BUREAU OF WORKING

CONDITIONS

Department of Labor &

Employment
REPUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES
Accredited OSH Consultant
Accredited Pollution Control Officer
Registered Mechanical Engineer
 Progress of Safety Movement & OSH
Legislations in the Philippines

The first period is characterized by the adoption of

a reactive policies:

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 – DOLE started as a small Bureau (BUREAU OF
LABOR STANDARDS).
1927 – Workmen’s Compensation Act No. 3428 was passed
w/c provided payment of damages by the employer
for illnesses, in addition to injury or death due to
employment
1933 – DOLE became a Department on Dec. 8, 1933
 Progress of Safety Movement & OSH
Legislations in the Philippines

The second period is characterized by the

adoption of pro-active measures/policies

1936 – Commonwealth Act No. 104 was passed. The first

legislation that directly enjoined mgt. to ensure
the promotion of safety & health in the workplace.
Called the First Industrial Safety Law.
1945 – Commonwealth Act No. 696 was approved to
include safety in the installation & operation of
boilers and pressure vessels.
1948 – Philippines became a member of ILO
1954 – Enactment of RA No. 1054 (Free Emergency
Medical & Dental Treatment Act)
1959 – SOPI was organized.
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Legislations in the Philippines

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 Heath & Sanitation
October Industry & Commerce
November Mines

December Holiday Hazards & Homes

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Legislations in the Philippines

The second period is characterized by the

adoption of proactive measures/policies

1974 – PD 442 otherwise known as the “Labor Code of

the Philippines” was passed.
1975 – Started the program on accreditation for safety
training organization (STO) to conduct OSH
training.
1977 – Tripartite body was created to study the proposed
OSHS
1978 – OSHS was approved. National Tripartite Committee
was created to study the improvement of the
OSHS
1984 – Tripartite consultation was held to amend OSHS.
Rule 1410 (Construction Safety) was amended
1988 – OSH Center was inaugurated, created per EO 307
(the first in Southeast Asia)
 Progress of Safety Movement & OSH
Legislations in the Philippines

The second period is characterized by the

adoption of proactive measures/policies
1989 – Major amendments of OSHS took place.
1998 – Tripartite Council on OSH in Construction Industry
was created.
1998 – Department Order No. 13 (Implementing
Guidelines in the Implementation of OSH in
Construction Industry) was issued.
1998 – Memorandum Circular No .02 – Guidelines for
Classifying Hazardous & Non–Hazardous
Workplaces.
1999 – ASPPI was organized. 1st Gen. Assembly &
Convention of DOLE-Accredited Safety
Professionals was held.
2000 – MC No.01–Guidelines for the Conduct of Work
Environment Assessment (WEA)
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Legislations in the Philippines

2000 – MC No. 02–Guidelines in the Application of

Workplace Component of RA 8504 known as “Phil.
AIDS Prevention & Control Act of 1998”
2001 – 1st meeting/gathering of DOLE–BWC Accredited
Safety Training/Testing Organizations. And,
amendments of OSHS (Rule 1030, Rule 1160, Rule
1170, Rule 1180 & New Rule 1240)
2003 – Organization of ATOP Inc., for OSH. Renamed as
ASHTOP Inc., in 2004. And, Department Order No.
16 amending Rule 1030 of the OSHS (Training &
Accreditation of Personnel in OSH) was approved.
2004 – Department 54 – 07 (New Labor Standards
Enforcement Framework) & Department Order 53–
03 (Guidelines in the Implementation of a Drug–
Free Workplace Policy & Programs in the Private
Sector) was approved.
 OSH Legislation,
Administration &
Enforcement
Bureau of Working Conditions
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Labor and Employment
Intramuros, Manila
 ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION FOR OSH

 The DOLE is the lead agency of the

government in charge in the
administration and enforcement of
laws, policies, and programs on
occupational safety and health.
• (Legal basis: Presidential Decree No. 442)

LABOR CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

 DOLE Thrusts

 Promotion of employment and

human resources development
 Maintenance of industrial peace
 Workers’ protection and
welfare
 The Bureau of Working Conditions

 Performs policy & program development, and advisory

functions for the Department in the administration and
enforcement of occupational safety and health.

