OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND

HEALTH

OSH
Training
Course
Dr. Nestor O. Olarte ,CSP, LlB, PhD
DOLE - OSH Practitioner
Accreditation No-1033-180218-N-0531
 PRAYER
Lord Jesus, as we enter this Seminar , we bring your
presence with us. we speak your peace, Your grace, and
Your perfect order into the atmosphere of our gathering.

We acknowledge Your Lordship over all that will be

spoken, thought, decided and accomplished this day.

Lord Jesus, we thank You for the gifts and skills You
have deposited in us. We do not take them
lightly, but commit to using them responsibly and well.
Give us a fresh supply of truth and beauty on which to draw
as we do our job and task today. Send your Holy Spirit in
the midst of our gathering and Bless our participants,
facilitators and members of the CSB community to include
our creativity, our ideas, our energy so that even our
smallest task may bring You honor.
Lord, when we’re confused, guide us – when we’re weary,
energize us.
Lord, when we’re burned out, infuse us with the light of
Your Holy Spirit.
May the work we do and the way we do it bring hope, light
and courage to all that we come into contact with today.
And Oh Lord, even in this days most stressful moments,
may we rest in You. In the name of Jesus, we pray, Amen.
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH

OSH
Training
Course
Dr. Nestor O. Olarte ,CSP, LlB, PhD
DOLE - OSH Practitioner
Accreditation No-1033-180218-N-0531
 General Objective:

To increase the knowledge and

skills of the participants on
Occupational Safety and Health
(OSH) that will enable them to
plan and/or develop their
company’s Safety and Health
Program.
 Specific Objectives:
At the end of the course, participants will be
able to:
§ identify existing & potential OSH hazards and describe
their effects to the human body;
§ relate the effects of occupational illnesses and
accidents to individuals, their families, communities
and workplaces;
§ determine the appropriate control measures for
specific hazards;
What is Occupational Safety
and
Health (OSH)?
 OSH is devoted to the Recognition and
Control of factors (hazards and risks) in
the workplace, which may cause
• death,
• disability,
• injury,
• sickness, or
• great discomfort and inefficiency among
the workers.
Are we all safe at work?
Accident in the Workplace

Accidents happen anywhere,

but most of these accidents
are preventable by careful
planning and risk mitigations.
Common Accidents
Common Accidents
The Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS)

Department of Labor and Employment

(DOLE) under Article 162 of the Labor
Code of the Philippines (LCP), this
OSHS is hereby promulgated for the
guidance and compliance of all
concerned. This body of standards
rules and regulations shall hereafter be
referred to as “Standards”.
A set of mandatory
rules on OSH which
codifies all safety orders.

Patterned after the

Standards of other
developed countries

Objective:
protection of workers
from occupational risks and
hazards
Coverage: all workplaces
15
 REPUBLIC ACT NO. 11058

AN ACT STRENGTHENING COMPLIANCE WITH

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS
AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS
THEREOF

Approved and sign into law by

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on August 17, 2018
and IRR was released on Dec. 7, 2018.
19
Chapter 1:DECLARATION OF POLICY
The State:

§ shall ensure a safe and healthful

workplace for all working people by
affording them full protection
against all hazards in their work
environment
DECLARATION OF POLICY
The State:

§ shall ensure that the provisions of the Labor Code of the

Philippines, all domestic laws, and internationally-recognized
standards on OSH are being fully enforced and complied with by
the employers, and shall provide penalties for any violation

§ shall protect every worker against injury, sickness or death

through safe and healthful working conditions

§ shall promote strict but dynamic, inclusive, and gender-sensitive

measures in the formulation and implementation of policies and
programs related to OSH
Chapter 2: General Provisions- COVERAGE
This Act shall apply to all establishments, projects, sites,
including Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA)
establishments and all other places where work is
being undertaken in all branches of economic activity,
except in the public sector.

