Q3: Rights and Duties of Employees, Employers Confidentiality, and Conflict Resolution

Question 1

An Act Strengthening Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Standards and providing penalties for Violations Thereof.

Answer 1

Republic Act No. 110581

Question 2

True or False

Section 1 of the Republic Act No. 110581 tells that “The State affirms labor as a primary social and economic force, and that a safe and healthy workforce is integral part.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Which part of the republic act states the Duties and Rights of Employers, Workers and Other Persons?

Answer 3

Chapter III Section 4

Question 4

True or False

Every employer, contractor or subcontractor, if any, and any person who manages, controls, or supervises the work being undertaken shall abide to the duties of the employee.

Answer 4

False

duties of the employer

Question 5

Whose duties are these? (Employers, workers, or other persons)

Furnish the workers a place of employment free from hazardous conditions that are causing or are likely to cause death, illness or physical harm to them.

Answer 5

employers

Question 6

Whose duties are these? (Employers, workers, or other persons)

Give complete job safety instructions or orientation to all the workers especially to those entering the job for the first time.

Answer 6

employers

Question 7

Whose duties are these? (Employers, workers, or other persons)

Inform the hazard associated with work, health risks involved, or to which they are exposed to.

Answer 7

employers

Question 8

Whose duties are these? (Employers, workers, or other persons)

Use only approved devices and equipment for the workplace.

Answer 8

employers

Question 9

Whose duties are these? (Employers, workers, or other persons)

Comply with OSH Standards including training, medical examination and where necessary provision of protective and safety devices such as personal protective equipment (PPE) and machine guards.

Answer 9

employers

Question 10

Whose duties are these? (Employers, workers, or other persons)

Allow workers and their safety and health representatives to participate actively in the process of organizing, planning, implementing and evaluating the safety and health program

Answer 10

employers

Question 11

Whose duties are these? (Employers, workers, or other persons)

Provide where necessary, for measure to deal with emergencies and accidents including first aid arrangements

Answer 11

employers

Question 12

Whose duties are these? (Employers, workers, or other persons)

participate in ensuring compliance with OSH standards in the workplace

Answer 12

workers

Question 13

Whose duties are these? (Employers, workers, or other persons)

make proper use of all safeguards and safety devices furnished for the their protection and that of others

Answer 13

workers

Question 14

Whose duties are these? (Employers, workers, or other persons)

Observe instructions to prevent accidents or imminent danger situations in the workplace

Answer 14

workers

Question 15

Whose duties are these? (Employers, workers, or other persons)

observe the prescribed steps to be taken in case of emergency

Answer 15

workers

Question 16

Whose duties are these? (Employers, workers, or other persons)

report to the supervisor any work hazard that may be encountered in the workplace

Answer 16

workers

Question 17

Whose duties are these? (Employers, workers, or other persons)

comply with the provision of this Act and in any regulations issued by the Secretary of Labor and Employment.

Answer 17

other persons

Question 18

Whose duties are these? (Employers, workers, or other persons)

collaborate in the application of OSH standards and regulations whenever two or more undertakings are engaged in activities simultaneously in one workplace

Answer 18

other persons

Question 19

This right states that all workers shall be appropriately informed by the employer about all types of hazards in the workplace, provided access to training and education on chemical safety, and to orientation on the data sheet of chemical safety, electrical safety mechanical safety and ergonomical safety.

Answer 19

Workers’ Right To Know

Question 20

The right of workers of refusal to work without threat or reprisal from the employer if, as determined by the DOLE, an imminent danger situation exits in the workplace that may result in illness, injury or death corrective actions to eliminate the danger that have not undertaken by the employer.

Answer 20

Workers’ Right to Refuse Unsafe Work

Question 21

The right of workers and their representatives to report dangerous occurrences, and hazards to the employer, to the DOLE and to other concerned government agencies exercising jurisdiction as the competent authority in the specific industry or economic activity.

Answer 21

The Right to Report Accidents

Question 22

It refers to not discussing internal going-on with co-workers.

Answer 22

confidentiality

Question 23

It refers to not sharing trade secrets and other company information with competitors, the press or anyone outside of
your company.

Answer 23

confidentiality

Question 24

There are instances that employers will ask the employees to sign a ________________ to keep the secrets even if they leave already.

Answer 24

confidentiality agreement

Question 25

Casual or Legal definitions of Confidentiality

repeating a co-worker’s opinion of his boss

Answer 25

casual

Question 26

Casual or Legal definitions of Confidentiality

revealing the fact that a peer is interviewing with another company

Answer 26

casual

Question 27

Casual or Legal definitions of Confidentiality

sharing information you overheard others discussing

Answer 27

casual

Question 28

Casual or Legal definitions of Confidentiality

forwarding a confidential email from one employee to another

Answer 28

casual

Question 29

Casual or Legal definitions of Confidentiality

passing around a document you found that wasn’t intended for others

Answer 29

casual

Question 30

Casual or Legal definitions of Confidentiality

Revealing information such as recipes, reseach, and financial information.

Answer 30

legal

Question 31

Casual or Legal definitions of Confidentiality

Divulging patents, website traffic statistics, customer lists, and computer and building security information

Answer 31

legal

Question 32

Casual or Legal definitions of Confidentiality

Sharing social security number, salary, health records, disciplinary actions and termination reason by your employer

Answer 32

legal

Question 33

Also known as the Data Privacy Act of the Philippines

Answer 33

Republic Act No. 10173

Question 34

This act assures the “free flow of information to promote innovation and growth” while protecting the users’ fundamental rights to privacy.

Answer 34

Data Privacy Act of the Philippines

Republic Act No. 10173

Question 35

It protects and maintains the right of customers to confidentiality by setting a legal list of rules for companies to regulate the collection, handling, and disposal of all personal information.

Answer 35

Data Privacy Act of the Philippines

Republic Act No. 10173

Question 36

It refers to any information, whether recorded in a material form or not, from which the identity of an individual is apparent or can be reasonably and directly ascertained by the entity holding the information, or when put together with other information would directly and certainly identify an individual.

Answer 36

personal information

Question 37

This information can be about an individual’s race, ethnic origin, marital status, age, color, and religious, philosophical or political affiliations.

Answer 37

sensitive personal information

Question 38

This information can be about an individual’s health, education, genetic or sexual life of a person, or to any proceeding for any offense committed or alleged to have been committed by such person, the disposal of such proceedings, or the sentence of any court in such proceedings.

Answer 38

sensitive personal information

Question 39

Social security numbers, previous or cm-rent health records, licenses or its denials, suspension or revocation, and tax returns are examples of ____________________________.

Answer 39

sensitive personal information

Question 40

A state of incompatibility of ideas between two or more parties or individuals. It is also a natural disagreement resulting from individuals or groups that differ in attitudes, beliefs, values or needs.

Answer 40

conflict

Question 41

Conflict Resolution Techniques

Answer 41

1. Listen then speak out
2. Gather the group
3. Be impartial
4. Do not postpone conflicts resolution
5. Promote teamwork
6. Broadcast praises

Question 42

How will conflict be prevented?

Answer 42

1. Being open
2. Maintain clear communication
3. Encourage different points of view and evaluate each fairly
4. Demonstrate respect for team members rather than resorting to blame game
5. Keep team issues within the team