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OSH LEGISLATIONS FOR SAFE

AND HEALTHY WORKPLACES
Session Objectives

At the end of the session, the participants will be able to:

• Discuss the various strategies for OSH Administration in the
Philippines
• Explain the government OSH regulations and other responses
to existing and potential OSH hazards;
• Identify the different OSH requirements and areas for
compliance to the OSH Standards

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DOLE OSH FRAMEWORK

Department of Labor & Employment

(Policy Regulation)

Bureau of Working
Conditions (BWC) Employees
Occupational Safety
(policy formulation) Compensation
and Health Center
(OSHC) Commission (ECC)
DOLE Regional Offices (compensation/
(technical services,
(enforcement/ rehabilitation)
research, training)
implementation)

Luzon Cluster Visayas Mindanao Cluster

Cluster

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Legal Bases
• Labor Code of the Philippines (PD 442, 1974)
Consolidation of labor and social laws to afford full protection to
labor, promote employment and human resources development,
and ensure industrial peace.
• OSH Standards (1978, amended in 1989)
A set of mandatory rules on OSH which codifies all safety orders
issued prior to its promulgation.

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Legal Bases
• Republic Act No. 11058 and its IRR (January 24, 2019)
An Act Strengthening Compliance with the OSH Standards and
Providing Penalties for Violations thereof.

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SECTION 2: Coverage

 It shall apply to all establishments, projects and sites and all other places
where work is being undertaken in all branches of economic activity,
including:

 Establishments located inside special economic zones and other

investment promotion agencies (e.g., Philippine Economic Zone
Authority [PEZA], Clark Development Corporation [CDC]);
 Utilities engaged in air, sea, and land transportation;
 Industries such as mining, fishing, construction, agriculture, and
maritime;
 Contractors and subcontractors including those engaged in the
projects of the public sector.

NOTE: The Rules does not apply to the public sector

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 SECTION 3: Definition of Terms

Covered Workplaces –
establishments, projects, sites
Certified first-aider – any and all other places where work Employer – any person, natural
person trained and duly is being undertaken wherein the or juridical, including the
certified to administer number of employees, nature of contractor, subcontractor, and
first aid by the Philippine operations and risk or hazard principal employer who
Red Cross (PRC) or any involved in the business as directly or indirectly benefit
organization authorized determined by the Secretary of from the services of the
by the DOLE Secretary Labor and Employment, require employee.
(like BFP, DOH and compliance with the provisions
TESDA). of DO 198-18.

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 SECTION 3: Definition of Terms

High risk establishment – refers to a workplace wherein the presence of hazard or

potential hazard within the company may affect the safety and/or health of workers The
following are workplaces commonly associated with potentially high-risk activities:

1. Chemical works and chemical production 11. Power generation, transmission and
plants; distribution in the energy sector;
2. Construction; 12. Storage and distribution center for toxic or
3. Deep sea fishing; hazardous chemicals;
4. Explosives and pyrotechnics factories; 13. Storage of fertilizers in high volume;
5. Firefighting; 14. Transportation;
6. Healthcare facilities; 15. Water supply, sewerage, waste management,
7. Installation of communication accessories, remediation activities;
towers and cables; 16. Works in which chlorine is used in bulk; and
8. LPG filling, refilling, storage and distribution; 17. Activities closely similar to those enumerated
9. Mining; above and other activities as determined by
10. Petrochemical works and refineries; DOLE in accordance with existing issuances on
the classification of establishments.

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SECTION 3: Definition of Terms

Medium risk Low risk establishment Imminent danger – a Micro and Small
establishment – a – a workplace where situation caused by Enterprises (MSEs) –
workplace where there there is low level of a condition or establishments
is moderate exposure danger or exposure to practice in any place employing less than
to safety and health safety and health of employment that 10 employees and the
hazards and with hazards and not likely could reasonably be establishments
probability of an or with low probability expected to lead to employing less than
accident, injury or to result in accident, death or serious 100 employees,
illness. harm or illness. physical harm. respectively,
regardless of
capitalization.

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 SECTION 3: Definition of Terms

Safety Officer 1 (SO1) Safety Officer 2 (SO2) Safety Officer 3 (SO3) Safety Officer
– an employee who – an employee - 40-hour OSH training (SO4)
has completed the who has course applicable to - 40-hour OSH training
mandatory 8-hour completed the the industry course
OSH orientation - additional 48 hours - 80 hours of
mandatory forty
course as of advanced/ advanced/ specialized
40-hour OSH specialized OSH Occupational Safety
prescribed in the training course training course training course
OSH standards and applicable to the - at least 2 years - aggregate of 320
2-hour trainer’s industry as experience in OSH. hours of OSH related
training. prescribed in the training or experience
OSH standards.

