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COURSE DETAILS

COURSE TITLE: BASIC OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (BOSH)


TYPE OF COURSE: Basic; Mandatory
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The forty (40)-hour Basic Occupational Safety and Health Training for Safety Officers is a mandatory training course in pursuance with Republic Act No. 11058
and DOLE Department Order 198 s. 2018. It is designed to impart knowledge and skills on basic concepts and principles of occupational safety and health to enable safety officers to
implement their respective company’s safety and health program.
This is offered by the Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC), Occupational Safety and Health Networks (OSHNets), and DOLE-accredited Safety Training Organizations (STOs).
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Terminal Objective: To provide the participants the basic knowledge and skills on the basic concepts and principles of occupational safety and health (OSH) that will enable safety
officers to develop and implement their company’s safety and health program.
Specific Objectives:
At the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• identify existing & potential safety and health hazards and describe their effects to the human body;
• relate the effects of occupational illnesses and accidents to individuals, their families, communities and workplaces;
• determine the appropriate control measures for specific hazards;
• describe the importance of effective OSH communication (OSH training and meetings);
• explain the roles of safety officers in the overall management of OSH program;
• identify the components of an OSH program; and
• develop a workplace-specific OSH re-entry plan.
COURSE OUTLINE:
• Why the need for OSH?
• Workplace Risk Assessment
• Accident Causation and Investigation
• Integrating Activity
• Communicating OSH
• Responses to OSH Issues and Concerns
METHODOLOGY: Lecture/discussions, exercises, workshop, presentation/reporting
TARGET PARTICIPANTS: Designated Safety Officers, Safety and Health Committee Members, Management, Owners
DURATION: 5 Days

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COURSE OUTLINE
Mandatory 40-hour BOSH Training (for Safety Officer 2)

Title Duration Elapsed Time (hour)


Introduction: BOSH Framework 1 hour and 30 minutes 1.5
Module 1: Why the need for OSH? 1 hour and 15 minutes 1.25
Module 2: Workplace Risk Assessment
1 – Hazards Identification
A - Hazards Identification - Safety Hazards 2 hours and 30 minutes 2.5
B - Hazards Identification - Health Hazards 1 hour and 15 minutes 1.25
Workshop 1: Hazard Identification 2 hours 2.0
2 – Evaluation of Risks and Hazards
A - Work Environment Measurement 1 hour and 30 minutes 1.5
B - Medical Surveillance 2 hours and 15 minutes 2.25
C - Workplace Risk Assessment
1 hour and 30 minutes 1.5
Workshop 2: Risk Assessment
3 – Development of Control Measures
A - Control Measures of Health Hazards 1 hour and 45 minutes 1.75
B - Control Measures of Safety Hazards 1 hour and 45 minutes 1.75
Workshop 3: Developing Control Measures 1 hour 1.0
Module 3: Accident Causation: Risky Workplace & Risky Workers | Accident Investigation 2 hour and 45 minutes 2.75
Module 4: Integrating Activity 3 hours and 15 minutes 3.25
Module 5: Communicating OSH 2 hours 2.0
Module 6: Responses to OSH Issues and Concerns
1 - Workplace Emergency Preparedness 1 hour 45 minutes 1.75
2 - Employees’ Compensation Program 1 hour 30 minutes 1.5
3 - OSH Legislations 1 hours and 45 minutes 1.75
4 - OSH Program Development 2 hours and 30 minutes 2.5
Module Total 34 hours and 15 minutes 33.75
Unfreezing Activities 1 hour and 30 minutes 1.5
Snack/Coffee Breaks 2 hours and 30 minutes 2.5
Others (i.e. Registration, Opening, Pre-Test, Post-Test, Re-Entry Planning, Evaluation, Closing) 2 hours and 15 minutes 2.25
BOSH Training Total 40 hours 40
Lunch Break Total 5 hours 5
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
(as of 11 February 2020)

Introduction: BOSH Framework

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Objectives Content Clear Points Methodology
Time
1.5 Upon completion of the module, - Introduction of  BOSH Training is one of the mandatory OSH courses  Lecture /
hours participants will be able to: participants Discussion
1. Introduce OSH and the - Expectations Check  Sharing
Occupational Safety and Health - House Rules  Workshop
Center - General course objectives
2. Explain the general course Training design
objectives

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Module 1: Why the Need for OSH?