The Secretary of Labor and Employment shall issue

the appropriate standards of occupational safety and
health for such purpose based on the number of
employees, nature of operations and the risk or
hazard involved.
 Chapter 2: General Provisions- DEFINITION OF TERMS

“Covered Workplaces” –
refers to establishments,
“Certified first-aider” – refers projects, sites and all
to any person trained and other places where work
duly certified to administer is being undertaken
first aid by the Philippine wherein the number of
Red Cross (PRC) or any employees, nature of
organization authorized by operations and risk or
the Secretary of Labor and hazard involved in the
Employment. business require
compliance
DEFINITION OF TERMS
“Employer” – any person, natural
or juridical, including the
contractor, subcontractor, and
principal employer who directly
or indirectly benefit from the
services of the employee
“Equipment” – any machine with engine or
electric motor as prime mover;
“General safety and health inspection” – an
examination of the work environment, including
the location and operation of machinery other
than those covered by technical safety audits,
ventilation, and other possible sources of safety
and health hazards in the workplace;
“Imminent danger” – a
situation caused by a
condition or practice in
any place of employment
that could reasonably be
expected to lead to
death or serious physical
harm;
 DEFINITION OF TERMS

“Micro and Small “Occupational “Occupational Safety “Safety and Health

Enterprises (MSEs)” Health Personnel” – and Health Standards Audit” – a regular and
– establishments a qualified first (OSHS)” – issued by critical examination of
employing less aider, nurse, dentist the Secretary of project sites, safety
programs, records,
than 10 employees or physician Labor and
and management
and establishments engaged by the Employment
performance on
employing less employer to provide pursuant to Articles program standards on
than 100 occupational health 168 and 175, Chapter 2, safety and health;
employees services in the Title I of Book Four of
establishment the Labor Code of the
 DEFINITION OF TERMS
“Safety and Health Committee”
– a body created within the
workplace tasked to monitor
& inspect, all aspects of the
work pertaining to safety &
health of workers;
“Workplace” – any site or
location where workers
need to be or to go to by
reason of their work and
which are under the
direct or indirect control
of the employer.
“Safety and Health Program” – a set of
detailed rules to govern the processes
and practices in all economic activities
to conform with the safety and health
standards
“Safety officer” – refers to any
employee or officer of the company
trained by the DOLE and tasked by the
employer to implement an OSH
program in accordance to OSHS
“Safety signage” – any emergency, warning or any
safety instruction using the standard colors and
sizes including the standard symbols for safety
instructions and warnings in the workplace
prescribed by the DOLE
Chapter 3: DUTIES OF EMPLOYERS, WORKERS
AND OTHER PERSONS
(a) Every employer contractor or subcontractor, if any, and any person who
manages, controls, or supervises the work being undertaken shall:
(1) Furnish the workers a place of employment free from hazardous
conditions that are causing or are likely to cause death, illness, or
physical harm to the workers;

(2) Give complete job safety instructions to all the workers, especially
to those entering the job for the first time, including those
relating to familiarization with their work environment;

(3) Inform the workers of the hazards associated with their work,
health risks involved or to which they are exposed to, preventive
measures to eliminate or minimize the risks, and steps to be taken
in case of emergency;
DUTIES OF EMPLOYERS, WORKERS
AND OTHER PERSONS
(4) Use only approved devices and equipment for the workplace;
(5) Comply with OSHS including training, medical examination, and
where necessary provision of protective and safety devices such as
personal protective equipment (PPE) and machine guards;
(6) Allow workers and their safety and health representatives to
participate actively in the process of organizing, planning,
implementing and evaluating the program to improve the safety
and health in the workplace;

(7) Provide, where necessary, for measures to deal with emergencies

and accidents, including first-aid arrangements.
DUTIES OF EMPLOYERS, WORKERS
AND OTHER PERSONS
(b) Every worker shall participate in ensuring compliance
with OSHS in the workplace.
The worker shall make proper use of all safeguards and
safety devices furnished for his/her protection and that
of others and shall observe instructions to prevent
accidents or imminent danger situation in the workplace.
They shall observe the prescribed steps to be taken in
case of emergency.
The worker shall report to the supervisor any work
hazard that may be discovered in the workplace.
 DUTIES OF EMPLOYERS, WORKERS
AND OTHER PERSONS
(c) It shall be the duty of any person, including the
builder or contractor who visits, builds, renovates,
or installs devices or conducts business in any
establishment or workplace, to comply with the
provisions of this Act and all other regulations
issued by the Secretary of Labor and Employment.