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SECTION 4 : Duties … of (a) Employers

Every employer, contractor or subcontractor, if any, and any person who

manages, controls or supervises the work being undertaken shall:
 Equip a place of employment for workers free from hazardous conditions that are
causing or are likely to cause death, illness, or physical harm;
 Provide complete job safety instructions and proper orientation to all the workers,
including, but not limited to, those relating to familiarization with their work
environment;
 Ensure that, so far as it is reasonably practicable, the chemical, physical and
biological substances and agents, and ergonomic and psychosocial stresses under
their control are without risk to health;
 Use only approved specific industry set of standards of devices and equipment for
the workplace
 Comply with OSHS including training, medical examination, and where necessary,
provisions on protective and safety devices such as PPE and machine guards

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 Make arrangement for workers and their representatives to have the time and
resource to participate in the processes of organizing, planning and
implementation, monitoring, evaluation and action for improvement of the
OSH management system

 Provide, where necessary, for measures identifying trainings and drills,

evacuation plans, etc. to deal with emergencies, fires and accidents
including first-aid arrangements

 Comply with all reportorial requirements

of the OSH standards

 Register establishment to DOLE as

provided under the OSH standards

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SECTION 4: Duties … of (b) workers

Every worker, in order to ensure compliance with the OSH

Standards, shall:

 Participate in capacity building activities on safety and

health and other OSH related topics and programs;

 Proper use of all safeguards and safety

devices furnished for workers’ protection and that of others;

 Comply with instructions to prevent accidents or imminent danger situations in

the workplace;

 Observe prescribed steps to be taken in cases of emergency;

 Report to their immediate supervisor any work hazard that may be discovered
in the workplace.

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SECTION 5 : Workers’ Right to Know

 The right to safety and health at work shall be

guaranteed. All workers shall be appropriately
informed by the employer about all types of hazards in
the workplace, and be provided access to training,
education, and orientation on chemical safety,
electrical safety, ergonomics, and other hazards and
risks.
 All workers, including new hires, shall be provided training and information for
all types of hazards in the workplace in a language and dialect that workers can
understand. Training and information materials used shall be made readily
available and accessible to workers
 A re-orientation on safety and health for workers in high
risk establishments must be conducted regularly, not
less than once a quarter, and to be conducted
immediately following any changes in the operations and
production process.
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SECTION 6: Workers’ Right to Refuse Unsafe Work

 The worker has the right of refusal to work without threat or

reprisal from the employer if, as determined by DOLE, an
imminent danger situation exists.
 As a preventive measure, the safety officer may, following his/her own
determination and without fear of reprisal, implement a work stoppage or
suspend operations in cases of imminent danger. The employer, safety
officer or worker shall immediately notify the DOLE that an imminent
danger situation exists in the workplace
 The employer or safety officer cannot require the workers to return to work
where there is a continuing imminent danger. A worker may also refuse to
work until the lifting of the WSO after implementing the appropriate control
measure.
 Workers affected by the existence of an imminent danger situation may be
temporarily assigned to other areas within the workplace provided there is
no impending issue with safety and health.

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SECTION 7: Workers’ Right to Report Accidents

 Workers and their representatives shall have the right

to report accidents, dangerous occurrences, and
hazards to the employer, to DOLE and to other
concerned competent government agencies. They
shall be free from any form of retaliation for
reporting of any incident.

 Reporting of accidents to DOLE may be made through

any means of communication, including the DOLE
hotline, whichever is most convenient to the worker. The
same may be reported to the nearest DOLE Regional,
Field, Provincial or Satellite Office having jurisdiction
over the place of the incident.
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 SECTION 8: Workers’ Right to PPE
 Every employer, contractor or subcontractor, if any, shall provide his/her
workers, free of charge, PPE for any part of the body that may be exposed
to hazards, and lifeline, safety belts or harness, gas or dust respirators or
masks, and protective shields whenever necessary…. The cost of the PPE
shall be part of the OSH Program which is a separate pay item pursuant to
Section 21 of this Rules,
 All PPE shall be of the appropriate type as tested and approved by the DOLE
based on its standards and/or other means of verification.
 The usage of PPE in all establishments, projects, sites and all other
places where work is being undertaken shall be based on the
evaluation and recommendation of the safety officer.
 All PPE must be of appropriate size, weight, and type to
specific workers exposed to hazards from which PPE are
meant to ensure effective protection.
 Failure to provide appropriate PPE in high risk activities shall
give rise to the right of the worker to refuse unsafe work.
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SECTION 9: Safety Signage and Devices
All establishments, projects, sites and all other places
where work is being undertaken shall have safety signage
and devices to warn the workers and the public of the
hazards in the workplace.

