8.1.1 Learning Outcome No.

3: Implement OSH programs, procedures

and policies/guidelines
8.1.1.1 Learning Activities
Learning Outcome No. 3: Implement OSH programs, procedures and
policies/guidelines
Learning Activities Special
Instructions

3.1. Provide Information to work team about company OSH PPEs should
program procedures and policies/guidelines be provided at
3.2. Participate in implementation of OSH procedures and all times
policies/guidelines
3.3. Train and advise team members on OSH standards and Group
procedures discussions on
3.4. Implement procedures for maintaining OSH-related records OSH
(medical/health records, incident/accident reports, sickness standards and
notifications/sick leave application, OSH-related trainings procedures
obtained)

8.1.1.2 Information Sheet No8/LO3: Implement OSH programs, procedures and

policies/guidelines

Introduction
This learning outcome address the implementation of OSH programs, procedures, policy
and guidelines as well as the OSH related records as per the workplace procedures.

Definition of key terms

OSH procedures and policies: They are guidelines used to direct all employees to work
safely and prevent injury, to themselves and others.

OSH standards: OSH standards are rules that describe the methods that employers must
use to protect their employees from hazards. These standards limit the number of hazards
workers can be exposed to, require the use of certain safe practices and equipment, and
require employers to monitor hazards and keep records of workplace injuries and
illnesses.

OSH-related records: They are documentations that keep track on various OSH processes.
Content/Procedures/Methods/Illustrations
1.1 Information to work team about company OSH program, procedures and
policies/guidelines are provided
The purpose of the Health and Safety policies and procedures is to guide and direct all
employees to work safely and prevent injury, to themselves and others. All employees are
encouraged to participate in developing, implementing, and enforcing Health and
Safety policies and procedures. The following OSH programs can be considered:
a) Medical surveillance: This is a planned plan of periodic examination which may
include the following:
 Biological effect monitoring
 Clinical examination
b) Periodic occupational health surveillance: This consists of examination
conducted periodically to identify vulnerable groups among the staff which could
be of immense value to prevention
c) Management of occupational exposure: This means amount of work place agent
that has reached and individual worker.

3.2 Implementation of OSH procedures and policies/guidelines are participated

The occupation health and safety address the following priorities:
i. Conducting workplace audits and risk assessment at facility level.
ii. Oversee compliance of facility design and building codes for new construction
iii. Support the procurement systems for quality and adequate PPEs and other OSH
supply within the facility
iv. Review causes of/for rehabilitation and compensation of injured health sector
employees
v. The management of incidents and emergencies arising within the health facility.
vi. Ensuring new staff go through the induction and orientation on OSH issues.
vii. Publicizing, promoting and enforcing the guidelines and procedures among the
staff they supervise.
viii. To coordinate capacity building of the facility level staff and disseminate policy
guidelines at the facility level

3.3 Team members are trained and advised on OSH standards and procedures
Effective training and education can be provided outside a formal classroom setting. Peer-
to-peer training, on-the-job training, and worksite demonstrations can be effective in
conveying safety concepts, ensuring understanding of hazards and their controls, and
promoting good work practices.
Duties of Workers
One of your most important responsibilities is to protect your Health and Safety as well as
that of your co-workers.
What the law requires
Workplaces under the jurisdiction are governed by your provincial legislation. The
legislation places duties on owners, employers, workers, suppliers, the self-employed and
contractors, to establish and maintain safe and healthy working conditions.
The legislation is administered by your provincial legislation. Your officials are
responsible for monitoring compliance.
Duties of your Employer
Your employer is responsible for providing you with safe and healthy working
conditions. This includes a duty to protect you from violence, discrimination and
harassment. You must cooperate with your employer in making your workplace safe and
healthy. Your Responsibilities You must also comply with the legislation. You have
responsibilities to:
 Protect your own Health and Safety and that of your co-workers
 Not initiate or participate in the harassment of another worker
 Co-operate with your supervisor and anyone else with duties under the legislation

Your Rights
The legislation gives your three rights:
 The right to know the hazards at work and how to control them
 The right to participate in Occupational Health and Safety
 The right to refuse work which you believe to be unusually dangerous.
You may not be punished for using these rights. An employer can be required to legally
justify any action taken against a worker who is active in Health and Safety.
Your Right to Know
The standards require your employer to provide you with all the information you need to
control the hazards you face at work. For example, chemicals at the workplace must be
listed. You are entitled to review this list. Your employer must train you to safely handle
the chemicals you will work with. If you are inexperienced, you must receive an
orientation. Your Right to Participate
You have the right to become involved in occupational Health and Safety. The legislation
encourages employers and workers to work together to maintain a healthy and safe
workplace. Employers at workplaces with (ten or more – consult your provincial act)
workers must set up an occupational health committee of employer and worker
representatives.
Your Right to Refuse
You have the right to refuse to do work which you believe is unusually dangerous. The
unusual danger may be to you or to anyone else.

3.4 Procedures for maintaining OSH-related records are implemented

The OSH documentations may include
a) Accident reporting: This includes investigation and analyzing incidents,
underlying deficiency and renew the incident reports.
b) Dangerous occurrences: The OSH committee shall maintain register for such
occurrences in the format give in the OSH regulations.
c) Incident/Near miss: The workers shall report any accident and near miss within
the work area. The Osh committee shall maintain a register and the occurrence
should be investigated.
d) Notifiable diseases: The OSH committee shall maintain a register of
occupational disease that has been reported.