 Exercises technical supervision over the labor inspectorate.

 Develops and prescribes standards, guidelines, measures,

rules and regulations on OSH.

 Develops, recommends and implements training programs

for DOLE field personnel and other accredited training
organizations and institutions.
 Bureau of Working Conditions
(BWC)

Office of the Director

Administrative staff

Occupational Labor
Inspection Wage and Hour
Safety and Standards
Standards Standards
Health Research
Division Division
Division Division

Industrial Work
Safety Industry Hygiene, Ergonomics,
Standards Occupational General Wage and
Promotion Technical Practices and Toxicology & Physiology
Inspection Welfare
and Tests And Health Section Inspection Production Occupational And
Section Standards Psychology
Section Information Section
Section
Standards Diseases
Section Research Research
Section
Section Section
 OSH LEGISLATIONS
• Law : P.D. 442
• Title : Labor Code of the Philippines
• Year Passed : 1974
• Relevant Provisions : Book IV, Titles I & II
• Implementing Agency: DOLE
• Content: A consolidation of labor and social laws to afford full protection to
labor, promote employment and human resources development and ensure
industrial peace based on social justice.

Book IV, Title I

Chapter I
Medical & Dental Services
Chapter II
Occupational Safety
 Legal Basis of the Occupational Safety &
Health Standards

 Article 162, Chapter II:

Safety & Health
Standards:
The Secretary of Labor shall, by
appropriate orders, set and
enforce mandatory Occupational
Safety and Health Standards to
eliminate or reduce occupational
safety and health hazards in all
workplaces and institute new, and
update existing programs to
ensure safe and healthful working
conditions in all places of
employment.
 OSH LEGISLATIONS

Occupational Safety and

Book IV, Title I – Health Standards, (OSHS)
Medical, Dental and *Rules and Regulations
Occupational Safety Implementing Art. 162,
Title I, PD 442, Passed in
1978
 Occupational Safety & Health Standards

A set of 28 mandatory rules on OSH (about 10 are highly

technical) which codifies all safety orders issued prior to
its promulgation.
TYPES OF RULES: a) Administrative, b) Technical, c)
Medical.
Patterned after the standards of other developed
countries.
The 1st amendments was approved on August 1989 by
Sec. R. Torres.
• Enforcement of the Standards is through the 16 regional
offices of the DOLE in the different parts of the country
• The BWC exercises technical supervision over enforcement of
the Standards.
OBJECTIVES: Protection of workers against the dangers of
injury sickness or death.
SCOPE: All places of employment except land, sea & air
transportation. Safety in mines is not covered by the
Standards.
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1000: General Provisions

1001: Purpose & Scope
1005: Duties of Employers, Workers & other Person
1010: Other Safety Rules
1013: Hazardous Workplace
1020: Registration
1030: Training & Accreditation of Personnel in OSH
1040: Health & Safety Committee
1050: Notification & Keeping of Records of Accidents and/or
Occupational Illnesses
1060: Premises of Establishments
1070: OH and Environmental Control
1080: Personal Protective Equipment & Devices
1090: Hazardous Materials
1100: Gas and Electric Welding & Cutting Operations
1120: Hazardous Work Processes
1140: Explosives
1150: Materials Handling & Storage
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1160: Boiler
1170: Unfired pressure Vessels
1200: Machine Guarding
1210: Electrical Safety
1220: Elevators & Related Equipment
1230: Identification of Piping System
1410: Construction Safety
1420: Logging
1940: Fire Protection & Control
1950: Pesticides & Fertilizers
1960: Occupational Health Services
1970: Fees
1980: Authority of Local Government
1990: Final Provisions
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 DOLE Agencies involved in OSH

BWC, ECC, OSHC

 Function of DOLE Regional Offices (RO)

 Enforce OSH laws through the conduct of

inspection .