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Objectives Content Clear Points Methodology
Time
1.5 Upon completion of the module, - OSH Situationer  Every workplace has different hazards, risk, and level of  Lecture /
hours participants will be able to: - Roles of Safety Officer exposures. Tailor fit your OSH response. Discussion
1. Explain the current Philippine - Introduction to Hazard  Safety officers play a key role in the overall management of  Group Sharing
OSH situation; Identification, Risk programs in their companies.  Video Showing
2. Describe the OSH situation in Assessment and Control
 Accidents and injuries result to losses of lives, limbs, time  Workshop
their own workplaces; (HIRAC)
and property. Most accidents at work could have been
3. Enumerate the roles of safety - Difference between safety
and health hazards prevented. Immediate causes of accidents are unsafe and
officers in OSH implementation; unhealthy acts and conditions.
- Unsafe/Unhealthy Acts
4. Identify the risk assessment  Conduct workplace risk assessment through hazards
and Conditions
steps/processes; and identification, evaluation and control.
5. Define unsafe/unhealthy acts and
conditions.

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Module 2: Workplace Risk Assessment | 1-A – Workplace Safety Hazards

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Objectives Content Clear Points Methodology
Time
2.5 Upon completion of the module, - Hazards due to poor  A deteriorating housekeeping may be the first evidence of a  Lecture /
hours participants will be able to: housekeeping deteriorating safety and health program Discussion
1. Describe hazards from poor - Fire hazards  Chemistry of fire is represented by the fire triangle: Fuel,
housekeeping - Electrical hazards Heat and Oxygen
2. Explain the causes and extent of - Machine hazards
 Mechanical hazards occur: (1) at the point of operation, (2)
fire incidents; - Hazards from improper
power transmission components and (3) other exposed
3. Identify causes and effects of materials handling
moving parts of the machine.
machine related accidents;
 Lifting and moving things at work may cause disabling
4. Identify common hazards
injuries and even deaths.
associated with materials
handling;  Electrical hazards in the workplace may be caused by failure
5. Enumerate common electrical to ensure a safe design and proper work procedures as well
hazards; and as improper servicing and maintenance of electrical
6. Develop control measures equipment.
against hazards in the workplace
before accidents and injuries can
occur

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Module 2: Workplace Risk Assessment | 1-B – Workplace Health Hazards

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Objectives Content Clear Points Methodology
Time
1.25 Upon completion of the module, - Definition of Industrial  Industrial Hygiene is the science and art devoted to the  Lecture /
hours participants will be able to: Hygiene identification, evaluation and control of hazards Discussion
1. Explain the principles of - Definition of Health  The different types of health hazards are physical, chemical,  Seatwork
Industrial Hygiene; and Hazards biological and ergonomics.
2. Identify health hazards in their - Classification of Health  Safety Officers have the role of classifying their
workplace. Hazards (Industrial establishments through proper identification of the different
Hygiene) health hazards as part of the risk assessment process
1. Physical  Identification of different health hazards in workplaces can
2. Chemical be done by:
3. Biological o Conducting walk-thru survey/ocular inspection
4. Ergonomics o Reviewing processes
- Health Hazards o Knowing the raw materials, product and by-products
Identification o Gathering workers’ observations and complaints
- DO 136-14 - Globally o Using GHS labels and Safety Data Sheets
Harmonized System of
Classification and Labelling
of Chemicals
- Labels and Safety Data
Sheet

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Workshop 1: Hazard Identification