Safety signage and devices shall be posted in prominent

positions at strategic locations in a language
understandable to all, and in accordance with the OSH
standards on color of signs for safety instructions and
warnings, Globally Harmonized System (GHS) pictograms,
construction safety, classification and labelling of
chemicals, radiation, safety instructions and warning
signs, set by DOLE. All signage shall also be of
appropriate quality to ensure their legibility. (TABLE II. P.
190)

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SECTION 10: Safety in the Use of Equipment

In relation to the use of equipment, such as but not limited to,

earth moving equipment, heavy duty equipment, materials
handling equipment, and construction equipment, the
employer, contractor or subcontractor, if any, must comply with
the OSH standards set by DOLE on safety and use of such
equipment in the different phases of the company or project
operation including the transport to and from the
establishment, project, site or place where work is being
undertaken.

Appropriate training and certification by the Technical

Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA),
Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) or other
concerned government agency shall be a requirement for
operators before use of equipment, if applicable.

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SECTION 12: OSH Program
Covered workplaces shall develop and implement a suitable OSH program in a
format prescribed by DOLE which shall be posted in prominent places.

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 SECTION 13: OSH Committee

a) For establishments with less than 10 workers and low risk establishments with 10 -
50 workers. – A SO1 shall establish an OSH committee composed of the following:
Chairperson: Company owner or manager
Secretary : Safety officer of the workplace
Member : At least one (1) worker, preferably a union member if
organized

The safety officer of the workplace may also be the owner, manager or his/her
designated representative.

The company owner, manager or one of the workers of the company shall
undertake first aid training from the Philippine Red Cross or any DOLE recognized
organization.
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 SECTION 13: OSH Committee

c) For 2 or more establishments housed under one building or complex including

malls. – When two or more establishments are housed under one building or
complex, the health and safety committee organized in each workplace shall form
themselves into a Joint Coordinating Committee to plan and implement programs
and activities concerning all the establishments.
Chairperson : Building owner or his/her representative such as the
building administrator
Secretary : Safety officer of the building or complex appointed by the
Chairperson
Members : At least two safety officers from any of the establishment
housed under one building or complex;
At least two workers’ representatives, one of which must
be from a union if organized, from any of the establishment
housed under one building or complex
The building administrator shall ensure that the Joint OSH committee shall submit
its organizational plans and minutes to the DOLE Regional office, copy furnished
the Bureau of Working Conditions.
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 SECTION 14: Safety Officer

In the implementation of OSH program, safety officers

shall be employed or designated with the following
duties and responsibilities:

 Oversee the overall management of the OSH program in coordination with

the OSH committee;
 Frequently monitor and inspect any health or safety aspect of the operation
 Assist government inspectors in the conduct of safety and health inspection
at any time whenever work is being performed
 Issue Work Stoppage Order (WSO) when necessary based on the
requirements and procedures provided by the OSH standards

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 SECTION 14: Safety Officer

Safety officer/s of all

workplace must
possess the
necessary training
and experience
requirement
according to its
category as
contained herein.

The respective
qualifications of
safety officers are as
follows:

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 SECTION 14: Safety Officer
 The number and
qualification of safety
officers shall be
proportionate to the
total number of
workers and
equipment, size of
work area,
classification of the
workplace and such
other criteria as
required by the OSH
standards.
 Safety Officers engaged in micro and small establishments, low to medium risk, shall
be engaged in safety programs including other tasks designated by his/her employer.

 In the case of a contractor or subcontractor, at least 1 safety officer must be

deployed at each specific area of operations to oversee the management of the
OSH program of its own workforce.
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 SECTION 14: Safety Officer
Minimum classification and number of safety officer for all covered workplaces shall be as follows:
Number of Workers Low Risk Medium Risk High Risk

1 to 9 One (1) SO1 One (1) SO2

One (1) SO1
10 to 50 One (1) SO3
One (1) SO2
51 to 99 One (1) SO2 and
One (1) SO2
100 to 199 one (1) SO3
One (1) SO2 and one (1)
200 to 250 Two (2) SO2 or one (1) SO3 SO3 Two (2) SO3

251 to 500
Two (2) SO2 and one (1) SO3 One (1) SO2 and
501 to 750 Two (2) SO3 Two (2) SO3
751 to 1000 Two (2) SO3
Every additional of 250 or a fraction thereof Additional one (1)
- -
SO3 or SO4

Every additional of 500 or a fraction thereof Additional one (1) SO3 or

Additional one (1) SO3 -
SO4

The engagement of the services of a certified OSH Consultant (SO4) shall be allowed for a period
no longer than 1 year for establishments whose safety officer is in the process of completing the
required training courses and relevant experience.
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SECTION 15: OH Personnel and Facilities

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 SECTION 15: OH Personnel and Facilities
Every employer covered by this Rules shall provide his/her workers medical services and facilities and shall
not be an excuse by employer from maintaining in his/her workplace a first aid treatment room or clinic for
workers which shall be as follows:

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SECTION 15: OH Personnel and Facilities

The employer may not establish a hospital or dental

clinic in the workplace where there is a hospital or
dental clinic which is located not more than five (5)
kilometers away from the workplace, accessible in not
more than twenty-five (25) minutes travel time, and the
employer has facilities readily available for transporting
workers to the hospital or dental clinic in cases of
emergency.

