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Welcome to Safety Month 2024! As we embark on this dedicated month to raise awareness about safety across various domains of our lives, it is essential to equip ourselves with the knowledge and practices that contribute to a safer and healthier environment. Whether it's at home, in the workplace, or on the road, safety should always be a top priority. In this blog, we'll explore the importance of safety, key focus areas, and practical tips for creating a secure and hazard-fre

ROXAS CITY, CAPIZ – To achieve the Vision 1 Million of the Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) that aims to further raise awareness, understanding, and passion for occupational safety and health (OSH) among Filipinos, the OSHC-Region 6 conducted a free face-to-face mandatory Basic OSH (BOSH) Training for Safety Officer 1 (SO1) at Filamer Christian University, dated March 30, 2023. MSE (micro and small enterprise) representatives from the province of Capiz attended an

This celebration aims to educate the general public about the significance of good dental health.

Domestic workers, or "Kasambahay's," as they are known in the Philippines, have played an essential part in Filipino families for many generations. The Philippines has sown the seeds of domestic worker empowerment through legislation, awareness raising, sector mobilization, capacity building, and the establishment of standards enforcement instruments. Republic Act No. 10361, otherwise known as the “Domestic Workers Act” or “Batas Kasambahay,” recognizes the need to protect th

MANILA – To enforce President Marcos Jr.’s Executive Order No. 07 on the voluntary wearing of face masks in indoor and outdoor settings, the Department of Labor and Employment released Labor Advisory No. 22 series of 2022 entitled, “Guidelines on the Voluntary Wearing of Facemasks in Workplaces.” The labor advisory states that although facemasks are now optional, they are still required in healthcare institutions, medical vehicles, and public transit (land, sea, or air). The

WESTERN VISAYAS - This August, we commemorate National Lung Month in pursuance of Presidential Proclamation No. 1761. The observance aims to advocate the importance of lung health by being safe from environmental hazards at work and in the community. It further brings the pulmonary system and lung diseases to the public's notice. The decree urges the public and private sectors to create a better and healthier environment ensuring healthy lungs for all workers, especially duri

In addition to preventing childhood lead poisoning, the manufacture and use of paints without lead additives will also reduce occupational exposures among factory workers, painters, sprayers, and others involved in the renovation, repainting, removal, or demolition activities, the EcoWaste Coalition pointed out. Click the link to read more: https://dailyguardian.com.ph/groups-to-school-transport-services-only-use-lead-safe-yellow-automotive-paints/

MANILA - Labor Assistant Secretary Dr. Ma. Teresita S. Cucueco, CESO III, officially started yesterday as the new agency head of the Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC), replacing Executive Director Noel C. Binag, CE, MPA. The swift turnover ceremony of the OSHC Flag was done at the Conference Room, OSHC, North Avenue corner Agham Road, Diliman, Quezon City. We thank Executive Director Noel C. Binag for his passion and dedication to expanding the programs and service

The emergency responders of the Municipality of Oton in Iloilo province attended a face-to-face 40-hr Basic Occupational Safety and...

Signed by DOLE Secretary Silvestre H. Bello III last May 13, more specific rules and guidelines on the certification of first aiders and...