F O R E W O R D

There are many valid reasons to train on work safety and health. Training
adds value to business by preventing injuries and illnesses, decreasing workers’
compensation costs, re-training, absenteeism. It also enhances productivity and
profits, workers’ morale, and sound labor relations. Lives are saved everytime
workers are informed and trained on the importance and values of raising awareness
on occupational safety and health (OSH).

The Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) of the Department of

Labor and Employment under Executive Order 307 is mandated to conduct training
and information programs along with providing technical assistance to clients and
undertaking research.

Much has been achieved in the area of OSH training in the private and
public sectors especially requesting large and medium sized firms. Over the past
17 years, OSHC has trained 15,000 potential safety officers, members of safety
and health committees, supervisors and managers. Much still remains to be done
with regards to workers in small enterprises and addressing the needs of the
young and women workers as well as the OFWs.

OSHC intends to step up its training services through low cost but state of
the art approaches including Distance Learning program.

Partnerships in training are being strengthened through training of trainors

and forging of memoranda of agreements, among other strategies, for obtaining
sustainability in capability building.

We welcome you to the OSH family! We hope to see you in our future
training programs as we all strive to ensure that our workplaces are safe and
healthy at all times.

Dr. Dulce P. Estrella-Gust

Executive Director
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. OSHC: The Training Agency on Work Safety and Health...... 1

II. Mandatory Training Programs

1. Basic OSH.................................................................................................... 2
2. Construction Safety..................................................................................... 4
3. HIV/AIDS and the Workplace........................................................................6
4. Drug-Free Workplace................................................................................... 8
5.Tuberculosis in the Workplace....................................................................... 11

III. Special Training Courses on OSH

1. Appreciation Course on OSH........................................................................13
2. Zero Accident Program-Management System.............................................. 15
3. Industrial Fire Safety.................................................................................... 17
4. Crane Safety................................................................................................19
5. Forklift Safety...............................................................................................20
6. Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene..............................................................21
7. Safe Use of Chemicals at Work..................................................................... 23
8. Appreciation Course on Safe Use of Chemicals at Work................................ 25
9. Industrial Ventilation..................................................................................... 26
10. Work Environment Measurement...............................................................28
11. Work-Relatedness of Diseases.................................................................... 30
12. Prevention and Control of Lifestyle-Related Diseases in the Workplace........32
13. Blood Lead Analysis....................................................................................34
14. Stress, Alcohol & Drugs, Violence, HIV/AIDS and Tobacco
(SOLVE):Policy Level.................................................................................36
15. Work Improvement in Small Enterprises and the Informal Sector................ 39
16. Implications of Hazardous Work on Children’s Health and Safety................41
17. Implementing a Comprehensive Safety and Health
Program in Schools....................................................................................43

IV. TCTP
Third Country Training Programme on OSH for Small and
Medium Enterprises (SMEs).............................................................................. 45

V. Training of Trainers............................................................... 47

VI . Distance Learning................................................................... 48
OSHC: The Training Agency on Work Safety and Health

Almost two decades now in the service of preventing work-related accidents

and illnesses, the Occupational Safety and Health Center has gained a respectable
ground in facilitating, enhancing, and contributing to the development of national
policies and programs on workplace safety and health. The result – more and
more workers are now empowered to assess and evaluate their own exposure to
workplace hazards and the effects of such hazards on their well-being.

This important mark brought by OSHC comes through: (1) a strategic way
of developing a comprehensive, responsive, gender-sensitive training programs;
and (2) the technical and scientific expertise of its personnel. A combination of
safety engineers, industrial hygienists, occupational health physicians, trainers and
information specialists carry out the capability building programs on occupational
safety and health.

OSHC’s trainers are continuously trained locally and internationally. Our

linkages with international organizations help us be updated in the most recent
issues on work safety and health and to resolve these concerns through capability-
building and other strategies. The Center has also been recognized as the coordinator
in the training area by the ASEAN-OSHNET.

The OSHC training programs are usually held in its premises in Quezon City,
as well as in the regions. The latter are implemented through the assistance of the
regional offices of the Department of Labor and Employment.

In terms of training facilities, the Center has an Auditorium that could sit
500 people, a Large Training Room for 100-50, and 2 small training rooms for 30
people, and a dormitory with 20 rooms that could accommodate 80 people.

Supporting our trainings are four laboratories on safety, health, chemicals,

and ventilation. The use of an information system modernizes the delivery of the
training programs. Audio-visual presentations, workshops, demonstrations, plant
visits, are only some the support materials. Interested training participants may
visit our website at www.oshc.dole.gov.ph for our schedule and any updates. You
may also note the pre-requisites for each training programs, more specifically, the
special topics on OSH.

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 Basic Occupational Safety and Health
(BOSH)
OVERVIEW

This training course is required under Rule 1030 of the Occupational Safety
and Health Standards. It is open to all, but the priority client is the potential safety
officer. The usual mode of training is face-to-face; by the end of year 2005,
BOSH will also be offered through Distance Education.

The BOSH training manual is also sector-specific such as for hotels and
restaurants; ports; schools; among others.

