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About the 16th National Occupational Safety and Health Congress iv

Messages v

Program xvii

Abstracts

Plenary I: Shaping Occupational Safety and Health Conversation and Solutions

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Session 1: Current State of Safety and Health in the Philippines 7

Session 2: OSH Knowledge Development 13

Session 3: Emerging Safety and Health Risks 19

Session 4: Reducing the Impact of Illness and Injuries 25

Session 5: Total Worker Health and Safety 31

Session 6: Understanding Safety and Health in the Mining Industry 37

Session 7: Boosting Systems for Better OSH Results 43

Session 8: Workplace Compliance Tools and Resources 49

Session 9: Strategies for a Safer and Healthier Workforce 53

Plenary II: Intensifying Safety and Health in the Workplace 59

Plenary III: Daring to Share Safety and Health in the Workplace: Advancing OSH Advocacy through Partnership

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Poster Presentation 63

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Debuting in 1990, the National Occupational Safety and Health Congress is a biennial event that serves as a vehicle to generate and exchange essential information on work safety and health.

This year’s theme “Vision One Million: Be an OSH Champion” highlights the importance of occupational safety and health advocates in the promotion of the OSH culture in all workplaces and communities across the country. If only we could have one or two OSH advocates in each of the 900,000 establishments in the Philippines, we will be able to reduce if not eliminate the accidents and illness in workplaces and prevent any more from happening.

For this Congress, we will focus on the Vision One Million Program of the Occupational Safety and Health Center; the new OSH Law – RA 11058 “An Act Strengthening Compliance to the Occupational Safety and Health Standards and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof” and the changes it will bring to the Occupational Safety and Health Standards; the current work safety and health situation in the country; OSH education and development; emerging safety and health risks; best OSH practices in various industries; and OSH systems, tools and strategies to further strengthen the culture of safety and health.

The NOSH Congress is also an excellent forum to build and strengthen networks and partnerships with OSH experts, advocates and other stakeholders.

About the 16th National Occupational Safety and Health Congress

MESSAGES

HON. EMMANUEL JOEL VILLANUEVASenator

Senate of the Philippines

My warmest greetings to all the delegates to the 16th National Occupational Safety and Health (NOSH) Congress organized by the Occupational Safety and Health Center.

The theme for this year’s convention, “Be an OSH Champion: Vision 1 Million”, will strengthen our collective goal to increase the number of OSH Champions in the county to a million to facilitate compliance of enterprises to the OSH standards and to ensure a conducive workplace for everyone.

Hence, the passage into law of RA 11058 or “An Act Strengthening Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Standards and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof,” is a resounding victory not only for our workers but also to all our safety and health officers in the country. Moreover, it’s certainly a tool to instill a culture of OSH for all.

But occupational safety and health is just a part of our legislative agenda, we also aspire to upgrade labor conditions by ensuring security of tenure of all workers, enhancing government’s apprenticeship program, and ending abusive labor schemes. We also anticipate the needs of our workers and the emergence of new industries that’s why we are pushing for the Tulong-Trabaho Act, Telecommuting Bill and Freelancers’ Protection Act.

After all, I believe that an OSH Champion - besides being a safety and health advocate, is an enabler of sustainable and inclusive development and, ultimately, one who helps build a more productive country and better society for all.

May this event empower all the delegates to participate in nation-building and ensure a healthy and efficient work environment that bolsters the general well-being of all Filipino workers.

I wish you success in your future endeavors. God bless!

SILVESTRE H. BELLO IIISecretary

Department of Labor and Employment

My warmest greetings to all the participants of the 16th National Occupational Safety and Health Congress. We at the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) deeply appreciate your invaluable role in promoting safe, healthy and productive workplaces.

The Administration of President Rodrigo Duterte aspires to protect Filipino workers from hazardous working conditions. Last year, DOLE issued Administrative Order No. 164-17 to deputize social partners in the inspection of establishments and ensure compliance with the General Labor Standards and Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Standards. This was supplemented by Department Order No. 183-17 which strengthen the enforcement powers of DOLE and ensure compliance at workplaces.

