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OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS (As Amended, 1989) Department of Labor and Employment Philippines Reprinted with permission from the BUREAU OF WORKING CONDITIONS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT Intramuros, Manila Published and printed by the OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH CENTER DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT Intramuros, Manila February 2005-May 2016 FOREWORD The Occupational Safety and Health Standards was formulated in 1978 in compliance with the constitutional mandate to safeguard the worker’s social and economic well-being as well as his physical safety and health Adopted through the tested democratic machinery of tripartism, the 1978 Standards is considered as a landmark in Philippine labor and social legislation The advent of industrialization and the continuing introduction of technological innovations in our country today have, however, correspondingly increased the number and types of occupational hazards that our workers are exposed to Viewed against this backdrop, it became imperative that the Standards be revised to make it truly responsive to the workers’ needs Joint efforts exerted by the Bureau of Working Conditions, the ILO Manila Office and the tripartite sectors bore fruit in August 1989 when the revisions were finally approved by the Secretary of Labor and Employment pursuant to his authority under Article 162 of the Labor Code of the Philippines With the latest improvements in the Standards, all establishments covered will now be provided with a better tool for promoting and maintaining a safe and conducive working environment I therefore urge all sectors concerned-whether they be in labor, management, government or the academe-to extend their full support to achieve the noble objectives of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards RUBEN D TORRES Secretary 03 July 1990 TABLE OF CONTENTS RULE 1000 GENERAL PROVISION 1001 1002 1003 1004 1005 1006 Purpose 1 Definitions Administration and Enforcement Special lnspection, Investigation and Review Duties of Employers, Workers and Other Persons Confidentiality of Trade Secrets RULE 1010 OTHER SAFETY RULES 1011 Promulgation of Rules 1012 Special Rules 1013 Hazardous Workplaces RULE 1020 REGISTRATION 1021 1022 1023 1024 General Provision Registrable Unit Period of Registration Registration RULE 1030 TRAINING OF PERSONNEL IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH 1031 Training Programs 1032 Accreditation 1033 Training and Personnel Complement 1034.01 Qualifications of a Safety Consultant 10 1034.02 Prohibition in the Practice of Occupational Safety and Health 10 RULE 1040 HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE 1041 1042 1043 1044 1045 1046 1047 1048 General Requirements 11 Types and Composition of Health and Safety Committee 11 Duties of the Health and Safety Committee 12 Term of Office of Members 13 Duties of Employers 13 Duties of Workers 13 Duties of the Safety Man 14 Other Types of Safety Organizations 14 RULE 1050 NOTIFICATION AND KEEPING OF RECORDS OF ACCIDENTS AND/OR OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES 1051 1052 1053 1054 1055 1056 Definitions 15 Special Provision 16 Report Requirements 16 Keeping of Records 17 Evaluation of Disability 17 Measurement of Performance 19 i RULE 1060 PREMISES OF ESTABLISHMENTS 1060.01 General Provisions 21 1061 Construction and Maintenance 21 1062 Space Requirement 21 1063 Walkway Surface 22 1064 Floor and Wall Opening 22 1065 Stairs 24 1066 Window Openings 25 1067 Fixed Ladders 25 1068 Overhead Walks, Runways and Platforms 26 1069 Yards 26 RULE 1070 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL 1071 1072 1073 1074 1075 1076 1077 General Provisions 28 Threshold Limit Values for Airborne Contaminants 28 Threshold Limit Values for Airborne Contaminants (Tables) 29 Physical Agents 29 Illumination 30 General Ventilation 32 Working Environment Measurement 33 RULE 1080 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND DEVICES 1081 1082 1083 1084 1085 1086 1087 General Provision 34 Eye and Face Protection 34 Respiratory Protection 35 Head Protection 36 Hand and Arm Protection 37 Safety Belts Life Lines and Safety Nets 37 Use of Safety Shoes 38 RULE 1090 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 1091 1092 1093 1094 1095 1096 Scope 39 Definitions 39 General Rules 39 Hot and Corrosive Substances 43 Storage 44 Use of Lead and Its Compounds 46 RULE 1100 GAS AND ELECTRIC WELDING AND CUTTING OPERATIONS 1100.01 General Provisions 47 1100.02 Personal Protective Equipment 47 1100.03 Welding or Cutting in Confined Spaces 47 RULE 1120 HAZARDOUS WORK PROCESSES 1121 Underground Tank and Similar Confined Space Work ii 48 RULE 1140 EXPLOSIVES 1141 1142 1143 1144 1145 1146 1147 General Provisions 49 Definitions 49 Authorization 50 Limitation 50 Quantity and Distance Tables 50 Storage of Explosives 51 Records of Disposition of Explosives 57 RULE 1150 MATERIALS HANDLING AND STORAGE 1150.01 General Provisions 60 RULE 1160 BOILER 1161 1162 1163 1164 1165 1166 1167 1168 Definitions 61 General Provisions 61 Power Boilers 63 Heating Boilers 69 Cleaning and Repairs 71 Personal Protective Equipment 72 Color Coding 74 Requirement in the Preparation of Boiler Pressure Vessels Plans 74 RULE 1170 UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS 1171 Definitions 77 1172 General Provisions 77 1173 Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Vessels and other Cylinders 79 1174 Steam Heated Pressure Vessels 81 1175 Closed Steam Heated Pressure Vessels 81 1176 Open Steam Heated Pressure Vessels 85 1177 Water and Air Pressure Tanks 86 1178 Refrigeration Tanks 88 1179 Compressor 89 RULE 1180 INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE 1181 1182 1183 1184 1185 Definitions 91 Inspection 91 Internal Combustion Engine Room/Building 92 Requirements in the Preparation of Internal Combustion Engine Installation Plan 94 Portable/Mobile Internal Combustion Engine 96 RULE 1200 MACHINE GUARDING 1201 1202 1203 1204 1205 1206 1207 Definitions 97 Provisions of Guards 97 Standard Machinery Guards 98 Machine Guard at Point of Operation 101 Transmission Machinery Guarding 101 Woodworking Machinery 104 Guarding Mechanical Power Presses and Foot and Hand Power Presses 106 iii RULE 1210 