OSH LEGISLATION,

ADMINISTRATION and
ENFORCEMENT

ME 15: BASIC OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)
▪ It is concerned with preserving and protecting human and facility
resources in the workplace.
▪ It deals with all aspects of health and safety in the workplace and
has a strong focus on primary prevention of hazards.
▪ Its goal is to prevent accidents and harm to people from work-
related activities.
OSH Legislation
▪ A constitutional mandate to safeguard the worker's social and
economic well-being as well as their physical safety and health.
▪ It is essential as a first step for the implementation of improved
measures for safety and health as well as the prevention of
accidents and diseases in the world of work.
Relevant Laws and Regulations
▪ Commonwealth Act No. 104 (1936) - First Industrial Safety Law
▪ Republic Act No. 184 (1947) - Electrical Engineering Law
▪ Republic Act No. 1054 (1954) - Free Emergency Medical and
Dental Treatment Law
▪ Presidential Decree 442 (1974) - Labor Code of the Philippines
Labor Code of the Philippines
Article 162, under Book IV of the "Labor Code of the Philippines"
also known as Presidential Decree No. 442, states that:

"THE SECRETARY OF LABOR SHALL, BY APPROPRIATE ORDERS,

SET AND ENFORCE MANDATORY OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH STANDARDS TO ELIMINATE OR REDUCE
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH HAZARDS IN ALL
WORKPLACES AND INSTITUTE NEW, AND UPDATE EXISTING
PROGRAMS TO ENSURE SAFE AND HEALTHFUL WORKING
CONDITIONS IN ALL PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT."
Occupational Safety and
Health Standards (OSHS) 1978
▪ It was Approved and Passed in 1978 for Implementation
▪ Adopted through the Tested Democratic Machinery of Tripartism
▪ Considered as a Landmark in Philippine Labor and Social
Legislation
▪ Amended in 1989, to provide all establishments with better tool
in promoting and maintaining a safe and healthful working
environment
Occupational Safety and
Health Standards (OSHS) 1978
▪ Rule 1000 - General Provision
▪ Rule 1010 - Other Safety Rules
▪ Rule 1020 - Registration
▪ Rule 1030 - Training of Personnel in Occupational Safety and
Health
▪ Rule 1040 - Health and Safety Committee
Occupational Safety and
Health Standards (OSHS) 1978
▪ Rule 1050 - Notification and Keeping of Records of Accidents
and/or Occupational Illnesses
▪ Rule 1060 - Premises of Establishments
▪ Rule 1070 - Occupational Health and Environment Control
▪ Rule 1080 - Personal Protective Equipment and Devices
▪ Rule 1090 - Hazardous Materials
Occupational Safety and
Health Standards (OSHS) 1978
▪ Rule 1100 - Gas and Electric Welding and Cutting Operations
▪ Rule 1120 - Hazardous Work Processes
▪ Rule 1140 - Explosives
▪ Rule 1150 - Materials Handling and Storage
▪ Rule 1160 - Boiler
Occupational Safety and
Health Standards (OSHS) 1978
▪ Rule 1170 - Unfired Pressure Vessels
▪ Rule 1200 - Machine Guarding
▪ Rule 1210 - Electrical Safety
▪ Rule 1220 - Elevators and Related Equipment
▪ Rule 1230 - Identification of Piping System
Occupational Safety and
Health Standards (OSHS) 1978
▪ Rule 1410 - Construction Safety
▪ Rule 1420 - Logging
▪ Rule 1940 - Fire Protection and Control
▪ Rule 1950 - Pesticides and Fertilizers
▪ Rule 1960 - Occupational Health Services
Occupational Safety and
Health Standards (OSHS) 1978
▪ Rule 1970 - Fees
▪ Rule 1980 - Authority of Local Government
▪ Rule 1990 - Final Provision
Enforcement and Administration of the Occupational
Safety and Health Standards (OSHS)

▪ The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) shall be

responsible for the administration and enforcement of OSH laws
in all workplaces.
▪ Enforcement shall be carried out by the 16 Regional Offices of
the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) including their
District Offices nationwide.
Enforcement and Administration of the Occupational
Safety and Health Standards (OSHS)