Earlier this year, the President signed into law Republic Act No. 11058 a landmark legislation that gives premium to compliance to Occupational Safety and HealthStandards and penalizes its violation. These are manifestations of our President’s resolve to safeguard the safety and health of our workers.

I commend the Occupational Safety and Health Center for undertaking this gathering of OSH advocates and stakeholders. This is another perfect avenue for government and its partners to work together in formulating OSH programs at the enterprise, industry and national levels.

Mabuhay ang mga OSH Champions! Ipagpatuloy natin ang ating’ pagkakaisa para saproduktibo, ligtas at malusog na manggagawang Pilipino

CIRIACO A. LAGUNZAD III, CESO IUndersecretary


I commend the Occupational Safety and Health Center for tirelessly spearheading initiatives to promote the occupational safety and health (OSH) advocacy. The 16th National OSH Congress is another perfect opportunity for stakeholders to share challenges encountered, lessons learned, and best practices in order to facilitate the formulation of doable OSH programs at the workplace level and responsive OSH policies at the national level.

Over the years, we have made great strides in promoting the OSH culture. Professional safety organizations flourish, compliance with OSH standards improved, and many of our business establishments are recognized for their excellent OSH practices. Yet we must continue striving to further improve the quality of worker safety and health protection in our country.

In the light of the recently enacted Republic Act No. 11058 or An Act Strengthening Compliance with the OSH Standards and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof, this Congress is indeed timely. It is imperative that all stakeholders work closely to capacitate establishments in formulating practical OSH programs. This way we help workers prevent work-related injuries and illness and help establishments avoid penalties, and ultimately raise the bar of OSH excellence.

I urge all the participants to engage in fruitful discussions. Let us make full use of this two-day exchange of information in promoting safe and healthy workplaces.

Mabuhay kayong lahat!

ATTY. NORA M. MALUBAYCommissioner

Government Service Insurance System

With heartfelt greetings, I congratulate the officials and staff of the Occupational Safety and Health Center for holding the 16th National Occupational Safety and Health Congress on 20-21 November 2018 at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City. Over the years, the event has served as an important venue for exchanging vital and relevant information, insights, and practices on safety, health, and productivity among organizations, safety and health advocates, employers, and workers. Because OSH is essential in developing a stronger workforce that helps push the nation forward, the theme of this year’s congress, “Vision 1 Million: Be an OSH Champion,” underscores further the important role of OSH champions and front liners in promoting OSH as a way of life and in keeping workplaces safe and healthy. It is our earnest hope that efforts would be strengthened in building an enduring culture of safety and health in the government sector. Ensuring a safe, healthy, and productive workplace, where work-related accidents and illnesses are prevented, is fundamental for public servants to carry out their duties effectively and serve with unwavering passion and excellence. On behalf of GSIS that serves over two million members and pensioners, I wish OSH a productive and meaningful congress, as well as success in all its endeavors. Mabuhay!

EMMANUEL F. DOOCCommissioner

Social Security System

My sincere greetings to the organizers, attendees, and sponsors of the 16th National Occupational Safety and Health Congress, held under the auspices of the Occupational Safety and Health Center of the Department of Labor and Employment. On behalf of the Social Security System (SSS), I am pleased that this Congress was organized, especially since it underscores the urgent need to expand the awareness and adoption of occupational safety and health (OSH) practices and interventions, with the help of more OSH Champions in workplaces. With the Congress theme of “Vision One Million: Be an OSH Champion”, I believe that this multi-sectoral gathering will effectively explore, develop, and agree upon appropriate OSH strategies to increase the number of OSH Champions and to ensure that workers’ safety, health, and welfare are adequately protected. The SSS, which is working in consonance with the International Social Security Association, the World Health Organization, and the International Labor Organization, values these social partnerships in the promotion of safe and healthy workplaces, because ultimately, all workers have the right to safe and decent work.

Maraming salamat at mabuhay tayong lahat!

SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM

Message for the Souvenir Program of the 16th National Occupational Safety and Health Congress

Held on 20-21 November 2018 at the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City

MESSAGE

My sincere greetings to the organizers, attendees, and sponsors of the 16th National Occupational Safety and Health Congress, held under the auspices of the Occupational Safety and Health Center of the Department of Labor and Employment.