(d) Whenever two or more undertakings are engaged

in activities simultaneously in one workplace, it
shall be the duty of all engaged to collaborate in
the application of OSH standards and regulations.
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 provided access to
training and education on chemical safety and
to orientation on data sheet of chemical safety,
electrical safety, mechanical safety, and
ergonomical safety.
WORKERS’ RIGHT TO REFUSE TO UNSAFE WORK

The worker has the right of refusal to work

without threat or reprisal from the
employer if, as determined by the DOLE, an
imminent danger situation exists in the
workplace that may result to illness, injury
or death, and corrective actions to eliminate
the danger have not been undertaken by the
employer.
WORKERS’ RIGHT TO REPORT ACCIDENTS

Workers and their representatives shall

have the right to report accidents,
dangerous occurrences, and hazards to
the employer, to the DOLE and to other
concerned government agencies
exercising jurisdiction as the competent
authority in the specific industry or
economic activity.
 WORKERS’ RIGHT TO PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
Every employer shall provide their workers, free
of charge, protective equipment for their eyes,
face, hands and feet, and lifeline, safety belt or
harness, gas or dust respirators or masks, and
protective shields whenever necessary by reason
of the hazardous work process or environment,
chemical, radiological, mechanical and other
irritants or hazards capable of causing injury or
impairment in the function of any part of the
body through absorption, inhalation or physical
contact.
WORKERS’ RIGHT TO PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

The cost of the PPE shall be part of the safety and

health program which is a separate pay item
pursuant to Section 19 of this Act.

All PPE shall be of the appropriate type as tested and

approved by the DOLE based on its standards. 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.
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 standards set by the DOLE.
Chapter 4: OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM
Covered workplaces shall have a safety and health program
including, but not limited to the following policies, guidelines or
information: (a) Statement of commitment to comply with OSH
requirements;
(b) General safety and health, including a drug-free
workplace;
(c) Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired
Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)/tuberculosis/
hepatitis prevention and control;
(d) Company or project details;
(e) Composition and duties of the Safety and Health
Committee;
(f) Occupational safety and health personnel and facilities;
(g) Safety and health promotion, training and education;
 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM
(h) Conduct of toolbox meetings;
(i) Accident/incident/illness investigation, recording and
reporting;
(j) Provision and use of PPE;
(k) Provision of safety signage;
(l) Dust control and management, and regulations on
activities such as building of temporary structures, and
lifting and operation of electrical, mechanical,
communication systems and other equipment;
(m) Provision of workers welfare facilities;
(n) Emergency preparedness and response plan;
(o) Waste management system; and
(p) Prohibited acts, and penalties for violations.
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM
The safety and health program shall be prepared
and executed by the employer, contractor or
subcontractor, if any, in consultation with the
workers and their representatives and shall be
submitted to the DOLE which shall approve,
disapprove or modify the same according to existing
laws, rules and regulations, and other issuances.
The approved safety and health program shall be
communicated and be made readily available to all
persons in the workplace.
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH COMMITTEE
To ensure that the safety and health program is observed and
enforced, covered workplaces shall organize a Safety and Health
Committee composed of the following:
a) Employer or a representative as the
Chairperson, ex officio;
b) Safety officer of the company or project as
the Secretary;
c) Safety officers representing the contractor
or subcontractor, as the case may be, as
members;
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH COMMITTEE
d) Physicians, nurses, certified first-aiders, and
dentists as members, ex officio, if applicable; and
e) Workers’ representatives who shall come from
the union if the workers are organized or elected
by the workers through a simple majority vote if
they are unorganized, as members.

The Committee shall effectively plan, develop, oversee,

and monitor the implementation of the safety and
health program.
 Institutional Committee on Environmental Health and Safety (ICEHS)

ENGR. MA VALDEZ
Chairman

Safety Adviser Nelson Pangilinan

OSH Accreditation Secretary
#1033-18218-N-0531 Safety Officer
Engr Arnie Ocfemia /
B/Gen Lito Tabangcura
Vice Chairman

Human
Engineering & Medical / Housekeeping/ Information
Resources Maintenance Emergency
Finance
Public Area
Security and Technology
Safety
SAFETY OFFICER
To ensure that a safety and health program is duly followed and
enforced, covered workplaces shall have safety officers who shall:
a) Oversee the overall management of the safety
and health program;
b) Frequently monitor and inspect any health or
safety aspect of the operation being undertaken;
c) Assist government inspectors in the conduct of
safety and health inspection at any time
whenever work is being performed or during the
conduct of an accident investigation; and
d) Issue work stoppage order when necessary.
SAFETY OFFICER
§ The number and qualification of safety officers shall
be proportionate to the total number of workers
and equipment, the size of the work area, and such
other criteria as may be prescribed by the DOLE.
§ In the case of contractor or subcontractor, a safety
officer must be deployed at each specific area of
operations to oversee the management of the safety
and health program for its own workforce.
Duties & Responsibilities of OSH Practitioners