For this purpose, the employer shall enter into a written

contract with the hospital for the use of such hospital
for the treatment of workers in cases of emergency.

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 SECTION 16: Safety and Health Training

a) All safety and health personnel shall undergo the mandatory orientation or
training on OSH as prescribed by DOLE.
Safety Officer 1 1. Mandatory 8-hour OSH Orientation Course applicable to the industry
(SO1) 2. Two (2) hours Trainer’s Training
Safety Officer 2 1. Mandatory 40-hour OSH Training Course applicable to the industry (BOSH,
(SO2) COSH, MOSH, etc.)
Safety Officer 3 1. Mandatory 40-hour OSH Training Course
(SO3) 2. Additional 48 hours of advanced/specialized trainings
3. Other requirements as may be prescribed by DOLE
Safety Officer 4 1. Mandatory 40-hour OSH Training Course
(SO4) 2. Additional 80 hours of advanced/specialized trainings
3. An aggregate of 320 hours of OSH related training or experience
4. Other requirements as may be prescribed by DOLE
First-Aider 1. Standard first aid training

OH Nurse 1. At least 40-hour Basic OSH Training Course for OH Nurses

OH Dentist 1. At least 40-hour Basic OSH Training Course

OH Physician 1. At least 56-hour Basic OSH Training Course for OH Physicians

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 SECTION 16: Safety and Health Training

b) All workers shall undergo the mandatory workers’ OSH seminar as prescribed
by DOLE which shall be jointly participated by workers and employers.
Standardized training module for safety and health personnel shall be
implemented and updated regularly as necessary. The mandatory workers’
OSH seminar may be conducted by the safety officer of the
establishment or any certified OSH practitioner or consultant.
The workers’ OSH seminar and other trainings/orientations as
required by the employer and by any law shall be at no cost on
the worker and considered as compensable working time.
c) All personnel engaged in the operation, erection and dismantling of equipment
and scaffolds, structural erections, excavations, blasting operations, demolition,
confined spaces, hazardous chemicals, welding, and flame cutting shall
undergo specialized instruction and training on said activities. Such training
shall include, among others, topics on safety and specialized PPE
requirements for said high-risk work activities, including the use, application
and handling of the same, which can be provided by DOLE, DOLE-Accredited
Training Organizations or the PPE manufacturers.
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SECTION 17: OSH Reports
All employers, contractors or subcontractors, if any,
shall submit to DOLE all safety and health reports,
and notifications such as but not limited to annual
medical report (AMR), OSH committee report,
employer’s work accident/injury report (WAIR), and
annual work accident/injury exposure data report (AEDR).
W - Work Accident and Illness Report (20th day, following month)

A - Annual Work Accident/Injury Exposure Data Report (Jan 30)

R - Report of Safety Organization (annually)

M - Minutes of OSH Committee Meeting (quarterly)

A - Annual Medical Report (March 30)

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 SECTION 19: Workers’ Welfare Facilities

All establishments, projects, sites and all other places where work is being
undertaken shall have the following free welfare facilities in order to ensure
humane working conditions:
a) Adequate supply of safe drinking water;
b) Adequate sanitary and washing facilities;
c) Suitable living accommodation for workers, as may be
applicable such as in construction, shipping, fishing and
night workers;
d) Separate sanitary, washing and sleeping facilities for all
gender, as may be applicable;
e) Lactation station except those establishments as provided
for under DOLE Department Order No. 143-15;
f) Ramps, railings and the like; and
g) Other workers’ welfare facilities as may be prescribed by the
OSH standards and other issuances.

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SECTION 20: All Other OSH Standards
All employers, contractors or subcontractors, if any, shall comply with
other occupational safety and health standards as provided for in the
1978 DOLE Occupational Safety and Health Standards, as amended.

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OSH STANDARDS

Rule 1070 - Occupational Health and Environmental Control

• The employer shall exert efforts to maintain and control the working
environment in comfortable and healthy conditions for the purpose of
promoting and maintaining the health of his workers.

 The employer shall carry out Work Environment Measurement (WEM)

where hazardous work is performed and shall keep a record of such
measurement which shall be made available to the enforcing authority.