ELECTRICAL SAFETY 1211 1212 1213 1214 Philippine Electric Code 108 Electrical Safety Inspection 108 Inspection Fees 110 Requirements in the Preparation of Electrical Plans 110 RULE 1220 ELEVATORS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT 1221 1222 1223 1224 1225 Definitions 112 General Provisions 113 General Requirements 114 Standards Requirements 118 Requirements in the Preparation of Plans 119 RULE 1230 IDENTIFICATION OF PIPING SYSTEM 1230.01 1230.02 1230.03 1230.04 1230.05 1230.06 1230.07 Scope 121 Standard Requirements 121 Definitions 121 Methods of Identification of Contents of Piping Systems 121 Visibility 121 Location of Stenciled or Lettered Legends 122 Type and Size of Letters for Stencils 122 RULE 1240 POWER PIPING LINES 1241 1242 1243 1244 1245 1246 Definitions 123 General Provisions 123 Standard Requirements 123 Construction 123 Non-Destructive Test 124 Hydrostatic Test 124 RULE 1410 CONSTRUCTION SAFETY 1411 1412 1413 1414 1415 1416 1417 1418 1419 Definitions 125 General Provisions 126 Excavation 128 Scaffoldings 130 Construction Equipment 134 Plant and Equipment 138 Demolition 139 Mechanical Demolition 140 Explosives 140 RULE 1420 LOGGING 1421 1422 1423 1424 1425 1426 1427 1428 General Provisions 141 Handtools 141 General Logging Operations 141 Use and Maintenance of Power Saws 142 Logging Engine 143 Logging Engine Operation 143 Tractor Yarding 145 Lines, Blocks, Rigging 146 iv RULE 1940 FIRE PROTECTION AND CONTROL 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 General Provisions 147 Definitions 147 Building Construction and Facilities 147 Fire-Fighting Facilities 149 Flammable and Combustible Liquids 151 Combustible Solids 153 Electrical Installation 157 Alarm Systems and Fire Drills 157 RULE 1950 PESTICIDES AND FERTILIZERS 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1957 Scope 163 Definitions 163 General Provisions 164 Pesticides 164 Fertilizers 165 Disposal of Unwanted Materials 168 RULE 1960 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 General Provisions 169 Hazardous Workplace 171 Emergency Health Services 171 Training and Qualifications 174 Duties of Employers 175 Occupational Health Program 177 Physical Examination 178 RULE 1970 FEES 1971 1972 1973 1974 General Provisions 182 Explosives 182 Local Fabrication of Boilers/Pressure Vessels 182 Certificates of Safety Practitioner/Consultants 183 RULE 1980 AUTHORITY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 General Provisions 184 Authority to Chartered Cities 184 Authority of Municipalities 186 Authority of Other Government Agencies 186 Application of this Standard of Existing Plans and Authorities 186 Duplication of Inspection 186 RULE 1990 FINAL PROVISION 1991 False Statement or Representation 187 1992 Separability 187 1993 Resolution of Conflicts and Overlapping Jurisdictions 187 1994 Repeal of Prior Safety Orders 1995 187 1995 Penal Provisions 187 1996 Effectivity 187 v ANNEXES Department Order No 20 188 Table 3.1 Materials for “U” Guards 190 Table II Standard Colors of Signs for Safety Instructions & Warnings in 190 Building Premises Table Tabulation of Scheduled Charges 192 Table Threshold Limit Values for Airborne Contaminants 193 Table 47 Table of Medicines, Medical Supplies & Facilities 207 Fig 10 Symbols of Category of Hazards 212 Forms-IP-3 Application for Registration 214 IP-5 Report on Health and Safety Organization 215 IP-6 Employer’s Work Accident / Illness Report 216 IP-6a Government Safety Engineer’s Accident Investigation Report 218 IP-6b Annual Work Accident / Illness Exposure Data Report 219 47-A Annual Medical Report Form 220 ISD-T4 Application for Boiler / Pressure Vessel Installation 226 ISD-T5 Application for Internal Combustion Engine Installation 227 ISD-T6 Application to Install Elevator / Manlift / Dumbwaiter 228 ISD-T6A Application to Construct Hoistway and Install Gates or Doors 230 ISD-T9 Application for Boiler / Unfired Pressure Vessel Fabrication 232 Application for Electrical Wiring Installation 233 Department Order No 13 - Guidelines Governing OSH in the Construction Industry 234 Memorandum Circular No 02, Series of 1998 - Technical Guidelines for Classifying Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Establishments, Workplaces and Work Processes 246 Memorandum Circular No 01, Series of 2000 - Implementing Guidelines for the Conduct of Workplace Environment Assessment (WEA) in Hazardous Establishments and Work Processes 250 Guidelines in Accomplishing Supplemental Form IF No.5 (Workplace Environment Assessment Data) 253 Memorandum Circular No 02, Series of 2000 - Guidelines in the Application of the Workplace Component of Republic Act No 8504 otherwise known as the “Philippines AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998” and its Implementing Rules and Regulations 259 Department Order No 16-01 - Series of 2001- Rule 1030 Training and Accreditation of Personnel on Occupational Safety and Health 262 Department Order No 57-04 - Series of 2004 - Guidelines on the Effective Implementation of Labor Standards Enforcement 271 Department Order No 38-03 - Series of 2002 - Creating an Inter-Agency Committee on STD / HIV and AIDS in the Workplace 274 Department Order No 44-03 - Series of 2003 - Commemoration of April 28 as World Day 276 for Safety and Health at Work Department Order No 53-03 - Series of 2003 - Guidelines for the Implementation of Drug Free Workplace Policies and Programs for the Private Sector vi 277 C.vT.Bg.Jy.Lj.Tai lieu Luan vT.Bg.Jy.Lj van Luan an.vT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.Lj Do an.Tai lieu Luan van Luan an Do an.Tai lieu Luan van Luan an Do an ANNEX A GUIDELINES FOR THE DESIGNATION OF OSHC-DOLE RECOGNIZED OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE LABORATORY (Under Category II of the Guidelines for Accreditation of WEM Providers) “OSHC Recognized Occupational Hygiene Laboratory” are laboratories that are authorized to generate laboratory results in connection with Work Environment Monitoring (WEM) conducted by recognized WEM provider under the Level 1- Sampling and Measurement Category OSHC “recognition” shall cover the following components: a Laboratories Laboratories, whether owned and/or operated by local or foreign nationals, that generate laboratory results in connection with WEM b Activities The analysis of samples for specific parameters such as dust, organic