SAFETYRefers to the physical or environmental condition of work
which comply with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) standards
and which allow the workers to perform his or her job without or
within acceptable exposure to hazard. Occupational Safety also
refers to practices related and work processHEALTHMeans a sound
state of the body and mind of the workers that enables him or her
to perform the job normally.OSH standards are mandatory rules and
standards set and enforced to eliminate or reduce occupational
safety and health hazards in the work place
LEARNING OUTCOME 1Requirement in Conducting / Identifying
Hazards1. Survey the workplace to identify hazards
Identify Hazards and Risk2. This survey must be in writing and
must be available to all workers.
3. Determine whether any hazard requires Personal Protective
Equipment
4. Pay special attention to working conditions or process that
can produce hazards.
5. Reassess hazards whenever necessary, especially when new
equipment is installed to avoid accidents.
6. Any reassessment must be written and must be available to
workers upon request
Working Conditions That Can Produce Hazards1. Falling objects2.
Objects that can puncture skin3. Objects that could roll over
workers feet4. Toxic Chemicals5. Heat6. Harmful Dust7.
Radiation
Signs, Signals and BarricadesGenerally refer to objects made by
flat sheet metal or wood suspended by a stand or nailed on the post
or wall which are located strategically. Are important, if not
critical, to the safety of the construction workers.
Accident Prevention Signs and Tags Generals. Signs and symbols
required shall be visible at all times when work is being
performed, and shall be removed or covered promptly when the
hazards does not exist anymoreDanger Signs Danger signs shall be
used only where an immediate hazard exist. Caution Sign Shall be
used only to warn against potential hazards.
Exit Signs Safety Instructional Signs Directional Signs Traffic
Signs Accidental Prevention Tags Are used as temporary means of
warning to existing hazards such as defection tools and
equipment.
The End
Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)What to do..
Assess the victim (ABC of Prevention..)
CPR
Transport
Correct Feet PositionAssume a well balance position facing the
direction you intend to move the load. The feet should be parted
with one foot alongside the object to be lifted and one behind, the
feet comfortably spread gives greater stability and the rear foot
is in position for the upward thrust of the liftThe hold must be
secure and comfortable, use palms of hands and not finger tips. For
objects such as boxes, hold diagonally opposite corners. Move in
close to the load with arms and elbows tucked in.Bend at the knees
and keep the back straight. But remember that straight does not
mean vertical. A straight back keeps the spine, back muscles and
body organ in correct alignmentKeep the head raised and chin in so
the neck and head continue the straight back line. Tucking in the
chin helps keep the spine straight and firmLeg muscles are stronger
that back muscles, use them to lift the load. Do not jerk or
strain, use a smooth action.Start the lift with a thrust from the
rear foot and follow through with the body when possible. Use of
body weight helps to propel the load, reduces fatigue and strain on
the armsFirm hold with PalmStraight Flat BackHead Raise, Chin
InLift with LegsUse Body Weight
