1. ISSUANCE AFFECTING OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH IN THE IT-BPM INDUSTRY
Jehremias M. Florante, MD, DPCOM
Occupational Health Officer, Health Control Division
Occupational Safety & Health Center

2. Objectives
Describe the scope & components of the different OSH-related DOLE issuance that form part of the Labor Laws Compliance Checklist:
Legal basis, &
Core provisions of the OSHS.
Discuss the key principles in the implementation of workplace policies & programs on drug-free workplace, TB, HIV & AIDS, & hepatitis B.
Department of Labor and Employment
Occupational Safety and Health Center

3. OSH Legislations PD 442, Book IV, Title 1
Chapter 1: Medical & Dental Services
Chapter 2: Occupational Safety
Department of Labor and Employment
Occupational Safety and Health Center

4. OSH Legislations PD 442, Chapter II, Art. 162
The Secretary of Labor shall, by appropriate order, set & enforce mandatory OSH Standards to eliminate or reduce OSH hazards in all workplaces, & institute new & update existing programs to ensure safe & healthful working conditions in all places of employment.
Department of Labor and Employment
Occupational Safety and Health Center

5. OSH Legislations Art. 165: Administration & Enforcement
DOLE shall be solely responsible for the administration, enforcement of laws, policies & programs on OSH. Chartered cities may be allowed to conduct technical safety inspection of establishments within their respective jurisdiction.
Before promulgation of the Standards, OSH policies are in a form of safety orders.

6. OSH Legislations
Before promulgation of the Standards, OSH policies are in a form of safety orders.
Book IV, Title I: Medical, Dental, & Occupational Safety
Occupational Safety & Health Standards (OSHS)

7. OSH Standards
A set of mandatory rules on OSH which codifies all safety orders issued prior to its promulgation
Patterned after the Standards of other developed countries

8. Rules of OSHS
1000 – Gen. Provisions 1010 – Other Safety Rules 1020 – Registration 1030 – Training & Accreditation 1040 – OSH Committee 1050 – Notification & Keeping of Occupational Illnesses & Injuries 1060 – Premises of Establishments 1070 – Environmental Control 1080 – PPE 1090 – Hazardous Materials 1100 – Gas & Electric Welding & Cutting Operations 1120 – Hazardous Work Processes 1140 – Explosives 1150 – Materials Handling & Storage
1160 – Boiler 1170 – Unfired Pressure Vessels 1180 – Internal Combustion Engines 1200 – Machine Guarding 1210 – Electrical Safety 1220 – Elevators & Related Equipment 1230 – Identification of Piping System 1240 – Power Piping Lines 1410 – Construction Safety 1420 – Logging 1940 – Fire Protection & Control 1950 – Pesticides & Fertilizers 1960 – OH Services 1970 – Fees 1980 – Authority of LGUs 1990 – Final Provisions

9. Rule 1005 – Duties of Employer
Furnish his workers a place of employment free from hazardous conditions.
Give complete job safety instructions to all his workers.
Comply with the requirements of the Standards.
Use only approved devices & equipment in his workplace.

10. Rule 1005 – Duties of Workers
Cooperate with the employer in carrying out the provisions of the Standards.
Report any work hazard in the workplace.
Make proper use of all safeguards & safety devices furnished in accordance with the provisions of OSHS for his protection & the protection of others.
Follow all instructions by the employer in compliance with the OSHS provisions. A

11. Rule Registration
Every employer shall register his/her business with the Regional Labor Office to provide the DOLE with information as guide in its enforcement activities.
Free of charge
Valid for lifetime, except when there is change in name, location, ownership, opening after previous closing.
Lay-out plan, IP Form 3

12. Rule 1030 – Training & Accreditation of Personnel in OSH
The BWC, either directly or through accredited organizations, shall conduct continuing training programs to increase the supply & competence of personnel qualified to carry out the provision of this Standards.
Employer to appoint a safety officer on a full-time or part-time basis depending on the type of workplace (whether hazardous or non-hazardous) & number of workers in the workplace.
*Based on DO 16-01

13. Required Number of Safety Personnel in the Workplace (OSHS, 1978)
Number of Workers
Hazardous
Highly Hazardous
1-50
1 PT Safety Officer
1 FT Safety Officer
51-200
1 FT Safety Officer &
2 FT Safety Officer
2 FT Safety Officer &
Every additional 500 or a fraction thereof
Every additional 250 or a fraction thereof

14. Required Number of Safety Personnel in the Workplace (OSHS, 1978)
Number of Workers
Non-Hazardous Workplace
1-250
1 PT Safety Officer
2 PT Safety Officers
1 FT Safety Officer
2 FT Safety Officer
Every additional 500 or a fraction thereof

15. Rule 1030 – Training & Accreditation of Personnel in OSH
Duties of Safety Officer
Advice the employer, supervisors, & workers on OSH;
Investigate accidents;
Coordinate safety training programs;
Conduct OSH inspections;
Maintain accident records system; &
Provide assistance to government agencies in the conduct of OSH inspection, accident investigation, or any other related programs.