Course Objectives
At the end of the course, the participants will have:
Acquired the basic knowledge and skills on occupational health, safety,
and work environment;
Formulated a re-entry plan as a contribution to their company’s safety and
health program.

Prerequisites
None

Methodology
Lecture and discussions
Case study
Workshop/demonstration
Audio-Visual Presentations
Plant visit

Target Clients
Potential Safety Officers
Supervisors from industrial companies & Local Government Units
Other Members of the Safety and Health Committee
Pollution Control Officers
Academe

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Course Fee
P3,500.00
(except in the regions where fee varies according to prevailing costs)
OSHC co-sponsors BOSH for the following:
Trade union/ federation
Companies under the Philippine Export Zone Authority and Industrial Estates
Informal Sector Groups

Course Duration
5 days, 40 hours

Course Outline
Introduction to OSH
OSH Situationer
OSH Overview

Basic Concepts & Principles

Occupational Safety
Housekeeping/Materials Handling & Storage
Fire Safety
Electrical Safety
Machine Safety
Personal Protective Equipment
Safety Inspection
Accident Investigation

Occupational Environment
Industrial Hygiene
Control Measures

Occupational Health
Health Hazards and their Effects
The Integrated Preventive OSH Response in the Philippines

Roles and Activities: Government and Non-Governmental Organization

Development of a Safety and Health Program at Enterprise Level
Plant Visit
Re-entry Planning

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 Construction Safety

OVERVIEW

The past few years saw a rise of accidents in the construction industry;
many of which were serious while in some , fatal.

The Guidelines on Construction Safety or Department Order No. 13 signed

in 1998 mandates the OSH requirements for this sector. Site safety officers play
key roles in the implementation of effective OSH programs at the work sites and
they are the primary targets of this training.

Course Objectives
At the completion of the course, participants will have:
Acquired knowledge and skills in performing safety audits, assessments
and analysis of hazards and risks in construction;
Formulated a re-entry plan as a contribution to their respective
construction project’s safety and health program.

Prerequisites
None

Methodology
Lectures and Discussions
Workshops
Site Visits
Audio-Visual Presentations
Case Studies
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Target Clients
Licensed Engineers
Licensed Architects
Safety Officers
Project Managers

Course Fee
P3,500.00

Course Duration
5 days

Course Outline
Introduction to Construction Safety
Importance of Safety and Health
Unsafe Act/Unsafe Condition Workshop
Construction Site Premises
Tools and Equipment
Excavation Safety

Basic Concepts and Principles of Construction Safety

Construction Machinery (Mobile Equipment)
Construction Machinery (Crane & Elevators)
Fall Protection
Temporary Structures
Environmental Safety
Occupational Health Programming
Demolition / Explosives Safety
Personal Protective Equipment

Integration and Response

Site Visit Accident Investigation
Presentation of Inspection Results Routine Site Safety Inspection
Toolbox Meeting Role of Safety Officer
Job Hazard Analysis Construction Safety Legislations

Re-Entry Planning

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 HIV/AIDS
and the
Workplace
and Republic
Act 8504

OVERVIEW

HIV/AIDS affects all sectors of the population. As early as 1997, a

comprehensive workplace policy on HIV/AIDS was signed by the tripartite sector.
These efforts were strengthened by RA 8504 which incorporated the contents of
the national workplace policy on HIV/AIDS.

Course Objectives
At the completion of the course, the participants will have:
Acquired knowledge on HIV/AIDS as an illness; its nature, detection,
and prevention;
Recognized HIV/AIDS as a workplace issue;
Formulated their re-entry plans on workplace policies and programs on
STD/HIV/AIDS.

Prerequisites
None

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Methodology
Lectures/Discussions Audio-Visual Presentations
Case Studies Workshops
Role-Play

Target Clients
Human Resource Managers,
Safety and Health Personnel, Academe

Course Fee
P1,400.00

Course Duration
2 Days

Course Outline
Situationer
Global data on HIV/AIDS
National data on HIV/AIDS

AIDS 101
Cause
Modes of transmission
HIV testing and the importance of counseling
Prevention strategies
Sources of help

Republic Act 8504

Rationale
Provisions which address workplace issues
The IRR

Interventions and Response

Case studies of AIDS related problems
Drafting of a company workplace policy on HIV/AIDS
Responses from legislators; governments; the Philippine National
AIDS Council; employers and workers groups; and NGOs.
Re-entry Planning

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 Drug-Free Workplace
OVERVIEW

Drug and alcohol abuse is a pervasive problem that transcends geographic,

demographic or socio-economic boundaries. As of 2004, about 6.7 million Filipinos
used illicit and addictive substances. Most of those who engage in substance
abuse are young workers.

The DOLE developed this Course to respond to the growing problem of

drug abuse and to implement the workplace provisions of Republic Act 9165 or the
Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002. The manual consists of 8 modules
for the assessment team. The 8 modules are prescribed for the assessment
team. However, for orientation programs, module 3 can be given in 1 hour. For a
shortened training for non-assessment teams, modules 1, 2, 3 & 8 will suffice.
This will take 2 days.