 WEM shall include temperature, humidity, pressure, illumination,

ventilation, concentration of substances & noise.
* The WEM shall be performed periodically as may be
necessary but not longer than annually.
OSH STANDARDS
Rule 1967 Physical Examiantion
(1) All workers, irrespective of age and sex, shall undergo physical
examinations:
a. Before entering employment for the firs time;
b. Periodically or at such intervals as may be necessary on account of the
conditions or risks involved in the work;
c. When transferred or separated from employment; and
d. When injured or ill

(2) All examinations shall:

a. Be complete and through;
b. Be rendered free of charge to the workers; and
c. Include x-ray or special laboratory examinations when necessary due to
peculiar nature of the employment
SECTION 23: Visitorial Powers of the
Secretary of Labor and Employment

The conduct of annual spot audit must be attended by a safety officer and
representative of the management and workers of the establishment. In the absence
of the safety officer, his duly authorized representative may attend in his stead. The
Secretary of Labor and Employment or his/her duly authorized representatives can
enter workplaces at anytime of the day or night where work is being performed to
examine records and investigate facts, conditions or matters necessary to determine
compliance of establishments with the provisions of this Rules and applicable laws.

The Secretary of Labor and Employment or his/her duly

authorized representatives may order stoppage of work
or suspension of operations of any unit or department of
an establishment when non-compliance to this Rules,
OSH Standards and other applicable laws poses grave and
imminent danger to the safety and health of workers in
the workplace.

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SECTION 23: Visitorial Powers of the
Secretary of Labor and Employment

Department Order No. 183, Series of 2017 and

the manual on execution of judgments shall
govern the procedures in the conduct of
inspection, mandatory conference, issuance of
order and execution thereof.

No person or entity shall obstruct, impede, delay or otherwise render

ineffective the orders of the Secretary of Labor and Employment or the
Secretary’s duly authorized representatives issued pursuant to the
authority granted under Article 128 of the Labor Code of the Philippines,
and no lower court or entity shall issue temporary or permanent injunction
or restraining order or otherwise assume jurisdiction over any case
involving the enforcement orders.
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SECTION 27: Employee’s Compensation Claim
A worker may file claims for compensation benefit arising out of
work-related disability or death. Such claims shall be processed
independently of the finding of fault, gross negligence or bad
faith of the employer in a proceeding instituted for the purpose.
The employer shall provide the necessary assistance to
employees applying for claims.
SECTION 28: Incentives to Employers and Workers
There shall be established package of incentives under such
rules and regulations as may be promulgated by the DOLE to
qualified employers and workers to recognize their efforts
towards ensuring compliance with OSH and general labor
standards such as OSH training packages, additional protective
equipment, technical guidance, recognition awards and other
similar incentives.
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Development of an
Occupational Safety
and Health Program

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 A safety and health program is a
systematic plan to IDENTIFY and
CONTROL hazards and respond
Safety Program
to EMERGENCIES.

It lays out RESPONSIBILITIES, RESOURCES,

and PROCEDURES for keeping the
workplace safety and healthy.

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 Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Program of
(Company Name)
I. Complete Company Profile/ Project details
 Company Name: ____________________________________
 Date Established: ____________________________________
 Complete Address: __________________________________
 Phone and fax numbers ________________________________
 Name of Company Owner/Manager/President______________________________
 Total Number of Employees; ____ Male ____ Female _____
 Description of the business Pls specify
o Kindly check:
o Manufacturing:____________________
o Service: _____________________
o Agri/fishing: _____________________
o Wholesale/retail _________________
o Utilities _____________________
o Banks and financial institution ________
o Security Agency
o Maintenance
o Construction
o Others (Please specify)

 Product descriptions: (ex. Garments, shoes, electronics )_____

 Description of services: ___________________________________________

1.0 Company Commitment to Comply with OSH Policy

________________________________________________ do hereby commit

Name of the Company)

to comply with the requirements of RA 11058 and DOLE Department Order 198-18 (its Implementing
Rules and Regulations) and the applicable provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards
(OSHS).

We acknowledge the company’s obligation and responsibilities to provide appropriate funds for
implementing this OSH program including orientation and training of its employees on OSH, provision
and dissemination of IEC materials on safety and health, provision of Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE) when necessary and other OSH related requirements and activities, to ensure the protection for
our workers and employees against injuries, illnesses and death through safe and healthy working
conditions and environment.

We commit to conduct risk assessment as required to prevent workplace accidents as well as comply
with other provisions of this OSH program. That we are also fully aware of the penalties and sanctions
for OSH violations as provided for in RA 11058 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.