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Objectives Instructions Materials
Time
2 Upon completion of the workshop, 1. Select an appropriate video or pictures of a workplace to show the participation  Manila Paper
hours participants will be able to identify 2. Participants shall identify specific safety and health hazards using the template provided.  Markers
specific safety and health hazards 3. Participants shall report their findings  Video /
given the case / example provided. 4. Facilitator / Resource persons shall comment and give feedback Pictures

Workshop 1 Template:

1. Hazard Identification 2. Risk Analysis/Evaluation 3. Risk Control


Work Existing Risk Proposed Control Due Date /
No Hazard Possible Effects Probability Severity Risk
Activity Control (if any) Measure Status
1 Safety Hazards
1.
2.
Health Hazards
1.
2.
2

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Module 2: Workplace Risk Assessment | 2-A – Workplace Environment Measurement

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Objectives Content Clear Points Methodology
Time
1.5 Upon completion of the module, - Definition of Work  Employers shall exert effort to maintain, control and carry  Lecture /
hours participants will be able to: Environment out WEM to their workplace Discussion
1. Discuss Work Environment Measurement  Provisions of OSH Standards Rule 1077 and related DOLE  Seatwork
Measurement (WEM) and its - Rule 1070 of Occupational issuances must be complied with
importance in evaluating the Safety and Health  The conduct of WEM through area or personal monitoring is
hazards in the workplace and Standards important to know the levels of exposure of the workers to
monitoring exposure of workers; - DO 160-16 Guidelines on the different hazards in the workplace
2. Comply with industrial hygiene – the Accreditation of  Threshold Limit Value is defined and categorized into three:
Consulting Organizations Time Weighted Average, Short-term Exposure Limit and
related OSHS provisions and
to Provide WEM Services Ceiling.
other issuances, laws and
- Purpose of WEM  The levels of exposure should be compared with the TLVs
guidelines; and - Types of Work  Measured values must be within or should not exceed the
1. Explain the Threshold Limit Environment TLV to ensure health of the workers.
Values (TLV) and its importance Measurement /  Measured values in action level or has exceeded the TLVs
in evaluating workers’ exposure. Monitoring should be appropriately controlled.
- Evaluation of Health  Other references or guidelines that are not specified in the
Hazards OSHS may be used to evaluate health hazards in the
workplace

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Module 2: Workplace Risk Assessment | 2-B – Medical Surveillance

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Objectives Content Clear Points Methodology
Time
2.25 Upon completion of the module, - Role of biological  The purpose of medical surveillance in occupational health  Presentation
hours participants will be able to: monitoring and medical is prevention of illness. and discussion
1. Discuss medical surveillance and surveillance as part of  When illness arises from a particular exposure, medical
biological monitoring as workplace monitoring surveillance is necessary.
strategies in examining health - Definition of workplace  There are various health effects for every health hazards
conditions of workers. monitoring and its present in my workplace.
2. Explain the role of these different strategies  We can refer to Safety Data Sheet on the health effects of
strategies in preventing - Definition of biological chemicals used in my workplace.
occupational illnesses. monitoring  Medical surveillance and biological monitoring are
3. Describe the different steps in - Definition of medical strategies done to check for any abnormalities in the body
conducting medical surveillance. surveillance at physiological and cellular levels.
- Purpose of medical  Safety Officer must classify the risk of the health hazards
surveillance before implementing appropriate control measures to
- Steps in conducting address them.
medical surveillance  Medical surveillance has to be followed by preventive
action and evaluation of the effectiveness of intervention.

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Module 2: Workplace Risk Assessment | 2-C – Workplace Risk Assessment