Course Objectives
At the completion of the course,
the participants will have:
Acquired knowledge on the
facts and issues related to
drug abuse in the workplace;
Become familiar with the
assessment process, referral
and case management and
after-care re-entry program
for workers afflicted with the
drug abuse program;
Formulated their re-
entry plan in workplace
policies and programs in
compliance with Department
Order 53-03 or the Guidelines
on the Prevention of
Substance and Alcohol Abuse.

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Prerequisites
None

Methodology
Lectures/Discussions
Case Studies
Audio-Visual Presentations
Workshops
Re-Entry Planning

Target Clients
Assessment Team (per D.O. 53-03)
Human Resource Managers,
Safety and Health Personnel
Academe

Course Fee
P2,800.00

Course Duration
4 Days

Course Outline
The Drug and Alcohol Problem (DAP)
The local and international situation on DAP
The Republic Act 9165 or the Comprehensive Drugs Act of 2002
The Drug Supply Reduction Program

Drug and Alcohol Abuse and Dependency (DAAD)

Attitudes and Misconceptions towards DAAD
Understanding the Effects of DAAD
Causes of DAAD

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Drug Demand Reduction Program with Focus on the Workplace
DO 37 -03, and the process of developing the Guidelines on Drug-
Free Workplace
DO 53 -03 Guidelines for a Drug-Free Workplace

The Assessment Process

The Assessment Team
Screening process
Assessment process

Intervention Strategies
Overcoming fear in using Strategies

Referral and Case Management

When to refer
Different levels of care
How to refer

After Care and Re-integration to the Workplace

The Theory and Practice of After Care
Facilitating the Re-entry of Clients Back to the Workplace

Development of Drug-Free Workplace Policy and Program (DAAP)

Drafting Workshop for DAAP
Re-entry planning of training participants

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 Prevention and Control of
Tuberculosis in the Workplace
OVERVIEW

Tuberculosis remains as one of the top 10 causes of illnesses and deaths in

the Philippines. The country is also among the seven countries in the Western
Pacific region considered to have a high TB burden.

The DOLE developed this Course to strengthen Tuberculosis prevention

through enterprise policies and programs on TB. This is in line with Department
Order 73-05 or the Guidelines for the Implementation of Policy and Program on
Tuberculosis Prevention and Control in the Workplace signed in March 31, 2005.
The DO was in response to implement the workplace provisions of Comprehensive
and Unified Policy for Tuberculosis under Executive Order No. 187.

Course Objectives
At the completion of the course, the participants will have:
Acquired knowledge on Department Order 73-05 or the Guidelines for the
Implementation of Policy and Program on Tuberculosis Prevention and Control
in the Workplace;
Gained knowledge on the updated National Tuberculosis Program operations
and policies as well as on the Philhealth Insurance Corporation TB Package;
Contributed to the formulation of a re-entry plan relating to the
implementation of the Guidelines for the Implementation of Policy and Program
on Tuberculosis Prevention and Control in the Workplace.

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Prerequisites
None

Methodology
Lectures/Discussions
Case Studies
Audio-Visual Presentations
Workshops
Re-Entry Planning

Target Clients*
Company physicians and nurses
Health and Safety Committee
HR, Academe

Course Fee
P 750.00

Course Duration
1 Day

Course Outline
Introduction to the Course
Background

The National Tuberculosis Program

DO 73-05: Guidelines on the Implementation of Policy and Program on Tuberculosis

Prevention and Control in the Workplace

Directly Observed Treatment Short (DOTS) Course: Evidence and Local Efforts

Philhealth TB DOTS Outpatient Benefit Package: Current Status

Re-Entry Planning

__________
For non-medical staff, OSHC offers a 2-hour orientation on D.O. 73-05 for free

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 Appreciation Course on Occupational
Safety and Health
OVERVIEW

Due to the increasing public awareness on the importance of work safety

and health, OSHC has received many requests from private companies for BOSH
trainings to be conducted within their company premises. However, due to limited
resource and time constraints and to respond to such requests, the OSHC developed
this Course to enable participants to appreciate the concepts of work safety and
health.

This Course is also given sector-specific such as for export processing

zones, hotels and restaurants; ports, schools, among others.

Course Objectives
At the completion of the course, participants will have:
Acquired a general perspective on occupational safety and health
Identifed responses or control measures to prevent workplace hazards

Prerequisites
None

Methodology
Lectures and Discussions
Workshop
Audio-Visual Presentations
Group Commitment Setting

Target Clients
Key company personnel

Course Fee
Supported by the requesting organization

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Course Duration
1 to 2 days

Venue
In-Plant

Course Outline
Overview of the Course
Situationer
Case Studies
Causes / Preventions of Accidents and Illnesses
Recognition and Identification Hazards
Occupational Safety
Occupational Environment
Occupational Health

Workshop and Plenary Discussions

OSH Policy and Program

Commitment / Re-entry Planning

__________
The OSHC responds to some companies who request for OSH-specific concerns and interventions such as on
chemicals, fire, physical hazards, ergonomics among others.

