OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH STANDARDS

KIRK PATRICK A. CORRALES

TECHNICAL SUPERVISION & SUPPORT DIVISION DEPARTMENT OF LABOR & EMPLOYMENT R.O. X

 It has to do with the accident and its prevention. It also means freedom from harm or danger caused by accident.

An unintended and unforeseen event caused by unsafe condition & unsafe act in any given situation, usually resulting to personal injury or property damage.

 a condition of equipment, machinery or surroundings or working environment w/c is prone to harm & danger.

an unsafe action of persons that are caused by ignorance/neglect (deviation of safety principles).

Why do accidents occur?

Causes of Accidents

Unsafe Acts/Behavior (88%)

Unsafe Conditions (10%)

Causes of Accidents
Unsafe condition is a hazardous physical condition or circumstance which could directly permit the occurrence of an accident .

Ex. - inadequate signs and warning system - defective tools/unguarded machine - layout that creates obstruction -excessive noise - slippery floor - poor illumination/ventilation - extreme temperature

 TO THE EMPLOYEE:
1) 2) 3) 4) Disability Loss of earning capacity Psychological effects (Mental & Physical) Change in social life

TO THE EMPLOYER:
1) Decreased of productivity or down time 2) Damage to property 3) Lost of company image

The more accidents take place in a facility, the higher the companys expenses (insurance premiums, medical treatment, compensation). The higher a company expenses, the lower the

profit on each product unit sold.

Accident prevention & efficient production go together. Production is higher & quality is better when accident is prevented.

 PROVIDES US ECONOMIC STABILITY

> conserves our resources > increase productivity & profitability > improve quality

A SOCIAL OBLIGATIONS OF EVERYONE A LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY OF THE EMPLOYER

COST of ACCIDENTS
This iceberg demonstrates the relationship between direct and indirect costs or accidents. On the average,
Direct Costs
Medical Costs
Compensation/Indemnity indirect costs exceed direct costs by a 4:1 ratio.

Indirect Costs
Spoiled Product Lost Time By: Injured Unhappy customers fellow Worker Cleanup Time Supervisor Schedule Delays Training New Employees

Overhead Costs
Legal Fees Increase in Insurance Cost

(BUREAU OF WORKING CONDITIONS)

Progress of OSH Legislations in the Philippines 1903- development of OSH in the Philippines 1908- Employers Liability Act was instituted requiring employers to compensate workers who were injured while performing their job 1908 Bureau of Labor was created. 1927 - Workmens Compensation Act No. 3428 was passed providing payment of damages by the employer for illnesses, in addition to injury or death due to employment 1933 - Bureau of Labor was named Department of Labor on Dec. 8, 1933.

1936- Commonwealth Act No. 104 was passed. First legislation directly enjoining management to ensure the promotion of OSH in the workplace. Known as the First Industrial Safety Law 1945- Commonwealth Act No. 696 was approved to include safety in the installation and operation of boilers and pressure vessels. 1948- Philippines became a member of ILO 1957 Bureau of Labor Standards was created. 1959- SOPI was organized

1974- PD 442 (LCP) was passed

1975- BLS started the program on accreditation of STOs to conduct OSH training.
1977- Tripartite body was created to study the proposed OSHS 1978- OSHS was approved. Natl Tripartite Committee was created to continue study the improvement of the OSHS 1982 BLS renamed as BWC

1984- Tripartite consultation was held to amend OSHS Rule 1410 (Construction Safety).

1988- OSHC was created pursuant to EO 307. First in Southeast Asia

1989- First major revision of OSHS

1996- Tripartite consultation workshop held to discuss the amendments of Rule 1030

1998- DO 13 was issued. Tripartite Council on OSH in Construction Industry was created. 1999 -ASPPI was organized.1st Gen. Assembly & Convention of DOLE Accredited Safety Professionals was held

INTRODUCTION TO OSHS

OSH LEGISLATIONS
Phil. Const.

Article XIII Section 3 of Phil. Constitution The state shall afford full protection to labor, .... . They shall be entitled to security of tenure, humane conditions of work, and a living wage.

INTRODUCTION TO OSHS

OSH LEGISLATIONS
Law
Phil. Const.

: P.D. 442, Book IV, Titles I and II : Labor Code of the Phils. DOLE

Title
Labor Code.

Year Passed : 1974 Implementing Agency: Content: Revised and consolidated labor and social laws to afford full protection to labor, promote employment and human resources development and ensure industrial peace based on social justice.

