Show abstract/citation:
Filtered by:
Country: Philippines - Subject: Occupational safety and health
Philippines - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Department Order No. 198 of 2018 Implementing the rules and regulations of Republic Act No. 111058 entitled An Act Strengthening Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Standards and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof. - Adoption: 2018-12-17 | PHL-2018-R-113342
Philippines - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act
Republic Act No. 11058: An Act Strengthening Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Standards and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof. - Adoption: 2017-07-24 | Date of entry into force: 2018-08-17 | PHL-2017-L-113341 t was signed into law by President Rodrigo Duterte in August 2018. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) released the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) in December 2018 upon the approval of Labor Secretary Silvestre H. Bello III.
The OSH Law provides that each Filipino worker is protected against injury, sickness or death through safe and healthful working conditions and that employers must promote strict but dynamic, inclusive, and gender-sensitive measures in the formulation and implementation of policies and programs related to occupational safety and health.
It applies to all establishments, projects, sites, including Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) establishments, and all other workplaces. The exposure to safety and health hazards is the basis for having High Risk Establishments, Medium Risk Establishments, and Low Risk Establishments.
Philippines - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Department Order No. 154-2016 Safety and Health Standards on the Use and Management of Asbestos in the Workplace. - Adoption: 2016-04-21 | PHL-2016-R-103631
Philippines - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Labor Advisory No. 03-16 Safety and Health Measures to Prevent and Control Heat Stress at the Workplace. - Adoption: 2016-04-14 | PHL-2016-R-103639
Philippines - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Guidelines for the Implementation of Globally Harmonized System (GHS) in Chemical Safety Program in the Workplace (D.O. No. 136-14). - Adoption: 2014-02-28 | PHL-2014-R-97538
Philippines - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Guidelines for the Implementation of HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control in the Workplace Program (D.O. No. 102-10 S.2010). - Adoption: 2010-03-26 | PHL-2010-R-97549
Philippines - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Guidelines on OSH in the Ship Building, Ship Repair and Ship Breaking Industry (D.O. No.1, S.2009). - Adoption: 2009-03-24 | PHL-2009-R-97550
Philippines - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
DOLE Department Circular No. 2 Amending Certain Provisions of the OSH Standards. - Adoption: 2008-06-02 | PHL-2008-R-97552
Philippines - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Standards for the protection against radiation issued by the Philippine Nuclear Reserch Institute. Adoption: 2004-07-02 | Date of entry into force: 2004-09-21 | PHL-2004-R-75358 Provides the standards applicable to ionizing radiation, including occupational dose limits.
Philippines - Occupational safety and health - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)
Executive Order No. 205 providing for a National Health Planning Committee (NHPC) and the establishment of Inter-local Health Zones (ILHZs) throughout the country. Adoption: 2000-01-21 | PHL-2000-M-57966 Seeks to promote full and integrated delivery and development of health care services throughout the country, especially for the poor and marginalised sectors of society. Makes provision for the establishment, organisation and functions of the National Health Planning Committe (NHPC). Also provides for the establishment of Inter-Local Health Zones, as well as for funding and inter-agency coordination.
Philippines - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Guidelines Governing Occupational Safety and Health in the Construction Industry (D.O. No. 13 of 1998). - Adoption: 1998 | PHL-1998-R-97537
Philippines - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act
Republic Act No. 6969 : Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act of 1990. Adoption: 1990-10-26 | Date of entry into force: 1991-01-15 | PHL-1990-L-21986
Philippines - Occupational safety and health - Law, Act
Republic Act No. 6963 granting special financial assistance and benefits to the family or beneficiary of any police or military personnel or fireman killed or permanently incapacitated while in the performance of his duty or by reason of his office or position and for other purposes. Adoption: 1990-09-04 | Date of entry into force: 1990-09-04 | PHL-1990-L-21982
Philippines - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Rules implementing Republic Act No. 6727 (Wage Rationalization Act). Adoption: 1989-07-07 | Date of entry into force: 1989-07-01 | PHL-1989-R-8154 Issued by the Secretary of Labor and Employment under s.13 of the Wage Rationalization Act. Provides for wage increases and includes formula for determining equivalent monthly statutory minimum wage rates. Chapter I contains provisions on workers paid by results (s.9), wages of apprentices, learners and handicapped workers (s.10), effects on existing wage structure (s.16), inspection and complaints (ss.17,18), payment of wages (s.19), exemptions (s.15). Chapter II governs the National Wages and Productivity Commission and the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards. Chapter III deals with minimum wage determination. The National Wages Council and the National Productivity Commission established under Executive Orders Nos. 614 and 615 are abolished.
Philippines - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Occupational Safety and Health Standards. - Adoption: 1989 | PHL-1989-R-97551
Philippines - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Executive Order No. 307 establishing an occupational and health center in the employees' compensation commission. - Adoption: 1987-11-04 | Date of entry into force: 1987-11-04 | PHL-1987-R-9673
Philippines - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Executive Order No. 232 providing for the structural and functional reorganisation of the National Council for the Welfare of the Disabled Persons and for other purposes. Adoption: 1987-07-22 | PHL-1987-R-3696 The Council includes a representative of the Department of Labor and Employment in its membership.
Philippines - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Executive Order No. 119 reorganizing the Ministry of Health, its attached agencies and for other purposes. Adoption: 1987-01-30 | PHL-1987-R-3573 Outlines the responsibilities of various bodies in relation to health policy and programmes, including inter alia maternal and child health, family planning services, radiation health services, health manpower development and training. Repeals or amends legislation inconsistent with this text.
Philippines - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Rules and Regulations implementing the Executive Order No. 307 "Establishing the Occupational Safety and Health Center in the Employees' Compensation Commission". - Adoption: 1987 | PHL-1987-R-113343
Philippines - Occupational safety and health - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)
Dockwork Safety and Health Standards. Adoption: 1985-04-19 | PHL-1985-M-2432 Issued by the Philippine Port Authority.
Philippines - Occupational safety and health - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance
Presidential Decree No. 1519 revising the Philippines Medical Care Act of 1969. Adoption: 1978-06-11 | PHL-1978-R-9670