solvents, heavy metals, acids, asbestos, gases, and other chemicals collected by “recognized WEM Providers”, which may be granted recognition Recognition shall be made on “per parameter basis.” c Duration The Certificate of Recognition shall have an effectivity of one (1) year Requirements for Recognition a Application Document Any person, firm or corporation desiring to establish or operate and maintain an Occupational Hygiene Laboratory shall submit to OSHC an application document containing the following data and information: Name of establishment Address of establishment Name, citizenship, and domicile of owner of establishment Name of laboratory Address of laboratory Name, citizenship, and domicile of the head of the laboratory Statement that the applicant has complied with all business requirements under existing laws Tax clearance for the preceding year Scope of the desired recognition 10 Accreditation record of the laboratory (if any) 11 Technical and support personnel of the laboratory 12 Scope and nature of work of the laboratory 13 Laboratory test report forms 14 Reference literature available in the laboratory 15 Validated laboratory methods and procedures 16 Equipment calibration and maintenance program of the laboratory 17 Quality assurance program of the laboratory 18 Track record of the laboratory 19 Pollution control and waste management practices adopted by the laboratory 20 Floor plan of the laboratory and related facilities (scale=1:100); and 21 Duly accomplished official application form b Personnel The operation of Occupational Hygiene Laboratory shall be under the direction and 406 Stt.010.Mssv.BKD002ac.email.ninhd.vT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.Lj.dtt@edu.gmail.com.vn.bkc19134.hmu.edu.vn.Stt.010.Mssv.BKD002ac.email.ninhddtt@edu.gmail.com.vn.bkc19134.hmu.edu.vn C.vT.Bg.Jy.Lj.Tai lieu Luan vT.Bg.Jy.Lj van Luan an.vT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.Lj Do an.Tai lieu Luan van Luan an Do an.Tai lieu Luan van Luan an Do an supervision of a licensed chemist, chemical engineer or professional in allied field with at least years experience in laboratory analysis and management The minimum staff of the laboratory shall be composed of one licensed professional, one laboratory assistant and one laboratory aide The laboratory professional shall have at least years experience and must have analyzed a minimum of 300 samples The laboratory assistant shall have at least a baccalaureate degree in natural and applied sciences, undergone 120 hours of training in the analysis of WEM samples, and analyzed a minimum of 100 samples under the supervision of laboratory professional The laboratory aide shall have obtained a high school diploma or have completed a laboratoryoriented vocational course c Track record of the laboratory The laboratory applying for recognition shall have analyzed a minimum of 300 WEM samples d Physical Layout The laboratory shall be housed in a permanent building constructed of strong materials preferably concrete or semi-concrete The laboratory shall have adequate running water supply and regular electric power supply and provision of emergency power source The laboratory shall have adequate drainage, preferably with separate water lines for domestic sewage and laboratory wastewater Workrooms shall be well-ventilated and with adequate provisions for either natural or artificial lighting The working space of the laboratory shall correlate with the volume and type of analysis to be undertaken, including provisions for periods of peak work load Working space requirement shall include sufficient bench top area for processing samples, storage space for chemicals, glassware and sterilizing materials There shall be effective separation between neighboring units when the activities therein are incompatible There shall be adequate physical provisions for the safety of laboratory personnel considering exposure to chemicals, inflammable reagents, fires, and similar substances Safety provisions shall include emergency exit and egress, emergency shower and eyewash, fire extinguishers, first aid kits, fume hoods and appropriate personal protective equipment e Laboratory Procedures All laboratory procedures adopted by the laboratory shall be the OSHC or internationally accepted laboratory methods or procedures f Reagents All the reagents to be used in the analysis of environmental samples shall be of the highest grade to obtain reliable results, unless otherwise stated in the procedure g Equipment and instruments All equipment, instruments, and consumables shall conform to the requirements of the analytical methods approved, recommended, or adopted by OSHC h Quality Control The laboratory shall prepare and adopt a quality assurance program to enhance the quality of 407 Stt.010.Mssv.BKD002ac.email.ninhd.vT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.Lj.dtt@edu.gmail.com.vn.bkc19134.hmu.edu.vn.Stt.010.Mssv.BKD002ac.email.ninhddtt@edu.gmail.com.vn.bkc19134.hmu.edu.vn C.vT.Bg.Jy.Lj.Tai lieu Luan vT.Bg.Jy.Lj van Luan an.vT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.Lj Do an.Tai lieu Luan van Luan an Do an.Tai lieu Luan van Luan an Do an the data generated by the laboratory The laboratory shall regularly check the proficiency of its analysts and equipment on a regular basis i Instrument Calibration The laboratory shall formulate and adopt a system for calibration and maintenance of its laboratory facilities Certificates of equipment calibration shall be compiled and made available upon request by the OSHC j Laboratory Waste Management The laboratory shall have adequate provisions for the collection, storage, treatment, and disposal of domestic and laboratory wastes Laboratory effluent and emissions shall conform to relevant environmental quality standards The laboratory shall formulate and adopt proper management of all the chemicals specifically the expired chemicals, toxic chemicals, and laboratory wastes Procedures in the Recognition Process a Submission of application document The laboratory seeking to obtain a Certificate of Registration by the OSHC-DOLE shall prepare and submit the application document which will be provided by the OSHC b Laboratory Inspection and assessment Within 30 working days upon receipt of the complete application document, the Occupational Hygiene Laboratory Inspection and Assessment