Introduction To Occupational Safety And Health Flashcards
is vital for protecting workers and ensuring productive workplaces.
Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)
Preventing workplace accidents, injuries, and fatalities through risk assessment and control measures.
Safety
Promoting worker well-being by addressing
occupational diseases, ergonomics, and mental health.
Health
Integrating safety and health practices into all aspects of work processes and environments.
Holistic Approach
THE IMPORTANCE OF OSH IN PHILIPPINE
WORKPLACE
- Workplace Protection
- Legal Compliance
- Productivity Boost
- Reputation Management
Safeguards employees from workplace hazards,
reducing injuries and illnesses.
Worker Protection
Ensures adherence to Philippine labor laws and
international OSH standards.
Legal Compliance
Enhances workplace efficiency by minimizing
disruptions caused by accidents or health issues.
Productivity Boost
Improves company image, attracting skilled workers and fostering positive public perception.
Reputation Management
EARLY DEVELOPMENTS IN PHILIPPINE OSH
- 1903: First Labor Law
- 1936: Commonwealth Act No. 103
- 1957: RA 1054
The Philippines introduces its first labor law under American colonial rule.
1903: First Labor Law
Establishes the Court of Industrial Relations,
addressing labor disputes and safety concerns.
1936: Commonwealth Act No. 103
Creates the Institute of Occupational Health
and Safety, pioneering OSH research.
1957: RA 1054
OSH MILESTONES IN POST-INDEPENDENCE
PHILIPPINES
- 1974: Labor Code
- 1978: Occupational Safety and Health Standards
- 1987: Philippine Constitution
- 2018: RA 11058
Comprehensive labor law incorporating OSH
provisions is enacted.
1974: Labor Code
DOLE issues detailed OSH guidelines for various
industries.
1978: Occupational Safety and Health Standards
Enshrines workers’ rights to safe and healthy
working conditions.
1987: Philippine Constitution
Strengthens compliance with OSH standards
across all industries.
2018: RA 11058
Key Players in Philippine OSH
- DOLE
- Employers
- Employees
- OSHC
oversees OSH policy implementation.
DOLE
Responsible for maintaining safe workplaces
and providing OSH training.
Employers
Participate in OSH programs and report
workplace hazards.
Employees
conducts research and training.
OSHC (Occupational Safety and Health Center)
Current OSH Challenges in the Philippines
- Informal Sector
- Emerging Risk
- Enforcement
Ensuring OSH compliance in unregulated
workplaces remains difficult. Many workers lack
proper protection.
Informal Sector
New technologies and work arrangements
introduce unforeseen hazards. Continuous
adaptation is crucial.
Emerging Risks
Limited resources hinder thorough inspections
and implementation. Strengthening
mechanisms is necessary.
Enforcement
Signed into law in 1974, establishing
fundamental labor rights and regulations
ENACTMENT of Presidential Decree No. 442: Labor Code of the Philippines
Governs employment relationships, working
conditions, and labor dispute resolution.
establishments with specific criteria.
COVERAGE of Presidential Decree No. 442: Labor Code of the Philippines
Regularly updated to address evolving labor
market needs and international standards.
AMENDMENTS of Presidential Decree No. 442: Labor Code of the Philippines
Key Provisions of the Labor Code
- Employment Standards
- Labor Relations
- Social Welfare
- Dispute Resolution
Regulates working hours, wages, and leave
benefits for employees.
Employment Standards
Outlines rules for unionization, collective
bargaining, and strike procedures.
Enforcement
Labor Relations
Mandates social security, health insurance, and
other worker protections.
Social Welfare
Establishes mechanisms for settling labor-
management conflicts fairly and efficiently.
Dispute Resolution
Signed into law in 2018, strengthening
workplace safety regulations.
ENACTMENT of RA 11058: Occupational Safety and Health Standards Act
Covers all establishments, projects, sites, and
workplaces in all branches of economic activity.
SCOPE of RA 11058: Occupational Safety and Health Standards Act