• To develop, implement and promote OSH programs in the

workplace.
• To advise and assist the employer in complying with the provisions
of the Standards, especially in the submission of the reporting
requirements.
• To perform at least a quarterly appraisal/assessment of the
implementation of OSH programs in the workplace.
• To prepare an annual report of safety and health programs of
establishments.
• To be present during the scheduled safety inspections by authorized
government agents and as requested during regular health and
safety committee meetings.
 OSH Standards
Rule 1030/DO 16 - Training and
Accreditation of Personnel in OSH

A Full-time Safety
Officer must be
duly accredited as
OSH Practitioner
46
 Category Prescribed Training on OSH Minimum OSH
Experience
Safety (a)Mandatory eight (8) – hours OSH orientation course
Officer 1 and
(SO1) (b) Two (2)-hours trainer’s training
Safety Mandatory forty (40)-hours basic OSH training course
Officer 2 applicable to the light industry
(SO2)
Safety (a)Mandatory forty (40) hour basic OSH training course At least two (2)
Officer 3 applicable to the industry. years of
(b)Additional forty eight (48) hours of experience in OSH
(SO3) advance/specialized occupational safety training course
relevant to the industry; AND
(c)Other requirements as prescribed by the OSH
standards.
Safety (a)Mandatory forty (40) hours OSH training course applicable to the
industry;
Actual
Officer 4 (b) Additional eighty (80) hours of advance/specialized occupational experience as
safety training course relevant to the industry;
(c) An Aggregate of three hundred twenty (320) hours of OSH related
SO3 for at least
training or experience (additional training may be converted to years four (4) years
of experience Where eighty (80) hours of training may be equal to one
 Number of Workers Low Risk Medium Risk High Risk

1 to 9 0ne (1) SO One (1) SO One (1) SO2

10 to 50 One (1) SO One (1) SO3
One (1) SO2
51 to 99
One (1) S0 One (1) SO2 and One (1) SO3
100 to 199 One (1) SO2 and One
(1) SO3
200 to 250 Two (2) SO2 or One (1) One (1) SO2 & One(1) Two (2) SO3
SO3 SO3
251 to 500 Two (2) SO2 & One (1) Two (2) SO3 One (1) SO2 & Two (2) SO3
S03
501 to 750 Two (2) SO2 & One (1)
SO3 Two (2) SO3 One (1) SO2 & Two (2) SO3
751 to 750
EveryAdditional 250 - - Additional One (1) SO3 or SO4
orfractional thereof

Every Additional Additional One (1) SO3 Additional One (1) -

500 or fractional SO3 or SO4
Campus Male Female

Taft 481 426

AKIC 135 96

SDA 386 234

Total
1,002 756
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PERSONNEL
AND FACILITIES
Covered workplaces shall have qualified occupational
health personnel such as physicians, nurses, certified
first-aiders, and dentists duly complemented with the
required medical supplies, equipment, and facilities.

The number of health personnel, equipment, and

facilities, and the amount of supplies shall be
proportionate to the total number of workers and the
risk or hazard involved, the ideal ratio of which shall
be prescribed by the DOLE.
Occupational Health Personnel 51

No. of Workers OH Personnel

50 or less First-aider
51 to 200 Full-time Nurse
201 to 300 FT Nurse, PT Doc
PT Dentist
more than 300 FT Nurse, FT Doc
FT Dentist
 Occupational Health (OH) Personnel

Number of Workers OH Personnel

50 or less
51 to 200

201 to 300

more than 300 +

Occupational Health Facilities
Per 100 workers in excess of
300

Within 5 kms. or 25 min. of

travel

Emergency Health Provider

Occupational Health Facilities 54

• One (1) bed per 100 workers in excess of 300

• Contract with a hospital within 5 kms. or 25 mins. of travel

• Emergency Health Provider

 SAFETY AND HEALTH TRAINING
a) All safety and health personnel
shall undergo the mandatory
training on basic occupational safety
and health for safety officers as
prescribed by the DOLE.
 SAFETY AND HEALTH TRAINING
(b) All workers shall undergo the mandatory 8 hours
safety and health seminar as required by the DOLE
which shall be participated by workers and employers.
Standardized training module for safety and health
personnel shall be implemented and regularly updated
as necessary. The mandatory worker’s OSH seminar
may be conducted by the Safety Officer of the
establishment or any certified OSH practitioner or
consultant. The worker’s OSH seminar and other
trainings/orientation as required by the employer shall
be at no cost on the worker and considered
compensable working time.
 SAFETY AND HEALTH TRAINING
(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 the said activities.
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH REPORTS

All employers, contractors, and

subcontractors shall submit all
safety and health reports and
notifications prescribed by the
DOLE.
WORKERS COMPETENCY CERTIFICATION
In order to professionalize, upgrade, and update the
level of competence of workers, the Technical
Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
or the Professional Regulatory Commission (PRC), as
the case may be shall establish national competency
standards and prepare guidelines on competency
assessment and certification for critical occupations.