[Signature] ______________________________
[Name] _________________________________
[President] / [Chief Executive Officer] / [Owner]
[Date] ;__________________________________
2. General Safety and Health Programs

2.1. Conduct of Risk Assessment

Kindly accomplish. Pls use additional pages if needed. You may also wish to attach your Company’s Risk Assessment Matrix as
substitute

Risk Assessment Matrix

Priority: likelihood of injury and

Control
Task Hazard Identified Risk Description illness to occur
Measures
(low, medium, high)

Example of Simple Risk Assessment

Task Hazard Risk Priority Control
Delivering product to Drivers work alone May be unable to call for help if needed
customers high Need for helper

Drivers have to occasionally Fatigue, short rest time between shifts

work long hours medium Policy on work break

Drivers are often in very Increased chance of collision

congested traffic low Road safety program

Longer working hours medium Work breaks

Drivers have to lift boxes when Injury to back from lifting, reaching,
delivering product carrying, etc. Given proper
high
orientation on lifting
 2.2. Medical Surveillance
The company will require all employees to undergo a baseline or initial medical
health examination prior to assigning to a potentially hazardous activity. The
examination will include but not limited to the following:
a. Routine : ( ) CBC ( ) Chest X-ray ( ) Urinalysis ( ) stool exam
b. Special: ( ) Blood Chemistry ( ) ECG ( ) others, please specify
c. Schedule of Annual medical examination: ( ) Q1 ( )Q2 ( )Q3 ( )Q4

a. Is random drug testing conducted? Yes_____ when_______) No ______

2.3. First-Aid, Health Care Medicines and Equipment Facilities

 How may treatment rooms/first aid rooms are existing in your company? ______
 How many Clinics in the workplace? _______
 What hospital (s) are you affiliated with? _______
3.0 And 4.0 - Health Programs for the promotion, prevention and control

This refers to : Drug-free Workplace in compliance to RA 9165, Human Immunodeficiency Syndrome

(HIV/AIDS) in compliance to (RA 8504) RA 11166, Tuberculosis in compliance to EO 187-03, Hepatitis B
in compliance to DOLE Advisory No. 05 Series of 2010, Mental Health in compliance to RA 11036.

Kindly accomplish the policy template in Annex A.

(*you may attach individual policy statements)

5. Composition and Duties of Safety and Health Committee

The SHC of the company is responsible to plan, develop and implement OSH policies and programs ,
monitor and evaluate OSH programs and investigate all aspect of the work pertaining to the safety
and health of all the workers. SHC shall be composed of the following in compliance with the law:

(a) For establishments with less than ten workers and low risk establishments with ten (10) to fifty
(50) workers. – A SO1 shall establish an OSH committee composed of the following:

Chairperson : __________________________________________________
Name of Company owner or manager

Secretary : _________________________________________________
Safety officer of the workplace
__________________________________________________

Member : Name of at least one (1) worker, preferably a

union member, if organized
ANNEX A:
WORKPLACE POLICY AND PROGRAM ON PROMOTING WORKERS HEALTH AND ENSURING PREVENTION AND
CONTROL OF HEALTH-RELATED ISSUES AND ILLNESS

_____________________________________ company is committed to promote and ensure a healthy

and safe working environment through its various health programs for its employees. We shall conform to the
all issuances and laws that guarantee workers health and safety at all times.

The company shall ensure that worker’s health is maintained through the following company programs
and activities:
a) Orientation and education of employees
b) Access to reliable information on illness and hazards at work
c) Referral to medical experts for diagnosis and management of illness or health-related concerns
d) Provide health-related programs such proper nutrition and exercise activities are made available to the
workers

The above-mentioned programs shall comply with the Government’s issuances on promoting healthy
lifestyle, addressing mental health in the workplace and preventing and controlling substance abuse.

In addition, company policies to protect workers’ rights arising from illness shall be guaranteed. The company
shall promote the following workers’ rights:
a) Confidentiality of information
b) Non-discrimination including non-termination
c) Work accommodation following a course of illness
d) Assistance to compensation

This policy is formulated for everybody’s information. The company is committed to ensuring workers’
health and providing a healthy and safe workplace.
______________________ ___________________________
Owner /Manager Employees’ Representative

DATE: ______________
(b) For medium to high risk establishments with ten (10) to fifty (50) workers and low to high
risk establishments with fifty-one (51) workers and above. – The OSH committee of the
covered workplace shall be composed of the following:

(c) Joint Coordinating Committee: For two (2) or more establishments housed under one
building or complex including malls.
Chairperson : ________________________________________________
Name of Building owner or his/her representative such as the building administrator

Secretary : _________________________________________________
Name of Safety officer appointed by the Chairperson

Members : __________________________________________________

Name of 2 safety officers from the building selected to the Joint OSH Committee

__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
Name of two (2) workers’ representatives one from which must be from a union if organized from any establishments under
the building

(All members of the HSC shall perform their duties and responsibilities by the OSH law and its implementing
guidelines.)

