BOSH Course Overview and Key Concepts

• Basic Occupational Safety and Health (BOSH)

  • Mandatory course as per Republic Act No. 11058 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR, DO 198-2018)

• Course Duration: 5 Days (40 Hours)

• Methodology: Lecture, discussions, exercises, workshop, presentation, and reporting

DOLE OSH Framework

• Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
  • Policy Regulation
  • Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC)
  • Technical Services, Research, Training Bureau of Working Conditions (BWC)
• Enforcement/Implementation: DOLE Regional Offices
• Clusters:
  • Luzon
  • Visayas
  • Mindanao

Course Objectives

• Terminal Objective: Provide basic knowledge and skills on OSH principles for Safety Officers to develop and implement safety programs.
• Specific Objectives:
  • Identify safety and health hazards and their effects on the human body.
  • Understand the impact of occupational illnesses and accidents.
  • Determine control measures for hazards.
  • Communicate effectively in OSH events.
  • Explain the role of Safety Officers in OSH management.
  • Develop a specific OSH re-entry plan.

What is Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)?

• Occupational Safety (OS): Preventing workplace accidents & unsafe conditions.
• Occupational Health (OH): Addressing work-related illnesses and health programs.
• Industrial Hygiene: Focuses on identifying and controlling physical, chemical, biological, and ergonomic hazards.

Importance of OSH

• Every worker has the right to a safe and healthy workplace.
  • Global death data indicates millions die annually due to occupational hazards.
  • Unsafe working conditions are prevalent worldwide, emphasizing the need for improved OSH.

OSH Situation in the Philippines

• 2 million workers die per year from work-related accidents.
• 2.2 million workers benefit from OSH protection, but 38.8 million do not have satisfactory working conditions.
• Occupational accidents and diseases significantly burden the economy and workforce.

Occupational Injuries and Diseases (OID)

• Statistics (2019):
  • 40,892 cases of occupational injuries reported.
  • Common injuries include open wounds (40.5%) and superficial injuries (22.4%).
  • Manufacturing accounts for 42.7% of all injury cases.

Cost of Accidents

• Direct Costs: Injury-related expenses like medical bills, lost time.
• Indirect Costs: Less obvious costs such as reduced productivity and reputation damage.

Responsibilities Under OSH Law

• Employers must provide a safe workplace and health programs.
• Employees are responsible for following safety guidelines and using PPE.

Roles of Safety Officer

• Implement and manage OSH programs.
• Conduct safety inspections and training.
• Assist in identifying hazards and developing control measures.

Risk Assessment - HIRAC

• Definition: Process of identifying, analyzing, and controlling risks.
  • Steps: Identify hazards, Analyze risks, Control risks, Record findings, Review assessment.
  • Considerations: History of accidents, new jobs, and procedure changes.

Categories of Hazards

• Types:
  • Safety Hazards (injury risk)
  • Health Hazards (illness risk)

Common Hazards at Work

• Poor housekeeping, fire risks, electrical hazards, material handling dangers.

Fire Prevention and Safety

• Understanding fire causes, such as faulty electrical systems and flammable materials.
• The Fire Tetrahedron (Heat, Chemical, and Oxygen).

Biological Hazards

• Risks from biological substances that pose threats to health.
• Common modes of transmission through direct contact or vectors (insects).

Chemical Hazards

• Substances causing health problems (toxicants, vapors) via inhalation, dermal contact, or ingestion.

Workplace Ergonomics

• Fitting jobs to the capabilities of workers to prevent musculoskeletal disorders.

Conclusion

• Emphasis on the shared responsibility of employers and employees to ensure workplace safety.
• Continuous improvement and training in OSH are essential for all organizations.