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 Zero Accident Program- Management
System (ZAP-MS)
OVERVIEW

The Zero Accident Program or ZAP is the DOLE’s flagship program on OSH.
It is premised on five main components: advocacy, capability-building, voluntary
compliance, networking, and productivity link-up.
Introducing an OSH-Management System at the organization level, both
on the reduction of hazards and risks and on productivity, is now recognized by
governments, employers, and workers. Guidelines on OSH-MS have been developed
by the ILO and subsequently adopted for the ZAP-MS. A more advanced and
larger training program on the OSH-Management System is being completed.

Course Objectives
At the completion of the course, the participants will have:
Acquired basic knowledge on the concept of ZAP and OSH-Management
System (OSH-MS);
Gained an understanding of the roles of supervisors and health and
safety committee members in implementing the ZAP;
Contributed to developing a plan of action using the OSH-MS.

Prerequisites
5-day BOSH Course or a 5-day Construction Safety Training

Methodology
Lectures Audio-Visual Presentations
Discussions Role Play
Workshops Case Studies

Target Clients
Safety and Health Committee Members
Supervisors with OSH-training functions

Course Fee
P3,500.00

Course Duration
5 days

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Course Outline
Principles of ZAP
Concept of the Zero Accident Program
Sharing of BOSH or CS Re-Entry Plans

Program Tools and Interventions

OSH Tasks and Functions Accident Investigation
Communicating Safety and Recording
and Health Safety Patrol
Conducting Effective Safety Industrial Hygiene Program
and Health Committee Meetings Developing an Occupational Health
Tool Box Meeting Program
Safety and Health Orientation Emergency Preparedness
Job Hazard Analysis-Case Study Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

OSH-Management System
Five (5) Elements of ILO OSH-MS:policy; organizing; planning and
implementation; evaluation and OSH indicators; action for improvement

Commitment Setting
Re-entry Planning

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 Industrial Fire Safety

OVERVIEW

Fire in an industrial set-up accounts for huge losses not only in financial
resources but more importantly in human lives. Training on fire prevention is
neccesary to prevent such losses.

Apart from the technical experts of OSHC, other trainers from the Bureau
of Fire Protection and from the private sector share their knowledge and skills in
this Course.

Course Objectives
At the completion of the course, the participants will have:
Gained knowledge in implementing a company fire prevention/protection
program;
Acquired skills in Fire Brigade organization and on actual Fire Fighting Drill;
Contributed to the formulation and implementation of their company’s
fire prevention program through a re-entry plan.

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Prerequisites
None

Methodology
Lectures and Discussions
Workshops/Demonstrations
Fire Fighting Drill
Audio-Visual Presentations

Target Clients
Fire Brigade Team Members

Course Fee
P2,500.00

Course Duration
3 days

Course Outline
Introduction to Fire Safety
Chemistry and Behavior of Fire
Principles of Fire Prevention and Control

Fire Prevention and Control

Fire Safety Legislations
Means of Egress
Approaches in Fire Fighting
Fire Fighting Drill
Fire Safety Inspection

Fire Safety Program

Re-entry Planning

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 Crane Safety

OVERVIEW

One of the most hazardous activities in construction is crane operation.

Accidents are usually fatal and cause damage to the crane and other properties.

Course Objective
At the completion of the course, the participants will have:
Acquired basic knowledge on safe crane operation and its proper
inspection procedure.

Prerequisites
Professional Drivers License with Restriction Code 8 for Articulated
Vehicles

Methodology
Lectures and Discussion
Hands-on Operation
Audio-Visual Presentations

Target Clients
Crane operators

Course Fee
Supported by requesting company

Course Duration
One and one-half days

Course Outline
Types of crane
Hazards in crane operation
Rigging equipment inspection
Actual inspection

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 Forklift Safety

OVERVIEW

Forklift truck is a machine used for lifting, piling, loading and unloading of
cargos. Forklift safety training ensures safe operation of forklift at the workplace.

Course Objective
At the completion of the course, the participants will have:
Acquired basic knowledge on safe operation procedures of a forklift truck.

Prerequisites
Professional Drivers License with Restriction Code 8 for Articulated Vehicles

Methodology
Lectures and Discussion
Hands-on operation
Audio-Visual Presentations
Workshops

Target Clients
Forklift operators

Course Fee
Supported by Requesting Company

Course Duration
Two days

Course Outline
Functions of Forklift truck Braking and safety device
Kinds of Forklift trucks Loading and unloading
Parts of Forklift trucks Safe work procedure
Inspection of Forklift truck Pallets and racks

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 Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene

OVERVIEW

Industrial Hygiene (IH) is concerned with the recognition, evaluation, and

control of environmental factors in the workplace that could cause sickness and
injury to workers. It is an essential preventive measure applied for effective
monitoring of working conditions and evaluation of exposure.

