TLE RISKS AND HAZARDS

HAZARD

anything that has the potential to harm the health and safety of a person

SAFETY

may cause injury, illness, or even death

PHYSICAL

radiation, extreme temperature, exposure to UV rays, too much noise, and other factors affecting the body

BIOLOGICAL

medical waste, samples of microorganisms, viruses, toxins, body fluids, and other elements carrying harmful bacteria

ERGONOMIC

incorrect working furniture level, repetitive tasks, frequent overreaching, and the like

CHEMICAL

exposure to different substances that could result in common illnesses such as skin irritation or breathing problems

WORK ORGANIZATION

psychological stressors brought about by work-related issues such as tight deadlines, misunderstandings among peers, harassment, and more

RISK EVALUATION

process of assessing hazards and risks to identify the harmful results of hazards

ELIMINATION

the top and most effective by completely removing the danger

SUBSTITUTE

second from the top, change or shift to safer options in terms of materials, practices, structures and other factors involved in performance of tasks

ENGINEERING CONTROLS

modifications to the workplace, practices or facilities that effectively minimize the workers' exposure to hazards

ADMINISTRATIVE CONTROLS

implementation of safe working standards such as imposing safety rules and policies

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

least effective, use of protective gears

5S

way of organizing the workplace and practices of workers therein.

SEIRI OR SORT

sorting according to functionality

SEITON OR SET IN ORDER

ordering so they are readily accessible and available

SEISO OR SHINE

clean working areas and the tools

SEIKETSU OR STANDARDIZE

set permanent standards in terms of orderliness

SHITSUKE OR SUSTAIN

adhere to the 5S

EARTHQUAKE DRILL STEPS

Alarm, DCH (duck, cover, hold), Evacuate, Assemble, Headcount, Evaluate

FIRE DRILL STEPS

Alarm, Evacuate, Assemble, Headcount, Evaluate