3. OSH Standards are mandatory
rules and standards set and
enforced to eliminate or reduce
occupational safety and health
hazards in the workplace. It
aims to provide at least the
minimum acceptable degree of
protection that must be
afforded to every worker in
relation to the working
condition and danger that may
arise by reason of his
occupation.
4. The provision of OSH Standards
by the State is an exercise of
the police power, with the
intention of promoting the
welfare and well-being of
workers. All establishments,
workplaces and other
undertakings are covered,
including agricultural
enterprises whether operating
for profit or not, except:
5.
6. The Secretary of Labor and
Employment, through the
Regional Director or other
authorized representative
enforced the OSH Standards
These are the duties of the
employers and employees in
relation to enforcement and
compliance with the OSH
Standards in the workplace.
10. The effect that occupation
may have on a worker's
health is dependent on the
exposure (expressed
quantitatively) to relevant
agents, and on host factors.
Taking a history is often very
important in identifying
relevant exposures and
linking them to ill-health.
11. The concept of "cumulative
exposure" i.e. a quantitative
measure of the intensity of
exposure and the duration of
exposure is important, since
generally it is the main
determinant of risk. Health may
be harmed by occupational
exposures in many different
ways, and practically any organ
system can be affected.
12. Some examples follow -
(starting with the lungs and
skin, the organs of first
contact for most chemical
occupational exposures).