Course Objective
At the completion of the course, the participants will have:
Acquired knowledge on the basic concepts in industrial hygiene

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Prerequisites
None

Methodology
Lecture and Discussions
Audio-Visual presentations
Demonstrations

Target Clients
Potential Industrial Hygienists
Members of the Health and safety committee
Pollution Control Officers (PCO)
Academe

Course Fee
P1,000

Course Duration
1 day

Course Outline

Principles of Industrial Hygiene

Recognition and Evaluation of Chemical Hazards

Recognition and Evaluation of Physical Hazards

Occupational Health Hazards and their Effects

Control of Exposures through Interventions

The Industrial Hygiene Program

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 Safe Use of Chemicals at Work

OVERVIEW

In the Philippines, the recently concluded report on the national profile of

chemicals lists 33,000 chemicals, many of which can be considered acute and
persistently toxic chemicals, for example PCBs, dioxins, pesticides.

While chemicals are highly important in industry, in farming, in transportation,

and in other sectors, it is internationally agreed that they have to be managed
soundly. The course covers basic concepts on chemical safety and its management,
as well as on the Globally Harmonized System of labeling chemicals.

Course Objectives
At the completion of the course, the participants will have:
Acquired knowledge on the basic concepts of chemical safety;
Gained skills in managing the safe use of chemicals;
Recommended control measures in preventing or reducing exposure to
chemicals;
Drafted a re-entry program that could contribute to a company’s
chemical safety and health program.

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Pre-Requisite
Completion of Basic OSH or Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene

Methodology
Lectures and discussions
Audio-Visual Presentations
Workshop/demonstration
Plant visit

Target Clients
Industrial Hygienists
Chemists / Laboratory Analysts
Chemical Handlers
Members of Safety and Health Committees
Academe

Course Fee
P3,000.00

Course Duration
3 days

Course Outline
Situationer
Chemicals in the Workplace

Basic Concepts, and Principles of Chemical Safety

Storage and Handling of Chemicals Chemical Emergency Procedures
Toxic Effects of Chemicals Principles of Operational Control
Fire and Explosion Chemical Waste Management

Chemical Control Program

Globally Harmonized System (GHS) of Labelling
Chemical Handling and Usage

Re-entry Planning

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 Appreciation Course on Safe Use of
Chemicals at Work
OVERVIEW

Chemical safety is important to protect any person’s health and well-being

whether chemicals are used in an industrial setting or in an agricultural setting or in
a laboratory.
This course introduces the basics of handling chemicals and working with
them in a safe way.

Course Objectives
At the completion of the course, participants will have:
Identified and classified the different forms of chemicals in the workplace;
Identified and implemented solution oriented approaches to control the
hazards relating to chemicals as well as measures and procedures to
control the exposure.

Prerequisites
None

Methodology
Lectures and Discussions
Workshop

Target Clients
Chemists / Laboratory Analysts; Chemical Handlers
Members of the Health and Safety Committee

Course Fee
Supported by requesting company

Duration
1 day

Course Outline
Chemicals in the Workplace; Monitoring Chemical Exposure;
Storage and Handling of Chemicals; Principles of Operational Control

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 Industrial Ventilation

OVERVIEW

Industrial ventilation is an effective method in controlling hazardous

substances such as gases, vapors, mists, dusts and hot processes in the work
area. Work Environment Measurement conducted by the OSHC in several
establishments showed that many workplaces have poor and inadequate ventilation
systems which are insufficient for contaminant control and inadequate to provide
thermal comfort .

Course Objectives
At the completion of the course, the participants will have:
Acquired knowledge and skills in controlling and eliminating airborne
contaminants from industrial processes through effective ventilation;
Drafted a company’s industrial ventilation program.

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Pre-Requisite
Preferably mechanical engineers

Methodology
Lectures and Discussions
Case study
Individual and Group Exercises
Workshop/demonstration
Plant visit

Target Clients
Industrial Hygienists
Health and Safety Officers
HVAC Supervisors
Employees responsible for the selection, application, use and
maintenance of industrial ventilation systems

Course Fee
P3,000.00

Course Duration
3 days

Course Outline
Introduction to Industrial Ventilation
Chemical Hazards and other Physical Stressors
Control Measures
Principles of Industrial Ventilation
General Ventilation System
Local Exhaust Ventilation System
Fans and Blowers
Air Cleaning Devices
Evaluating Ventilation System
Plant Visit
Re-entry Planning

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 Work Environment Measurement (WEM)

OVERVIEW

This course uses a hands-on training approach on instrumentation aimed

at recognizing, evaluating and controlling work environment hazards.

Course Objectives
At the completion of the course, the participants will have:
Acquired knowledge and skills in using industrial hygiene instruments
for evaluating physical and chemical hazards in the working environment;
Gained skills in controlling hazards and improving the work
environment;
Drafted a company’s industrial hygiene program through the conduct
of Work Environment Measurement.

