2. Hazards and Its Effects
Hazard – is a condition where
there is a threat to life, health,
property and environment.
3.
4. Types of Hazards
1. Physical – this hazards often has human and natural
elements.
Ex. Earthquake, typhoons.
X-ray is another hazards from solar radiation.
2. Biological – originate from foreign organism
identified with food. Diseases in humans come from in
form of infection caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites.
5. 3. Chemical - Agricultural and Commercial industry and
also in housekeeping like disinfectants, air freshener etc.
4. Mechanical – involves machines or mechanical
processes.
5. Ergonomic – this hazard harms the musculoskeletal
system of a worker.
6. Safety Regulations
A. The Philippine Clean Air Act 1999
It is a constitutional law design to make sure that
all Filipino have air is safe to breath in.
B. Waste Management
Involves the collection, transport, processing,
recycling or disposal of waste.
8. Types of Waste
1. Solid Waste – Dry waste that are considered
useless. Ex. Plastic, cans, Styrofoam, etc.
2. Liquid Waste – include human waste, industrial
waste, waste water, flood water. Ex. wastewater
from ponds and chemical plants.
Classification of Waste according to their properties
Biodegradable – waste that decompose
Non- biodegradable – waste that do not decompose.
9. Classification of Waste according to their effects on
Human, Health and Environment
Hazardous Wastes – waste from commercial,
industrial and agricultural activities. Ex. Paint,
Insecticides, etc.
Non – hazardous wastes – safe substances. Ex. paper,
cardboard, etc.
10. The Flow Process of Waste
Management
Reduce- to lower the amount of waste.
Reuse – to use again the discarded item.
Recycle – to use discarded materials to make
new product.
Recovery – recovery useful waste to energy
programs.
Landfill – safe disposal of wastes.
11. Types of Personal Protective
Equipment
1. Dust mask – a flexible pad held over nose and mouth
by elastic straps. Serves as protection against dust.
2. Sunglasses – protection against harmful ultraviolet
lights.
3. Safety eyewear – protection against flying debris.
4. Safety- toe protective footwear – protects the feet
from falling objects.
5. Sturdy work shoes – to protect and comfort the feet
while working.
13. Safety eyewear Safety toe protective footwear
Sturdy work shoes
14. 6. Ordinary cold weather jacket – protection against
weather.
7. Long sleeves shirt – it is worn underneath a short
sleeved shirt for warmth during cold weather.
8. Long pants – a garment extending from waist to
ankle.
9. Black belt – worn around the lower back to
provide support to the lumbar.
10. Safety gloves – a hand protection against
chemical absorption, disinfectants, etc.
16. Earthquake and First Aid
Earthquake – shaking and vibrating of the earth
surface.
First- aid – first aid officer is responsible for giving
first-aid treatment to injured victims.
Qualities of a first-aid worker
1. Vigilant – attentive and responsible
2. Sympathetic – capacity to in the share feelings of
other.
3. Resourceful – ability to find ways.
4. Diplomatic – ability to deal w/ others w/o offending
them.
