Role of Safety Officers

Casimirofloresjr. rme/cpm
Acctd. Safety Practitioner
DOLE-OSHC

OSHC (Occupational Safety and Health Center)

is a section under the
DOLE (Department of Labor and Employment)

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 Rule 1030
LABOR CODE of DOLE- OSH Training and Accreditation Rule 1047 Duties of the
of Personnel on
the Philippines STANDARDS Occupational Safety and
Safety Man:
Health
The OSHS (Occupational Safety and Health
Standards) are the rules and regulations
governing work safety and health.

Rule 1040 : HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE

RULE 1047 : DUTIES OF THE SAFETY MAN:

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RULE 1047: DUTIES OF SAFETY MAN

 The principal function of the Safety Man is to act as the employers’

principal assistant and consultant in the application of programs to
remove the hazards from the workplace and to correct unsafe work
practices.
For this purpose, the Safety Man has the following duties:
(1) Serves as Secretary to the Health and Safety Committee.
As such, he shall:
a. prepare minutes of meetings;
b. report status of recommendations made;
c. notify members of the meetings; and
d. submit to the employer a report of the activities of the committee,
including recommendations made.

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RULE 1047: DUTIES OF SAFETY MAN

(2) Acts in an advisory capacity on all matters

pertaining to health and safety for the guidance of
the employer and the workers.
(3) Conducts investigation of accidents as member of
the Health and Safety Committee and submits his
separate report and analysis of accidents to the
employer.
(4) Coordinates all health and safety training
programs for the employees and employer.
(5) Conducts health and safety inspection as member
of the committee.
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RULE 1047: DUTIES OF SAFETY MAN
(6) Maintains or helps in the maintenance of an efficient
accident record system and coordinates actions taken by
supervisors to eliminate accident causes.
(7) Provides assistance to government agencies in the conduct
of safety and health inspection, accident investigation or any
other related programs.
(8) For purposes of effectiveness in a workplace where full-
time safety man is required, he shall report directly to the
employer.

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Why become

Accredited Occupational Safety and

Health Practitioner ?

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 Widely accepted
industries

Accredited
Occupational Career
Support by Safety & advancement
legislation Health
Practitioner

Dynamic &
challenging career

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Where to works?

1. Manufacturing
2. Construction
3. Mining & Quarry
4. Agriculture, forestry & fishing
5. Utilities
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Where to works?

6. Power Plant Industry

7. Electric Utilities
8. Hotels and Restaurants
9. Seafarers
10. Call center

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Career advancement

 Accredited Occupational Safety &

Health Practitioner
 Auditors/Assessors
 Trainers/Consultant
 Inspectors/ Competent person

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OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
OF
SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICER

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1. To develop, implement and monitor Occupational Health
and Safety Policy, Programs, and Procedures;
2. To assist in complying legislation and/or regulations of
DOLE to protect the safety and health of employees and
visitors;
3. To establish budget proposals for the operation of the
Occupational Health and Safety office and specific training
programs;
4. To increase health and safety awareness at all levels
within the organization;

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5. To respond to employees’ safety concerns;
6. To conduct, as necessary, the safety inspection of any
facility;
7. To assist the Occupational Health & Safety Committees;
8. To respond to fires and other emergencies
9. To coordinate registration and removal of hazardous
waste;

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10. To receive reports from and respond to orders issued
by Department of Labor inspectors;
11. To arrange for Occupational Health and Safety testing
and/or evaluations of the workplace by external
agencies/consultants as may be necessary;
12. To act as liaison with all related governmental bodies
and regulating agencies;
13. To coordinate the training of personnel in areas of
safety, including first aid, CPR, accident prevention and
investigation, work place inspections and other matters
related to implementing safety procedures;

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14. To assist executive staff, senior administrators,
principals and supervisors in emergency preparedness;
15. To develop, review, and update appropriate sections of
the Board’s Emergency Procedures Manual;
16. To update plans, organize exercises and evaluate
procedures;
17. To coordinate with the fire department regarding
emergency procedures, communications and fire safety
education programs;

18. To assume other duties as may be assigned .

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 PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES FOR
 ACCREDITATION OF PRACTITIONERS, CONSULTANTS AND ORGANIZATIONS ON
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
 PURSUANT TO DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 16 SERIES OF 2001 WHICH AMENDED
RULE 1030 OF THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS (OSHS)
 PART I. GENERAL FEATURES AND OBJECTIVES OF DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 16, S.
OF 2001

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A. OBJECTIVES
 This Procedural Guidelines aims to standardize and streamline the
operating procedures in the processing of applications for accreditation of
Occupational Safety and Health Personnel and Training Organizations, with
the end view of carrying out the policies and objectives of Department
Order No. 16, s. of 2001, otherwise known as the “Training and
Accreditation of Personnel on Occupational Safety and Health”.

