M6S2 Flashcards
places a strong emphasis on preventing workplace accidents and diseases, and it seeks to create a culture
of safety and health in Philippine workplaces to protect the well-being of workers. It is part of the government’s commitment to improving
occupational safety and health standards in the country.
RA 11058
Remember:
This DOLE department order establishes the overarching framework for OSH standards,
procedures, and enforcement across various
industries in the Philippines. It includes
provisions related to risk assessment, OSH
programs, training, record-keeping,
reporting of accidents and diseases,
penalties, enforcement, and more, which are
applicable to all workplaces, not just
construction.
Book IV Chapter II of the Labor Code provides for the following: (9)
- Occupational safety and health standards.
- Employer’s responsibility for safety and health.
- Employee’s duty
- Health Services
- Safety and health committee
- Emergency medical and dental services
- First Aid Facilities
- Employer’s Liability
- Occupational Disease and disability compensation.
Book IV Chapter II of the Labor Code:
This chapter establishes the authority of the DOLE to set and enforce occupational safety and health standards for workplaces in the Philippines. These standards aim to provide a safe and healthy working environment for employees.
Occupational safety and health standards
Book IV Chapter II of the Labor Code:
Employers are mandated to provide a workplace free
from recognized hazards that may cause death, injury, or harm to the health of employees. They are
responsible for complying with safety and health standards, implementing safety programs, and ensuring the use of safety equipment and protective
devices.
Employer’s responsibility for safety and health
Book IV Chapter II of the Labor Code:
Employees are required to observe safety and health rules and regulations in the workplace and use provided safety equipment and protective devices properly. They should also report any hazardous conditions or unsafe practices to their employers or
the appropriate government
authorities.
Employee’s duty
Book IV Chapter II of the Labor Code:
Employers are generally required to provide adequate
medical and dental services to employees, either directly or through a health maintenance organization
(HMO). This provision aims to ensure that employees
receive necessary medical attention and care.
Health Services
Book IV Chapter II of the Labor Code:
In workplaces with 200 or more employees or in
hazardous industries, employers must establish a safety and health committee composed of both management and employee representatives. This committee is responsible for promoting and
maintaining a safe and healthy working environment
Safety and Health Committee
Book IV Chapter II of the Labor Code:
Employers in certain industries, such as
construction, are required to provide emergency medical and dental services for employees, especially when workplaces are located in remote areas or have inherent risks.
Emergency Medical and Dental Services
Book IV Chapter II of the Labor Code:
Employers must maintain first aid facilities equipped
with the necessary medical supplies and equipment. Trained first aid personnel should be available to administer first aid to injured or ill employees.
First Aid Facilities
Book IV Chapter II of the Labor Code:
Employers are held liable for any injury, illness, or
death suffered by employees in the course of their employment due to the employer’s violation of
safety and health standards or negligence.
Employer’s Liability
Book IV Chapter II of the Labor Code:
The chapter provides for compensation to employees
who contract occupational diseases or suffer disabilities arising from work-related activities. Employees and their dependents may file claims for
compensation.
Occupational disease and disability compensation
