government legislation

Question 1

Article 162 –

Answer 1

Safety and health standards.

The Secretary of Labor shall set and enforce mandatory occupational safety and
health standards to ensure workplaces are safe and updating programs to maintain healthy working conditions for all employees.

Question 2

are key
components of the government program
to protect workers from work accidents
and illnesses

Answer 2

osh legislation and enforcement

Question 3

Article 164 –

Answer 3

Training programs.

DOLE shall create training programs to increase the number and skills of workers in occupational safety and health.

Question 4

Article 165 – .

Answer 4

Administration of safety and
health laws

a. The DOLE is responsible for enforcing occupational safety and health laws in workplaces. Chartered cities can conduct safety inspections if they have the required facilities and qualified personnel, following DOLE standards.

b. The Secretary of DOLE can set fees for inspections and approvals of equipment and safety devices. These fees are deposited in a national fund used solely for safety and labor law enforcement.

Question 5

Article 128

Answer 5

Visitorial and Enforcement
Power

a. The Secretary of Labor or authorized representatives can inspect workplaces anytime work is happening. They can review records, question employees, and investigate to ensure compliance with labor laws and regulations.

b. The Secretary of Labor or authorized representatives can issue orders to enforce labor standards based on inspection findings. They can also enforce these orders unless the employer challenges the findings with new documentary evidence not reviewed during the inspection.

c. The Secretary of Labor can stop work or suspend operations if violations of laws or rules pose serious danger to workers’ health and safety. A hearing will be held within 24 hours to decide whether to lift the order. If the employer is at fault, they must pay workers their wages during the suspension.

d. It is illegal to obstruct or delay the Secretary’s orders. No court or entity can block these enforcement actions with injunctions or restraining orders.

e. Government employees who violate or abuse their authority under this Article will face dismissal after an investigation.

f. The Secretary of Labor can require employers to maintain employment records to support inspections and enforcement actions.

Question 6

Republic Act 8504

Answer 6

This law establishes policies and measures to prevent and control HIV/AIDS in the Philippines. It includes a nationwide education program, a system for monitoring HIV/AIDS cases, and strengthens the Philippine National AIDS Council to coordinate efforts and implement related initiatives.

Question 7

Republic Act 9165

Answer 7

known as the Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, replaces the Dangerous Drugs Act of 1972. It strengthens policies on preventing and controlling illegal drug use, trafficking, and production, provides funding for anti-drug initiatives, and outlines penalties for violations

Question 8

Republic Act 6969 -

Answer 8

An act to control toxic substances and hazardous and
nuclear wastes, providing penalties for violations thereof, and for other
purposes.

Question 9

Local Government Act -

Answer 9

decentralizes some national government functions
to LGUs. Ex. Inspection of buildings, health care provisions, etc.

Question 10

Executive Order 307

Answer 10

this order established the Occupational Safety and Health Center under the Employees’ Compensation Commission. It serves as the national focal point for occupational safety and health (OSH) training, research, information, and technical services, supporting the Department of Labor and Employment.