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2. 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.
1927- Workmen’s Compensation Act No. 3428 was passed providing payment of damages by
the employer for illnesses, in addition to injury or death due to employment 1933 - Bureau of
Labor was named Department ofLabor onDec. 8, 1933.
4. 1936- Commonwealth Act No. 104 was passed. First legislation directly enjoining
management to ensure the promotion of OSH in the workplace. Known as theFirst 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. 1054 (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
asSAFETY & 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-BLSstarted 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 1998 -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,
1180 of the OSHS 2002 –1st meeting/gathering of DOLE-BWC Accredited Safety Training &
Testing Organizations -Department Order (DO) 53-03, s 2003 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. 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. A
10. INTRODUCTION TO OSHS OSH LEGISLATIONS Phil. Const. • Law : P.D. 442, Book IV,
Titles I and II Title : Labor Code of the Phils. • Year Passed : 1974 • 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. Labor Code. A
11. INTRODUCTION TO OSHS OSH LEGISLATIONS Phil. Const. • 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
165 - 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. Labor Code. 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. 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. A
16. 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. Some OSHS Rules 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 Engine* 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 1970 Fees 1980
Authority of LG 1990 Final Provisions 1960 OH Services Occupational Safety & Health
Standards
19. INTRODUCTION TO OSHS OSH STANDARDS WHO ARE THE ORGANIZATIONS
INVOLVED IN OSH?
20. 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 compensationprograms 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. INTRODUCTION TO OSHS ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION OF OSH LAWS
Safety and Health in Construction .
28. 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. 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. 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 1096 otherwise
known as the National Building Code .
31. ACCREDITATION PROGRAM Pursuant to Rule 1030 of the Occupational Safety and
Health Standards
32. INTRODUCTION TO OSHS ACCREDITATION PROGRAM Rule 1030 - 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. 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 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. 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 full-time safety officer 2 FT &
1 PT safety officer Every employer shall take steps to train a sufficient number of supervisors
or technical personnel in occupational safety and health 1 add’l. FT safety officer 1 add’l. FT
safety officer
36. 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. INTRODUCTION TO OSHS Labor Standards Enforcement Framework
38. 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 Thank You