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HEALTH OFFICER
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 DOLE Department Order: 198 s. of 2018: Implementing Rules and

Regulations of Republic Act No. 11058 entitled “An Act Strengthening
Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Standards and
Providing Penalties for Violations”

Section 13: Occupational Safety and Health Committee

To ensure that safety and health program is observed and enforced, a

safety and health committee shall be organized in covered workplaces.
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 A Safety Officer, also known as an Occupational Health and

Safety Officer, is a key professional in the work environment.
Safety Officers provide safety management, advice, monitoring
and reporting in the workplace, and engage staff in programs
that ensure safe practice in the workplace.
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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITY IN RELATION
TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC RESPONSE

1. Oversees strict implementation of Infection Prevention and Control

Policies in the workplace

2. Conduct awareness campaign activities and advocacies

3. Evaluate and analyze company’s implementation of the minimum

health standards for COVID-19 prevention in the workplace.

4. Recommend and implement appropriate preventive measures for

COVID-19

5. Proper referral to health facilities for symptomatic employees