Prerequisites
Completion of Fundamental of Industrial Hygiene Course or BOSH

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Methodology
Lectures and Discussions
Workshop / Demonstration
Plant Visit

Target Clients
Industrial Hygienists
Industrial Supervisors
EHS Practitioners
Other Members of OSH Committee
Academe

Course Fee
P3,500.00

Course Duration
3 days

Course Outline
Introduction to WEM

Measurement and Evaluation of:

Physical Hazards
Illumination
Noise
Heat
Radiation
Vibration

Measurement and Evaluation of Chemical hazards

Organic Solvents
Acids
Airborne Dusts
Heavy Metals
Toxic Gases

Control Measures

Plant Visit and Re-entry Planning

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 Work Relatedness of Diseases

OVERVIEW

Difficulties in associating hazards and risks to illnesses have contributed

significantly to the underreporting of occupational and other work-related diseases.
The need to continuously build the capabilities of health professionals in diagnosing
work-related diseases is being addressed by this course.

Course Objectives
At the completion of the course, the participants will have:
Acquired knowledge on the concepts of occupational and work-related
diseases;
Discussed the issues in employees’ compensation of illnesses and
injuries;
Drafted a re-entry plan aimed at contributing to their respective
establishment’s / organization’s Occupational Health program.

Prerequisites
None

Methodology
Lectures/Discussions
Case Studies
Audio-Visual Presentations
Workshops/Presentations

Target Clients
Medical Evaluators from the Social Security System (SSS), Government Service
Insurance System (GSIS) and Employees Compensation Commission (ECC).
Health Practitioners
Academe

Course Fee
P1,400.00

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Course Duration
2 Days

Course Outline
Introduction to Work-Related Diseases
Overview of the Health Situation in the Workplace
Analysis of Employees Compensation Claims

Basic Concepts and Principles of Work-Relatedness of Diseases

Risk Assessment of Occupational Hazards
Hazard Identification
Exposure Assessment
Dose Response/Dose-effect
Risk Characterization

Integrating Activity and Response

Medical and Legal Aspects of Compensable Illnesses
Workshop: Case Studies of Claims Filed for Compensation

Re-entry or Action Planning

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 Prevention and Control of Lifestyle-Related
Diseases in the Workplace

OVERVIEW

Lifestyle-related diseases are illnesses initiated by certain behaviors such as

cigarette and tobacco use, alcoholic beverage intake, poor dietary habits and lack
of exercise, and stress. Common lifestyle-related illnesses include cardiovascular
diseases, hypertension, diabetes and diseases highly associated with tobacco/
cigarette use.

Poor lifestyle habits have been noted to reduce national productivity, early
and premature disability among workers, and increased cost of medical services
and health insurance.

Course Objectives
At the completion of the course, the participants will have:
Acquired knowledge on the common lifestyle-related diseases including
risk factors and the means to control and prevent these illnesses;
Drafted a re-entry plan to contribute to a company’s workplace policy and
programs on lifestyle-related diseases.

Prerequisites
None

Methodology
Lectures and Discussions
Case Studies
Audio-Visual Presentations
Workshops

Target Clients
Safety and Health Committee Members
Human Resource Personnel

Course Fee
P1,400.00

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Course Duration
2 Days

Course Outline
Situationer

Common Lifestyle-Related Diseases

Cardio Vascular Diseases
Diabetes Mellitus
Smoking-Related Diseases

Lifestyle Related Diseases and the Workplace

Implementing Workplace- Based- Program for Health Promotion
Roles of the Health Promotion Team

Re-Entry Planning

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 Blood Lead Analysis

OVERVIEW

Lead is the most commonly used non-ferrous metal. It affects the blood;
central and peripheral nervous systems. Long-term exposure causes renal dam-
age and impairs the reproductive functions of both males and females.

Work exposure to lead is a continuing problem in many high-risk industries.

The course is a response to the demand for more trained laboratory personnel in
blood lead analysis.

Course Objectives
At the completion of the course, the participants will have:
Acquired knowledge and skills in the analysis and interpretation of
blood lead level,
Drafted a plan to implement internal and external quality laboratory
control methods.

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Prerequisites
Laboratory Personnel

Methodology
Lectures andDiscussion
Case Studies
Audio-Visual Presentations
Hands-on Application

Target Clients
Medical Technologists and/or Industrial Hygienists who are doing or
planning to do blood lead analysis

Course Fee
P3,000.00

Course Duration
3 Days

Course Outline
Toxicology of Lead

Evaluation of Lead
Biological Monitoring
Environmental Monitoring

Laboratory Methods for Blood Lead (hands-on application)

Interpretation and Analysis of Data from Case Studies

Re-Entry Planning

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 Stress, Alcohol & Drugs, Violence,
HIV/AIDS and Tobacco (SOLVE)
(A Policy Training Program)

OVERVIEW
Stress, Drugs and Alcohol, Violence, HIV/AIDS and Tobacco (SOLVE) are
major threats to enterprise performance. Taken together they can be responsible
for a great number of work accidents and diseases leading to incapacity, illness and
death. These problems have a considerable impact on productivity, and costs of
the enterprise.

This training program is based on the ILO’s program on SOLVE.

Course Objectives
At the completion of the Course, the participants will have:
Acquired knowledge and skills needed to integrate all the five
components of SOLVE into a comprehensive corporate policy.
Drafted a company’s program of action to alleviate SOLVE issues and
problems in their workplace.