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Objectives Content Clear Points Methodology
Time
1.5 Upon completion of the module, - Risk Assessment Steps  When conducting hazard identification, it may help to work  Lecture /
hours participants will be able to: - Risk Prioritization: as a team and include both people familiar with the work Discussion
1. Discuss the importance and goal Probability and Severity area, as well as people who are not - this way, all may  Video Showing
of risk assessment; - Risk Matrix contribute to the conduct the inspection.  Group
2. Determine how to use the risk - Risk Classification of  There is no one simple or single way to determine the level Workshop
matrix and risk ratings upon Establishments
of risk. Nor will a single technique apply in all situations. The  Reporting and
identifying hazards in the organization has to determine which technique will work Feedback
workplace; best for each situation.
3. Conduct workplace risk  Ranking or prioritizing hazards is one way to help determine
assessment; which risk is the most serious and thus which to control first.
4. Determine classification of risk  Any violation of the OSH Standards and other laws must be
level of workplace considered as immediately dangerous or totally
unacceptable.
 There are many factors to be considered to determine the
effects of health hazards (ie. worker’s susceptibility and
workplace factors). Medical surveillance is necessary to
establish that the illnesses are work-related.

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Workshop 2: Risk Assessment

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Objectives Instructions Materials
Time
(within Risk Upon completion of the workshop, 1. Using the same video / set of pictures shown in Workshop 1, evaluate the risk of the  Manila Paper
Assessment) participants will be able to: hazards identified within the sample workplace.  Markers
1. Conduct a sample assessment 2. Participants shall report their risk evaluation.  Video /
using the DOLE prescribed 3. Facilitators / Resource persons shall comment and give feedback on their report. Pictures
template

Workshop 2 Template:

1. Hazard Identification 2. Risk Analysis/Evaluation 3. Risk Control


Work Existing Risk Proposed Control Due Date /
No Hazard Possible Effects Probability Severity Risk
Activity Control (if any) Measure Status
1 Safety Hazards
1.
2.
Health Hazards
1.
2.
2

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Module 2: Workplace Risk Assessment | 3-A – Control Measures of Health Hazards

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Objectives Content Clear Points Methodology
Time
1.75 Upon completion of the module, - Principles of Hazard  Control involves changes in the operation or process and  Lecture /
hours participants will be able to: Control may involve substitution, technological changes, process Discussion
1. Discuss the general principle of - Reasons for Control of modification, ventilation, use of PPE, procedural or  Video Showing
controlling health hazards in the Hazardous Substances administrative changes with the aim of reducing the  Group
workplace; and - General Diagram of formation, release, transmission of or contact with hazards. Workshop
2. Identify the different methods of Controlling Hazards  Controls should be introduced as a means to protect the  Reporting and
control and their importance in - Hierarchy of Control health or comfort of workers along with other objectives, Feedback
the control of health hazards. Measures including employee safety, reduction in environmental
- Types of Industrial pollution and reduction in economic loss.
Ventilation  The Safety Officer shall ensure that effective controls are
- Purpose of Ventilation being implemented regularly monitored and maintained.
- Respiratory Protective  The Chemical Safety Program of the company should follow
Equipment the provisions of DO 136-14 on Globally Harmonized System
- Criteria for Selection of (GHS) of Classification and Labeling of chemicals
Respirator  Correct identification and careful evaluation of the hazards
- Noise Reduction rating for are extremely important and will constitute the basis of
Hearing Protectors appropriate control measures.

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Module 2: Workplace Risk Assessment | 3-B – Control Measures of Safety Hazards

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Objectives Content Clear Points Methodology
Time
1.75 Upon completion of the module, - Engineering Control of  Housekeeping is keeping your workplace clean and safe and  Lecture /
hours participants will be able to: Safety Hazards an effective workplace organization. Discussion
1. Explain the value of practicing - Administrative Control of  The primary goal of fire safety efforts is to protect building  Video Showing
good workplace housekeeping; Safety Hazards occupants from injury and to prevent loss of life.  Group
2. Explain the principles of fire - Personal Protective  Guards are barriers that prevent entry of an individual’s Workshop
prevention, suppression and Equipment for Safety hands or other body parts into a hazard area.  Reporting and
control; Hazards  Operators must have proper skills training and are Feedback
3. Enumerate ways of machine authorized to use machineries.
safeguarding;  Electrical equipment must be safe to use, properly
4. Demonstrate safe method of maintained and free from recognized hazards.
manual lifting and handling of  Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are variety of devices
and garments designed to serve as a barrier between
materials;
workers and workplace hazards.
5. Identify the appropriate and
 Job Hazard Analysis is one of the most effective tools
approved types of PPE needed in
available to help supervisors protect the health and safety
a workplace; and of their employees.
6. Enumerate the steps in  Performing accurate and complete Job Hazards Analysis
conducting job hazard analysis entails:
o Selecting the job to be analyzed
o Observation of the job as it is performed then breaking it
down into its most basic steps
o Analyzing each step to determine existing and potential
hazards
 Developing recommendations to eliminate or control
hazards associated with each step.

