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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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Picture 3. Emergency Lights and CCTV Camera
Picture 4. Fire Alarm
LOBBY AREA
(PICTURE OF
FRONT DOOR AND
STAIRCASE)
FIRE ALARM
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Picture 5. Fire Extinguishers
FIRE EXITS
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
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Picture 6. Fire Exits
Picture 7. Fire Escape
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Picture 8. Trash Bins
Picture 9. Bathroom
Picture 10. Staircases
Staircases
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Picture 11. Hallways
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Picture 12. Garden
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Picture 13. Library
Picture 14. Windows
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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