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Document ID (ISN)101373
CIS number 03-112
ISBN(s) 971-8806-05-9
Year 2002
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Estrella-Gust D.P., Hernandez Diaz P.
Title A primer on HIV/AIDS and the workplace: Based on RA 8504 - The Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998
Bibliographic information Department of Labor and Employment, Occupational Safety and Health Center, OSHC Building, North Avenue corner Agham Road, Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines, July 2002. 22p. Illus.
Abstract This booklet on human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is presented in the form of answers to frequently-asked questions, where appropriate with reference to Republic Act (RA) 8504, also known as the Philippine AIDS Prevention and Control Act of 1998.
Descriptors (primary) Philippines; immunodeficiency syndrome; training material; legislation; risk factors
Descriptors (secondary) responsibilities of employers; training manuals; enforcement; penalties; safety guides; discriminatory practices; social aspects; comment on law; responsibilities of employees; exposure tests
Document type C - Training manuals, audiovisual material
Country / State or ProvincePhilippines
Subject(s) Occupational pathology
Broad subject area(s) Biological hazards
Browse category(ies) OSH training
HIV/AIDS