 Provide assistance relative to enforcement

functions such as technical advisory
functions, dissemination of information and
suggestions to improve working conditions.
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Rule 1000 – General Provision

Rule 1001 – Purpose & Scope

 The objective of this Standards is to protect every

working man against the danger of injury, sickness or
death through safe and health working conditions,
thereby assuring the conservation of valuable manpower
resources and the prevention of loss or damage to lives
and properties, consistent with national development
goals and with the state commitment for the total
development of every worker as a complete human
being.

 This Standards shall apply to all places of employment

except as otherwise provided.
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Rule 1005 – Duties of Employers, Workers & Other Persons

1 Each employer covered by the provisions of this Standards

shall:
● Furnish his workers a place of employment free from
hazardous conditions.
● Give complete job safety instruction to all his workers.
● Comply with the requirements of the Standards.
● Use only approved devices & equipment in his workplace.
2 Each worker shall cooperate with the employer in carrying
out the provisions of the Standards:
● Shall report any work hazard in the workplace.
● Shall make proper use of all safeguards & safety devices
furnished for his protection & the protection of others.
● Shall follow all instructions by the employer in compliance with
the OSHS provisions
3 Any person, including any builder, contractor,
enforcement agent, who visits, builds, renovates, install
devices, or conducts business in any establishment or
workplace shall comply with the provisions of the Standards
& all regulations of employer, as well as other subsequent
issuances of the Secretary.
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Rule 1020 : Registration

Free of charge & Valid for the lifetime of the

company.

Requirements:

 Lay-out plan of the workplace, floor by floor, in a scale of

1:100 meters showing all physical features of the
workplace including storage, exits, aisles, machinery,
emergency devices & location.

Reasons for Re-Registration:

 Change in name, address, owner
 Opening after previous closing
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Rule 1030 – Training & Accreditation of Personnel in OSH

Rule 1031 : General Provisions:

1 The Bureau, either directly or through accredited organizations or
the OSHC or other institutions authorized by law, shall conduct
continuing programs to increase the supply & competence of
personnel qualified to carry out the provisions of these
Standards.
2 The Bureau shall prescribe the required training programs which
shall, in consultation with the OSHC or other institutions
authorized by law & other technical societies, contain provisions
requiring the incorporation into the training programs of the
latest trends, practices & technology in occupational safety &
health.

Rule 1032 : Definitions:

1 “Safety Officer” refers to any employee/worker trained & tasked
to implement OSH programs in the workplace in accordance with
the provisions of the Standards & shall be synonymous to the
term “safety man” as used in these Standards.
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Rule 1032 : Definitions: (continuation)

8 Highly Hazardous Workplace – one where the potential
hazards within the company may affect the safety and/or
health not only of workers within, but also of the persons
outside the premises of the workplace.
 Petrochemical works and refineries.
 Chemical works and chemical production plants.
 LPG storage and materials.
 Stores and distribution center for toxic/hazardous chemicals.
 Large fertilizer stores.
 Explosives factories.
 Works in which chlorine is used in bulk.
 Activities closely similar to the activities enumerated above,
and
 Activities as determined by the Bureau in accordance with
existing issuances related to classification of establishments.
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Rule 1033 : Training & Personnel Complement

The minimum qualifications, duties & number of

required safety & health officers shall be as
follows:

 All Safety Officers must complete the Bureau-

prescribed training course prior to their appointment as
in their respective places of employment.
 All Full-Time (FT) Safety Officers must meet the
requirement of duly-accredited Safety Practitioners or
Safety Consultants by the Bureau.
 Not less than the following number of supervisors or
technical personnel shall take the required trainings &
shall be appointed as a safety officers on a full-time or
part-time basis, depending on the number of workers
employed & the hazardous or non-hazardous nature of
the workplace pursuant to Rule 1013 of these
Standards.
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For Hazardous Workplaces:

Number of Workers Minimum Number of Safety Officers
Hazardous Highly Hazardous
1 - 50 1 part-time Safety Officer 1 full-time SO
(SO)
51 - 200 1 full-time SO 1 FT & 1 PT SO
201 - 250 1 FT & 1 PT SO 2 full-time SO
251 - 500 2 full-time SO 2 FT & 1 PT SO
Every additional 500 or fraction thereof 1 additional FT SO
Every additional 250 or fraction thereof 1 additional FT SO
For Non-Hazardous Workplaces:

Number of Workers Minimum Number of Safety Officers

1 – 250 One(1) part-time Safety Officer (SO)

251 – 500 Two (2) part-time SO
501 – 750 One(1) full-time SO
751 – 1000 Two (2) full-time SO
Every additional 500 or fraction thereof One (1) additional full-time SO
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Rule 1034 : Accreditations

The Secretary, upon the recommendation of the Bureau

Director, may accredit any qualified safety and health
consulting & training organization &, through the Bureau,
may issue accreditation to any qualified safety & health
personnel, individual to carry out the provisions of these
Standards.
Any application for accreditation shall satisfy the
requirements enumerated for:
A Practitioner in OSH
B Consultant in OSH
C OSH Consulting Organization
D OSH Training Organization
Renewal of Accreditation:
Accreditation for practitioners & consultants shall be renewed every
three years upon compliance of requirements
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RULE 1034.01 : Requirements for Accreditation of a

Practitioner in OSH

Any application for accreditation shall satisfy the following

requirements:
1 The individual must have completed the 40-hour BOSH training
course, as prescribed by the Bureau.
2 The individual must have, at least, three (3) years of relevant
experience in Occupational Safety & Health.
3 The individual must posses the minimum qualifications, stated
under Rule 1964.01 (#1 to #5), whichever may be applicable, and
4 The individual must be duly-licensed to practice his/her profession
in the Philippines.
5 If the applicant is a graduate of any 4- or 5-year college course
without a license, he/she must have at least four (4) years relevant
experience in any of the sub-components in a field of specialization
as enumerated in Annex “A” and
6 If the applicant is a college undergraduate, he/she must have at
least ten (10) years relevant experience in Occupational Safety &
Health.
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Rule 1040 : Health & Safety Committee

Rule 1041 : General Requirements

 In every place of employment, a Health &

Safety Committee (a group of
management & employees that plans &
develops policies in all matters related to
OSH) shall be organized within one (1) month
from the date the business starts operating.

 The Health & Safety Committee shall be re-

organize every January of the following year.
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RULE 1042 – Types & Composition of H & S COMMITTEE

Number
of COMPOSITION
Rule Type Workers CHAIRMAN MEMBERS SECRETARY

Manager or • 2 dept. heads

1042.01 A 401 up authorized • 4 workers (union member)
Safety Officer
representative • company physic
Manager or • 1 supervisor
1042.02 B 201 – 400 authorized • physician or nurse
Safety Officer
representative • 3 workers
Manager or • 1 foreman
1042.03 C 100 – 200 authorized • 3 workers
Safety Officer
representative • Nurse
• 1 foreman
1042.04 D <100 Manager • 3 workers
Safety Officer
• Nurse or first AIDER
• 2 supervisors from diff. firms
1042.05 E JOINT COM Manager Safety Officer
• 2 workers from diff. firms
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RULE 1043 : Duties of the H&S Com

