Occupational Health and Safety

​At the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

• learn how to practice Occupational Health and Safety;

• identify hazards and risks present in an office environment;

• evaluate and control hazards and risks;

• maintain occupational health and safety; and

• understand the effects of hazards and risks.

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)

a. promotion and maintenance of the highest degree of physical, mental, and social well-being of workers in all occupations;
b. prevention among its workers of any departures from health caused by their working conditions;
c. protection among workers in their employment from risks usually from factors adverse to health; and
d. placing and maintenance of the worker in an occupational environment adapted to his/her physiological ability

• probability of accidents or injuries

Risks

• source of potential injury or threat

Hazards

Identifying Hazards

• Slips, Trips, and Falls

• Fire

• Ergonomic Injuries

• Eye Strain

• Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

Systems for Controlling Hazards

• Engineering Controls

• Safe Work Practices

• Administrative Controls

• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

• Systems to Track Hazard Correction

• Preventive Maintenance Systems

• Emergency Preparation

• Medical Programs

1. Ergonomic Workspace Setup:

   Scenario: Animators often spend long hours at their workstations, leading to potential musculoskeletal issues due to poor ergonomics.

2. Eye Strain Prevention:

   Scenario: Animators stare at computer screens for extended periods, which can lead to eye strain and discomfort.

3. Animation Studio Fire Drill:

   Scenario: In the event of a fire emergency, animators need to know how to evacuate safely.

4. Hazardous Materials Awareness:

   Scenario: Animators may work with art supplies and materials that can pose health risks if mishandled.

5. Screen Glare Reduction:

   Scenario: Poor lighting and screen glare can cause eye strain and discomfort for animators.