• Unit 9: Work Safety and Health

    Key unit competence
    To be able to apply standard health and safety practices and regulations at
    the workplace.
    Introduction
    Successfully managing health and safety practices in the workplace relies on
    commitment, consultation, and co-operation of everyone at the workplace.
    Safety practices help protect people from accidents and injuries, while security
    helps protect people from crime and violence. Both are important for creating
    a safe and productive work environment. Everyone in the workplace needs
    to understand the need for standard health and safety practices, what their
    role is in making the workplace safer, and how they can abide by regulations
    and fulfill their responsibilities and duties.

    This unit is intended to give knowledge, skills regarding the health and safety
    guidelines that the business must comply with and attitude to be adopted

    during an emergency. 

    Introductory Activity
    Read the proverb below and answer the questions that follow.
    “Inyamaswa idakenga yicwa n’umututizi” (When not cautious, an animal
    can be killed by an ordinary tree cutter).
    a) What does the proverb mean?
    b) What is the relationship between the proverb and safety and health
    at work place?
    c) Give an example of situations at the workplace that may relate with
    the proverb.
    d) What other proverbs do you know that have the same meaning?
    e) What should one do in order to avoid the situation portrayed by the

    proverb?

    9.1. Positive health and safety practices

    Learning Activity 9.1

    Study the figure below showing a workplace and answer questions that

    follow.

    Questions
    a) Does the workplace above provide a healthy environment for work?
    Explain your answer.
    b) What do you think the following terms means in relation to safety and
    health at the workplace?
    • Workplace safety
    • A healthy workplace
    • A healthy habit
    • Hygiene
    • Sanitation
    • Personal hygiene
    • Workplace hygiene
    c) Why is it important to have a safe and healthy workplace?
    d) Mention any health habits that you observe at the workplace (school)
    e) Why is it important to have good personal care and healthy habits at
    the workplace?
    f) Using the knowledge on hygiene and sanitation, give examples of
    personal hygiene and sanitation practices that can be practiced at:
    • Home

    • School/workplace

    9.1.1. Definition of concepts

    Workplace safety refers to the limitation of elements that can cause harm,
    accidents, and other negative outcomes in the workplace. It represents a
    collection of policies, behaviors, and precautions applied at work to limit
    hazards, accidents, and other kinds of harm in a work environment.
    A healthy workplace is a setup where employees, managers, and leaders
    openly communicate and collaborate on a shared vision of improving the
    health, safety, and wellbeing of all members of the organization. According to
    the World Health Organization (WHO), a healthy workplace provides physical,
    psychological, social, and organizational conditions that protect and promote
    the health and safety of all workers of a company. A healthy workplace is the
    ideal place to work in.
    A healthy habit: is any behavior that benefits physical, mental, and emotional
    health. These habits improve overall well-being and make you feel good.
    Example: Most people spend at least six hours every day sitting in a chair.
    Not only is this bad for your back, but it also leads to weight gain and
    circulatory issues.
    Hygiene is the practice of keeping oneself and one’s surroundings clean in
    order to prevent infection and disease and remain healthy and fit.
    Sanitation is an arrangement to protect the public health specially the
    provision of clean drinking water and proper disposal of sewage.
    Personal hygiene refers to maintaining cleanliness of one’s body and clothing
    to preserve overall health and well-being.
    Workplace hygiene refers to the standards of cleanliness that employers are
    expected to meet in ensuring that they provide a healthy working environment
    in which their staff can work, as well as clean and safe premises for members

    of the public to visit.

    9.1.2. Importance of safety and health workplace
    Workplace safety is important because it helps prevent deaths, injuries,
    financial losses, property damage, increases worker productivity, enhances
    product or service quality and promotes good public relations.
    A safe and healthy workplace not only protects workers from injury and
    illness, it can also:
    Improved health and wellbeing. The most significant and most
    obvious benefit of a healthy workplace is the improvement of the
    workforce’s health and wellbeing. 
    Greater productivity and performance. A business can increase
    productivity when employees are healthy and happy in the
    workplace, which results in an improvement in the performance of
    their employees as well as the quality of output.
    Improved corporate image. When employees are satisfied with the
    safety and health of the workplace, it leads to an improvement in the
    organization’s corporate image.
    It also attracts more clients. Employees in a healthy workplace are
    more productive, which results in higher quality output. This will
    attract customers and clients to the products and services of that
    business, bringing in higher profits.
    Increased job satisfaction. Seeing employees happy with the
    workplace is one of the significant benefits of a healthy workplace.
    When a workplace caters to the needs and wants of an employee, it
    reduces the turnover rates of the company.
    Greater work development and learning opportunities. Employees
    feel appreciated when their work environment allows them to explore
    their capabilities and skills in their work.
    Improved employee morale. Having a healthy workplace helps
    employees feel safe, heard, and comfortable enough to freely
    work and express their creativity without feeling judged. A healthy
    workplace sees employees’ happiness increase and motivation to
    continue working.
    Lower absenteeism rates. Businesses that take the time to cultivate
    a healthy workplace will see fewer health and sickness instances,
    lowering the number of absenteeism and tardiness.
    Increased employee engagement. A healthy workplace naturally
    increases employee engagement in the workforce, resulting in
    higher productivity rate, greater loyalty, better retention rates, and
    enhanced customer experiences.
    Lower turnover rate. Employees who are happy with their business’s
    work environment will be less likely to leave for another company.
    When turnover rates are low, it helps businesses lower costs
    associated with hiring new employees.
    Lower workers’ compensation premiums. Having a healthy
    workplace sees employees satisfied, motivated, and healthy. In effect,
    companies will see a reduction in claimed workers’ compensation