INTRODUCTION TO OSHS

OSH LEGISLATIONS
Phil. Const.

Labor Code.

Article 162 The Secretary of labor shall by appropriate order set and enforce mandatory OSH Standards to eliminate or reduce OSH hazards in all workplaces and institute new and update existing programs to ensure safe and healthful working conditions in all place of employment Article 165 - DOLE shall be solely responsible for the administration, enforcement of laws, policies and programs on OSH. Chartered cities may be allowed to conduct industrial safety inspection of establishments within their respective jurisdictions.

INTRODUCTION TO OSHS

OSH LEGISLATIONS
Phil. Const.

Law Title

: Rules and Regulations : Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS)

Implementing Art. 162, Book IV, Title I, P.D. 442

Labor Code.

Year Passed : 1978

Relevant Provision/s : Rule 1000 to Rule 1980

OSHS. Implementing Agency: DOLE

Department of Labor and Employment

INTRODUCTION TO OSHS

OSH STANDARDS

WHO ARE THE ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED IN OSH?

INTRODUCTION TO OSHS

ADMINISTATIVE ORGANIZATION FOR OSH

DOLE ECC
Employees Compensation Commission The ECC is responsible for initiating, rationalizing and coordinating the policies on employees compensation programs as well as deciding appealed cases from the GSIS and SSS, the agencies which initially administer the employees compensation program in the public and private sector.

INTRODUCTION TO OSHS

ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION FOR OSH

DOLE ECC OSHC

Occupational Safety and Health Center Undertakes continuing studies and researches on OSH Plans, develops and implements training programs on OSH Undertakes practical testing for safe use and sets standard specifications of PPEs Monitor workers exposure to hazardous substance and environmental conditions.

INTRODUCTION TO OSHS

ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION FOR OSH

DOLE ECC BWC OSHC Bureau of Working Conditions

The BWC performs primarily policy and program development and advisory functions in the administration and enforcement of laws relating to working conditions. It oversee the implementation of standards through technical supervision of enforcement by the DOLEs 15 Regional Offices all over the country

INTRODUCTION TO OSHS

ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION FOR OSH

DOLE ECC BWC OSHC

Implements laws, policies, plans, programs, projects, rules and regulations of the DOLE.

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RO2

RO3

RO4

RO5

RO6

RO7

RO15

Legal Basis of the Occupational Safety and Health and Standards

Book IV, Title I Medical, Dental and Occupational Safety

Occupational Safety and Health Standards, (OSHS)1978

INTRODUCTION TO OSHS

OSH STANDARDS
A set of mandatory OSH standards which codifies all safety orders being enforced prior to its promulgation. It contains administrative requirements, general safety and health rules, technical safety regulations, and other measures to eliminate or reduce OSH hazards in the workplace.

Legal Basis of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards

Article 162, Chapter II: Safety and Health Standards:

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.

INTRODUCTION TO OSHS

LEGAL BASIS
OSH Standards: PURPOSE
to protect every working man against the dangers of injury, sickness or death through safe and healthful working conditions.

SCOPE
shall apply to all places of employment except land, sea and air transportation and safety in Mines.

Occupational Safety & Health Standards

Some Rules of the OSHS
1000 General Provisions 1010 1020 1030 1040 1050 Other Safety Rules Registration Training & Accreditation Health & Safety Committee Notification & Keeping of

Occupational Illnesses & Injuries 1060 Premises of Establishments 1070 Environmental Control 1080 Personal Protective Equipment

Occupational Safety & Health Standards

Some OSHS Rules
1090 Hazardous Materials 1100 Gas & Electric Welding & Cutting Operations 1120 Hazardous Work Processes 1140 Explosives 1150 Materials Handling & Storage 1160 Boiler
1170 Unfired Pressure Vessels 1180 Internal Combustion Engine* 1220 Elevators & Related Equipment

1230 Identification of Piping System 1240 Power Piping Lines 1410 Construction Safety 1420 Logging
1940 Fire Protection & Control 1950 Pesticides & Fertilizers

1200 Machine Guarding

1210 Electrical Safety

1970 Fees 1980 Authority of LG 1990 Final Provisions

1960 OH Services

INTRODUCTION TO OSHS

HOW DOLE ENFORCE OSH LAWS ?