Safety and Health Committee Minutes/Reports submitted to DOLE (pls attach latest OSH committee minutes/report)

Yes ____ No ______

6.0 OSH Personnel and Facilities
6.1 Safety Officer
Safety Officer(s): (attach certificate of training/s prescribed by DOLE)(please use additional sheets as necessary)
Name of Safety Officer(s): Training(s) (kindly include number of hours)

6.2 Emergency Occupational Health Personnel and Facilities

List of competent emergency health personnel within the worksite duly complemented by
adequate medical supplies, equipment and facilities based on the total number of workers.
(Use additional sheet if necessary and attach all required training certificates in this section.)
Emergency Health Personnel and Facilities

Total number of Health Personnel & Facilities

Shift/Area/unit/ workers/area Health Personnel (First-aider, Facilities (Treatment
Department Nurse, Physician, Dentist) Room/ Clinic/ Hospital)
7.0 Safety and Health Promotion, training and education provided to workers
--Orientation of all workers on OSH
-Conduct of Risk Assessment, evaluation and Control
-*Continuing training on OSH for OSH Personnel
-*Work permit System
*(Applicable for medium to high risk establishments with 10 to 50 workers and low to
high risk establishments with 51 workers and above)

(please attach additional sheets as necessary)

Name of OSH Training/Orientation Number of Employees in attendance Date

Conduct of Risk Assessment (may include WEM) Date

8.0 Conduct of Tool Box Meetings/ Safety Meetings if applicable

Conduct of Safety Meetings/Tool Box Meetings Date

9. Accident/Incident/Injury investigation recording and reporting
Any dangerous occurrence, major accident resulting to death or permanent total disability, shall be
reported by the company to the DOLE Regional Office within twenty four (24) hours from occurrence
using the prescribed form (Work Accident / Incident Notification).

After the conduct of investigation, the company shall prepare and submit work accident report using
the prescribed form (WAIR). Moreover, other work accidents resulting to disabling injuries such as
Permanent Partial Disability and Temporary Total Disability shall be reported to the DOLE Regional
Office within 30 days after the date of occurrence of accident using the DOLE prescribed form (WAIR).

All near misses shall be recorded and reported. A system for notification and reporting of work
accidents including near misses within the company shall be developed and reviewed by the OSH
Committee as necessary.

(Kindly submit reports on the following: Work Accident /Injury Report (WAIR), Annual Exposure
Data Report (AEDR), Annual Medical Report (AMR)

Report Submitted Date

10.0 Provision and use of PPE
Issuance of PPE shall be supplemented by training on the application, use, handling, cleaning and
maintenance.

PPE provided Number of Workers given

11.0 Safety Signage

The safety signages include warning to workers and employees and the public about the hazards
within the workplace.
Type of Safety Signage : Kindly attach picture.

12.0*Dust control and management and regulation on activities such as building of temporary structures
and lifting and operation of electrical, mechanical, communications system and other requirements
*(Applicable for medium to high risk establishments with 10 to 50 workers and low to high risk
establishments with 51 workers and above)

Kindly attach dust control procedures, plans on temporary structures, permits app;icable for the
operation of electrical, mechanical, communications systems and other requirements
13.0 Workers Facilities Provided:

FACILITIES PROVIDED? REMARKS

YES NO
a. Adequate supply of
drinking water
a. Adequate sanitary and
washing facilities
a. Suitable living
accommodation (if
applicable)
a. Separate sanitary,
washing and sleeping
facilities (if applicable)
a. Lactation station (in
consonance with DOLE
D.O. 143-15)
a. Ramps, railings, and the
like
a. Other workers’ welfare
facilities as prescribed by
OSHS and other related
issuances
14.0 Emergency and Disaster Preparedness:
14.1 Written Emergency and Disaster Program Yes____ No_____
14.2 Types and number of Drills conducted
Type of Drills (fire, earthquake) Date Responsible person/position

15.0 Solid Waste Management System

Written Pollution Control Program:Yes:____ No: _____

Name of Pollution Control Officer:__________________________

16.0Compliance with Reportorial Government Requirements (refer to item 9.0)

17.0 Control and management of hazards.

Refer to accomplished HIRAC
18.0 *Prohibited Acts and Penalties/sanctions for violations on OSH
*(Applicable for medium to high risk establishments with 10 to 50 workers and low to high risk
establishments with 51 workers and above)
(Example of Company violation policies)

Safety Violation 1st offense 2nd offense 3rd offense

1. Not using issued PPE warning 3 day 5 day

suspension suspension

2. littering and loitering warning 3 day 5 day

suspension suspension

3. smoking at prohibited area warning 3 day 5 day

suspension suspension

4. illegal dismantling of safety warning 3 day 5 day

signages and paraphernalia suspension suspension

5. Not following safety rules 3 day suspension 5 day Dismissal

suspension
19.0 * Cost of implementing company OSH program
*(Applicable for medium to high risk establishments with 10 to 50 workers and low to
high risk establishments with 51 workers and above)

Php _______ ; Annual estimated amount for OSH program implementation to include but
not limited to the following: orientation/training of workers, safety officer, OH personnel,
purchase and maintenance of PPE, first aid medicine and other medical supplies, safety
signages and devices, fire safety equipment/tools, safety of equipment ( i.e machine
guards,) etc.

