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OH 201Fundamentals and Principles of

Occupational Health

Laboratory III: Workplace Visit

Group 3Alarcio-Diesmos, Diovida

Dulay, Oliver JamesFigueroa, Romina Ethley Omar Al-Abdalla, Afnan

Ona, Grace Margaret

OH 201 Lab III Group 3 | 2

Company Profile

The workplace we visited is managed by Kapatiran-Kaunlaran Foundation, Inc., located

at 937 P. Paredes Street, Sampaloc, Manila. The industry is that of accommodation, particularly

dormitories. The company philosophy is to be self-sustaining and able to provide jobs for the less

fortunate.

The foundation runs Nellie L. Mercado Ladies’ Dormitories and Main Building. No

formal ownership was claimed, but they do have a Revenue Development Department Manager,

Ms. Evelyn T. Alfonso, who is in charge of the place. The services of the facility include,

mainly, the semi-furnished dormitories, maintenance, and security.

Figure 1. Main Building Floor Plan

Worker Profile

The dormitory has thirty-five regular employees. Eight of them are male, while twenty-

seven are female. These employees are distributed throughout 4 buildings. The housekeeping and

security personnel have two shifts: the day shift and the night shift. However, they do not have a

strictly-timed work schedule. They stay as well as work in the dorm.


There are five female employees responsible for the housekeeping of the main building.

They have assigned shifts for bathroom, library, and hallway maintenance, and for solid waste

management. There are four security personnel, with one assigned to each of the 4 buildings. The

security personnel work two shifts. For outdoor garden maintenance, they dorm has one

gardener.

Interactions at the workplace include those between the employee and the employer,

between an employee and another employee, between the employee and the dorm residents, and

between the employee and the people outside the establishment.

Work Processes

The work processes of the establishment include the admission process for new residents,

housekeeping and indoor maintenance, and outdoor (garden) maintenance.

Admission Process

Admission of new residents begins with the applicant’s initial interview. After the

interview, the applicant is then allowed a room visit. Rules and regulations are also discussed.

The application form is then completed, and the signing of the contract follows. Payment for the

room is given afterwards. Upon arrival of the new resident, the luggage is checked in and the

room key is issued. A diagram of the process is shown below in Figure 2.

Figure 2. Admission Process

Housekeeping, Indoor Maintenance, Security

Initial interview

Room Visit

Review of rules and regulations

Filling up of application form

Signing of contract

Payment

Upon arrival, luggage checking

Issuance of Room Key


Housekeeping involves the maintenance of different parts of the dormitory.

Housekeeping personnel are responsible for the maintenance of the common bathroom, wooden

floors, and library. They are also responsible for solid waste management and general cleanliness

of the dormitory. Security personnel are responsible for the safety of the residents. They also

assist the residence during floods or other emergency situations. A diagram of these processes is

shown in Figure 3.

Figure 3. Housekeeping, Indoor Maintenance, and Security Processes

Hourly cleaning of toilets, shower stalls, sinksEquipment: hand gloves, face mask, bleaching chemicals, soap, scrubbing materials, mop

Common Bathroom Maintenance

Sweeping of wooden floors and polishingFloor wax, brooms, cloth, hand gloves

Wooden Floor Maintenance

Dusting of wooden and electronic surfaces and bookshelvesCloth, broom, mop

Library Maintenance

Collection of trash from every room of the dormitoryDaily garbage collection provided by a private company

Solid Waste Management

Cleaning of the dorm esp. during rainy seasonFloor wax, rags, broom, dustpan, pail, mat

Maintenance of Dormitory Cleanliness

Secure safety while in the dormitory Assist residents during flood and emergenciesTools for protection (guns, sticks, bats, traps)

Security Personnel


Outdoor Maintenance

One gardener is in charge of outdoor maintenance, particularly that of the garden. The

process involves trimming the grass, caring for plants, and sweeping the whole area.

Figure 4. Garden Area Maintenance

Workplace Hazards

Shown in the tables below are the hazards of the workplace, control measures being taken

by the establishment, and recommendations by our group.

Table 1. Admission Process Hazards, Control Measures and Recommendations

Hazard Existing Control Measures RecommendationBiological: Exposure to sick applicants, i.e. influenza virus

None -Interview should be done in an area with good ventilation (e.g. open space)

Unsafe condition: Unruly applicants

Presence of security guard -Augment the existing CCTV cam to monitor all possible applicants

Ergonomic: ill designed chair (no backrest)

none -Upgrade facilities (buyergonomically friendlychair)-Minimize time for interview (10-15 mins)

Table 2. Housekeeping Physical Health Hazards, Control Measures and Recommendations

Hazard Existing Control Measures RecommendationPoor ventilation Engineering: old design of the

building, high ceilings, big windows

-Wear comfortable and breathable clothing

Exposure to extremes oftemperature, i.e. too warm during summer due to enclosed spaces

None -Conspicuous presence of drinking fountain in the area-Mount ventilation machine (ceiling fan)

Noise of vehicles and traffic enforcers from outside

None -Rotation of duties to lessen exposure


Table 3. Housekeeping Chemical Health Hazards, Control Measures and Recommendations

