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    The document outlines a workplace policy and program on tuberculosis (TB) prevention and control implemented by Marjonmae General Merchandise. The policy aims to address the stigma around TB and protect workers' rights. It establishes a health and safety committee to manage the TB program. The guidelines include TB education, screening, and referring employees to treatment. The employer's responsibilities are to provide training, ensure non-discrimination, and maintain confidentiality. The policy takes effect immediately.

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    The document outlines a workplace policy and program on tuberculosis (TB) prevention and control implemented by Marjonmae General Merchandise. The policy aims to address the stigma around TB and protect workers' rights. It establishes a health and safety committee to manage the TB program. The guidelines include TB education, screening, and referring employees to treatment. The employer's responsibilities are to provide training, ensure non-discrimination, and maintain confidentiality. The policy takes effect immediately.

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    MARJONMAE GENERAL MERCHANDISE

    WORKPLACE POLICY AND PROGRAM ON TUBERCULOSIS (TB) PREVENTION


    AND CONTROL

    MARJONMAE GENERAL MERCHANDISE recognizes that while 80% of


    Tuberculosis (TB) cases belong to the economically productive individuals, it is also
    treatable and its spread can be curtailed if proper control measures will be
    implemented. As such, this TB Policy and Program is hereby issued for the
    information and guidance of the employees.

    PURPOSE:

    To address the stigma attached to TB and to ensure that the worker’s right
    against discrimination, brought by the disease, is protected.

    To facilitate free access to anti-TB medicines of affected employees through


    referrals.

    I. IMPLEMENTING STRUCTURE

    MARJONMAE GENERAL MERCHANDISE TB Program shall be managed by


    its health and safety committee consists of representatives from the different
    divisions and departments.

    II. COVERAGE

    This Program shall apply to all employees regardless of their employment


    status.

    III. GUIDELINES

    A. Preventive Strategies

    1. Conduct of Tuberculosis (TB) Advocacy, Training and Education

    a. TB education shall be conducted by a chosen medical clinic in close


    coordination with the health and safety committee, through distribution
    and posting of IEC materials and counselling and/ or lectures.

    b. Engineering measures such as improvement of ventilation, provision for


    adequate sanitary facilities and observance of standard for space
    requirement (avoidance of overcrowding) shall be implemented.

    2. Screening, Diagnosis, Treatment and Referral to Health Care Services

    a. The company shall establish a referral system and provide access to


    diagnostic and treatment services for its employees. The company shall
    make arrangements with the nearest Direct Observed Treatment (DOT)
    facility.

    b. The company’s adherence to the DOTS guidelines on the diagnosis and


    treatment is highly encouraged.

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    B. MEDICAL MANAGEMENT

    1. The company shall adopt the DOTS strategy in the management of


    workers with tuberculosis. TB case finding, case holding and Reporting
    and Recording shall be in accordance with the Comprehensive Unified
    Policy (CUP) and the National Tuberculosis Control Program.

    2. The company shall at the minimum refer employees and their family
    members with TB to private or public DOTS centers.

    C. SOCIAL POLICY

    1. Non-discriminatory Policy and Practices

    a. There shall be no discrimination of any form against employees from pre to


    post employment, including hiring, promotion, or assignment, on account
    of their TB status. (ILO C111)

    b. Workplace management of sick employees shall not differ from that of any
    other illness. Persons with TB related illnesses should be able to work for
    as long as medically fit.

    2. Work-Accommodation and Arrangement

    a. Agreements made between the company and employee’s representatives


    shall reflect measures that will support workers with TB through flexible leave
    arrangements, rescheduling of working time and arrangement for return to
    work.

    b. The employee may be allowed to return to work with reasonable working


    arrangements as determined by the Company Health Care provider
    and/or the DOTS provider.

    D. COMPENSATION

    The company shall provide access to Social Security System and


    Employees Compensation benefits under PD 626 to an employee who
    acquired TB infection in the performance of his/her duty.

    V. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES

    A. Employer’s Responsibilities

    1. The Employer, together with workers/ labor organizations, company focal


    personnel for human resources, safety and health personnel shall
    develop, implement, monitor and evaluate the workplace policy and
    program on TB.
     
    2. Provide information, education and training on TB prevention for its
    workforce. 

    3. Ensure non-discriminatory practices in the workplace.

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    4. Ensure confidentiality of the health status of its employees and the access
    to medical records is limited to authorized personnel. 

    5. The Employer, through its Human Resources Department, shall see to it


    that their company policy and program is adequately funded and made
    known to all employees.

    6. The Health and Safety Committee, together with employees/ labor


    organizations shall jointly review the policy and program and continue to
    improve these by networking with government and organizations
    promoting TB prevention.

    B. Employees’ Responsibilities

    1. The employee’s organization is required to undertake an active role in


    educating and training their members on TB prevention and control.

    2. Employees shall practice non-discriminatory acts against co-workers.

    3. Employees and their organization shall not have access to personnel


    data relating to a worker’s TB status.

    4. Employees shall comply with universal precaution and the preventive


    measures.

    V. IMPLEMENTATION AND MONITORING

    The Safety and Health Committee or its counterpart shall periodically monitor
    and evaluate the implementation of this Policy and Program.

     
    VI. EFFECTIVITY

    This Policy shall take place effective immediately and shall be made known to every
    employee.

    _______________________________ ________________________________
    Owner/Manager Employees’ Representative

    DATE: _________________

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