The main goal of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) is to prevent the occurrence of accidents and illnesses in the workplace. Factors contributing to these accidents and illnesses are health and safety hazards which can be addressed with the guidance of OSH Laws and Standards as well as OSH Fundamentals.
Figure 1. presents that accidents and illnesses are 98 percent preventable (Heinrich, n.d.), potential workplace accidents/illnesses can be avoided through Hazard Identification (Job Hazard Analysis, Safety Inspection, Work Environment Measurement (WEM), Medical Screening & Surveillance, Risk Assessment, and Risk Control (Elimination, Substitution, Engineering, Administrative, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)—collectively referred to as HIRADC.
If accidents/illnesses do happen (with 2 percent chance), there are means to effectively manage and mitigate their impact. This OSH Course designed for the public sector covers topics such as Workplace Emergency Preparedness, Employee Compensation and Accident Investigation and Reporting.
In institutionalizing safe workplace practices and conditions, the abovementioned strategies can be designed into a formal plan of action to prevent workplace injuries and illnesses—the OSH Program. Following the safety and health principles and guidelines found in the program, there will be a significant improvement in the agency’s compliance with laws and regulations and reduction of costs, including significant reductions in workers’ compensation.
The comprehensive 40-hour course on Basic Occupational Safety and Health (BOSH) provides participants a clear and concise explanation of the various responsibilities of a Safety Officer with regards to the OSH Standards and the OSH Law. Participants are able to gain significant learning on the concepts and principles on safety and health to improve their competence to perform as Safety Officers. The program is aimed at equipping participants with the necessary knowledge and skills in keeping the workplace healthful and safe.
At the end of this orientation, participants are able to:
APRIL CAHAYAG
Excellent Service!
rohaidah maruhom
i like how it emphasis the safety of the employee
MAC PAUL ALARIAO
My expectations in this training were met and I was able to complete my course in my most convenient time and availability
Vincent adrian adonis
The training is well organized
Robert Paul joseph eclar
This self-paced training with available onsite assistance is for all. The content/topic on BOSH could be successfully disseminated throughh this methodology.
GERARD DE LEOZ
What i like most is that, OSH implementation is not only good for the work related transaction but for personal advantage as well. And what i dislike most is the thinking that OSH implementation is an economic burden but as explained further, it is not. And it saves us from injuries or illnesses if not our lives .
LLANIESEL CUNTAPAY
The module was relevant as it considered the availability of the trainees.
LLOYD Lara
Additional knowledge and information that is very much useful in our present jobs and also applicable in our daily lives.
Nieleen camaganacan
least like : it is not interactive
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