2. Occupational Safety and Health
INTRODUCTION TO OSHS
Occupational Safety and Health
In the Philippines A

3. Progress of OSH Legislations in the Philippines
1903- development of OSH in the Philippines
1908- Employer’s Liability Act was instituted requiring employers to compensate workers who were injured while performing their job
1908 – Bureau of Labor was created.
Workmen’s Compensation Act No was passed providing payment of damages by the employer for illnesses, in addition to injury or death due to employment
Bureau of Labor was named Department of Labor on Dec. 8, 1933.

4. 1936-. Commonwealth Act No. 104 was passed. First
1936- Commonwealth Act No. 104 was passed. First legislation directly enjoining management to ensure the promotion of OSH in the workplace. Known as the First Industrial Safety Law
1945- Commonwealth Act No. 696 was approved to include safety in the installation and operation of boilers and pressure vessels.
1948- Philippines became a member of ILO
1954- Enactment of RA No (Free Emergency Medical & Dental Treatment Act)
1957 – Bureau of Labor Standards was created.
1959- SOPI was organized

5. 1967-Proclamation No. 115-A was issued declaring the year & every year thereafter as SAFETY & ACCIDENT PREVENTION YEAR
January General Orientation
February - Air Transportation
March - Fire Prevention
April - Vacation Hazards
May - Land Transportation
June - Sea Transportation
July - Schools
August - Farms
September -Health and Sanitation
October - Industry & Commerce
November -Mines
December -Holiday Hazards & Homes

6. 1974- PD 442 (LCP) was passed
1975- BLS started the program on accreditation of STOs to conduct OSH training.
1977- Tripartite body was created to study the proposed OSHS
1978- OSHS was approved. Nat’l Tripartite Committee was created to continue study the improvement of the OSHS
1982 – BLS renamed as BWC
1984- Tripartite consultation was held to amend OSHS Rule 1410 (Construction Safety).

7. 1988- OSHC was created pursuant to EO 307. First in Southeast Asia
1989- First major revision of OSHS
1996- Tripartite consultation workshop held to discuss the amendments of Rule 1030
1998- DO 13 was issued. Tripartite Council on OSH in Construction Industry was created.
1998- Passed MC No. 02 series of Guidelines for Classifying Hazardous and Non- Hazardous Workplaces
1999 -ASPPI was organized.1st Gen. Assembly &
Convention of DOLE Accredited Safety
Professionals was held

8. 2000- MC No. 01 s2000- Guidelines for the Conduct of WEA
- MC No. 02 s2000-Guidelines in the Application of Workplace Component of RA 8504 known as “Phil. AIDS Prevention & Control Act of 1998”
2001- Approved Amendments to Rules 1030, 1160, 1170, of the OSHS
2002 – 1st meeting/gathering of DOLE-BWC Accredited Safety Training & Testing Organizations
-Department Order (DO) 53-03, s Implementation of a Drug-Free Workplace Policies and Procedures for the Private Sector.
2003- Organization of ATOP Inc. for OSH. Renamed as ASHTOP Inc. in 2004.
2004 – Department Order (DO) 57-04, s 2004 (New Labor Standards Enforcement Framework) was issued.

9. Article XIII Section 3 of Phil. Constitution
INTRODUCTION TO OSHS
OSH LEGISLATIONS
Phil. Const.
Article XIII Section 3 of Phil. Constitution
The state shall afford full protection to labor,
They shall be entitled to security of tenure, humane conditions of work, and a living wage.
The state shall afford full protection to labor and it includes insuring a humane conditions of work for workers. Humane condition – makatao, A

10. Law : P.D. 442, Book IV, Titles I and II
INTRODUCTION TO OSHS
OSH LEGISLATIONS
Law : P.D. 442, Book IV, Titles I and II
Title : Labor Code of the Phils.
Year Passed :
Implementing Agency: DOLE
Content: Revised and consolidated labor and social laws to afford full protection to labor, promote employment and human resources development and ensure industrial peace based on social justice.
Phil. Const.
Labor Code.
The legal basis of OSH laws in the Philippines is the PD 442 otherwise known as Labor Code of the Philippines. It was passed in 1974 and the relevant provisions on OSH was contained under Book IV of the Labor Code. The DOLE thrusts were also based on this law which are the :
Promotion of employment and human resources development
Maintenance of industrial peace
Workers’ protection and welfare A

11. INTRODUCTION TO OSHS
OSH LEGISLATIONS
Article 162 – The Secretary of labor shall by appropriate order set and enforce mandatory OSH Standards to eliminate or reduce OSH hazards in all workplaces and institute new and update existing programs to ensure safe and healthful working conditions in all place of employment
Article DOLE shall be solely responsible for the administration, enforcement of laws, policies and programs on OSH.
Chartered cities may be allowed to conduct industrial safety inspection of establishments within their respective jurisdictions.
Phil. Const.
Labor Code.
The legal basis of OSH laws in the Philippines is the PD 442 otherwise known as Labor Code of the Philippines. It was passed in 1974 and the relevant provisions on OSH was contained under Book IV of the Labor Code. The DOLE thrusts were also based on this law which are the :
Promotion of employment and human resources development
Maintenance of industrial peace
Workers’ protection and welfare A