16. Rule 1030 – Training & Accreditation of Personnel in OSH
A full-time safety officer must be duly accredited by the DOLE.
ACCREDITATION PROGRAM OF DOLE
Note: The employment of a full-time safety officer may not be required if the employer enters into a written contract with a qualified consultant or consulting organization whose duties & responsibilities shall be the duties of a safety practitioner as stated in this Rule. The employment of a consultant, however, will not excuse the employer from the required training of his supervisors or technical personnel.

17. Rule 1040 – OSH Committee
a group of employees & management personnel which plans & develops polices in all matters pertaining to safety & health in the workplace.

18. Rule 1040 – OSH Committee Type Number of Workers Composition Chair
Members
Secretary A
≥ 401
Manager or authorized rep (must be COO)
2 dep’t Heads
4 Workers
Company MD
Safety Officer B
1 Supervisor
MD or RN
3 workers C
Manager or authorized rep
1 Foreman
3 Workers RN D
≤ 100
Manager
RN or First Aider

19. Duties of OSH Committee (OSHS, 1978)
Plans & develops accident prevention program
Directs the accident prevention efforts.
Provides necessary assistance to government inspecting authorities
Initiates & supervises safety trainings for employees
Develops & maintains a disaster contingency plan

20. Duties of Employer (OSHS, 1978)
Establishes & adopts in writing administrative policies on OSH.
Reports to the enforcing authority the policies adopted & required report requirements.
Acts on recommended measures of the OSH Committee &, in case of non-adoption, informs the committee of the reason.

21. Rule 1040 – OSH Committee OSH Rule Report/Form Where To File
When To File
Rule 1040: OSH Committee
Report of Safety Organization (DOLE/BWC/IP-5)
Minutes of the Meeting
2 copies to be submitted to concerned RO, copy-furnished BWC
Within 1 month after the organization
Quarterly

22. RULE 1050 – Notification & Keeping Records of Accidents &/or Occupational Illnesses
: Notification – All work accidents or occupational illnesses, resulting in disabling conditions or dangerous occurrences shall be reported by the employer to the Regional Labor Office.
If a major work accident results in death or permanent total disability, employer shall initially notify the Regional Labor Office within 24 hours.
1054: Keeping of Records – The employer shall maintain & keep an accident or illness record which shall be open at all times for inspection by authorized personnel.

23. RULE 1050 – Notification & Keeping Records of Accidents &/or Occupational Illnesses
Provides the safety officer means for an objective evaluation of the program.
Helps identify high injury rates.
Provides information on accident causes which contributes to high injury rates.

24. RULE 1050 – Notification & Keeping Records of Accidents &/or Occupational Illnesses
OSH Rule
Report/Form
Where To File
When To File
Rule 1050: Notification & Keeping of Accidents &/or Occupational Illnesses
Work Accident/Illness Report (DOLE/BWC/IP-6)
Annual Exposure Data Report (DOLE/BWC/IP-6b)
Fatal/Major Accident
2 copies to be submitted to concerned RO, copy-furnished BWC
On or before the 20th day of the month following the date of occurrence of the accident
On or before Jan 20 of the following year
Within 24 hours

25. RULE 1960 – OH Services
Every employer is required to provide in his workplace medical & dental services, emergency medicines, & dental facilities.

26. OH Personnel
Refers to the qualified first aider, RN, DMD, or MD, whose services have been engaged by the employer in order to provide OH services in the establishment.

27. Hazardous v Non-Hazardous Workplaces (Rule 1013, OSHS)
Hazardous workplace is where the nature of work exposes workers to:
Dangerous environmental elements, hazardous contaminants, ionizing radiation, chemicals, flammable substances
Construction, mining, fire fighting, stevedoring, dock work, deep sea fishing, mechanized farming
Dangerous work conditions
Manufacture or handling of explosives, pyrotechnic products
Heavy equipment or power driven tools &/or machinery

28. Hazardous v Non-Hazardous Workplaces
Sec. 2, (c) of MC 02-98: Hazardous establishment – employee is exposed to potential risks of disabling injury, illness or death, either because of the presence of biologic agents, radiation, chemicals, substances, hazardous materials or physical hazards in the work environment, or because of the nature of the work processes performed or equipment used therein.
Rule of DO 16-01: Hazardous establishment – work operations or practices performed by a worker in the establishment or workplace in conjunction with or as an incident to such operations or practices & which expose the employee or worker to hazards likely to cause disabling injury, illness, death or physical or psychological harm.

