ho 1 Flashcards
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refers to a sound state of the body and mind of the worker, which enables him to perform his job normally, in a state of well-being.
health
refers to the physical or environmental conditions of being protected against failure, breakage, or accident during work or employment
safe/safety
shall mean an unplanned or unexpected occurrence that may or may not result in
personal injury, property damage, work stoppage or interference, or any combination thereof, which
arises out of and in the course of employment
work accident
is an undesired event that, under slightly different circumstances, could have
resulted in harm to people, property damage, business disruption, or a combination thereof. It is
sometimes called a near miss, close call, warning, near hit, or simply incident
near miss incident
any cut, fracture, sprain, or amputation resulting from a
workplace incident
work injury
is any abnormal condition or disorder caused by exposure to environmental
factors associated with employment
occupational illness
an unplanned, preventable waste of any resource, be it through injury, loss of time, damaged
product or equipment, or loss of process
loss
is the physical harm to buildings, structures, equipment, product, process, and the
environment normally caused by accidents
damage
All workers shall be appropriately informed by the employer about all types of hazards
in the workplace and be provided access to training, education, and orientation on safety, ergonomics,
and other hazards and risks.
right to know
The worker has the right of refusal to work without threat or reprisal
from the employer if an imminent danger exists
right to refuse unsafe work
Workers and their representatives shall have the right to report accidents,
agencies. They shall be free from any form of retaliation for reporting any accident.
right to report accidents
The employer shall provide workers free of charge
PPE for any part of the body that may be exposed to hazards whenever necessary because of
hazardous work processes or environments.
right to personal protective equipment
It refers to an accident where a worker strikes against something stationary or gets
into contact forcefully and unexpectedly. For example, hitting the head against a low beam.
struck-against
Ilt refers to accidents where a worker is struck abruptly with force by something that moves.
For example, getting hit by falling boxes or a door swinging open.
struck-by
It refers to accidents in which an object or agent moves toward the worker, injuring him by nonforceful contact. For example, steam burns the skin while opening a pot
contact-by
It is an accident where the worker moves toward the agent or object, causing injury by
nonforceful contact. An example is spilling cleaning chemicals on bare skin while cleaning.
contact with
It is an accident where the worker moves toward the agent or object, causing injury by
nonforceful contact. An example is spilling cleaning chemicals on bare skin while cleaning.
contact with
accident is when the person, or some part of their body, is caught in an
enclosure or opening. An example of this is falling into an opening on a floor.
caught in
accident is when the person, or some part of their body, is caught in an
enclosure or opening. An example of this is falling into an opening on a floor.
caught in
This type of accident involves the worker getting caught on a stationary protruding object,
causing a fal, or the worker’s clothing getting caught on a moving object, pulling them in. Examples
of this are tripping on wires or a piece of clothing getting caught on a piece of equipment.
caught on
Accidents of this type involve a part of the body caught between something moving
and something stationary or between two (2) moving objects. An example is when the hands get stuck
inside a blender.
caught between
It is an accident where a worker is injured from overexertion in lifting, pulling, or
pushing materials and/or equipment. Being in an awkward position for long periods may caụs
and sprains. Repetitive motions such as chopping or typing on the keyboard cause abnorm
on tendons and nerves.
overexertion
It is an accident where a worker is injured from overexertion in lifting, pulling, or
pushing materials and/or equipment. Being in an awkward position for long periods may caụs
and sprains. Repetitive motions such as chopping or typing on the keyboard cause abnorm
on tendons and nerves.
overexertion
This type of accident refers to injury from exposure to unhealthy and unsafe e
conditions such as noise, extreme temperatures, poor air, and toxic fumes. An example is
being exposed to loud music while working in a nightclub.
exposure