Hazard Existing Control Measures RecommendationDust from the sweeping of the floors and wiping of the surfaces

Supply of masks -Convert to wet process (wet cloth)

Gas particles from bleaching agents during bathroom cleaning

Supply of masks -Substitution: use of alternative cleaning agent

Prolong skin contact with cleaning agents (sodium hypochlorite, muriatic acid)

Supply of hand gloves -Use of hand gloves

Table 4. Housekeeping Biological Health Hazards, Control Measures and Recommendations

Hazard Existing Control Measures RecommendationBacteria (E. coli) from toilet cleaning

Supply of hand gloves and boots

-Use of hand gloves and boots

Parasites (worms, etc.) from toilet and shower stall cleaning

Supply of hand gloves and boots

-Practice proper hand washing technique

Biological agents (influenza virus) from sick residents

Guidelines for sick residents -Primary prevention: increase body resistance with proper diet, rest, and exercise

Biological agents (leptospira) from flooded walkways

Supply of boots -Use of boots-Avoid wading in flood water if possible-Increase awareness of leptospirosis

Table 5. Housekeeping Ergonomic Health Hazards, Control Measures and Recommendations

Hazard Existing Control Measures RecommendationProlonged awkward position during cleaning of toilets and sinks

None -Use of proper positioning and cleaning equipment for washroom area

Prolonged reaching position when cleaning high ceilings

None -Schedule cleaning session and augment task to lessen ergonomic hazards

Cognitive: multiple tasks assigned to one worker

None -Delegation of tasks


Table 6. Housekeeping Psychosocial Health Hazards, Control Measures and Recommendations

Hazard Existing Control Measures RecommendationStress from job due to demand and complaints of tenants, unfinished job

None -Delegation of work-Opportunities for stress management

Job monotony Shifting of nature of job every 3 months

-Monthly shifting/rotation of nature of jobs

Table 7. Housekeeping Safety Hazards (Unsafe Conditions), Control Measures and

Recommendations

Hazard Existing Control Measures RecommendationSlippery wooden staircase None -Mounting of “stopped” on

stepsSlippery bathroom floor tiles None -Use of anti-slip mats and

proper footwearInadequate lighting in hallways and staircases

None -Add more lighting fixtures

Low position of installed wiring and outlets

None -Elevate installation of wiring and provide cover for all outlets

Wood as the majority of building materials

Yearly fire permit renewal, installation of fire extinguishers

-Delegation of tasks

Small workforce None -Delegation of tasksUnruly tenants Sanctions to tenants for

violating rules-Increase awareness on existing house rules

Table 8. Housekeeping Safety Hazards (Unsafe Acts), Control Measures and

Recommendations

Hazard Existing Control Measures RecommendationNot wearing hand gloves during bathroom cleaning

Supply of hand gloves -Use signs/posters for reminders

Improper storage of cleaning materials

None -Provide a tool shed/store cupboard/storeroom

Usage of improper materials or equipment (i.e. wet cloth for computer keyboard)

None -Proper training or provision of maintenance handbook


Table 9. Outdoor Maintenance Hazards, Control Measures and Recommendations

Hazard Existing Control Measures RecommendationBiological: parasitic infection (improper footwear and hygiene)

Use of boots/shoes during gardening and cleaning

-Wear proper footwear-Practice proper hygiene

Unsafe condition: slippery ground (garden) esp. when raining

None -Use of anti-slip foot wear and mats

Unsafe act: injury from garden tools

None -Use of protective gloves and equipment-Use proper tool for a specific task

Ergonomic: prolonged awkward position (stooping posture) during sweeping and gardening

None -Modify garden tools (longer sticks, chair for easier task)-Delegate amount of time for task and for rest, or shift tasks with different body positions

Physical: exposure to extremes of temperature (esp. during the summer)

None -Use comfortable and appropriate clothing-Designate a proper time for gardening during the day-Use of PPE (shades, cap/hat)

Unsafe act: use of wrong tool for certain activity

None -Increase awareness of safety implication from misusage-Label garden tools


Pictures during the Walk-Through Survey

Picture 1. Lobby: Front Door and Staircase

Picture 2. Policy Reminders

EMERGENCY LIGHTS AND CCTV CAMERA

FOUND ON UPPER

STAIRCASE (2ND

FLOOR)


Picture 3. Emergency Lights and CCTV Camera

Picture 4. Fire Alarm

LOBBY AREA

(PICTURE OF

FRONT DOOR AND

STAIRCASE)

FIRE ALARM


Picture 5. Fire Extinguishers

FIRE EXITS

FIRE EXTINGUISHERS


Picture 6. Fire Exits

Picture 7. Fire Escape


Picture 8. Trash Bins

Picture 9. Bathroom

Picture 10. Staircases

Staircases


Picture 11. Hallways


Picture 12. Garden


Picture 13. Library

Picture 14. Windows


This is an original work submitted in fulfillment of the requirements of OH 201.

Alarcio-Diesmos, Diovida Dulay, Oliver James

Figueroa, Romina Ethley Omar Al-Abdalla, Afnan

Ona, Grace Margaret

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