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Prerequisites
None

Methodology
Lectures and Discussions
Case Studies
Audio-Visual Presentations
Workshops / Simulation Exercises

Target Clients
Program Planners and Implementors
Member of OSH Committee
Employers and Workers Group

Course Fee
P3,500.00

Course Duration
5 Days

Course Outline
Introduction to SOLVE
Situationer
The Goal

Basic Concepts and Principles of SOLVE

Stress at Work
The Effects of Stress on Health
Who is Affected by Stress?
Gender, Work and Stress
The Cost of Stress

Alcohol and Drugs at Work

Impact on the Individual
Implications for Co-workers
Costs to Employers

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 Violence at Work
Women at Special Risk
The Impact of Violence
Forms of Violence
Causes of Violence
Dealing with Violent Incidents

HIV/AIDS at Work
Impact on the Enterprise
ILO Code of Practice
Human Rights and HIV/AIDS

Tobacco at Work
Its Impact on Health
Tobacco Use Developing Countries
Facts About Cigarette Smoking

Interventions and Response

Managing Emerging Health Related Problems at Work
Linkages to the Goals of the Enterprise
The Management Model
Sustainability
Commitment Setting: Re-entry Planning

__________
SOLVE is an international training program introduced by International Labour Organization in different

countries. At present SOLVE is being taught in 37 countries and in different work settings, including the

academe.

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 Work Improvement in Small Enterprises
and the Informal Sector

OVERVIEW

The informal sector accounts for at least 60% of the local workforce.
Owing to their hand-to-mouth existence, the prevention of work hazards and
illnesses are often neglected. Thus, the need for a stronger effort to mainstream
safety and health in this sector.

Course Objectives
At the completion of the course, the participants will have:
Acquired knowledge on hazards and risks in their respective workplaces;
Identified work improvement measures on productivity, safety and health
which they can apply at their workplaces.

Methodology
Lectures and demonstration
Use of checklists
Workshops
Audio-Visual Presentations

Target Clients
Informal Sector Operators and Workers

Course Fee
Sponsorship of Government, NGOs, External Donors, Private Sector

Duration
1 to 2 days

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Course Outline

Option 1: WISE Course Outline

Background
Introduction of the WISE Checklist
Application of the WISE Checklist
Materials Handling and Storage
Work Premises
Work Organization
Work Station
Lighting
Control of Hazardous Substances
Welfare Facilities
Productive Machine Safety
WISE Checklist
Workshop
Re-entry Planning

Option 2:
Integration of Safety and Health Concerns in Livelihood
Demonstration
Re-Entry Planning

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 Implications of Hazardous Work on
Children’s Health and Safety

OVERVIEW

The urgency for a network of preventive services catering for children in

hazardous working conditions has long been a topic of advocacy against the worst
forms of child labor. Advocates have lamented the inadequacy of health services
for working children. The signing of RA 9231 in 2003 and the D.O. 65-04 have
addressed this gap by prescribing, among others, free medical and psychosocial
services to working children to be provided for by the state.

The OSHC’s role here is to develop competencies in identifying risks caused

by the exposure of children to multiple hazards, and diagnosing work-related illnesses,
understanding the synergies between prevalent public health problems such as
TB, and malnutrition and workplace exposures.

Using the skills in health and safety, the long term objective of this training
course is the development of a network which shall address the preventive, and
potential short and long term consequences of hazardous and other forms of child
labor.

Course Objectives
At the end of the course, the participants will have:
Acquired or strengthened their knowledge and skills on the implications of
hazardous work to children’s health;
Drafted a plan of action to transfer knowledge acquired to beneficiaries in
the context of preventive health care services to working children.

Prerequisites
Personnel working /involved in a child labor program
Policy makers

Methodology
Lectures andDiscussions Roleplay
Case Studies Workshops
Film Showing

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Target Clients
Program Planners and Implementors
Health Personnel

Course Fee
by request

Course Duration
3 Days

Course Outline
Introduction to OSH
Recognizing the working conditions in specific industries where child laborers
abound
Effects of health and safety hazards on children
Synergies between work exposure and prevalent public health problems
Diagnostic methods
Mapping out the network needed
Re-entry Planning

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Implementing a Comprehensive Safety and
Health Program in Schools

OVERVIEW

From time to time, school officials have to deal with incidents like hazing of
students; accidents from electrocution, chemical splashes in school laboratories,
among others. This course will help school officials to either develop or further
enhance current programs to deal with such eventualities.

Course Objectives
Acquired knowledge on the causes of and ways of preventing
accidents / illnesses;
Gained information on the situation in schools as they relate to OSH;
Identified OSH hazards and the range of controls;
Developed a draft or enhanced OSH program in schools.