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LEGAL BASES
LABOR CODE DOLE- OSH D.O 16-01
of the Philippines STANDARDS RULE 1030

Department
Order No. 16-
01: Rule 1030
Training and
Accreditation of
Personnel on
Occupational
Safety
B. LEGAL BASES
 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 (Article 162
Book IV, Title I, of the Labor Code of the Philippines, as amended)
 The Bureau of Working Conditions (BWC), either directly
or through accredited training organizations shall conduct
continuing programs to increase the supply and
competence of personnel qualified to carry out the
provisions of this Standards pursuant to Rule 1030 (as
amended by D.O. 16 s. of 2001)
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SALIENT FEATURES OF D.O. 16, S. 2001
(AMENDMENTS OF RULE 1030 OF THE
OSHS)
ON TRAINING AND ACCREDITATION

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 1. Training Requirements
 Any person desiring to be employed as or practice Occupational
Safety and Health (OSH) in the country is required to complete
the prescribed training as follows:
a. OH Personnel - (nurse, physician, dentist) –
prescribed training specified under Rule 1960 of the OSHS
b. Safety Officer – Basic Training on OSH, (BOSH/COSH) 40 hrs
c. OSH Practitioner- Basic Training on OSH, 40 hours
d. OSH Consultant – Advanced Training on OSH, 80 hours
e. Trainers on OSH – Basic Training on OSH, 40 hours and Trainers
Training Course, 24 hours

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 2. Types of Accreditation

Accreditation may be issued to the following:

a. Individuals such as practitioners and consultants who are qualified to
practice OSH in the Philippines as determined by the Bureau.
b. Institutions or Organizations such as occupational safety and health
training organizations and consultancy organizations qualified to render
occupational safety and health services such as training, consultancy,
inspection and audit among others as determined by the Bureau.

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 3. Minimum Requirements for Accreditation
The following are the minimum requirements for accreditation as:
A. Practitioner in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH
Practitioner)
a.1. Must have completed the Bureau prescribed 40-hour Basic
Occupational Safety and Health Training Course from DOLE
accredited or recognized organizations.
a.2. Must have relevant experience in occupational safety and
health.
Three (3) years experience is required if applicant is duly
licensed,
Four (4) years experience, if graduate of any 4 or 5 year college
course without license

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 Ten (10) years experience if college undergraduate.
Relevant experience shall mean actual work experience
on OSH or a combination of actual work experience and
attendance or participation in various trainings,
seminars and other related learning processes.
 (Please see Annex - A , Table 1 - Required Relevant
Experience for Undergraduate by Number of Academic
Units Earned; and Table 2 –
 Conversion of Training Hours Earned By Type of Training
and learning experienced earn

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11. Fees - Applicant shall pay the following fees as stated by Rule 1970 of
 Occupational Safety and Health Standards which was amended by
Department Order 9, series 2001:
 OSH Practitioner Certificate P 150.00
 OSH Consultant P 300.00
 ST Organization P 300.00

 Annual/Renewal P 100.00 P 150.00 P 200.00

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 DEFINITION OF TERMS
 Accreditation - is synonymous to license granted by the Secretary to any
qualified individual and private organization to practice occupational
safety and health and to assist in the promotion and Implementation of
the provisions of the Standards.
 Practitioner – refers to any qualified person as assessed and duly
accredited by the Bureau to practice and render occupational safety and
health services in a defined and specific scope or core competency.

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 Practitioner – refers to any qualified person as assessed and duly
accredited by the Bureau to practice and render occupational safety and
health services in a defined and specific scope or core competency.
 Consultant – refers to any practitioner in occupational safety and health
duly accredited by the Bureau to practice, perform and/or render
consultative and/or advisory services on occupational safety and health in
 at least two (2) fields of specialization as enumerated in Annex “A” of
D.O.

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PART III. PROCEDURES IN FILING OF APPLICATION, EVALUATION
OF DOCUMENTS, APROVAL/DENIAL, RENEWAL,
SUSPENSION/CANCELLATION OF ACCREDITATION

When Is An
Who Shall File and
Where To File Application
How to File
Deemed Filed

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