29. OH Personnel No. of Workers Hazardous Non-Hazardous 1-50
FA/shift – Medicines
(51-99 – ETR)
51-99
FA/shift
PT OHN, 4h/d, 6d/wk – ETR
FT OHN
PT MD/DMD, 4h/d, 3d/wk – EMC

30. OH Personnel No. of Workers Hazardous Non-Hazardous 200-600 FA/shift
FT OHN
PT MD, 4h/d, 6d/wk
PT DMD – EH & DC
PT MD/DMD, 4h/d, 3d/wk – ETR
FT MD or 2 PT MDs
FT DMD – EH & DC
PT DMD – EMC
≥ 2001
OHN/shift
FT MD & PT MD/shift
FT DMD – EMC & DC

31. OH Services
Emergency Hospital – An employer need not put up an emergency hospital or dental clinic if there is a hospital or dental clinic which is not more than 5 km. away in urban areas & 25-min. travel in rural areas provided contracts are entered into with the said hospital or dental clinic & that the employer provides transportation facilities. However, not an excuse of not maintaining in the workplace an emergency treatment room for his workers.
MD/DMD shall be subject to call at any time in other shifts during emergencies.

32. OH Services
OH Program – The physician engaged by the employer, in addition to providing medical services in cases of emergency, must also perform the following:
Conduct PEME, free of charge, for the proper selection of workers;
Conduct free of charge APE of the workers;
Collaborate with safety & technical personnel in the selection & placement of workers, including investigation of work-related accidents due to exposure to health hazards; &
Develop & implement a comprehensive OH program for the employees.

33. RULE 1960 – OH Services OSH Rule Report/Form Where To File
When To File
Rule 1960: OH Services
Annual Medical Report (DOLE/BWC/OH-47A)
2 copies to be submitted to concerned RO, copy-furnished BWC
On or before the last day of March of the year following the covered period

34. Other OSHS Rules/Requirements
Rule 1070 – Occupational Health & Environmental Control
The employer shall exert efforts to maintain & control the working environment in comfortable & healthy conditions for the purpose of promoting & maintaining the health of his workers.
The employer shall carry out WEM where hazardous work is performed & 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.

35. Other OSHS Rules/Requirements
Rule 1080 – PPE & Devices
– Every employer shall at his own expense furnish his workers with protective equipment & barriers whenever necessary.
– No person shall be subjected or exposed to a hazardous environmental condition without protection.

36. Summary of Administrative Rules
Notification & Keeping of Records of Accidents &/or Occupational Illnesses (Rule 1050)
Occupational Health Services (Rule 1960)
Registration of business (Rule 1020)
Training & Accreditation of Personnel in OSH (Rule 1030)
Health & Safety Committee (Rule 1040)

37. Summary of Report Requirements
Work Accident/Illness Report (WAIR)
Annual Exposure Data Report (AEDR)
Report of Safety Organization (RSO)
Minutes of the Meetings of Health and Safety Committee
Annual Medical Report (AMR)

38. DOLE Issuance ISSUANCE TITLE DO 53-03
Guidelines for the Implementation of Drug-Free Workplace Policies and Programs for the Private Sector
DO 73-05
Guidelines for the Implementation of Policy and Program on Tuberculosis (TB) Prevention and Control in the Workplace DO
Guidelines for the Implementation of HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control in the Workplace Program
DA 05-10
Guidelines for the Implementation of a Workplace Policy and Program on Hepatitis B
Department of Labor and Employment
Occupational Safety and Health Center

39. DOLE Issuance TITLE SCOPE COMPONENTS
DO 53-03: Guidelines for the Implementation of a Drug-Free Workplace Policies & Programs for the Private Sector
Mandatory for companies with 10 or more workers to include supply chain
Advocacy, Information, Education &Training
Preventive Strategies
Social Policy
Health Care Services
Benefits & Compensation
Monitoring & Enforcement
DO 73-05: Guidelines for the Implementation of Policy & Program on Tuberculosis (TB) Prevention & Control in the Workplace
All workplaces in the private sector including their supply chain
DO : Guidelines for the Implementation of HIV & AIDS Prevention & Control in the Workplace Program
DA 05-10: Guidelines for the Implementation of a Workplace Policy & Program on Hepatitis B
Department of Labor and Employment
Occupational Safety and Health Center

