BASIC OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY
AND HEALTH
TOPIC 1: OCCUPATIONAL
SAFETY AND HEALTH
LEGISLATION
RA No. 11058 – an act
strengthening compliance
with OSH standards and
providing penalties for
violations thereof; 7
chapters 35 sections.
oChapter 1: Declaration
of Policy
oChapter 2: General
Provisions
oChapter 3: Duties of
Employers, workers,
and other Persons –
workers right to know,
workers right to refuse
unsafe work, workers
right to report
oChapter 4: Covered
Workplaces
oChapter 5: Joint and
Solidary Liability
oChapter 6:
Enforcement of OSH
Standards
oChapter 7:
Miscellaneous
Provisions
TOPIC 2: ORGANIZING FOR
SAFETY
ORGANIZING THE SAFETY
PROGRAM
method employed by
management to share and
assign responsibility for
accident prevention and to
ensure performance under
that responsibility.
involves the development,
implementation, and
maintenance of policies,
procedures, and programs
designed to identify and
mitigate potential hazards,
prevent accidents and
injuries, and promote a
culture of safety within the
workplace.
BASIC ELEMENTS OF SAFETY
PROGRAM
INDUSTRY OVERVIEW -
explain the nature of industry.
Emphasize the dynamic and
high – risk environment.
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK
- refers to a structured system
of rules, regulations, and laws
established by a governing
authority to oversee and
regulate specific activities
within a particular industry or
sector.
ORGANIZATIONAL
STRUCTURE FOR SAFETY
BASIC ELEMENTS OF SAFETY
TRAINING AND EDUCATION
- ensure that employees
receive the necessary
knowledge and skills to
perform their tasks safely.
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION -
recognizing and documenting
situations, processes,
materials, or equipment that
have the potential to cause
harm, injury, illness, or
damage.
RISK ASSESSMENT -
systematic evaluation of the
likelihood and severity of
potential hazards, considering
existing control measures. It
helps prioritize hazards based
on their level of risk;
Likelihood: assessing the
probability or frequency of a
hazard leading to an incident;
Severity: evaluating the
potential consequences or
impact if an incident were to
occur; Risk = Likelihood ×
Severity.
HIERARCHY OF CONTROL -
systematic approach that
prioritizes controls based on their
effectiveness in reducing or
eliminating risks.
DOCUMENTATION - record of
identified hazards, risk
assessments, and implemented
control measures; helps in
monitoring and reviewing safety
practices.
COMMUNICATION – ensure that
relevant information about
hazards, risks, and control
measures is effectively
communicated to all employees,
contractors, and other
stakeholders.
REVIEW - periodically reassess
hazards and risks.
MONITORING - implement a
system for ongoing monitoring of
control measures to ensure their
effectiveness and adjust as
necessary.
SAFETY POLICIES - formal
statements that articulate an
organization’s commitment to
ensuring the well-being of its
employees by establishing safety
as a core value.
SAFETY PROCEDURES -
detailed, step-by-step
instructions and guidelines that
specify how tasks or activities
should be performed to ensure
they are carried out safely.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE -
specify procedures to be followed
in the event of emergencies,
including evacuation plans, first
aid, and communication
protocols.
TOPIC 3: INDUSTRIAL
HYGIENE
science and practice of
ensuring workplace safety
and health by identifying,
evaluating, and controlling
potential hazards.
The primary goal is to prevent
occupational illnesses and
injuries through the
implementation of measures
aimed at minimizing or
eliminating workplace risks,
ultimately ensuring a safe
environment for workers.