In this regard, all critical occupations shall undergo

the mandatory competency assessment and
certification by the TESDA.
WORKERS COMPETENCY CERTIFICATION
An occupation shall be considered critical when:
a) The performance of a job affects the people’s
lives and safety:
b) The job involves the handling of tools, equipment,
and supplies;
c) The job requires a relatively long period of
education and training; and
d) The performance of a job may compromise the
safety, health and environmental concerns within
the immediate vicinity of the establishment.
WORKERS WELFARE FACILITIES
All establishments, projects, sites and all other places where work is
being undertaken shall have the following 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; and
d. Separate sanitary, washing, and sleeping facilities
for men and women workers, as may be applicable.
Chapter 5- Joint and Solidary Liability-
EMPLOYER’S RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY
The employer, project owner, general
contractor, contractor or subcontractor, if any,
and any person who manages, controls or
supervises the work being undertaken shall be
jointly and solidarily liable for compliance with
this Act.
 Chapter 6- Enforcement of Occupational Safety and Health Standards-
VISITORIAL POWER OF THE SECRETARY OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

The Secretary of Labor and Employment (SecLab)

or the Secretary’s authorized representatives
shall have the authority to enforce the
mandatory occupational safety and health
standards in all establishments and conduct,
together with representatives from the labor
and employer sectors, an annual spot audit on
compliance with OSH standards.
 VISITORIAL POWER OF THE SECRETARY
OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
The SecLab or the Secretary’s duly authorized
representatives can enter workplaces at any time
of the day or night where work is being
performed, to examine records and
investigate facts, conditions or
matters necessary to determine
compliance with the provisions
of this Act.
 VISITORIAL POWER OF THE SECRETARY
OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
No person or entity shall obstruct,
impede, delay or otherwise render
ineffective the orders of the SecLab or
the Secretary’s duly authorized
representatives and no inferior court or
entity shall issue temporary or permanent
injunction or restraining order or
otherwise assume jurisdiction over any
case involving the enforcement orders.
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY

The authority to enforce

mandatory OSH standards
may be delegated by the
Secretary of Labor and
Employment to a competent
government authority.
 PROHIBITED ACTS
It shall make such employer, contractor or
subcontractor, liable for an administrative fine not
exceeding Php100,000.00 per day until the violation
is corrected, counted from the date the employer
or contractor is notified of the violation or the date
the compliance order is duly served on the
employer. The maximum amount shall be imposed
with violations with a risk of death, serious injury
or serious illness.
Sec. 29 Prohibited Acts and its Corresponding
Penalties
Any willful failure or refusal of an employer,
contractor or sub contractor to comply with the
following OSH standards below or with compliance
order issued by the Secretary of labor and
Employment or his/her authorized representative
shall be penalized of the administrative fines as
follows:
Registration of Establishment to DOLE P20,000
Provision of Job Safety Instruction or orientation prior to work P20,000
Provisions of worker’s training (first aid, mandatory workers training, mandatory OSH training for safety officers P25,000
and health personnel)
Provision of safety signage and devices P30.000
Provisions of medical supplies, equipment and facilities. P30.000
Submission of reportorial requirements as prescribed by OSH standards by P30.000
Provision of Safety Officer and or OH personnel P40.000
Provision of certified personnel or professional required by the OSH standards P40.000
Establishment of Health and Safety Committee P40.000
Formulation and implementation of comprehensive of safety and health program P40.000
Provision of information on hazard and risk (absence of chemical safety data sheet, no written SOP in materials P40.000
handling, lifting, etc. no permitting system for confined space / hot works, no log/out tag/out system etc.)
Provisions of sanitary and welfare facilities P40.000
Use of approved or certified devices and equipment for the task P50.000
Provision of PPE or charging provided PPE to workers P50.000
Compliance with DOLE issued WSO P50.000
Compliance to other OSH standards P40.000
 PROHIBITED ACTS
The fine collected shall be used for
the operation of occupational safety
and health initiatives, including
occupational safety and health
training and education and other
occupational safety and health
programs.
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