Occupational Safety and Health Std

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.

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).

Causes of Accidents Unsafe Conditions (10%) Unsafe Acts/Behavior (88%)

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) Disability

2) Loss of earning capacity

3) Psychological effects (Mental & Physical)

4) Change in social life

 TO THE EMPLOYER:

1) Decreased of productivity or down time

2) Damage to property

the higher the company’s expenses (insurance

premiums, medical treatment, compensation).

“

The higher a company expenses, the lower the

profit on each product unit sold.”

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Accident prevention & efficient production

go together. Production is higher & quality is

better when accident is prevented.

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PROVIDES US ECONOMIC STABILITY

> conserves our resources

> increase productivity & profitability

> improve quality

 A SOCIAL OBLIGATIONS OF EVERYONE

 A LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY OF THE

Direct Costs • Medical Costs • Compensation/Indemnity Indirect Costs • Lost Time By: Injured fellow Worker Supervisor • Spoiled Product • Unhappy customers • Cleanup Time • Schedule Delays • Training New Employees • Overhead Costs • Legal Fees • Increase in Insurance Cost On the average,

indirect costs exceed direct costs by a 4:1 ratio.

This “iceberg” demonstrates the relationship between direct and indirect costs or accidents.

Progress of OSH Legislations in the Philippines

1903

-

development of OSH in the Philippines

1908

-

Employer’s Liability Act was instituted

requiring employers to compensate workers

who were injured while performing their job

1908

– Bureau of Labor was created.

1927

- Workmen’s 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.

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.

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. Nat’l 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).

Southeast Asia

1989-

First major revision of OSHS

1996-

T

ripartite 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

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.

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OSH LEGISLATIONS

INTRODUCTION TO OSHS

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

Year Passed : 1974

Implementing Agency: DOLE 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.

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OSH LEGISLATIONS

Phil. Const.

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.

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OSH LEGISLATIONS

INTRODUCTION TO OSHS

Phil. Const.

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OSH LEGISLATIONS

Phil. Const.

Labor Code.

OSHS.

Law : Rules and Regulations

Implementing Art. 162, Book IV, Title I, P.D. 442 Title : Occupational Safety and

Health Standards (OSHS) Year Passed : 1978

Relevant Provision/s : Rule 1000 to Rule 1980 Implementing Agency: DOLE

Department of Labor

and Employment

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 employee’s compensation program in the public and

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ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION FOR OSH

DOLE

OSHC ECC

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.

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INTRODUCTION TO OSHS

ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION FOR OSH

DOLE

OSHC ECC

BWC

• 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 DOLE’s 15

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ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION FOR OSH

DOLE

OSHC ECC

BWC

RO1 RO2 RO3 RO4 RO5 RO6 RO7 RO15

• Implements laws, policies, plans, programs, projects,

rules and regulations of the DOLE.

Legal Basis of the Occupational Safety and

Health and Standards

Book IV, Title I – Medical, Dental and Occupational Safety

Occupational Safety and Health 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.

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Legal Basis of the

Occupational Safety and Health Standards

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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.

OSH Standards:

PURPOSE

– to protect every working man against the dangers of injury, sickness or death through safe and

healthful working conditions.

LEGAL BASIS

•

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 Other Safety Rules 1020 Registration

1030 Training & Accreditation 1040 Health & Safety Committee 1050 Notification & Keeping of Occupational Illnesses & Injuries 1060 Premises of Establishments 1070 Environmental Control

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* 1200 Machine Guarding

1210 Electrical Safety

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 1970 Fees

1980 Authority of LG 1990 Final Provisions 1960 OH Services

HOW DOLE ENFORCE OSH LAWS ?

INTRODUCTION TO OSHS

• 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

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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.

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.

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

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.

• 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.

• 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

Rule 1030 - Training and Accreditation of Personnel in OSH

OSH STANDARDS

• 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

• 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

Rule 1030 - Training and Accreditation of Personnel in OSH

OSH STANDARDS

• 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

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 Training in Occupational Medicine)

(For Safety Officer - 40 hour BOSH)

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 PRACTITIONER

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

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

•

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 RULE REPORT/FORM WHERE TO FILE WHEN TO FILE Rule 1040 Health and Safety Committee Report of Safety Organization – (DOLE/BWC/IP-5) Minutes of the Meeting – No form needed 2 copies, to be submitted to concerned RO; copy furnished the Bureau

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

RULE 1040 - Health and Safety Committee

• 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.

