Basic Occupational Safety and Health (BOSH51) Lecture Flashcards

Vocabulary-style flashcards covering the syllabus and core concepts of Basic Occupational Safety and Health (BOSH51) including hazard types, ergonomics, and specific safety protocols for industrial environments.

BOSH51

The course code for Basic Occupational Safety and Health, a 3-unit course covering safety management, terminology, hazard identification, and disaster prevention.

Industrial Hygiene

The science concerned with the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of workplace environmental factors or hazards that may affect the health and safety of the worker.

Chemical Hazard

A substance that has the potential to cause harm to life or health, including gases, vapors, liquids, and aerosols such as dust, fibers, fumes, mists, and fogs.

Physical Hazard

An agent, factor, or circumstance that can cause harm with contact, including radiation, heat and cold stress, vibration, and noise hazards.

Biological Hazards

Organic substances that present a threat to the health of people and other living organisms, involving infectious agents in labs or non-infectious agents like bacteria and molds.

Ergonomic Hazards

Physical conditions that pose a risk of injury to the musculoskeletal system, such as awkward postures, static postures, high forces, or repetitive motion.

Physical Ergonomics

A branch of ergonomics dealing with working postures, materials handling, repetitive movements, workplace layout, and work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MWSD).

Cognitive Ergonomics

A branch of ergonomics focused on mental workload, decision-making, skilled performance, and human-computer interaction.

Organizational Ergonomics

A branch of ergonomics concerned with working time, communication, staff resource management, work design, teamwork, and quality management.

Psychosocial Hazards

Workplace hazards stemming from work demands, inter-personal relationships, leadership style, and work-family conflict.

Engineering Control

A primary category of control measures used to manage workplace hazards alongside Administrative Control and Personal Protect(ive Equipment).

Acid Dilution Protocol

Safety procedure stating that when diluting acid with water, the acid shall be poured slowly into the water with constant stirring; water shall never be poured into acid.

Exposure Records

Accurate records maintained by the employer of employee exposure to potentially toxic materials, which must be open to authorized agents and exposed workers.

Spillage of Acids and Alkalies

A safety rule requiring that spilled corrosive acid must not be absorbed by organic materials like sawdust but must be flushed with water or neutralized with chalk or lime.

Vats and Tanks Height Rule

Safety regulation stating that if the top of a tank containing hot corrosive or toxic liquids is less than $1\,m$ ($3.3\,ft$) above the floor, it must be raised or guarded.

Personal Cleanliness Rule

Requirement for workers exposed to toxic substances through ingestion to wash faces and hands thoroughly before eating, drinking, smoking, or leaving the premises.

Saint Hannibal Mary Di Francia

The founder whose ideals drive the vision and mission of Rogationist College, focusing on the formation of culturally competent and socially responsible persons.

Pneumatic chipper noise level

A typical noise level source characterized by a volume of $115\,dB$ at a distance of $1\,m$.

Common Core Values (RCian)

The four foundational values expected of Rogationist College graduates: Love of God and Neighbor, Patriotism, Integrity, and Excellence.

Service Walkway Standards

Requirements for walkways over open tanks, stating they must be no less than $50\,cm$ ($20\,in$) in width and provided with standard railings and toeboards on both sides.