Team (OHLIAT) shall inspect the applicant laboratory and validate the data and information contained in the application document The composition of the OHLIAT including their functions shall be determined by the OSHC c Proficiency testing The laboratory shall be required to participate in inter-laboratory exercises organized by the OSHC d Consolidation and review of data and information The OSHC-DOLE shall create a Technical Advisory Group for Occupational Hygiene Laboratory Recognition (TAG-OHLR) The composition of the TAD-OHLR including their functions shall be determined by the OSHC e Issuance of Certificate of Recognition The Certificate of Recognition shall be issued, signed, and approved by the Secretary of DOLE if the laboratory has complied with the documentation, analytical performance, and other requirements, upon recommendation by the Technical Advisory Group f Monitoring and reassessment The OSHC shall institute monitoring mechanisms within the period of effectivity of the Certificate of Recognition to ensure that the laboratory continues to comply with the requirements 408 Stt.010.Mssv.BKD002ac.email.ninhd.vT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.Lj.dtt@edu.gmail.com.vn.bkc19134.hmu.edu.vn.Stt.010.Mssv.BKD002ac.email.ninhddtt@edu.gmail.com.vn.bkc19134.hmu.edu.vn C.vT.Bg.Jy.Lj.Tai lieu Luan vT.Bg.Jy.Lj van Luan an.vT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.Lj Do an.Tai lieu Luan van Luan an Do an.Tai lieu Luan van Luan an Do an These mechanisms shall include but are not limited to the following: Laboratory Inspection Provisions of quality control/inter samples for analysis by the recognized laboratory Responsibilities of Recognized Occupational Hygiene Laboratory The recognized laboratory shall: a Analyze samples collected by recognized WEM providers for the purpose of workplace monitoring and improvement b Submit annual reports according to the format set by OSHC-DOLE The said report should contain, among others, the following: List of companies served and number of WEM samples analyzed per parameter c Comply at all times with the relevant stipulations in the applicant document d Acknowledge that it is recognized only with respect to services for which it has been granted recognition and which are carried out in accordance with these conditions e Pay such fees as shall be determined by OSHC-DOLE f Not use its recognition in such a manner as to bring OSHC-DOLE into disrepute and shall not make any statement relevant to its recognition which OSHC-DOLE may consider misleading or unauthorized g Discontinue its use of all advertising matter that contains any reference thereto, upon suspension or withdrawal of its recognition h Ensure that no certificate or report nor any part thereof is used in a misleading manner i Comply with the requirements of OSHC-DOLE in making reference to its status of recognition in communication media such as advertising, brochures, or other documents j Notify OSHC-DOLE of changes in any aspect of its operation affecting its 1) legal, commercial or organizational status, 2) organization and management, e.g key managerial staff, 3) policies or procedures, where appropriate, 4) premises 5) personnel, equipment, facilities, working environment or other resources, where significant, 6) authorized signatories, and 7) such other matters that may affect the laboratory’s capability, or scope of relevant activities or compliance with the requirements or any other relevant criteria of competence specified by OSHC-DOLE k Adopt and implement a continuing technical program for its staff Grounds for revocation of Certificate of Recognition and reduction of the scope of the recognition a Revocation of Certificate of Recognition The following constitute the grounds for the revocation of the Certificate of Recognition: Non submission/delay in the submission of annual reports Refusal to admit the OSHC monitoring and reassessment team Deliberate falsification of documents and test results Refusal to analyze quality control and similar samples as required by the OSHC Violation on the provisions of the DOLE’s Occupational Safety and Health Standards Violation of DENR issuances regarding pollution control and waste management Misinterpretation/concealment of relevant information in the application document b Reduction in the scope of recognition Failure to meet the acceptable concentration levels for specific parameter(s) in three (3) consecutive OSHC-organized or recommended proficiency tests shall result in the reduction of the scope of recognition for a given laboratory through the suspension of recognition for the specific parameter (s) 409 Stt.010.Mssv.BKD002ac.email.ninhd.vT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.Lj.dtt@edu.gmail.com.vn.bkc19134.hmu.edu.vn.Stt.010.Mssv.BKD002ac.email.ninhddtt@edu.gmail.com.vn.bkc19134.hmu.edu.vn C.vT.Bg.Jy.Lj.Tai lieu Luan vT.Bg.Jy.Lj van Luan an.vT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.Lj Do an.Tai lieu Luan van Luan an Do an.Tai lieu Luan van Luan an Do an Reinstatement of the revoked Certificate of Recognition The Certificate of Recognition shall be reinstalled only upon submission of the completed Re-Instatement Application Form and satisfactory compliance with corrective action Expiration The Certificate of Recognition of an Occupational Hygiene Laboratory shall expire within two (2) years from granting of the Certificate unless otherwise revoked Renewal Application for renewal shall be filed at least two (2) months before the expiration of the Certificate 10 Updating of Requirements The requirements for Certification of the Occupational Hygiene Laboratory shall be updated from time to time as the need arises 410 Stt.010.Mssv.BKD002ac.email.ninhd.vT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.Lj.dtt@edu.gmail.com.vn.bkc19134.hmu.edu.vn.Stt.010.Mssv.BKD002ac.email.ninhddtt@edu.gmail.com.vn.bkc19134.hmu.edu.vn C.vT.Bg.Jy.Lj.Tai lieu Luan vT.Bg.Jy.Lj van Luan an.vT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.Lj Do an.Tai lieu Luan van Luan an Do an.Tai lieu Luan van Luan an Do an DEPARTMENT ORDER NO 178 Series of 2017 SAFETY AND HEALTH MEASURES FOR WORKERS WHO BY THE NATURE OF THEIR WORK HAVE TO STAND AT WORK Pursuant to the authority of the Secretary of Labor and Employment granted under Article 130 to establish standards that will ensure the safety and