442, Book IV – Title I, Chapter II – Occupational Health and Safety
this article states that the Secretary of DOLE shall set and enforce mandatory OSH standards to eliminate or reduce occupational safety and health hazards in all workplaces
Article 168: Safety and Health Standards
PD 442, Book IV – Title I, Chapter II – Occupational Health and Safety
this article states that DOLE is responsible to conduct continuing studies and research to develop innovative methods, techniques, and approaches for dealing with occupational safety and health problems
Article 169: Research
PD 442, Book IV – Title I, Chapter II – Occupational Health and Safety
this article states that DOLE shall develop and implement training programs to increase the number and competence of personnel in the field of occupational safety and industrial health
Article 170: Training Programs
PD 442, Book IV – Title I, Chapter II – Occupational Health and Safety
this article states that:
(a) DOLE shall be solely responsible for the administration and enforcement of OSH laws, regulations and standards in all establishments and workplaces
(b) DOLE Secretary may collect reasonable fees for the inspection of steam boilers,
pressure vessels and pipings and electrical installations, the test and approval for safe use of materials, equipment and other safety devices and the approval of plans for such materials, equipment, and devices
Article 171: Administration of Safety and Health Laws
an act strengthening compliance with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) standards and providing penalties for violations thereof
Republic Act no. 11058
implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of RA 11058
DOLE Department Order no. 198, s. 2018.
any person trained and duly certified to administer first aid by the Philippine Red Cross or any organization authorized by DOLE Secretary
certified first-aider
establishments, projects sites, and all other places where work is being undertaken wherein the number of employees, nature of operations, and the risks or hazards involved in the business required compliance with the provisions of this RA 11058
covered workplaces
examination of the work environment, including the location and operation of machinery other than those covered by technical safety audits, adequacy of workspace, ventilation, lighting, conditions of work environment, handling, storage or work procedures, protection facilities and other possible sources of safety and health hazards in the workplace
general safety and health inspection
- a workplace wherein the presence of hazard or potential hazard within the company may affect the safety and/or health of workers not only within but also persons outside the premises of the workplace
- there is a high level of exposure to safety and health hazards, and probability of a major accident resulting to disability or death, or major illness is likely to occur if no preventive or control measures are in place, including construction sites
high-risk establishment
a situation caused by a condition or practice in any place of employment that could reasonably be expected to lead to death or serious physical harm
imminent danger
a workplace where there is low level of danger or exposure to safety and health hazards and not likely or with low probability to result in accident, harm or injury, or illness
low risk establishment
a workplace where there is moderate exposure to safety and health hazards and with probability of an accident, injury or illness, if no preventive or control measures are in place
medium risk establishment
refers to qualified first-aider, nurse, dentist, or physician engaged by the employer to provide occupational health services in the establishment, project, site or workplace
Occupational Health (OH) personnel
qualified safety officer 4 or its equivalent, duly certified by DOLE to perform and/or render consultative services on Occupational Safety and health in at least two (2) fields of specialization ask determined by DOLE.
OSH consultant
qualified safety officer 3 or its equivalent, duly certified by DOLE to render Occupational Safety and health services in a defined and specific scope or core competency
OSH practitioner
set of rules issued by DOLE which mandates the adoption and use of appropriate practices, means, methods operations or processes, and working conditions reasonably necessary to ensure safe and healthful employment
OSH standards
specialized clothing or equipment designed to protect workers against safety and health hazards that may cause serious workplace injuries and illness, i.e., protection for the body, eyes, head, face, hands, feet, ears, etc.
personal protective equipment
a regular and critical examination of project sites, safety programs, records, and management performance on program standards on safety and health conducted by the safety officer
safety and health audit
a body created within the workplace tasked with the authority to plan, develop and implement OSH policies and programs, monitor and evaluate the OSH program, and inspect and investigate all aspects of the work pertaining to the safety and health of workers
safety and health committee
a set of detailed rules to govern company policies, processes and practices in all economic activities to conform with OSH standards, including the personnel responsible, and penalties for any violation thereof
safety and health program
any employee or officer of the company trained by DOLE or DOLE-accredited training organization and tasked by the employer to implement an OSH program and ensure that it is in accordance with the provisions of OSH standards
safety officer
a safety officer who completed the mandatory 8–hour OSH orientation course and 2–hour trainer’s training
safety officer 1