The OSH laws are enforced and monitored by the ROs through its LSED manned by labor inspectors vested with visitorial and enforcement power under Article 128. Labor inspectors also disseminate information, advocate and give technical assistance on OSH

Technical Safety Inspection - refers to inspection for the purpose of safety determination
of boilers, pressure vessels, internal combustion engines, electrical installation, elevators, hoisting equipment and other mechanical equipment.

General Health and Safety Inspection

-refers to

inspection of the work environment, including the location and operation of machinery other than those covered by technical safety inspection, adequacy of work space, ventilation, lighting, conditions of work environment, handling, storage or work procedures, protection facilities and other safety and health hazards in the workplace.

OSH STANDARDS
General Provisions (Rule 1000)

Rule 1005: DUTIES OF EMPLOYER

Furnish his workers a place of employment free from hazardous conditions. Give complete job safety instruction to all his workers. Comply with the requirements of the Standards. Use only approved devices and equipment in his workplace.

OSH STANDARDS
General Provisions (Rule 1000)

DUTIES OF WORKERS
Cooperate with the employer in carrying out the provisions of the Standards. Report any work hazard in the workplace. Make proper use of all safeguards and safety devices furnished in accordance with the provisions of OSHS for his protection and the protection of others. Follow all instructions by the employer in compliance with the OSHS provisions

OSH STANDARDS
General Provisions (Rule 1000) DUTIES OF OTHER PERSONS
Any person including builders or contractors, who visits, builds, innovates or installs devices in establishments or workplaces shall comply with the provision of OSHS rules and all regulations issued by the employer in compliance with the Standards and other issuances of the Secretary.

OSH STANDARDS
Rule 1020 - Registration
Every employer shall register his/her business with the Regional Labor Office or authorized representative to provide the DOLE with information as guide in its enforcement activities.
free of charge valid for the lifetime of the establishment except when there is change in name, location, ownership; opening after previous closing.

OSH STANDARDS
Rule 1030 - Training and Accreditation of Personnel in OSH The BWC either directly or through accredited organizations, shall conduct continuing training programs to increase the supply and competence of personnel qualified to carry out the provision of this Standards. Employer to appoint a safety officer on a full-time or part-time basis depending on the type of workplace (whether hazardous or non-hazardous) and number of worker in the workplace.
* Based on Department Order No. 16, series of 2001

OSH STANDARDS
Rule 1030 - Training and Accreditation of Personnel in OSH
Highly Hazardous Establishments is one where potential
hazard within the company may affect the safety and/or

health of workers not only within but also persons outside the premises of the workplace. Petrochemical works and refineries; Chemical works and chemical production plants; LPG storage and materials; Storages and distribution center for toxic/hazardous chemicals; Large fertilizer stores; Explosives factories; Works in which chlorine is used in bulk.
* Based on Department Order No. 16, series of 2001

OSH STANDARDS
Rule 1030 - Training and Accreditation of Personnel in OSH
Duties of Safety Officer Advice the employer, supervisors and workers on OSH Investigate accident Coordinate safety training program Conduct safety and health inspection Maintain accident records system Provide assistance to government agencies in the conduct of health and safety inspection, accident investigation or any other related programs

OSH STANDARDS
Rule 1030 - Training and Accreditation of Personnel in OSH A full-time safety officer must be duly accredited by the BWC.
ACCREDITATION PROGRAM OF DOLE

Note: The employment of a full-time safety officer may not be required if the employer enters into a written contract with a qualified consultant or consulting organization whose duties and responsibilities shall be the duties of a safety practitioner as stated in these Rule. The employment of a consultant, however, will not excuse the employer from the required training of his supervisors or technical personnel.

Requirements for Accreditation

OSH PRACTITIONER 1. Has completed the prescribed Basic OSH training from DOLE accredited or recognized organizations.

(For Nurses - At least 50 hours of Basic Training in Occupational Nursing) (For Physician Basic Occupational Medicine) Training in

(For Safety Officer - 40 hour BOSH)

Requirements for Accreditation

OSH PRACTITIONER

2. Has relevant experience in OSH

Three (3) years experience if applicant is duly licensed by PRC.

Four (4) years experience if applicant is a graduate of any 4 or 5 year college course without PRC license. Ten (10) years experience if applicant is a college undergraduate.

OSH STANDARDS

RULE 1040 - Health and Safety Committee

is a group of employees and management that plans and develops polices in all matters pertaining to safety and health in the workplace.