12. INTRODUCTION TO OSHS
OSH LEGISLATIONS
Phil. Const.
Law : Rules and Regulations Implementing Art. 162, Book IV, Title I, P.D. 442
Title : Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS)
Year Passed : 1978
Relevant Provision/s : Rule 1000 to
Rule 1980
Implementing Agency: DOLE
Labor Code.
OSHS - Rule and regulations implementing Article 162 of the Labor Code of the Philippines.
OSHS. A

13. Legal Basis of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards
Book IV, Title I
Chapter I
Medical and Dental Services
Chapter II
Occupational Safety

14. Legal Basis of the Occupational Safety and Health and Standards
Book IV, Title I – Medical, Dental and Occupational Safety
Occupational Safety and Health Standards, (OSHS)1978

15. INTRODUCTION TO OSHS
OSH STANDARDS
A set of mandatory OSH standards which codifies all safety orders being enforced prior to its promulgation.
It contains administrative requirements, general safety and health rules, technical safety regulations, and other measures to eliminate or reduce OSH hazards in the workplace.
Before promulgation of the Standards, OSH policies are in a form of safety orders. A

16. OSH STANDARDS OSH Standards: PURPOSE SCOPE
INTRODUCTION TO OSHS
OSH STANDARDS
OSH Standards:
PURPOSE
to protect every working man against the dangers of injury, sickness or death through safe and healthful working conditions.
SCOPE
shall apply to all places of employment except land, sea and air transportation and safety in Mines.

17. Occupational Safety & Health Standards
Some Rules of the OSHS
1000 General Provisions
1010 Other Safety Rules
1020 Registration
1030 Training & Accreditation
1040 Health & Safety Committee
1050 Notification & Keeping of
Occupational Illnesses & Injuries
1060 Premises of Establishments
1070 Environmental Control
1080 Personal Protective Equipment

18. Occupational Safety & Health Standards
Some OSHS Rules
Hazardous Materials
Gas & Electric Welding & Cutting Operations
1120 Hazardous Work Processes
Explosives
Materials Handling & Storage
Boiler
Unfired Pressure Vessels
Internal Combustion Engine*
Machine Guarding
1210 Electrical Safety
1220 Elevators & Related Equipment
1230 Identification of Piping System
1240 Power Piping Lines
1410 Construction Safety
1420 Logging
Fire Protection & Control
1950 Pesticides & Fertilizers
1970 Fees
1980 Authority of LG
1990 Final Provisions
1960 OH Services

19. WHO ARE THE ORGANIZATIONS
INTRODUCTION TO OSHS
OSH STANDARDS
WHO ARE THE ORGANIZATIONS
INVOLVED IN OSH?

20. ADMINISTATIVE ORGANIZATION FOR OSH
INTRODUCTION TO OSHS
ADMINISTATIVE ORGANIZATION FOR OSH
DOLE
ECC
Employees Compensation Commission
The ECC is responsible for initiating, rationalizing and coordinating the policies on employees compensation programs as well as deciding appealed cases from the GSIS and SSS, the agencies which initially administer the employee’s compensation program in the public and private sector.

21. ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION FOR OSH
INTRODUCTION TO OSHS
ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION FOR OSH
DOLE
ECC
Occupational Safety and Health Center
Undertakes continuing studies and researches on OSH
Plans, develops and implements training programs on OSH Undertakes practical testing for safe use and sets standard specifications of PPEs
Monitor workers’ exposure to hazardous substance and environmental conditions.
OSHC A

22. ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION FOR OSH
INTRODUCTION TO OSHS
ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION FOR OSH
DOLE
ECC
BWC
OSHC
Bureau of Working Conditions
The BWC performs primarily policy and program development and advisory functions in the administration and enforcement of laws relating to working conditions.
It oversee the implementation of standards through technical supervision of enforcement by the DOLE’s 15 Regional Offices all over the country A

23. ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION FOR OSH
INTRODUCTION TO OSHS
ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION FOR OSH
DOLE
Implements laws, policies, plans, programs, projects, rules and regulations of the DOLE.
ECC
BWC
OSHC
RO1
RO2
RO3
RO4
RO5
RO6
RO7
RO15 A

24. HOW DOLE ENFORCE OSH LAWS ?
INTRODUCTION TO OSHS
HOW DOLE ENFORCE OSH LAWS ?
The OSH laws are enforced and monitored by the ROs through its LSED manned by labor inspectors vested with visitorial and enforcement power under Article 128.
Labor inspectors also disseminate information, advocate and give technical assistance on OSH

25. ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF OSH LAWS
INTRODUCTION TO OSHS
ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF OSH LAWS
2 Types of OSH Inspection
Technical Safety Inspection – inspection for the purpose of safety determination of boilers, pressure vessels, internal combustion engines, electrical installations, elevators, hoisting equipment and other mechanical equipment .

26. ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF OSH LAWS
INTRODUCTION TO OSHS
ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF OSH LAWS
2 Types of OSH Inspection
General Safety and Health Inspection – refers to inspection of work environment, adequacy of work space, ventilation, lighting, handling, storage or work procedures, protection facilities, location and operation of machinery other than those covered by technical safety inspection and other safety and health hazards in the workplace. .

27. ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF OSH LAWS
INTRODUCTION TO OSHS
ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF OSH LAWS
Safety and Health in
Construction .

28. ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF OSH LAWS
INTRODUCTION TO OSHS
ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF OSH LAWS
Safety and Health in Construction
Rule 1410 of the OSHS and DO 13, series 1998 provide requirements for keeping and maintaining a safe worksite
Examples:
1) Health and Safety Committee to plan, develop, implement worksite programs on OSH approved by DOLE-BWC
2) Approved Personal Protective Equipment
3) Trained or accredited OSH personnel
4) Other administrative and technical safety and health requirements .

29. ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF OSH LAWS
INTRODUCTION TO OSHS
ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF OSH LAWS
Safety and Health in Construction
DOLE Advocacy and linkages with stakeholders
- MOA between DOLE and DPWH to harmonize and complement the National Building Code and the Labor Code of the Philippines .

30. ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF OSH LAWS
INTRODUCTION TO OSHS
ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF OSH LAWS
Safety and Health in Construction
DOLE Advocacy and linkages with stakeholders
NBC to include safety and health
DOLE Proposal - to add new Rule on Occupational Safety and Health in the Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations pursuant to PD otherwise known as the National Building Code .

31. ACCREDITATION PROGRAM Safety and Health Standards
Pursuant to Rule 1030
of the
Occupational
Safety and Health Standards

32. ACCREDITATION PROGRAM
INTRODUCTION TO OSHS
ACCREDITATION PROGRAM
Rule Training and Accreditation of Personnel in OSH
Mandates the BWC to conduct training program on OSH directly or through accredited Safety Training Organization.
Require the employer to appoint a safety officer. The training course prescribed by the BWC shall be requisite for the appointment of the safety officer in the place of employment
All full-time safety officers must meet the requirement of duly-accredited Safety Practitioner or Safety Consultants by the Bureau

33. Requirements in the Practice of OSH
INTRODUCTION TO OSHS
Requirements in the Practice of OSH
Completion of the Bureau Prescribed Training Course On OSH conducted by DOLE Accredited Safety Training Organization
BWC Accreditation as OSH practitioner/consultant

34. Every employer shall take steps to train a sufficient number of supervisors or technical personnel in occupational safety and health
No. of workers
Non-hazardous workplace *
Every add’l. 500 or fraction thereof
One(1) part-time safety officer
Two(2) part-time safety officers
One(1) full-time safety officer
One(2) full-time safety officers
One(1) add’l. full-time safety officer
* Based on Department Order No. 16, series of 2001

35. Every employer shall take steps to train a sufficient number of supervisors or technical personnel in occupational safety and health
No. of workers
Hazardous *
Highly hazardous *
1 - 50
Every add’l. 500 or fraction thereof
Every add’l. 250 or fraction thereof
1 part-time safety officer
1 full-time safety officer
1 full-time safety officer
1 FT & 1 PT safety officer
1 FT & 1 PT safety officer
2 full-time safety officer
2 FT & 1 PT safety officer
2 full-time safety officer
1 add’l. FT safety officer
1 add’l. FT safety officer

36. ACCREDITATION PROGRAM
INTRODUCTION TO OSHS
ACCREDITATION PROGRAM
UPDATE
The Bureau has accredited:
1800 safety practitioners
175 safety consultants
20 Active Safety Training Organization
4 Testing of Construction Heavy
Equipment organization

37. Enforcement Framework
INTRODUCTION TO OSHS
Labor Standards
Enforcement Framework

38. Enforcement Framework
INTRODUCTION TO OSHS
Labor Standards
Enforcement Framework
Complementary Approaches to Inspection
Self-audit
Joint Regulation
Assistance Program for Development
Industry/Social Accord
Delegation of Authority

39. INTRODUCTION TO OSHS
Emerging Trends on the Role and Functions of OSH Practitioner/Consultant
Personal safety, health, environmental safety, equipment safety, process safety, product safety, security of people and property are becoming more interrelated and create an expanded role for OSH professionals

40. INTRODUCTION TO OSHS
Emerging Trends on the Role and Functions of OSH Practitioner/Consultant
OSH professionals missions and objectives are also geared towards providing security and protection to life and property.

41. INTRODUCTION TO OSHS
Emerging Trends on the Role and Functions of OSH Practitioner/Consultant
Safety, health and security programs and activities complement each other.

42. INTRODUCTION TO OSHS
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