2. OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
(OSH)
• is a cross-disciplinary area concerned with protecting the
safety, health and welfare of people engaged in work or
employment. The goal of all occupational safety and health
programs is to foster a safe work environment. As a secondary
effect, it may also protect co-workers, family members,
employers, customers, suppliers, nearby communities, and
other members of the public who are impacted by the
workplace environment.
3. MANAGEMENT COMMITMENT
1. The employer identifies his general responsibilities regarding
occupational safety and health laws.
2. Everyone in the organization understands the general
requirements of occupational safety and health laws.
3. The employer is actively involved in OHS management.
4. A competent person in the organization coordinates safety
management activities.
5. There is occupational safety and health policy that is up- to-
date.
4. MANAGEMENT COMMITMENT
6. Everyone in the organization knows about the occupational
safety and health policy.
7. Adequate resources are provided for all aspects of OHS
management.
8. All employees have sufficient time to carry out specific tasks
related to occupational safety and health.
9. All employees are accountable for safety and health in their
area of responsibility.
7. OSH SIGNS OR SYMBOLS IN THE
WORKPLACE
Safety signs are the alert signs that help in indicating various hazards ahead.
These labels help in reducing accidents at workplace and on road side. It is a process of
providing information or instructions by means of placing required signboards.
Different types of hazards required different types of safety labels. There are
several safety labels available in the market. All that is need is to figure out the
right label as per requirement. Safety Signs consist of words, messages and a pictorial
symbol with variety of shapes, size and colors. Each label color is standardized and
reflects a specific
meaning.
8. SIGN COLORS DEFINED :
Red color reflects immediate hazardous situations that will cause death
or other serious injuries like Danger signs and Fire symbols.
Orange Color represents a potentially unsafe situation that could cause
serious injury and indicated by warning signsYellow color used to alert against unsafe
practices, which if not avoided,
may results in minor or moderate injuries like Caution Signs.
Green color indicates the emergency egress location, first aids and other
safety equipment.
Blue color is used to convey safety information.