    premiums

    9.1.3. Daily Positive health habits
    Healthy habits include but are not limited to eating well, exercising, getting
    enough rest and avoiding harmful substances, but also:
    Get enough sleep. A good sleep can improve memory and
    concentration, boost the immune system, and help you cope with
    stress more easily.
    Manage stress. Stress can affect the mood and physical health. It
    can cause anxiety, anger, and irritability as well as headaches, muscle
    pain, exhaustion, and sleeping problems.
    Find time to relax. Set aside time every day for self-care and
    relaxation. Make a routine for the self, so that relaxation becomes a
    daily ritual.
    Meditate once a day. Meditation may help you manage pain, reduce
    blood pressure, improve symptoms of depression and anxiety, and
    cope with daily stress.
    Maintaining a healthy social life. Whether it is volunteering, joining
    a club, or attending a movie, communal activities help improve mood
    and mental functioning by keeping the mind active and serotonin
    levels balanced.
    Maintain healthy eating habits. To get all the nutrition the human
    body needs, you must eat a balanced diet including dairy, grains,
    protein, fruits and vegetables, as well as fat.
    Get some exercise every day, even just a little. This will not only
    make you feel better but also make you look better. Try walking if
    you cannot afford another as it is a great exercise.
    General good safety habits at work
    ◾ Everyone helps keep the work environment tidy and organized.
    ◾ Everyone is comfortable reporting unsafe working conditions up the
    chain of command.
    ◾ Everyone who is required to wear PPE is wearing it the right way—
    and it fits properly.
    ◾ Everyone knows where safety equipment is located.
    ◾ Everyone who handles heavy objects uses proper lifting and carrying
    techniques.
    ◾ Everyone knows that their organization is committed to safety at the
    highest levels and can see posters in the break room or on the job
    site demonstrating this commitment.

    ◾ Everyone knows where to go and what to do in an emergency.

     Everyone is aware of hazardous chemicals in the work area and

    knows where to find the Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).

    Healthy hygiene and sanitation are very important for every workplace.
    Below are some healthy hygiene and sanitation practices that can be practiced
    at the workplace:
    ◾ Provide staff with a written hygiene policy. Inform them of the
    intentions and expectations of a clean workplace.
    ◾ It is pivotal for a hygienic workplace to have a clean restroom well
    stocked with soap, toilet paper and hand towels.
    ◾ Provide items such as clean wipes, sanitizers, and tissues to help the
    staff maintain a clean and hygienic workspace.
    ◾ Make sure the workplace is regularly cleaned. This helps prevent the
    spread of infection
    ◾ Before and after using the cooking supplies (including utensils) you

    should wash these with soap and water (preferably hot water). 

    Application Activity 9.1
    Using the knowledge and skills on hygiene and sanitation, make a weekly
    plan that you will follow in order to apply hygiene and sanitation practices
    either at home or work (school). In you include the practices you will
    apply and those you will avoid. Every day you will put a check/tick on the
    hygiene and sanitation practices applied or avoided.

    Use the following template to make the plan.

    At the end of the week you will assess the hygiene and sanitation practices
    by comparing the practices applied and those avoided. Which practices

    were you able to apply? Which practices did you manage to avoid? 

    9.2. Hazards in the workplace and ways to make work safer

    Learning Activity 9.2


    The above figure illustrates a workplace environment from one of
    the departments in the company. Study the figure and answer the
    questions below.
    a) Is this a safe and healthy workplace? Justify your answer
    b) What do you think the term ‘hazard’ means?
    c) What do you think the term ‘Workplace Hazard’ means?
    d) How many workplace hazards can you identify in this image?
    e) Briefly explain what you understand by the following types of hazards
    as relates to safety and health at work
    • Safety hazards
    • Chemical hazards
    • Biological hazards
    • Physical hazards,
    • Ergonomic hazards,
    • Workload hazards
    f) How can the workplace above be made safer? Suggest ways to

    eliminate the hazards identified

    9.2.1. Meaning of Hazards at the workplace

    A hazard is any source of potential damage, harm or adverse health effects

    on something or someone. A hazard is the potential for harm or an adverse
    effect to for example, to people as health effects, to organizations as property
    or equipment losses, or to the environment.

