GENERAL SAFETY ORIENTATION

Summary

In this safety orientation presentation, Jasine Anda and John Verosa, guided by engineer Albert DC Evangelista, explore essential safety measures both inside and outside the laboratory. They explain the concept of accidents and incidents, emphasizing the direct and indirect costs of accidents, using the Titanic disaster as an analogy. The presentation covers various types of accidents, unsafe practices, and behaviors, and outlines the loss causation model, identifying pre-contact, contact, and post-contact phases. It concludes with the importance of implementing effective loss control strategies to prevent accidents and protect people, property, and processes.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Titanic disaster is used as an analogy to explain the hidden (indirect) costs of accidents, similar to how an iceberg is mostly submerged beneath the water.
• 😀 Accidents can be categorized into two types: direct costs (immediate and obvious) and indirect costs (hidden or less apparent).
• 😀 An accident is an undesired event causing harm or damage, while an incident is also an undesired event that may not always result in harm.
• 😀 The most common sources of accidents include human error, equipment malfunctions, materials, and environmental factors.
• 😀 Hazard refers to a condition with the potential for loss, risk is the likelihood of that loss, and safety is the control of accidental loss.
• 😀 Loss can refer to injury, property damage, operational downtime, or even loss of reputation or resources.
• 😀 The Loss Caution Model shows the continuous flow of loss in three phases: before (pre-contact), during (contact), and after (post-contact).
• 😀 Pre-contact phase includes maintaining safety standards, training, leadership, inspections, and emergency preparedness.
• 😀 Immediate causes of accidents often involve unsafe practices (e.g., improper operation) and unsafe conditions (e.g., defective equipment).
• 😀 Symptoms of unsafe behaviors in students and professors, such as rebellion, lack of attention, and failure to adhere to safety standards, can lead to accidents.
• 😀 Three stages of loss control management: pre-contact (preventive programs), contact (preventive controls like safety barriers), and post-contact (emergency plans and rescue operations).

Q & A

What was the primary lesson of the Titanic analogy presented in the script?

The Titanic analogy was used to emphasize the hidden dangers of accidents, much like the tip of an iceberg. The visible costs (direct costs) are just a small part of the bigger picture, where indirect costs, like loss of life and reputation, can be much greater.

What are the two types of costs associated with accidents mentioned in the script?

The two types of costs are direct costs, which are immediately obvious, and indirect costs, which are harder to identify but can be more significant in the long run.

What is the difference between an accident and an incident as explained in the script?

An accident is an undesired event that results in harm, damage, or loss, while an incident is also an undesired event but doesn't necessarily result in harm, although it could have.

What are the common sources of accidents mentioned in the script?

The common sources of accidents include human factors (people), equipment malfunction, materials, and environmental factors.

What is the definition of 'hazard' and 'risk' according to the script?

A hazard is a condition or practice that has the potential for accidental loss, while risk refers to the likelihood or chances of that loss occurring.

What are the key factors that contribute to the pre-contact phase of the loss causation model?

The pre-contact phase includes a lack of control, inadequate performance, and non-compliance with standards, which need to be addressed to prevent accidents.

What are some examples of unsafe practices and unsafe conditions given in the script?

Unsafe practices include operating without authority, using defective equipment, or not using personal protective equipment. Unsafe conditions include inadequate protection, defective tools, or hazardous atmospheric conditions.

What are some symptoms of unsafe behavior in students and professors as outlined in the script?

Symptoms of unsafe student behavior include rebelliousness, lack of concentration, and failure to take responsibility. For professors, symptoms include failing to maintain discipline, not addressing safety violations, and inconsistent safety practices.

What types of incidents are discussed in the script, and how are they categorized?

Types of incidents include striking against objects, being hit by objects, falls, cuts, contact with hazardous substances like electricity or heat, and overexertion. These incidents are categorized based on the cause, such as unsafe practices or conditions.

What are the three stages of loss control management mentioned in the script?

The three stages of loss control management are pre-contact (before the incident), contact (during the incident), and post-contact (after the incident). These stages focus on prevention, immediate response, and recovery.