OSH Item Estimated Cost/year

PPEs
OSH trainings
Safety Signages
Machine Guards and related equipment
Medical examinations
Medical supplies/medicines
Others: Specify
SUMMARY OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND REPORTORIAL REQUIREMENTS

N - Notification and Keeping of Records of Accidents and/or Occupational

Illnesses (Rule 1050)
O - Occupational Health Services (Rule 1960)
R - Registration of business (Rule 1020)
T - Training of Personnel in OSH (Rule 1030)
H - Health & Safety Committee (Rule 1040)
O - Occupational Safety and Health Program

W - Work Accident and Illness Report (20th day, following month)

A - Annual Work Accident/Injury Exposure Data Report (Jan 30)
R - Report of Safety Organization (annually)
M - Minutes of OSH Committee Meeting (quarterly)
A - Annual Medical Report (March 30)

Department of Labor and Employment

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH CENTER
 SECTION 29: Prohibited Acts and its
Corresponding Penalties
Any willful failure or
refusal of an employer,
contractor or
subcontractor to
comply with the
following OSH
standards below or
with a compliance
order issued by the
Secretary of Labor and
Employment or
his/her authorized
representative shall
be penalized of the
administrative fines
as follows
(computed on a
per day basis until
full compliance):

Department of Labor and Employment

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH CENTER
SECTION 29: Prohibited Acts and its
Corresponding Penalties

Failure or refusal to comply with OSH standards

or compliance order shall be deemed willful
when done voluntarily, deliberately and
intentionally.

An employer, contractor or subcontractor who is found

to have repeatedly violated the same prohibited act
shall be penalized of the corresponding fine plus an
additional fine equivalent to fifty percent (50%) thereof
for every instance of repeat violation.

Department of Labor and Employment

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH CENTER
SECTION 29: Prohibited Acts and its
Corresponding Penalties
If any of the following acts is present and there is non-compliance, the
penalty of one hundred thousand pesos (₱100,000.00) administrative fine
shall be imposed separate and in addition to the daily administrative fine
imposed above:
1. Repeated obstruction, delay or refusal to provide the SecLab or any of
its authorized representatives access to the covered workplace or
refusal to allow access to relevant records and documents necessary
in determining compliance with OSH standards;
2. Misrepresentation in relation to adherence to OSH; or
3. Making retaliatory measures such as termination of employment,
refusal to pay, reducing wages and benefits or in any manner
discriminates against any worker who has given information relative
to the inspection being conducted.

Department of Labor and Employment

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH CENTER
 SECTION 29: Prohibited Acts and its
Corresponding Penalties
 When the violation exposes the worker to death, serious injury or serious
illness, the imposable penalty shall be one hundred thousand pesos
(₱100,000.00)

 Should there be 2 or more be non-compliances, all penalties shall be imposed;

provided that the total daily penalty shall not exceed one hundred thousand
pesos (₱ 100,000.00)

 The penalties shall be computed on a per day basis until full compliance
reckoned from the date of the notice of violation or service of the compliance
order to the employer without prejudice to the filing of a criminal or civil case
in the regular courts, as the case may be. Fines herein imposed shall be
without prejudice to the fines imposable by other appropriate government
agencies.

Department of Labor and Employment

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH CENTER
 SECTION 29: Prohibited Acts and its
Corresponding Penalties

 The RD shall, after due notice and hearing, impose the appropriate
administrative fines taking into consideration the damage or injury caused
and risk involved including the severity and frequency of the OSH violations
and size of the establishment.

 Fines collected pursuant to this Rules shall be utilized for the operation of
OSH initiatives incentivizing qualified employers and workers in recognition
of their efforts towards ensuring compliance with OSH and general labor
standards including OSH trainings and education as well as
intergovernmental programs and activities

Department of Labor and Employment

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH CENTER
Enforcement is one response

but not the only response!

Department of Labor and Employment

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH CENTER
 Lahat tayo
pwede maging
maging
OSH CHAMPIONS!
 THANK YOU!

Department of Labor and Employment

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH CENTER