Concepto de seguridad y salud en el trabajo

Summary

This video script emphasizes the importance of workplace safety and health, defining it as the discipline to prevent work-related injuries and diseases while promoting the well-being of workers. It highlights the need to identify and define hazards, reduce risks through proper use of protective equipment, and understand the nature of work accidents and occupational diseases. The script also underscores the significance of government regulations in recognizing occupational diseases and the role of workplace conditions in causing accidents.

Q & A

What is the definition of safety and health at work?

Safety and health at work is defined as the discipline that deals with the prevention of injuries and diseases caused by working conditions and the protection and promotion of the health of workers. It aims to promote and maintain the physical, mental, and social well-being of workers in all occupations, as well as to improve working conditions and the work environment.

Why is it important to assess the healthiness of your work environment?

Assessing the healthiness of your work environment is important to ensure that you are not only physically safe but also mentally and socially well, which contributes to overall quality of life as a worker.

What is a hazard in the context of workplace safety?

A hazard is a source, situation, or intrinsic characteristic of something capable of causing harm to people. It is something that poses a potential risk in processes and environments.

How is risk defined in relation to workplace hazards?

Risk is defined as the probability that a hazard will materialize under certain conditions, meaning that a dangerous event or situation will occur.

What is the first step to intervene in potential workplace hazards?

The first step to intervene in potential workplace hazards is to identify and clearly define them so that prevention actions are well-oriented and have a significant impact.

What role do personal protective equipment (PPE) play in mitigating workplace risks?

Personal protective equipment (PPE) are specially designed and manufactured devices intended to preserve the human body from specific risks of work accidents or occupational diseases. Using them appropriately is fundamental for worker protection.

What is considered a work incident according to the script?

A work incident is an event that occurs during work or in relation to it, with the potential to be an accident, involving people without causing injuries or damages, or loss in processes.

How is a work accident defined in the script?

A work accident is a sudden event that happens due to work or causes an organic injury, functional disturbance, disability, or death to the worker. It also includes accidents that occur during the execution of employer's orders or tasks under their authority, even outside of work hours and location.

What is an occupational disease according to the script?

An occupational disease is contracted as a result of exposure to risk factors inherent in the work activity or the environment where the worker is obliged to work. The national government periodically determines which diseases are considered occupational.

Under what circumstances can a disease be recognized as an occupational disease even if it's not listed?

A disease can be recognized as an occupational disease even if it's not listed if there is demonstrated causality with occupational risk factors, according to the established legal standards.

What are some examples of working conditions that can cause a work accident?

Examples of working conditions that can cause a work accident include poorly maintained equipment and tools, lack of order and cleanliness, insufficient lighting, and inadequate signage.

What are some incorrect practices by workers that can lead to an accident?

Incorrect practices that can lead to an accident include not using personal protective equipment, using it inadequately, operating equipment without proper training, or performing work without execution authorization.