The Health & Safety Committee is the planning and policy
making group in all matters pertaining to Safety & Health. The
principal duties of the Health & Safety Committee are:
 Plans & develops accident prevention program for the
establishment.
 Directs the accident prevention efforts of the establishment in
accordance with the safety programs and government regulations
in order to prevent accidents from occurring in the workplace.
 Conducts safety meetings at least once a month.
 Reviews reports of inspection, accident investigations &
implementation of program.
 Submits reports to the manager on its meetings & activities.
 Provides necessary assistance to government inspecting
authorities in the proper conduct of their activities such as the
enforcement of the provisions of the Standards.
 Initiates & supervises safety training for employees.
 Develops & maintains a disaster contingency plan & organizes
such emergency service units as may be necessary to handle
disaster situations pursuant to the emergency preparedness
manual for establishments of the office of Civil Defense.
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RULE 1044 : Term of Office of Members

of the Health & Safety Committee

TERM OF OFFICE
Members of the Health & Safety Committee
 Chairman permanent member
 Physician or Nurse permanent member
 Safety man permanent member
 Department head one (1) year
Types A & B: two (2) years
 Worker
Types C, D & E: one (1) year
Joint Committee: one (1) year,
 Chairman & Members
rotation among the members
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RULE 1045 : Duties of the Employers

Health & Safety Committee plays very important roles in eliminating work
hazards. Developing workers’ interest and participation in the planning and
development of safety & health program is the responsibility of the employer.
The employer must exercise the necessary leadership and provide needed
support to make the program work. The principal duties of the employer
are:
 Establishes and adopts in writing administrative policies on safety in conformity with
the provisions of this Standards outlining therein his responsibility and authority
delegated.
 Reports to the enforcing authority in two copies of the policies adopted and the health
and safety organization established to carry out the program on safety & health within
one month after the organization or reorganization of the health & safety committee.
 Reports to the enforcing authority having jurisdiction at least once a month in every
three months, counting from January, the health & safety program of the organization
outlining the activities undertaken including its safety performance, health & safety
committee meetings and its recommendations and measures taken to implement such
recommendations.
 Acts on recommended measures by the health & safety committee by adopting the
elements of the safety & health program in the production process or workplace and in
case of non-adoption of the health & safety Committee’s recommendation, to inform
the committee of his reasons.
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RULE 1045 – Duties of the Employers

OSH RULE REPORT/FORM WHERE TO FILE WHEN TO FILE
Rule 1045  Report of 2 copies, to be  During
– Duties of Safety Policies, submitted to January or
the H&S concerned RO, within one (1)
Employers Committee or copy furnished month after
Organization & the Bureau the
H&S program - organization
DOLE/BWC/IP- or re-
5) organization of
the H&S
Committee
 At least on
 Minutes of the quarterly basis
Monthly H&S
Committee
Meetings – No
form needed
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RULE 1046 – Duties of the Workers

1 Works in accordance with accepted safety

practices & standards established by the
employer in compliance with the provisions of
the Standards.
2 Reports unsafe acts & unsafe conditions to the
supervisor by making suggestions for correction
or removal of accident hazards.
3 Serves as members of the H&S Committee.
4 Cooperates actively with the H&S Committee.
5 Assists government agencies in the conduct of
the Health & Safety inspection or other
programs.
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RULE 1047 – Duties of the Safety Man

1 Serves as Secretary to the H&S Committee.
2 Acts in an advisory capacity on all matters pertaining to H&S
for the guidance of the employer & the workers.
3 Conducts investigation of accidents as member of the H&S
Committee & submits his separate report & analysis of
accidents to the employer.
4 Coordinates all H&S training programs for the employees &
employer.
5 Conducts H&S inspection as member of the committee.
6 Maintains or helps in the maintenance of an efficient accident
record system & coordinates actions taken by the supervisors
to eliminate accident causes.
7 Provides assistance to government agencies in the conduct of
S&H inspection, accident investigation or any other related
programs.
8 For purposes of effectiveness in a workplace where full-time
safety man is required, he shall report directly to employer.
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Article 157: Emergency Medical & Dental

Services – It shall be the duty of every
employer to furnish his employees in any
locality with free medical and dental
attendance and facilities
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Rule 1050 : Notification & Keeping of

Records of Work-related accidents and/or
Occupational illnesses
 Submission of work accident reports
 Number of Disabling Injuries
 Determination of Work Accidents Frequency & Severity Rates to measure
Company Safety Performance

Rule 1053.01 : 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 work accidents results in death or permanent total disability, employer

shall initially notify the Regional Labor Office within 24 hours.