OSH STANDARDS
RULE 1040 - Health and Safety Committee

Duties:
Plans and develops accident prevention program. Directs the accident prevention efforts. Provides necessary assistance to government inspecting authorities. Initiates and supervises safety trainings for employees. Develops and maintains a disaster contingency plan.

 RULE 1040 - Health and Safety Committee Composition/Involved Persons CHAIRPERSON : Manager or his authorized representative MEMBERS:
Department heads, supervisors, foreman Workers/s (if unionized, must be union members) Company Physician, Nurse/First Aider SECRETARY - Safety man/Safety Officer

OSH STANDARDS
RULE 1040 - Health and Safety Committee

Duties of employer:
Establishes and adopts in writing administrative policies on safety and health. Report to the enforcing authority the policies adopted and required report requirements. Act on recommended measures of health and safety committee and in case of non-adoption, to inform the committee of the reason.

OSH STANDARDS

RULE 1040 - Health and Safety Committee OSH RULE REPORT/FORM WHERE TO FILE WHEN TO FILE

Rule 1040 Health and Safety Committee

Report of Safety Organization (DOLE/BWC/IP-5)

2 copies, to be submitted to concerned RO; copy furnished the Bureau

- Within one (1) month after the organization - At least on quarterly basis

Minutes of the Meeting No form needed

OSH STANDARDS
RULE 1050 - Notification & Keeping of Accident and/ or Occupational Illnesses

1053.01: Notification - All work accidents or occupational illnesses, resulting in disabling conditions or dangerous occurrences shall be reported by the employer to the Regional Labor Office. If Major work accidents results in death or permanent total disability, employer shall initially notify the Regional Labor Office within 24 hours. 1054: Keeping of Records - The employer shall maintain and keep an accident or illness record which shall be open at all times for inspection to authorized personnel.

OSH STANDARDS

RULE 1050 - Notification & Keeping of Accident and/ or Occupational Illnesses

Provides the safety officer means for an objective evaluation of the program Helps identify high injury rates Provides information on accident causes which contributes to high injury rates

OSH STANDARDS
RULE 1050 - Notification & Keeping of Accident and/or Occupational Illnesses
OSH RULE
Rule 1050 Notification and Keeping of Accidents and/or Occupational Illnesses

REPORT/FORM
Work Accident Illness Report (WAIR) (DOLE/BWC/IP-6)

WHEN TO REPORT
-On or before the 20th day of the month following the date of occurrence of the accident -On or before Jan. 20 of the following year Within 24 h ours

WHERE TO REPORT
2 copies, to be submitted to concerned RO; copy furnished the Bureau

Annual Exposure Data Report (AEDR) (DOLE/BWC/IP-6b) Fatal/major accident

OSH STANDARDS
RULE 1960 - Occupational Health Services

Every employer is required to provide in his workplace medical and dental services, emergency medicines and dental facilities.

OSH STANDARDS

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PERSONNEL

Refers to the qualified first aider, nurse dentist or physician, whose services have been engaged by the employer in order to provide occupational health services in the establishment.

OSH STANDARDS
No. of workers 1 50
51 -99

Hazardous workplace

Non-Hazardous Workplace Where the nature of work

First-aider per shift FA Medicines exposes per shift FA Medicine First-aider workers to :

100 - 199
200-600

601 - 2,000 2,001 - above

Dangerous environmental First-aider per shift First-aider hazardous elements,per shift ETR contaminants, ionizing ETR PT OH Nurse 4h/d 6d/w radiation, chemicals, flammable substances First-aider per shift, FT nurse First-aider per shift, PT doctor 4h/d 3d/w PT OH Nurse 4h/day EMC Construction, mining, fire ETR PT dentist 4h/d 3d/w fighting, stevedoring, dock First-aider per shift, FT nurse First-aider per shift, FT nurse work, deep sea fishing, EH mechanized farming ETR PT doctor 4h/d, 6d/w PT doctor 4h/day, 3d/w DC PT dentist PT dentist Dangerous work First-aider per shift, FT nurse First-aider/S, conditions FT nurse EC FT doctor or 2 PT doctors EH PT doctor 4h/d, 6/w Manufacture or handling DC FT dentist PT dentist of explosives, pyrotechnic products FT nurse/S First-aider/S, FT nurse/S First-aider/S, FT doctor + PT doctor/S EH FT doctor PT doctor/S Heavy or+power driven EMC DC FT dentist FT dentist tools and/or machinery DC

OSH STANDARDS
Emergency Hospital An employer need not put up an emergency hospital or dental clinic if there is a hospital or dental clinic which is not more than five(5) kilometers away in urban areas and 25 minutes travel in rural areas provided contracts are entered into with the said hospital or dental clinic and that the employer provides transportation facilities. PHYSICIAN/DENTIST shall be subject to call at any time in other shifts during emergencies.