    Hazards in the workplace occur when the working environment can cause
    injury, illness or death. The hazards can result from many of the different
    aspects of the working environment world, including: equipment, dangerous
    materials, unsafe working practices and behavior of people.

    9.2.2. Types of hazards

    Workplace hazards fall into six core types – safety, biological, physical,

    ergonomic, chemical and workload.

    Safety hazards
    Safety hazards can affect any employee, but these are more likely to affect
    those who work with machinery or on a construction site. Safety hazards
    include slips, trips and falls, operating dangerous machinery and electrical
    hazards
    Biological hazards
    Biological hazards are extremely dangerous. These include exposure to
    dangerous substances and diseases associated with working amongst
    animals, people, or infectious plant materials.
    Physical hazards
    Physical hazards can affect those who work in extreme weather conditions or
    in harmful environments. Workers that are exposed to continuous loud noise,

    radiation, sun rays and ultraviolet rays could be at risk.

    Ergonomic hazards
    Ergonomic hazards affect individuals whose work puts a strain on their body.
    Manual roles that require lifting or sitting for long periods can cause damage
    over time.
    Chemical hazards
    Chemical hazards mainly threaten employees whose roles expose them
    to dangerous liquids, solvents or flammable gasses. Exposure to harmful
    chemicals can cause illness, skin irritation, breathing problems and, in extreme
    cases, death.
    Workload hazards
    Workload hazards include issues that could cause stress or strain, such as
    workload, violence or aggression. These hazards can be experienced in any

    job role.

    9.2.3. Handling hazards in a workplace



    The best way to prevent injuries or illness in the workplace is to find the
    hazards that could cause injury or illness, and fix them.
    The following four steps may be followed to prevent unsafe situations at the
    workplace using the acronym SAFE (Spot the Hazard, Assess the Risk, Fix the
    Problem, Evaluate Results)
    Spot the hazard
    The first step in ensuring a safe workplace is to identify hazards. Hazards can
    be identified by:
    ◾ Asking workers and contractors in the workplace about any hazards
    they may have noticed.
    ◾ Looking at the physical structure of the workplace: for example,
    stairs, desks, floor surfaces, exits, driveways.
     Checking all machinery, appliances and vehicles used for work.
    ◾ Examining how substances are stored, used and moved from one
    place to another.
    ◾ Reviewing the injury records, including ‘near misses’ reviewing
    information from designers, manufacturers or suppliers of the
    equipment and substances in the workplace.
    Assess the risk
    A risk is the likelihood of a hazard causing injury, illness or damage to the
    health. So you need to work out which hazards are more serious than others
    and deal with those first.
    Assess the risk associated with each hazard by determining:
    ◾ The potential impact of the hazard.
    ◾ How severe could an injury or illness be?
    ◾ What’s the worst possible damage the hazard could cause to
    someone’s health?
    ◾ Would it require simple first aid only? Or cause permanent ill health
    or disability? Or could it kill?
    ◾ The likeliness of the hazard to cause someone harm.
    ◾ Could it happen at any time or would it be a rare event?
    ◾ How often are workers exposed to the hazard?
    Fix the problem
    Remove the hazard completely from the workplace. Concentrate on the most
    urgent hazards without neglecting the simpler ones that could be easily and
    immediately fixed.
    Hazards can be fixed by using the hierarchy of controls to remove or reduce

    risk in the workplace. 

    Eliminate the hazard
    Remove it completely from the workplace. For example: repair damaged
    equipment. If this is not practical, then;
    Substitute the hazard
    Replace it with a safer alternative. For example: use a less toxic chemical; lift
    smaller packages. If this is not practical, then;
    Isolate the hazard
    Keep it away from workers as much as possible. For example: relocate
    photocopiers to separate, ventilated rooms; install barriers to restrict access
    to hazardous work areas. If this is not practical, then;
    Use engineering controls
    Adapt tools or equipment to reduce the risk. For example: place guards on
    dangerous parts of machinery; use a trolley for moving heavy loads. If this is
    not practical, then;
    Use administrative controls
    Change work practices and organization. For example, rotate jobs to reduce
    the time spent on any single work task; train staff in safe work procedures;
    carry out routine maintenance of equipment. If this is not practical, then;
    Use personal protective equipment (PPE)
    For example: use hearing/eye protection equipment, hard hats, gloves and
    masks; train staff to use PPE correctly.
    Evaluate results
    ◾ After fixing the problem, find out whether the changes have been
    effective.
    ◾ Get feedback from those affected by the changes and include them
    in any modifications to their workplace or work routines.
    ◾ Make sure the solution does not introduce new hazards.
    ◾ If the work process changes, or new equipment is introduced to a

    task, then the risk assessment must be reviewed.