▪ Local government units may be authorized by the Secretary of

DOLE to enforce safety and health standards within their
respective jurisdiction.
• Technical Safety Inspection
• General Safety Inspection
• General Labor Standards Inspection
Governing Laws
▪ Article 165 of the Labor Code of the Philippines - The
Department of Labor and Employment shall be solely responsible
for the administration and enforcement of OSH laws, regulations
and standards in all establishments and workplaces, wherever
they may be located.
Governing Laws
▪ Article 128 of the Labor code of the Philippines - Visitorial and
Enforcement Power of the Secretary of Labor and his/her
designated representatives.
▪ Department Order No. 13 Series of 1998 - Guidelines Governing
Occupational Safety and Health in the Construction Industry.
▪ Department Order No. 16, series of 2001 - Guidelines Governing
Appointment, Training and Accreditation of Safety Officers.
Governing Laws
▪ Department Order No.18-02 series of 2002 - Rules Implementing
Articles 106 to 109 of the Labor Code of the Philippines, as
amended. Regulations Governing Contracting and Subcontracting
arrangements.
▪ Department Order No. 44-03 series of 2003 - Declaring and
Commemorating April 28 every year as the "World Day for Safety
and Health Work", pursuant to the mandate of the International
Labour Organization [ILO].
Governing Laws
▪ Department Order 57-04, series of 2004 - The New Labor
Standards Enforcement Framework, strategies in Implementing
Voluntary compliance to Labor Standards in all Workplaces.
▪ Department Order 53-03 - Guidelines in the Implementation of a
Drug-Free Workplace Policy & Programs in the Private Sector)
was approved.
Governing Laws
▪ Department Circular No. 01 series of 2008 - Policy Guidelines
Governing the Occupational Safety and Health of Workers in the
Call Center Industry.
▪ Department Circular No. 02 series of 2008 - Amending certain
Provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards.
Governing Laws
▪ Department Circular No. 01-09 - Guidelines on Occupational
Safety and Health in Ship Building, Ship Repair and Ship Breaking
Industry.
▪ Department Advisory No 04-09 - Guidelines on Influenza A
[H1N1] Prevention and Control at the Workplace.
Job Titles of Individuals Performing
Occupational Safety and Health Activities
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENIST
▪ basically trained in engineering, physics, chemistry, or biology
▪ this individual has acquired through study and experience
knowledge of the effects on health of chemical and physical
agents under various levels of exposure
▪ involved in the monitoring and analytical methods required to
detect the extent of exposure and the engineering and other
methods used for hazard control
Job Titles of Individuals Performing
Occupational Safety and Health Activities
RISK MANAGER
▪ in an organization is typically responsible for insurance programs
and other activities that minimize losses resulting from fire,
accidents, and other natural and man-made losses
Job Titles of Individuals Performing
Occupational Safety and Health Activities
SAFETY PROFESSIONAL
▪ an individual who, by virtue of their specialized knowledge and
skill and/or educational accomplishments, has achieved
professional status in the safety field
Job Titles of Individuals Performing
Occupational Safety and Health Activities
SAFETY ENGINEER
▪ an individual who, through education, licensing, and/or
experience, devotes most or all of their employment time to the
application of scientific principles and methods for the control
and modification of the workplace and other environments to
achieve optimum protection for both people and property
Job Titles of Individuals Performing
Occupational Safety and Health Activities
SAFETY MANAGER
▪ an individual responsible for establishing and maintaining the
safety organization and its activities in an enterprise
▪ administers the safety program
▪ manages subordinates, including the fire prevention coordinator,
industrial hygienist, safety specialists, and security personnel
Importance of Occupational Safety
and Health (OSH)
▪ Reduced risk or accidents or injuries by identifying and mitigating
hazards.
▪ Improved efficiency and productivity due to fewer employees
missing work from illness or injury.
Importance of Occupational Safety
and Health (OSH)
▪ Improved employee relations and morale (a safer work
environment is a less stressful work environment).
▪ Reduced costs associated with accidents or injuries (healthcare
and rehabilitative costs, losses in productivity, impact on
employees’ well-being).
Class Announcement/s
▪ Activity No. 01 |
• August 25 (Thursday)

▪ Next Topic/s |
• Fundamentals of Safety Management

▪ Groupings |
• To Be Submitted Until August 25 (Thursday)
References
▪ Fundamentals of Occupational Safety and Health (Mark Friend, James
Kohn)
▪ Global Occupational Safety and Health Management Handbook
(Thomas P. Fuller)
▪ Handbook of Occupational Safety and Health (National Safety
Council)
▪ Occupational Safety and Health for Technologists, Engineers, and
Managers, Global Edition. (Goetsch, David L.)
▪ Various BOSH / OSH Lecture Notes
▪ Internet Sources, Etc.
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