OSH STANDARDS
Health Program The physician engaged by the employer, in addition to providing medical services in cases of emergency, must also perform the following: Conduct pre-employment medical examination, free of charge, for the proper selection of workers Conduct free of charge annual physical examination of the workers Collaborate with safety and technical personnel in the selection and placement of workers, including investigation of work related accidents due to exposure to health hazards Develop and implement a comprehensive health program for the employees

OSH STANDARDS

REQUIRED REPORT UNDER RULE 1960 OSH RULE Rule 1960 Occupational Health Services REPORT/FORM
Annual Medical Report - DOLE/BWC/OH-47A AMR

WHERE TO FILE

WHEN TO REPORT

2 copies submitted to On or before the concerned RO copy last day of March furnished the Bureau of the year following the covered period

INTRODUCTION TO OSHS

ACCREDITATION PROGRAM
Rule 1030 - Training and Accreditation of Personnel in OSH

Mandates the BWC to conduct training program on OSH directly or through accredited Safety Training Organization. Require the employer to appoint a safety officer. The training course prescribed by the BWC shall be requisite for the appointment of the safety officer in the place of employment All full-time safety officers must meet the requirement of dulyaccredited Safety Practitioner or Safety Consultants by the Bureau

INTRODUCTION TO OSHS

Requirements in the Practice of OSH

Completion of the Bureau Prescribed Training Course On OSH conducted by DOLE Accredited Safety Training Organization BWC Accreditation as OSH practitioner/consultant

INTRODUCTION TO OSHS

ACCREDITATION PROGRAM
UPDATE The Bureau has accredited:
1800 safety practitioners 175 safety consultants 20 Active Safety Training Organization 4 Testing of Construction Heavy Equipment organization

 Training of Personnel:
- Every employer shall take steps to train a sufficient number of supervisors or technical personnel in occupational safety and health. No. of workers 1-250 251-500 501-750 751-1000 Every addl. 500 or fraction thereof Non-hazardous workplace One(1) part-time safety officer Two(2) part-time safety officers One(1) full-time safety officer Two(2) full-time safety officers One(1) addl. full-time safety officer

 Training of Personnel:
- Every employer shall take steps to train a sufficient number of supervisors or technical personnel in occupational safety and health.
No. of workers 1-50
51-200

Hazardous 1 part-time safety officer

1 full-time safety officer

Highly hazardous 1 full-time safety officer

1 FT & 1 PT safety officer

201-250 251-500 Every addl. 500 or fraction thereof Every addl. 250 or fraction thereof

1 FT & PT safety officer 2 full-time safety officer 1 addl. FT safety officer

2 full-time safety officer 2 FT & 1 PT safety officer

1 addl. FT safety officer

RULE 1040

HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE

1. Organize a Health & Safety Committee. 2. Establish & adopt in writing administrative policies on safety in conformity with the provision of this Standards. 3. Report to DOLE the organization of HSC & the Safety Policy adopted. 4. Report to DOLE the minutes of meetings of the HSC at least once in every 3 months (quarterly).

OSH Standards: RULE 1040 - Health and Safety Committee is a group of employees and management that plans and develops polices in all matters pertaining to safety and health in the workplace.

INTRODUCTION TO OSHS
OSH Standards Rule 1040- Health and Safety Committee Duties
Plans and develops accident prevention program Inspects workplace to detect unsafe condition Reviews reports related to safety and health Provides necessary assistance to government inspecting authorities Initiates and supervises safety trainings for employees

RULE 1050

NOTIFY & KEEPING OF RECORDS OF ACCIDENTS & OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES

1. Notify DOLE of all work accidents/occupational illnesses resulting in disabling conditions. 2. It shall be reported on the 20th day following the date of occurrence. 3. Annual Exposure Data Report must also be reported to DOLE every January on the following year.

RULE 1960 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

Establish/Provide Occupational Health Services; - Occupational Health Personnel; - Medicines; - Medical supplies & equipment; & - Medical facilities Report to DOLE the company Annual Medical Report