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Workshop 3: Development of Control Measures

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Objectives Instructions Materials
Time
1 Upon completion of the 1. Using the same video / pictures from Workshops 1 and 2, participants shall recommend  Manila Paper
hour workshop, participants will be appropriate control measures addressing the safety and health hazards identified.  Markers
able to: 2. Participants shall report recommendations.  Video /
1. Recommend specific control 3. Facilitator / Resource persons shall comment and give feedback on their report. Pictures
measures based on the
hierarchy of controls

Workshop 3 Template:

1. Hazard Identification 2. Risk Analysis/Evaluation 3. Risk Control


Work Existing Risk Proposed Control Due Date /
No Hazard Possible Effects Probability Severity Risk
Activity Control (if any) Measure Status
1 Safety Hazards
1.
2.
Health Hazards
1.
2.
2

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Module 3: Accident Causation (Risky Workplace and Risky Workers) | Accident Investigation

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Objectives Content Clear Points Methodology
Time
2.75 Upon completion of the module, - Procedure of Accident  Accident investigation is a methodical effort to collect and  Lecture /
hours participants will be able to: Investigation interpret the facts of accident in order to explore actions Discussion
1. Discuss the importance of accident - AEDR that should be taken to prevent or minimize its recurrence.
investigation. - Form IP6  A formal policy requiring the proper and consistent
2. Enumerate the types of accidents - EC Logbook reporting of all accidents is one of the most important
to be reported. principles of accident investigation programs.
3. Explain the basic procedure in the  There are DOLE reportorial requirements related to accident
conduct of accident investigation. reporting and recording SR and FR; Rule 1050.
4. Know how to document an
accident investigation.
o Accomplish the Work
Accident/Illness Report (WAIR)
and Annual Accident/ Illness
Exposure Data Reports (AEDR)
based on cases given
o Compute sample Severity Rate
(SR) and Frequency Rate (FR)

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Module 4: Integrating Activity

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Objectives Content Clear Points Methodology
Time
3.25 Upon completion of the module, - Integrating Activity:  The simulated conduct of an OSH Inspection reinforces  Video showing
hours participants will be able to: Workplace Walkthrough learning on the process of workplace hazards identification.  Group
1. Discuss the high-value of giving Video Inspection  Identification of hazards is an initial step necessary to Workshop
attention to occupational safety, determine appropriate control measures and risk  Reporting and
health and environment issues and Instructions: assessment Feedback
concerns; 1. Provide a different
2. Identify safety and health hazards workplace scenario / case Materials:
in an actual workplace situation; (VIDEO)  Video
2. Conduct a complete  Manila Paper
and
HIRAC using DOLE-  Markers
3. Determine prevention or control
prescribed template
measures appropriate to the 3. Participants shall present
hazards identified. findings
4. Facilitators / Resource
persons shall comment
and give feedbac

Integrating Activity Template (from page 4 of DOLE-prescribed OSH Program template):

1. Hazard Identification 2. Risk Analysis/Evaluation 3. Risk Control


Work Existing Risk Proposed Control Due Date /
No Hazard Possible Effects Probability Severity Risk
Activity Control (if any) Measure Status
Safety Hazards
1
Health Hazards

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Module 5: Communicating OSH

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Objectives Content Clear Points Methodology
Time
2 Upon completion of the module, - Training of Trainers  The company’s OSH program should be communicated in all  Lecture /
hours participants will be able to: (conduct of training levels of the organization and all stakeholders (employers, Discussion
1. Explain the roles of safety officers facilitation) workers, subcontractors, service providers, clients)  Group work
in the conduct of OSH trainings; - Toolbox Meetings  Good communication is important in the effective  Training plan
2. Enumerate and discuss the stages - OSH Committee Meetings implementation of a company’s OSH program. for the
of the training cycle;  The conduct of OSH trainings and facilitation of OSH company
3. Discuss basic presentation and meetings are among the roles of the safety officer
facilitating skills; and
4. Prepare a training plan for their
company.

