OCCUAPTIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PRACTICES-CAT 1

Who is responsible for evaluating and measuring Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) hazards in the workplace?

• Employees
• Government officials
• Human resources department
• Employer, safety officers,Authorized personnel or agency, and OSH professionals

What is the primary purpose of identifying workplace hazards and risks?

• To prevent accidents, injuries, and illnesses, and to create a safer work environment for employees.
• To save money on insurance premiums and legal fees
• To increase productivity and efficiency in the workplace
• To create a more stressful work environment for employees

How are OHS issues and concerns typically addressed in the workplace?

• By ignoring employee concerns and complaints
• By blaming employees for accidents
• By cutting costs on safety measures
• Through the implementation of safety protocols, regular training, risk assessments, providing safety equipment, and promoting a culture of safety and reporting of hazards.

Explain the role of authorized personnel or agencies in evaluating OSH hazards in the workplace. (2 points)

Provide two examples of indicators that may signal the presence of hazards in a workplace environment. (2 points)

Scenario: In a manufacturing plant, several employees have reported feeling unwell and experiencing symptoms such as headaches and dizziness. There have also been complaints about strong chemical odors in certain areas of the facility. As the safety officer, what steps would you take to identify and address the potential hazards and risks in this workplace? (5 marks)

Explain the role of authorized personnel or agencies in evaluating OSH hazards in the workplace. (2 points)

Provide two examples of indicators that may signal the presence of hazards in a workplace environment. (2 points)

Which of the following best describes the purpose of identifying and implementing prevention and control measures for OSH hazards, including the use of PPE?

• To ensure the safety and health of workers in the workplace.
• To increase the workload on employees.
• To reduce the cost of insurance for the company.
• To maximize productivity in the workplace.

What is the recommended approach for determining appropriate risk controls based on the result of OSH hazard evaluation?

• Ignore hazards and proceed without implementing controls
• Prioritize hazards, assess risk, and implement controls
• Assess risk without prioritizing hazards
• Implement controls without assessing risk