health of all employees, as well as his authority under Article 168 of the Labor Code to set and enforce mandatory occupational safety and health standards in all workplaces in order to eliminate health risks, and ensure safe and healthful working conditions in all places of employment, the following guidelines are hereby issued for compliance of all concerned: I PURPOSE AND COVERAGE This Order shall cover all employers or establishments to address the occupational health and safety issues and concerns related to the wearing of high-heeled female shoes and/or standing at work for long periods, or frequent walking, such as strain on the lower limbs; aching muscles; hazardous pressure on hip, knee and ankle joints; and sore feet This shall apply to all workers who by the nature of their work, have to stand for long periods at work, or are frequently required to walk , such as retail and/or service employees, assembly line workers, teachers, and security personnel II OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH MEASURES FOR WORKERS WHO HAVE TO STAND Pursuant to the State policy to ensure the safety and health of women employees, and as part of the requirement to formulate policies and implement programs aimed at safeguarding the welfare of workers in accordance with Rules 1000 and 1960 of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Standards and other related issuances, all employers and/or establishments are hereby directed to institute appropriate control measures to address the risks to safety and health of workers while standing at work or frequently walking These measures include, among others, the following: Implement rest periods to break or cut the time spent on standing or walking Install appropriate flooring or mats that will mitigate the impact of frequent walking and prevent fatigue, such as wood or rubber floorings Provide tables or work surfaces with adjustable heights to allow workers to alternately sit and stand while performing their tasks Provide readily accessible seats to be used during rest periods or even during working hours, provided the employees can perform their duties in this position without detriment to efficiency These can be small foldable stools which can easily be stowed away so as not to hamper the work area Implement the use of footwear which is practical and comfortable These should not pinch the feet or toes; are well-fitted and non-slipping; provide adequate cushion and support to the arch of the feet; either flat or with low heels that must be wide-based or wedge type and no higher than one inch The employers, in consultation with the workers, may adopt other measures to address the occupational safety and health concerns of workers who have to stand at work for long periods or whose functions require them to walk frequently 411 Stt.010.Mssv.BKD002ac.email.ninhd.vT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.Lj.dtt@edu.gmail.com.vn.bkc19134.hmu.edu.vn.Stt.010.Mssv.BKD002ac.email.ninhddtt@edu.gmail.com.vn.bkc19134.hmu.edu.vn C.vT.Bg.Jy.Lj.Tai lieu Luan vT.Bg.Jy.Lj van Luan an.vT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.Lj Do an.Tai lieu Luan van Luan an Do an.Tai lieu Luan van Luan an Do an III REPORTING AND MONITORING The covered employees or establishments shall comply and notify the Department, through the Regional Office which has jurisdiction over the workplace, of the adoption of the safety and health measures as required herein within thirty (30) days from the effectivity of this Order The DOLE Regional Offices shall inspect and monitor the proper and strict implementation of this Department Order IV SEPARABILITY CLAUSE If any provision of this Order is held invalid or unconstitutional, any other provision not so affected shall continue to be valid and effective This Department Order shall become effective 15 days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation Manila, Philippines, 25 August, 2017 SILVESTRE H BELLO III Secretary Department of Labor and Employment 412 Stt.010.Mssv.BKD002ac.email.ninhd.vT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.Lj.dtt@edu.gmail.com.vn.bkc19134.hmu.edu.vn.Stt.010.Mssv.BKD002ac.email.ninhddtt@edu.gmail.com.vn.bkc19134.hmu.edu.vn C.vT.Bg.Jy.Lj.Tai lieu Luan vT.Bg.Jy.Lj van Luan an.vT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.Lj Do an.Tai lieu Luan van Luan an Do an.Tai lieu Luan van Luan an Do an DEPARTMENT ORDER NO 182 Series of 2017 GUIDELINES GOVERNING THE EMPLOYMENT AND WORKING CONDITIONS OF HEALTH PERSONNEL IN THE PRIVATE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY Pursuant to the rule-making power of the Secretary of Labor and Employment under Article of the Labor Code of the Philippines, as renumbered, and to ensure the protection and welfare of health personnel employed in the private healthcare industry, the following guidelines are hereby issued for compliance of all concerned: SECTION Coverage – This Guidelines shall apply to health personnel and establishments, workplaces, operations and undertakings in the private healthcare industry This Guidelines shall likewise apply to other workers in the private health care industry who are exposed to airborne contaminants, human carcinogens, substances, or chemicals that exceed threshold limit values or tolerance levels for an eight-hour workday as prescribed under the Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS) and other relevant regulations The employment and working conditions of workers who will provide emergency medical and dental services in establishments as required under Article 163 of the Labor Code, as renumbered, shall be governed by the general provisions of the said Code and its implementing rules and regulations SECTION Definition of Terms – As used herein, the following terms shall mean: a “Healthcare Industry” refers to an aggregation and integration of sectors within the economic system that provides health goods and services such as, but not limited to, health promotion, disease prevention, treatment, curative, rehabilitative, palliative and hospice care b “Health Personnel” refers to employees who are engaged in health and healthrelated work, which shall include, but not limited to, physicians, nurses, nutritionists, dietitians, pharmacists, social workers, laboratory technicians, paramedical technicians, psychologists, midwives, attendants and all