Enumeration Intro To OSH Flashcards
Importance of OSH in Philippine Workplaces
- Worker Protection
- Legal Compliance
- Productivity Boost
- Reputation Management
Early Developments in Philippine OSH
- 1903: First Labor Law
- 1936: Commonwealth Act No. 103
- 1957: RA 1054
OSH Milestones in Post-Independence
- 1974: Labor Code
- 1978: OSH Standards
- 1987: Philippine Constitution
- 2018: RA 11058
Key Players in Phillipine OSH
- DOLE
- Employers
- Employees
- OSHC
Current OSH Challenges in the Philippines
- Informal Sector
- Emerging Risks
- Enforcement
LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR LABOR IN THE PHILIPPINES
- Presidential Decree No. 442: Labor Code of the Philippines
- RA 11058: OSH Standards Act
Key Components of General OSH Standards
- Personal Protective Equipment
- Emergency Preparedness
- Hazard Communication
- Health Monitoring
Workplace Environment Standards
- Indoor Air Quality
- Noise Control
- Ergonomics
Examples of Indoor Air Quality
Regular air quality assessments
Proper ventilation maintenance
Control of airborne contaminants
Examples of Noise Control
Noise level monitoring
Hearing conservation programs
Engineering controls for noise reduction
Examples of Ergonomics
Ergonomic assessments
Adjustable furniture and equipment
Training on proper ergonomic practices
Industry-Specific OSH Standards: Healthcare Sector
- Infection Control Protocols
- Sharps Safety
- Patient Handling
- Radiation Safety
Hazards
- Biological
- Chemical
- Ergonomic
- Psychological
Industry-Specific OSH Standards: Construction Sector
- Fall Protection
- Scaffolding Safety
- Heavy Machinery Operation
- Excavation and Trenching
Industry-Specific OSH Standards: Manufacturing Sector
- Machine Guarding
- Robitics and Automation Safety
- Chemical Process Safety
Enforcement of OSH Standards in the Philippines
- DOLE Inspection
- Safety Officer System
- Reporting Mechanisms
- Penalties and Sanctions
Compliance Mechanisms for OSH Standards
- Training and Education
- Documentation and Record-Keeping
- Safety Committees
- Continuous Improvement
Challenges in OSH Implementation
- Resource Constraints
- Cultural Barrier
- Enforcement Gaps
Examples of Resource Constraints
Limited budget for safety equipment
Lack of dedicated safety personnel
Insufficient training resources
Examples of Cultural Barrier
Resistance to wearing PPE
“It won’t happen to me” mentality
Prioritizing productivity over safety
Examples of Enforcement Gaps
Insufficient number of inspectors
Difficulties in reaching remote
workplaces
Corruption and bribery issues