40. DOLE Issuance POLICY & PROGRAM DO 53-03 (Drugs) DO 73-05 (TB)
(HIV & AIDS)
DA 05-10
(Hepatitis B)
Jointly developed by management & workers /
Mandatory; covers all workplaces
≥ 10 workers
Advocacy, education, & training
Preventive strategies
Medical management (diagnosis, treatment, & referral)
Social policy (non-discrimination, & work accommodation)
Roles & responsibilities: Employers, Workers, SHC, & Gov’t
Department of Labor and Employment
Occupational Safety and Health Center

41. Formulation of workplace policy & program
Highlights of DOLE Issuance for Illnesses & Related Concerns (Drugs, TB, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B)
Formulation of workplace policy & program
Policy & program may be a separate or integrated into existing OSH policy & program of establishment.
Collaboration of management & workers representatives in development & implementation of policy & program.
May be included as provisions of the CBA.
Department of Labor and Employment
Occupational Safety and Health Center

42. Components of prevention & control of workplace policy & program
Highlights of DOLE Issuance for Illnesses & Related Concerns (Drugs, TB, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B)
Components of prevention & control of workplace policy & program
Advocacy, information, education, & training 
Social policy
Non-discriminatory policy & practices
Confidentiality
Work accommodation & arrangement
Diagnosis, treatment, & referral for other services
Department of Labor and Employment
Occupational Safety and Health Center

43. Roles & responsibilities of employers & workers
Highlights of DOLE Issuance for Illnesses & Related Concerns (Drugs, TB, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B)
Roles & responsibilities of employers & workers
Implementation & monitoring
Within the establishment, safety & health committee or its counterpart shall be tasked for this purpose.
DOLE through its Regional Offices
Department of Labor and Employment
Occupational Safety and Health Center

44. Key Principles
Recognition of the different health concerns as workplace issue
Non-discrimination
Healthy work environment
Social dialogue
Confidentiality
Continuation of employment relationship
Prevention
Diagnosis, treatment, & referral for other services
Roles & responsibilities of stakeholders
Department of Labor and Employment
Occupational Safety and Health Center

45. Other Relevant DOLE Issuances
DC 01-08: Policy Guidelines Governing the OSH of Workers in the Call Center Industry
Workplace policy on OSH
Components of OSH program
Hazard & risk prevention & control
Capacity-building for the members of the OSH Committee
Referral & access to medical & welfare services
Roles & responsibilities of the employers & workers
Social policy
Program implementation
Department of Labor and Employment
Occupational Safety and Health Center

46. Other Relevant DOLE Issuance
DO : Rules Implementing RA 10151, “An Act Allowing the Employment of Night Workers Thereby Repealing Art. 130 & 131 of PD 442, as Amended, otherwise known as the Labor Code of the Philippines”
Coverage – exempted are those working in the agriculture, stock raising, fishing, maritime transport, & inland navigation
Health assessment
Mandatory facilities
First-aid & emergency facilities as provided in Rule 1960
Lactation stations as required by RA 10028
Separate toilet facilities for men & women
Eating facility with potable drinking water
Facilities for transport &/or well-ventilated temporary sleeping quarters separate for men & women workers
Transfer, & alternative measures to night work for pregnant & nursing employees
Benefits, compensation, night work schedules, & penalties
Department of Labor and Employment
Occupational Safety and Health Center

47. The LLCS Checklist (DO 131-13, as amended)
OSHS COMPLIANCE INDICATORS
REMARKS
Registration of establishments
Rule 1020, OSHS
Adequate aisles/passageways
Rule 1060, OSHS; Sufficient width & height, & w/ signs & markings
Good housekeeping
Rule 1060, OSHS; Conditions of floors, walls, & storage rooms
Emergency exits
Rule 1940, OSHS; 2 per floor w/ no obstructions
Materials handling & storage
Rule 1150, OSHS; Appropriate labels, dotting, & storage
Waste disposal system
Waste receptacle & its removal; drainage system
Adequate lighting
Rule 1070, OSHS; In work areas, in aisles & passageways
Noise pollution control
Rule 1070, OSHS; Provision of appropriate PPE or isolation of work area
Department of Labor and Employment
Occupational Safety and Health Center