other allied health personnel c “Student-Trainee” or “Intern” refers to a student enrolled in a Philippine higher education or technical-vocational institution undergoing training in a hospital and other healthcare institutions for purposes of fulfilling academic requirements towards the attainment of a health-related baccalaureate and post graduate degree or vocational courses as prescribed under existing laws and regulations d “Apprentice” refers to a person undergoing training for an approved apprenticeable occupation during an established period assured by a apprenticeship agreement pursuant to the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) regulations e “Resident Physicians” refers to licensed physicians with training agreements with training hospitals accredited by the DOH whose training program is also accredited by the PRC SECTION Minimum Benefits – Health personnel are entitled to not less than the following benefits: a Wages for all actual work hours and days shall not be lower than the applicable minimum wage rates Wages shall be paid at least once every two weeks or twice a month at intervals not exceeding sixteen (16) days b Holiday pay for the twelve (12) Regular Holidays pursuant to Republic No 9849 (An Act Declaring The Tenth Day of Zhul Hijja, The Twelfth Month of the Islamic Calendar, Stt.010.Mssv.BKD002ac.email.ninhd.vT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.Lj.dtt@edu.gmail.com.vn.bkc19134.hmu.edu.vn.Stt.010.Mssv.BKD002ac.email.ninhddtt@edu.gmail.com.vn.bkc19134.hmu.edu.vn 413 C.vT.Bg.Jy.Lj.Tai lieu Luan vT.Bg.Jy.Lj van Luan an.vT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.Lj Do an.Tai lieu Luan van Luan an Do an.Tai lieu Luan van Luan an Do an A National Holiday For The Observance of Eidul Adha, Further Amending For The Purpose Section 26, Chapter 7, Book I of Executive Order No 292, Otherwise Known As The Administrative Code Of 1987, As Amended) Health personnel shall be paid holiday pay of 100 percent (100%) of the minimum wage even if he/she did not report for work If the health personnel is required to work on said holiday, he/she shall be paid two hundred percent (200%) of the minimum wage c Premium pay for work on Special Days for thirty percent (30%) of their basic wage d Night shift pay of an additional ten percent (10%) of the basic wage for work between 10:00 pm and 6:00 am of the following day: e Paid service incentive leave of five (5) days for every year of service f 13th month pay pursuant to Presidential Decree No 851, as amended, which entitles the employee to receive, not later than 24 December, equivalent to one-twelfth (1/12) of the total basic salary earned within the calendar year g Paid maternity leave of sixty (60) days for normal delivery or seventy eight (78) days for caesarian section delivery, pursuant to Republic Act No 8282, otherwise known as Social Security Act of 1997 h Paid paternity leave of seven (7) days, pursuant to Republic Act No 8187, otherwise known as the Paternity Leave Act of 1996 i Paid parental leave of seven (7) days for solo parents pursuant to Republic Act No 8972, otherwise known as the Solo Parents’ Welfare Act of 2000 j Paid leave of ten (10) days for victims of violence against women and their children, pursuant to Republic Act No 9262 otherwise known as the Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act of 2004 k Paid special leave of up to sixty (60) days for women for surgery caused by gynecological disorders pursuant to Republic Act No 9710, otherwise known as the Magna Carta of Women l Separation pay if the termination is due to any of the authorized causes under Articles 298-299 of the Labor Code, as renumbered m Retirement pay upon reaching the age of sixty (60) or more but not beyond sixty-fixe (65) years old, pursuant to the Labor Code, as amended by Republic No 7641 n All other benefits as provided under existing labor laws and regulations The foregoing minimum benefits shall be without prejudice to any company policy, contract, or Collective Bargaining Agreement providing for better terms and conditions of employment SECTION Hours of Work – The normal hours of work of health personnel shall not exceed eight (8) hours a day Health personnel in cities and municipalities with a population of at least one million (1,000,000) or in hospitals and clinics with a bed capacity of at least one hundred (100) shall hold regular workhours for eight (8) hours a day, for five (5) days a week, exclusive of time for meals, except where the exigencies of the service require that such personnel work of six (6) days or fortyeight (48) hours, in which case, they shall be entitled to an additional compensation of at least thirty percent (30%) of their regular wage for work on the sixth day 414 Stt.010.Mssv.BKD002ac.email.ninhd.vT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.Lj.dtt@edu.gmail.com.vn.bkc19134.hmu.edu.vn.Stt.010.Mssv.BKD002ac.email.ninhddtt@edu.gmail.com.vn.bkc19134.hmu.edu.vn C.vT.Bg.Jy.Lj.Tai lieu Luan vT.Bg.Jy.Lj van Luan an.vT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.Lj Do an.Tai lieu Luan van Luan an Do an.Tai lieu Luan van Luan an Do an SECTION Meal and Rest Periods – The employer shall provide his employees not less than one (1) hour non-compensable time-off for regular meals Meal period of not less than twenty (20) minutes may be given by the employer provided that such shorter meal period is credited as compensable hours worked Rest periods or coffee breaks running from five (5) to twenty (20) minutes shall be considered as compensable working time SECTION Night Work Schedules – The employer shall, at his own initiative, consult the recognized workers’ representatives or union in the establishment on the details of the night work schedules In establishments employing night workers, consultation shall take place regularly and appropriate changes of work schedule shall be agreed upon before it is implemented taking into consideration the provisions of Republic Act No 10151 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations SECTION Waiting Time – Waiting time such as endorsement period, spent by health personnel shall be considered as working time if he or she is required or engaged by the employer to wait A health personnel who is required to remain on call in the employer’s premises or so close thereto that he cannot use the time