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

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

OSH RULE REPORT/FORM WHEN TO REPORT WHERE TO REPORT Rule 1050 Notification and Keeping of Accidents and/or Occupational Illnesses

Work Accident Illness Report (WAIR) –

(DOLE/BWC/IP-6)

-On or before the 20th

day of the month following the date of

occurrence of the accident 2 copies, to be submitted to concerned RO; copy furnished the Bureau Annual Exposure Data

Report (AEDR) - (DOLE/BWC/IP-6b)

-On or before Jan. 20

of the following year Fatal/major accident Within 24 h ours

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

 Every employer is required to provide in his

workplace medical and dental services, emergency medicines and dental facilities.

RULE 1960 - Occupational Health Services

 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.

No. of workers Hazardous workplace Non-Hazardous Workplace 1 – 50 51 -99 100 - 199 200-600 601 - 2,000 2,001 - above

First-aider per shift FA Medicines First-aider per shift FA Medicine

First-aider per shift, FT nurse PT doctor 4h/day, 3d/w

PT dentist

ETR First-aider per shift, FT nurse

PT doctor 4h/d, 6d/w PT dentist

EH DC

First-aider per shift,

PT OH Nurse 4h/day _ETR First-aider per shift, FT nurse

PT doctor 4h/d 3d/w PT dentist 4h/d 3d/w EMC First-aider/S, FT nurse PT doctor 4h/d, 6/w PT dentist EC First-aider per shift, FT nurse

FT doctor or 2 PT doctors FT dentist EH DC EMC DC First-aider/S, FT nurse/S FT doctor + PT doctor/S FT dentist First-aider/S, FT nurse/S FT doctor + PT doctor/S FT dentist EH DC

Where the nature of work exposes workers to : Dangerous environmental elements, hazardous contaminants, ionizing radiation, chemicals, flammable substances Construction, mining, fire fighting, stevedoring, dock work, deep sea fishing, mechanized farming Dangerous work conditions Manufacture or handling of explosives, pyrotechnic products

Heavy or power driven tools and/or machinery

First-aider per shift

ETR First-aider per shift

PT OH Nurse 4h/d 6d/w ETR

• 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.

• 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

REQUIRED REPORT UNDER RULE 1960

OSH RULE REPORT/FORM WHERE TO FILE WHEN TO

REPORT

Rule 1960 Occupational Health

Services

Annual Medical Report - DOLE/BWC/OH-47A AMR

2 copies submitted to concerned RO copy furnished the Bureau

On or before the last day of March of the year

following the covered period

–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

duly-accredited Safety Practitioner or Safety Consultants by the Bureau

Rule 1030 - Training and Accreditation of Personnel in OSH

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

UPDATE

The Bureau has accredited:

• 1800 safety practitioners • 175 safety consultants

• 20 Active Safety Training Organization • 4 Testing of Construction Heavy

Equipment organization

INTRODUCTION TO OSHS

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- Every employer shall take steps to train a sufficient number of supervisors or technical personnel in

occupational safety and health.

No. of workers Non-hazardous workplace

1-250 One(1) part-time safety officer

251-500 Two(2) part-time safety

officers

501-750 One(1) full-time safety officer

751-1000 Two(2) full-time safety officers

Every add’l. 500 or fraction thereof

One(1) add’l. 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 Hazardous Highly hazardous 1-50 1 part-time safety

officer

1 full-time safety officer

51-200 1 full-time safety officer 1 FT & 1 PT safety officer 201-250 1 FT & PT safety officer 2 full-time safety officer 251-500 2 full-time safety officer 2 FT & 1 PT safety officer Every add’l. 500 or fraction thereof 1 add’l. FT safety officer Every add’l. 250 or fraction thereof

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

OSH Standards

• Duties

– Plans and develops accident prevention program

Rule 1040- Health and Safety Committee

– Inspects workplace to detect unsafe condition

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.

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

- Occupational Health Personnel; - Medicines;

- Medical supplies & equipment; & - Medical facilities