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Module 6: Responses to OSH Issues and Concerns | 1 – Workplace Emergency Preparedness

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Objectives Content Clear Points Methodology
Time
1.75 Upon completion of the module, - Different types of  There are different types of emergencies that may happen.  Lecture /
Hour participants will be able to: emergencies Every workplace must have different types of basic Discussion
1. Define what is emergency (natural - Elements of an Emergency preparations for emergency situations.
/ man-made) and disaster Preparedness Plan  Companies must develop their own Emergency
2. Identify the elements of an - Basic Preparation for Preparedness Plan
effective Emergency Preparedness common emergencies  The management and each worker must know what to do in
Program; - Fire Code requirement for cases of emergencies or disasters through information
3. Enumerate basic preparations for a Fire Brigade dissemination, training and drills
common emergencies; and Organization / Disaster o Fire drills should be conducted at least twice a year
4. Discuss the concept on Fire Risk Management Team
Brigade Organization.

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Module 6: Responses to OSH Issues and Concerns | 2 – Employees’ Compensation Program

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Objectives Content Clear Points Methodology
Time
1.5 Upon completion of the module, - Compensable Diseases  The ECP is enjoyed only by those with Employee-Employer  Lecture /
hour participants will be able to: - Compensability of Injuries relationship Discussion
1. Discuss the employee’s - ECP benefits  ECP coverage/entitlement to benefits begin on the first day
compensation programs, - Requirements in availing of employment
entitlement and benefits. ECP Benefits  ECP benefits are in addition to SSS and PhilHealth benefits
 The ECP benefits are welcome but it is better to be safe than
injured or ill because of work

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Module 6: Responses to OSH Issues and Concerns | 3 – OSH Legislations

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Objectives Content Clear Points Methodology
Time
1.25 Upon completion of the module, - Components of an OSH  Monitoring of compliance and effectiveness of the OSH  Lecture /
hours participants will be able to: OSH Administration Programs can be done through the conduct of safety and Discussion
1. Explain the government OSH Framework in the inspections/assessments, conduct of Work Environment
regulations and other responses to Philippines Measurement and Annual Medical Check-up
existing and potential OSH - Key Provisions of the OSH  Enforcement is one response but not the only response.
hazards; Standards and other DOLE
2. Discuss the various strategies for issuances
OSH Administration in the - OSH reportorial
Philippines; and requirements
3. Identify the different OSH - Compliance to OSH
reportorial requirements and Standards
areas for compliance to the OSH - RA 11058, DO 198-18,
Standards. other OSH issuances, Rule
1960, rights of workers

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Module 6: Responses to OSH Issues and Concerns | 4 – OSH Program Development

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Objectives Content Clear Points Methodology
Time
2.5 Upon completion of the module, - Components of an OSH  Unless an organization has a written, well-defined,  Lecture /
hours participants will be able to: program company-specific safety plant in which everyone in the Discussion
1. Identify the elements of the DOLE - Safety and health policy – organization logically understands their roles and  Write-shop
prescribed OSH program; responsive, current and responsibilities, all of the hard work, expense and hopes for - OSH Program
2. Explain the roles, commitment and tailor-fitted to the needs a successful program will be useless. template
participation of various levels of of the company - DOLE
the organization in implementing - Activities and other reportorial
the OSH program; and examples of OSH requirements
3. Review how to fill out the DOLE interventions
reportorial requirements correctly. - Filling up of DOLE
reportorial
requirements/forms

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