effectively and gainfully for his own purpose shall be considered as working while on call An employee who is not required to leave word at his home or with company officials where he may be reached is not working while on call SECTION Deductions from Salary – No deduction shall be made from the salary of health personnel, except for: a b c d SSS contribution; Pag-IBIG contribution; PhilHealth contribution; Withholding tax from income, provided a proper withholding tax receipt is issued to the employee before the filing of income tax return every year; e Union dues, if authorized in writing; and f Other deduction as may be authorized in writing by the health personnel for payment to a third person and the employer agrees to so, provided that the latter does not receive any pecuniary benefit, directly or indirectly, from the transaction SECTION Compressed Workweek Schemes – Compressed workweek schemes shall not be utilized in health services or in occupations or workplaces in which employees are exposed to airborne contaminants, human carcinogens, substances, chemicals or noise that exceed threshold limit values or tolerance levels for an eight-hour workday as prescribed under the Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS) pursuant to DOLE Department Advisory No 02, Series of 2004 SECTION 10 Occupational Safety and Health – The employer shall adopt, implement and promote occupational safety and health programs consistent with the provisions of the OSHS and other related laws and issuances, to include prevention and control of Tuberculosis, HIV AIDS, Hepatitis B, workplace bullying and drug use in the workplace The employer shall likewise promote and implement policies and programs on anti-smoking, anti-sexual harassment and disaster and climate risk management These Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Programs shall cover all health personnel regardless of the status of employment, including apprentices, and student-trainees or interns The employer shall organize a safety and health committee in accordance with the OSHS SECTION 11 Provision of Personal Protective Equipment – All healthcare institutions are required to provide their employees the appropriate personal protective equipment at no cost to employees, student-trainees or interns, and apprentices pursuant to the OSHS and other related laws 415 Stt.010.Mssv.BKD002ac.email.ninhd.vT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.Lj.dtt@edu.gmail.com.vn.bkc19134.hmu.edu.vn.Stt.010.Mssv.BKD002ac.email.ninhddtt@edu.gmail.com.vn.bkc19134.hmu.edu.vn C.vT.Bg.Jy.Lj.Tai lieu Luan vT.Bg.Jy.Lj van Luan an.vT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.Lj Do an.Tai lieu Luan van Luan an Do an.Tai lieu Luan van Luan an Do an and issuances SECTION 12 Social Welfare Benefits – Without prejudice to established company policy, collective bargaining agreement or other applicable employment agreement, all health personnel shall be entitled to coverage for social welfare benefits such as Pag-IBIG Fund (Republic Act No 7742), PhilHealth (Republic Act No 7875, as amended by Republic Act No 9241) Employees’ Compensation Law (Presidential Decree No 626), and the Social Security Law (Republic Act No 1161, as amended by Republic Act No 8282), and other applicable laws SECTION 13 Health Personnel Requirement for Hospitals and other Healthcare Facilities – Every healthcare facility shall have an adequate number of qualified, trained and competent staff to ensure efficient and effective delivery of quality services as prescribed by DOH1 SECTION 14 Right to Security of Tenure – Health personnel shall enjoy security of tenure in their employment as provided by law Their services can only be terminated for just or authorized causes pursuant to the provisions of the Labor Code, as renumbered, and subject to the requirements of due process SECTION 15 Right to Self-Organization and Collective Bargaining – Health personnel shall have the right to form, join or assist in the formation of a labor organization of their own choosing for purposes of collective bargaining and to engage in concerted activities which are not contrary to law SECTION 16 Allowable Trainings – The following shall be observed with respect to trainings in healthcare establishments: a Trainings for Employees – All service trainings of health personnel required and conducted by the healthcare establishments shall be at no cost to the health personnel b Trainings for Student-Trainees or Interns – All healthcare establishments shall only be allowed trainings for student-trainees or interns in accordance with the applicable guidelines on internship or on-the-job trainings as issued by appropriate government agencies c Apprenticeship – Any training or apprenticeship in healthcare establishments shall be valid if it is in accordance with the requirements under the Labor Code, as renumbered, and other related laws and issuances d Resident Physicians in Training – A resident physician shall not be considered an employee of the healthcare establishment if the following elements are present: There is a training agreement between them; and The training program is duly accredited or approved by the appropriate government agency The foregoing is without prejudice to the findings of the appropriate DOLE Regional Office based on the result of the inspection conducted pursuant to the provisions of Articles 128 of the Labor Code, as renumbered, and its implementing rules and regulations SECTION 17 Volunteer Programs – All health related volunteer programs shall only be undertaken by Department of Health (DOH) accredited non-profit hospitals or government hospitals in accordance with the provisions of Republic Act No 9418 and its implementing rules and regulations Volunteer programs carried-out by profit-oriented hospitals or health care institutions shall be subject to the requirements of the Labor Code, as renumbered, based on employer-employee relationship between the so-called volunteer and healthcare institution 416 DOH Administrative Order No 2012-0012 (Rules and Regulations Governing the New Classification of Hospitals and other Health Facilities in the Philippines) Stt.010.Mssv.BKD002ac.email.ninhd.vT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.Lj.dtt@edu.gmail.com.vn.bkc19134.hmu.edu.vn.Stt.010.Mssv.BKD002ac.email.ninhddtt@edu.gmail.com.vn.bkc19134.hmu.edu.vn