Rule 1054 : Keeping of Records – The employer shall maintain and

keep an accident or illness record which shall be open at all times for
inspection to authorized personnel.
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RULE 1053 – Report Requirements

OSH RULE REPORT/FORM WHEN TO WHERE TO
REPORT REPORT
Rule 1053 : Work - On or before the 2 copies, to
Notification Accident/Illness 20th day of the be
and Keeping Report (WAIR) - month following submitted
of Accidents DOLE/BWC/IP-6) the date of to
and/or WAIR occurrence of the concerned
Occupational accident RO copy
Illnesses furnished
Annual Exposure - On or before Jan the Bureau
Data Report 20 of the following
(AEDR) - year
(DOLE/BWC/IP-6b)
Fatal/major accident Within 24 h ours
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Rule 1960 : Occupational Health Services

Provisions:

 Preventive Health Services,

 Emergency Health Services,
 Training of OH Personnel
 OH Program at the workplace
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RULE 1960: Occupational Health Services
RULE 1963.02: Emergency Medical & Dental Services
NUMBER OF WORKERS HAZARDOUS WORKPLACE NON-HAZARDOUS WORKPLACE
1 – 50 1 FT FIRST AIDER FA Medicines
1 FT FIRST AIDER FA Medicines
51 – 99 1 FT FIRST AIDER PER SHIFT ETR
ETR
1 PT OH Nurse 4h/d 6d/w
100 – 199 1 FT FIRST AIDER per shift ETR 1 FT FIRST AIDER per shift, ETR
1 FT OH nurse 1 PT OH Nurse 4h/d 6d/w
1 PT OH Physician 4h/d 3d/w
1 PT dentist 4h/d 3d/w
200 – 600 1 FT FIRST AIDER EMC 1 FT FIRST AIDER ETR
1 FT OH Nurse 1 FT OH Nurse
1 PT Dentist 1 PT Dentist
1 PT OH Physician 1 PT OH Physician
601 – 2000 1 FT FIRST AIDER per shift EM&DC 1 FT FIRST AIDER EC
1 FT OH Nurse per shift 1 FT OH Nurse
1 FT Dentist 1 PT Dentist
1 FT OH Physician or 2 PT OH Physician 1 PT OH Physician
2000 up 1 FT FIRST AIDER/shift EH w/ 1b/100p 1 FT FIRST AIDER/shift EM&DC
1 FT OH Nurse/shift DC 1 FT OH Nurse/shift
1 FT Dentist 1 FT Dentist 8h/d 6d/wk
1 FT OH Physician & 1 PT OH Physician/shift 1 FT OH Physician 8h/d 6d/wk
1 PT OH Physician 4h/d 6d/wk per shift
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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 five(5)
kilometers away or which can be reached by motor
vehicle within twenty-five(25) minutes of travel and that
the employer provides transportation facilities.
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RULE 1960 : REQUIRED REPORT

OSH RULE REPORT/FORM WHERE TO WHEN TO
FILE REPORT
Rule 1960 Annual Medical 2 copies On or before
Occupational Report (AMR) submitted to the last day
Health - DOLE/BW/OH- concerned RO of March of
Services 47A copy the year
furnished the following the
Bureau covered
period
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Administrative Report Requirements

1 Registration of Business.

2 Report of Work-related Accidents.

3 Annual Report of Health & Safety Organization.

4 Quarterly Report of Safety & Health Program &

Minutes of Health & Safety Committee Meetings.

5 Annual Work Accident/Illness Exposure Data Report.

6 Annual Medical Report.