48. The LLCS Checklist (DO 131-13, as amended)
OSHS COMPLIANCE INDICATORS
REMARKS
Proper ventilation
Rule 1070, OSHS; Provision of natural or artificial air supply
Radiation exposure control
Provision of appropriate PPE, examination of work area
Airborne contaminant control
Rule 1070, OSHS; Provision of appropriate PPE, improvement of technical process, improvement of ventilation
WEM
Rule 1070, OSHS
PPE
Rule 1080, OSHS; Provision & appropriate training
Fire protection equipment/facilities
Rule 1940, OSHS; Water tank, fire extinguisher, conduct of fire drill
Proper machine guarding
Rule 1200, OSHS; Railing or casing of moving parts
Proper office spacing
Rule 1060, OSHS; Between workers, & machines
Department of Labor and Employment
Occupational Safety and Health Center

49. The LLCS Checklist (DO 131-13, as amended)
OSHS COMPLIANCE INDICATORS
REMARKS
No imminent danger situation
Condition that could cause death or serious physical harm
Personal facilities
Separate toilet
Supply of potable water
Washing facilities
DOLE: Rule 1060, OSHS
DOH: IRR on Chapter VII, PD 856, amending AO 111 s. 1991
Safety & health organization
Rule 1040, OSHS; According to number of employees
Safety personnel
Safety officer
Safety practitioner
Rule 1030, OSHS; DO 16-01
Health personnel FA
OHN
OHP/OHD
Rule 1960, OSHS
Department of Labor and Employment
Occupational Safety and Health Center

50. The LLCS Checklist (DO 131-13, as amended)
OSHS COMPLIANCE INDICATORS
REMARKS
Medical facilities
Treatment room
Clinic
Hospital
Rule 1960; OSHS
Emergency medicines
Rule 1960, OSHS; Table 47
Continuing training related to OSH
Rule 1030, OSHS; DO 16-01
Administrative reports on safety & health
Minutes of meeting of SHC
Employee’s work accident/illness exposure data
Annual work accident/illness exposure data
Annual medical report
Rule 1040, OSHS
Rule 1050, OSHS; For every accident
Rule 1050, OSHS; Whether or not there is an accident
Rule 1050, OSHS; Health record of program & activities
Registration w/ PCAB
DO 13-98
Department of Labor and Employment
Occupational Safety and Health Center

51. The LLCS Checklist (DO 131-13, as amended)
OSHS COMPLIANCE INDICATORS
REMARKS
DOLE-approved CHSP
DO 13-98
Construction safety signages
Construction heavy equipment testing
Rule 1410, OSHS; DO 13-98
Construction heavy equipment operator, TESDA certified
Construction worker’s skills certificate for critical operations
DO (drug-free workplace)
Written policies & programs reflecting the elements required
DO (HIV & AIDS in the workplace)
DA (hepatitis B in the workplace)
DO (TB in the workplace)
Department of Labor and Employment
Occupational Safety and Health Center

52. The LLCS Checklist (DO 131-13, as amended)
OSHS COMPLIANCE INDICATORS
Technical Safety
REMARKS
Boiler
Rule 1160, OSHS; Permit to operate
Pressure vessel
Rule 1170, OSHS; Permit to operate
Internal combustion engine
Rule 1180, OSHS; Permit to operate
Elevators & other related equipment
Rule 1220, OSHS; Permit to operate
Power piping lines inspection
Rule 1240, OSHS; Permit to operate
Crane & hoist equipment
Rule 1410, OSHS; DO 13-98; Permit to operate
Turbine
Permit to operate
Electrical wiring installation inspection
Rule 1210, OSHS; certificate of electrical inspection
Department of Labor and Employment
Occupational Safety and Health Center

53. Questions? Occupational Safety and Health Center
Department of Labor and Employment
Occupational Safety and Health Center

54. Technical services offered by HCD – OSHC
Blood-lead level determination
Blood-cadmium level determination
Blood-mercury level determination
Audiometry
Spirometry
Department of Labor and Employment
Occupational Safety and Health Center

55. Online Courses offered by OSHC
e-BOSH – with PhP3, fee
Free courses:
Appreciation Course on Drug-Free Workplace
CHANGE for Employees
CHANGE for Employers
Recognition of the different health concerns as workplace issue
Department of Labor and Employment
Occupational Safety and Health Center

56. An ounce of PREVENTION is worth a pound of cure.
Department of Labor and Employment
Occupational Safety and Health Center

57. Madamo nga Salamat han iyo pamati!
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