C.vT.Bg.Jy.Lj.Tai lieu Luan vT.Bg.Jy.Lj van Luan an.vT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.Lj Do an.Tai lieu Luan van Luan an Do an.Tai lieu Luan van Luan an Do an The practice of profit-oriented healthcare establishments in accepting volunteers is prohibited SECTION 18 Compliance and Enforcement – Compliance with labor standards shall be enforced by the DOLE Regional Office which has jurisdiction over the workplace in accordance with the provisions of Articles 128 of the Labor Code, as renumbered, and its implementing rules and regulations SECTION 19 Conciliation-Mediation through the Single Entry Approach (SEnA) – All issues on employment involving health personnel, such as disciplinary measures, suspension and termination, shall be subject to the 30-day mandatory conciliation-mediation or the Single Entry Approach (SEnA) of the DOLE pursuant to Department Order No 151-16 or the Implementing Rules and Regulations of Republic Act No 10396 SECTION 20 Non-diminution of Benefits – Nothing herein shall be construed to authorize diminution of benefits being enjoyed by health personnel at the time of issuance hereof SECTION 21 Repealing Clause – All policies, issuances, rules and regulations and agreements inconsistent with this Guidelines, are hereby repealed or modified accordingly SECTION 22 Effectivity – This Order shall take effect fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation Manila, Philippines, September 22, 2017 SILVESTRE H BELLO III Secretary Department of Labor and Employment 417 Stt.010.Mssv.BKD002ac.email.ninhd.vT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.Lj.dtt@edu.gmail.com.vn.bkc19134.hmu.edu.vn.Stt.010.Mssv.BKD002ac.email.ninhddtt@edu.gmail.com.vn.bkc19134.hmu.edu.vn C.vT.Bg.Jy.Lj.Tai lieu Luan vT.Bg.Jy.Lj van Luan an.vT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.Lj Do an.Tai lieu Luan van Luan an Do an.Tai lieu Luan van Luan an Do an DEPARTMENT ORDER NO 184 Series of 2017 SAFETY AND HEALTH MEASURES FOR WORKERS WHO, BY THE NATURE OF THEIR WORK, HAVE TO SPEND LONG HOURS SITTING Pursuant to the authority of the Secretary of Labor and Employment granted under Article 168 of the Labor Code, as renumbered, to set and enforce mandatory occupational safety and health standards in all workplaces in order to eliminate health risks, and to ensure safe and healthful working conditions in places of employment, the following guidelines are hereby issued for compliance of all concerned: I PURPOSE AND COVERAGE This Order shall serves as guide for employers or establishments to address the occupational safety and health and safety issues and concerns related to sedentary work or sitting while working for long periods, such as musculoskeletal disorders, high blood pressure, heart disease, anxiety, diabeters, obesity, among others This shall apply to all workers who, by the nature of their work, have to spend long hours sitting at work, such as those involved in computer, administrative, and clerical works, those working in highly-mechanized establishments, those working in the fields of transportation, toll booths, information technology and business process management, and all other processes and industries where sedentary work is observed II OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH MEASURES FOR WORKERS WHO HAVE TO SPEND LONG HOURS SITTING As part of the requirement to formulate policies and implement programs aimed at safeguarding the welfare of workers pursuant to the OSHS and other related issuances, all employers and/or establishments are directed to institute appropriate control measures to address the risks to safety and health of workers who spend long hours sitting at work These measures include, among others, the following: Provide workers with regular five-minute breaks every two hours from sitting time; Encourage workers to reduce sedentary work by interrupting sitting time and substitute it with standing and walking; Ensure that the workstation is designed appropriately for the type of work; Change work systems, e.g providing sit-stand workstations or properly designed workstations that would facilitate that would facilitate easy mobility or workers, and conducting standing meetings; Redesign work tasks, if possible, to enable greater variability in movement or posture; Organize health promotion activities that will alow workers to more physical activities after work, such as calisthenics, dance lessions and such as similar activities Conduct awareness raising on the health effects of prolonged sitting and sedentary work; and Conduct medical surveillance among workers who are at risk of getting the deleterious health effects of prolonged sitting and sedentary work 418 Stt.010.Mssv.BKD002ac.email.ninhd.vT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.Lj.dtt@edu.gmail.com.vn.bkc19134.hmu.edu.vn.Stt.010.Mssv.BKD002ac.email.ninhddtt@edu.gmail.com.vn.bkc19134.hmu.edu.vn C.vT.Bg.Jy.Lj.Tai lieu Luan vT.Bg.Jy.Lj van Luan an.vT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.Lj Do an.Tai lieu Luan van Luan an Do an.Tai lieu Luan van Luan an Do an The employers, in consultation with the workers, may adopt other measures to address the occupational safety and health problems of workers who have to spend long hours sitting at work II REPORTING AND MONITORING The covered employers or establishments shall notify the Department, through the Regional Office which has jurisdiction over the workplace, of the adoption of the safety and health measures as required herein The DOLE Regional Offices shall inspect and monitor the proper and strict implementation of this Order III SEPARABILITY CLAUSE If any provision or portin of this Order is declared void or unconstitutional, the remaining portions or provisions hereof shall continue to be valid and effective IV EFFECTIVITY This Department Order shall become effective fifteen (15) days after its publication in a newspaper of general circulation Manila, Philippines, October 18, 2017 SILVESTRE H BELLO III Secretary Department of Labor and Employment 419 Stt.010.Mssv.BKD002ac.email.ninhd.vT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.LjvT.Bg.Jy.Lj.dtt@edu.gmail.com.vn.bkc19134.hmu.edu.vn.Stt.010.Mssv.BKD002ac.email.ninhddtt@edu.gmail.com.vn.bkc19134.hmu.edu.vn C.vT.Bg.Jy.Lj.Tai lieu Luan vT.Bg.Jy.Lj van Luan 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