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    What is Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)?

    Focuses on the welfare and safety of workers.

    What is Construction Occupational Safety and Health (COSH)?

    A program providing knowledge on hazard analysis and safety audits.

    What is the situation of OSH in the Philippines?

    Many workers lack effective OSH protection, leading to high accident rates.

    What is the difference between accidents and incidents?

    Accidents result in harm, while incidents may not.

    What are the benefits of OSH?

    Improves workplace safety and reduces costs related to injuries.

    Why do accidents happen?

    Lack of safety measures and training contribute to workplace accidents.

    What are the leading causes of workplace injury?

    Overexertion, contact with objects, and slips or falls.

    What is overexertion?

    Injury from excessive physical effort or repetitive motion.

    What causes injuries from contact with objects and equipment?

    Being struck or caught by moving objects or equipment.

    What are common causes of slips, falls, and trips?

    Uneven surfaces and lack of proper safety measures.

    What is the concept of OSH management?

    Involves identifying hazards and implementing preventive measures.

    What is risk assessment?

    Evaluating health and safety risks from workplace hazards.

    What does prevention mean in OSH?

    Stopping risks or hazards from occurring.

    How does control differ from prevention?

    Control mitigates risks that cannot be completely prevented.

    What is elimination in risk management?

    Total removal of hazards to prevent accidents.

    What is substitution in hazard management?

    Replacing a hazard with a lower-risk alternative.

    What are engineering controls?

    Physical changes to limit exposure to hazards.

    What are administrative controls?

    Procedures to reduce exposure to hazards.

    When should personal protective equipment (PPE) be used?

    As a last resort after other controls have been considered.