    Application Activity 9.2


    The illustration above shows some situations that may cause harm to
    workers or people at a workplace. Study the illustration and answer the
    questions below.
    a) Describe all the situations that can cause harm illustrated above
    b) Categorize the situations described above according to the types of
    hazards and suggest how the situation (hazard) can be managed by

    completing the table below:

    c) Using the knowledge and skills of hazards at the workplace, identify
    all potential causes of harm at the school (workplace) and make a
    report of all the hazards identified which should include:
    • All potential hazards identified
    • Categories of the hazards identified

    • Measures or strategies to manage or handle the hazard

    9.3. Emergencies at workplace


    Learning Activity 9.3


    The figure above shows a situation at a workplace. Study the figure and
    answer questions that follow.
    a) What do you think is happening at the workplace?
    b) How can the situation illustrated above affect the workplace (people
    and organization)?
    c) Name any other situations that can occur and endangers employees,
    clients, or the public at the workplace.
    d) What do you understand about the term ‘workplace emergency’?
    e) What do you understand about the following types of emergencies
    related to safety and health at work?
    • Natural emergencies
    • Civil emergencies
    • Work-related emergencies

    f) How can emergencies be responded to at the workplace?

    9.3.1. Types of workplace emergencies
    A workplace emergency is an unforeseen or unplanned situation that
    threatens the employees, customers, or the public; disrupts or shuts down
    the operations; or causes physical or environmental damage.
    A natural emergency could occur as a result of flooding, severe weather
    such as hurricanes or tornadoes, or forest fires.

    Work-related emergencies are caused by factors relating directly to the work
    conducted. Work-related emergencies could be things such as chemical spills,
    explosions, machinery malfunction, or dangerous gas releases.
    Civil emergencies are emergencies that stem from civil factors. Civil factors
    could be things such as protests, strikes, or workplace violence or harassment,

    either employee-to-employee or client-based.

    9.3.2. Responding to emergencies and staying healthy at work



    Guidelines for action in an emergency situation


    There are five steps that are considered to be best-practice that should be
    taken in the management of an emergency.
    Prevention: The steps that are taken to avoid an incident or accident from
    occurring in the first place
    Mitigation: These are measures that can reduce the risk of an emergency
    happening.
    Preparedness: The activities that are carried out to be ready to respond in
    the event that an emergency has occurred.
    Response: The actions that are taken immediately before, during and or after
    an emergency to save lives and reduce loss and damages.
    Recovery: The actions that take place in the aftermath of the emergency to

    restore services and return to normal conditions.

    Application Activity 9.3
    Read the statement below and answer questions that follow.
    “An emergency can happen with no warning, so the best thing to do is
    be prepared”.
    Make an emergency response plan that can be followed to respond
    appropriately if there is a safety hazard, an accident or an emergency in
    a workplace and in daily life. The plan should include steps and guidelines
    for the following emergencies:
    a) Fire and smoke/Natural disasters/Severe weather
    b) Personal injury or threat
    c) Gas leak/Dangerous gas releases

    d) Workplace violence or harassment

    Skills Lab Activity
    Skills Lab activity You have been given a job to make guidelines to apply
    standard health and safety practices and regulations related to your
    business club. Present the guideline that include:
    a) Daily positive health habits to be practiced.
    b) Daily hygiene and sanitation practices to be applied.
    c) Strategies to handle hazards at the school.
    d) Steps and guidelines to respond to emergencies at the workplace

    when something happens.

    End of Unit Assessment
    I. Project activity

    Suppose that the Head Teacher asks you to put in place the checklist
    to ensure that the Kitchen department is working in healthy and safe
    working conditions. |Your checklist should include.
    • Emergency procedures in kitchen context.
    • Health and safety practices and hazards to be checked.
    • How to recognize and assess the health and safety risks
    • Appropriate practices to protect the environment.
    II. Other Assessment Questions
    1. Describe any 5 healthy habits that should be practiced every
    day:
    • at work
    • in daily life
    2. Describe some strategies to prevent the spread of illness and
    contamination at the workplace and at home.
    3. Briefly describe any 5 unsafe situations that could harm people
    while on the job.
    4. With examples, differentiate the types of hazards in the
    workplace.
    5. With examples, differentiate the types of emergencies at the
    workplace.
    6. Describe some strategies to deal with emergencies in life and in

    any workplace.

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