TLE - TOPIC 1

ergonomic principles

a principle of handling a delicate object or task

first aid

it implies includes all forms of remedies given immediately to

humans in order to minimize or prevent casualties or fatalities caused by

accidents or normal course of time.

hazard

particular place, thing, or situation that is a risk or danger to the

person involved.

health

overall condition of the body

injury

damage or harm caused to the structure or function of the body caused

by an outside agent or force, which may be physical or chemical.

quality standards

set of exact specifications to become patterns of actions.

sanitize

maintain high standard of housekeeping

self-discipline

refers to doing things spontaneously without being told or

ordered

standard

any established measure; an accurate type; an authoritative model

as an example or comparison

symbols

generally common illustrations printed on the signs which

sometimes carry a descriptive word or few words

waste disposal

proper discharge of any solid waste into or in any hand

workplace

office, premises or worksite where a worker is temporary or

habitually assigned

Occupational Health and Safety Commission

OHSC

Occupational Health and Safety Standards

OHSS

Personal Protective Equipment actions

PPE

seiri (sorting)

Take out unnecessary items and dispose. Keep only the items you need at work, and

discard or store everything else.

seiton (set in order)

means that there's a place for everything, and everything should be in

its place. Arrange necessary items in good order for use.

seiso (sweeping)

At the end of each working day, take time to clean up your office space. Clean up

any mess you make.

seiketsu (standardizing)

Maintain high standard of housekeeping

shitsuke (sustaining)

Do things spontaneously without being told or ordered.

A systematic and productive workplace is not a one-day-affair just because

somebody is observing you.

seiri

seiton

seiso

seiketsu

shitsuke

danger signs

shall be used only where an immediate hazard exists. It should be read

as the predominating color for the upper panel; outline on the borders ; and a white lower

panel for additional sign wording.

caution signs

shall be used only to warn against or caution against practices.

exit signs

when required, shall be lettered in legible red letters, not less than 6

inches high, on a white field and the principal stroke of the letters shall be at least three-

fourths in width.

safety instruction signs

when used, shall be with green upper panel with while letters

to convey the principal message. Any additional wording on the sign shall be black letters on

the white background.

directional signs

other than automotive traffic signs specified shall be white with a

black panel and white directional symbol. Any wording on the sign shall be black letters on

the white background.