Prerequisites
None

Methodology
Lectures and Discussions
Workshops
Plenary

Target Clients
Members of School’s Safety and Health Committee
Medical Personnel
HR Personnel
School Administrators

Course Fee
Supported by requesting party

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Course Duration
1 Day

Course Outline
Overview of the Course
Situationer
Case Studies
Causes / Preventions of Accidents and Illnesses
Recognition and Identification of Hazards
Occupational Safety
Occupational Environment
Occupational Health
Workshops and Plenary Discussions
OSH Policy and Program
Organization of Safety and Health Committee
Reporting / Recording
Conduct of an Occular Survey
Commitment / Re-entry Planning

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 Third Country Training Program on OSH for
Small and Medium Enterprises

OVERVIEW

The Philippine Government through the OSHC conducts this Course which is
supported by the Government of Japan through the Japan International Cooperation
Agency. The course is held once a year, subject to annual consultation between
both Governments.

Participants are drawn from different Asian countries such as Bangladesh,

China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and
Vietnam. In 2001, the Course expanded to include participants from Cambodia,
Lao PDR, and Myanmar. This course is the Philippine’s contribution to the ASEAN-
OSHNET’s Course for the 10 ASEAN countries.

Course Objectives
At the completion of the course, the participants will have:
Acquired basic knowledge on key concepts of OSH as appolicable to their
own situations;
Identified range of strategies and interventions to respond to OSH concerns
in their respective organizations and countries;
Drafted their own organization’s action plan in response to their OSH
issues.

Prerequisites
None

Methodology
Lectures and Discussions
Case Studies
Workshops / Demonstration
Plant Visit
Practice Teaching

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Target Clients
Participants who work for safety and health from government, employers, and
workers organizations from selected ASEAN and Asia-Pacific countries

Course Fee
None. Sponsored by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and
OSHC

Course Duration
21 Days

Course Outline
Introduction to OSH
Towards Developing an Occupational Safety and Health and Work
Environment Culture
Globalization and OSHE Concerns
Conditions of Work in SMEs

OSH Concepts and Principles

Deepening our Understanding of OSHE
Checklist Exercise: Overview of Hazards of the Workplace (with plant
visits)
Occupational Safety
Occupational Hygiene
Occupational Health

OSH Special Concerns

Issues in Women’s OSHE OSHE and Child Labor
OSHE and Lifestyle OSHE and Productivity in SMEs

INTEGRATION & RESPONSES

Zero Accident Program *uZAPang OSH
Capability Building through OSHE OSHE and Child Labor Program
Information Dissemination The Asian OSHE Situation
Research on OSHE Approaches to Training
Networking on OSHE Country Reports

__________

uZAPang OSH is a coffee-style type of discussion attended by multi-sectors that aims to raise issues and
concerns on safety and health.

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 Training of Trainers Courses
The OSHC conducts Training of Trainers’ (TOT) Courses to widen the base
of qualified and competent trainers in the various areas of occupational safety and
health.
The TOT courses are aimed at further enhancing the learners’ knowledge
and skills in the development, conduct and management of OSH courses on
specific topics.

At present, the OSHC offers TOT courses on the

following:

BASIC OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (BOSH) FOR

SUPERVISORS

ZERO ACCIDENT PROGRAM-MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

IMPLICATIONS OF HAZARDOUS WORK ON CHILDREN’S HEALTH

AND SAFETY

PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF HIV/AIDS IN THE WORKPLACE

AND RA 8504

In the case of the Third Country Training Program on OSH for Small and
Medium Enterprises in Selected ASEAN and Asia-Pacific Coutries, the TOT is integrated
within its three-week duration.

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 The Distance Learning Mode
as an Alternative Mode of
Learning

Most of the training conducted by the OSHC currently uses

the face-to-face approach where the learners and the trainers physically
meet in a specific place and at specific schedules. However, in recent
years, there had been an increased demand for many types of OSH
trainings all over the country thus stretching the OSHC’s resources at
the most. It therefore called for the use of alternative modes of
learning, the most popular today of which, involves the internet.

The internet has several desirable characteristics from the point

of view of training. It is fast, cheap and an efficient method of
transmitting and receiving information. Learners who have difficulty
in going to urban areas where trainings are usually held face-to-face,
can adjust the time and place of learning at their convenience. For
the OSHC, it means it can reach a wider clientele, especially those in
far-flung areas, as long as they have access to a computer with internet
capability. It also means that in the future, the OSHC can now cut
down on the number of regional face-to-face trainings.

The first course to be converted to the distance mode is the

BOSH. Other courses are also to be converted to said mode in the
coming years.

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 The Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) was established
as the nationally recognized authority on safety and health research, training,
information and technical expertise. The OSHC pursues partnership with
the public and private sectors the attainment of a healthy and safe working
environment through responsive and sustainable OSH programs and policies.
It also targets the effective delivery of quality services. The OSHC aims to
increase productivity through better working environment, decrease in
manpower and economic losses caused by occupational accidents and
diseases, and to improve welfare of workers and their families.

Other OSHC activities are on trainings (both basic and specialized);

and conduct of technical services such as Work Environment Measurements,
Safety Audits, and Testing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPEs).

North Avenue corner Agham Road,

Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
Tel. Nos.: (02) 924-2414 / 927-0926
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