On behalf of the Social Security System

(SSS), I am pleased that this Congress was organized, especially since it underscores the urgent need to expand the awareness and adoption of occupational safety and health (OSH) practices and interventions, with the help of more OSH Champions in workplaces.

With the Congress theme of “Vision One Million: Be an OSH

Champion”, I believe that this multi-sectoral gathering will effectively explore, develop, and agree upon appropriate OSH strategies to increase the number of OSH Champions and to ensure that workers’ safety, health, and welfare are adequately protected.

The SSS, which is working in consonance with the International Social Security Association, the World Health Organization, and the International Labor Organization, values these social partnerships in the promotion of safe and healthy workplaces, because ultimately, all workers have the right to safe and decent work.

Maraming salamat at mabuhay tayong lahat!

EMMANUEL F. DOOC President and Chief Executive Officer

CARLITO P. ROBLECommissioner

Employees Sector

To all delegates and fellow OSH Champions, welcome to the 16th National Occupational Safety and Health Congress! In the next few days we will be immersed in strategies, techniques and technologies all geared towards advancing workplace occupational safety and health. At the core of all discussions, I hope that we will be able to internalize the fundamental role occupational safety and health plays not only in protecting worker and employee rights, but also in maintaining viable business. It is in the interest of all community stakeholders – not only employees, safety officers and HR, to promote an environment adhering to our industry regulations. It is only by instilling a true belief that safety and health as a responsibility shared will we be able to achieve our mission of creating 1 million OSH champions. Let’s all work together – harder, to achieve this grand vision.

STELLA ZIPAGAN-BANAWISExecutive Director

Employees Compensation Commission

I congratulate the Occupational Safety and Health Center for successfully organizing the 16th National Occupational Safety and Health Congress which will be held on November 20-21, 2018 at the Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City.

The theme of this year’s congress, ‘Vision 1 Million: Be and OSH Champion’ is truly notable especially that it enjoins the public to advocate work safety and health in the country. It is truly an effective way of building a culture of safety; making each Filipino consciously-aware of the importance of practicing OSH and enjoining others to do the same.

In addition, this event is the perfect venue for safety practitioners to share their best OSH practices which establishments can adopt to facilitate their compliance to the Occupational Safety and Health Standards and the recently signed Republic Act 11058 or “An Act Strengthening Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Standards and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof”.

On behalf of the Employees’ Compensation Commission, I wish all of you a fruitful and productive NOSH Congress ahead. Learn from each other and let your ideas bloom into something significant and noteworthy. May this Congress become instrumental in helping us achieve our shared objective of attaining OSH Excellence and the Center’s Vision 1 Million OSH Champion.

Mabuhay!

MA. TERESITA S. CUCUECO, MD, CESO IIIDirector IV

Bureau of Working Conditions

I am honored and privileged to extend my warmest greetings to the Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) for spearheading this 16th National Occupational Safety and Health Congress with the theme “Vision 1 Million: Be an OSH Champion.”

The Bureau of Working Conditions shares the same view with the OSHC on the importance of human capital in advancing safety and health in all workplaces. The BWC believes that well informed and highly qualified OSH personnel are the backbones of a successful OSH implementation. People are most valuable resources of every organization and the effectiveness of the organization depends on the competence of its employees.

The continued influx of changes in the working environment brought about by legislation, globalization, and technological advancements requires the participation of more people who mirror the DOLE’s commitment in advancing a safety and health culture in every work environment.

This event sums up all the ingredients of a successful OSH Program from governance to policies, to people and best practices, all of which will contribute to developing OSH Champions. As training enhances the skills, capabilities, knowledge, and attitude of participants for doing a particular job, so does it molds them to become OSH Champions and active advocates in sustaining safe and healthy workplaces.

Congratulations and Mabuhay po tayong lahat!

NOEL C. BINAG, CEExecutive Director

Occupational Safety and Health Center

Welcome to the 16th National Occupational Safety and Health (NOSH) Congress!

We at the Occupational Safety and Health Center are grateful for the partnership we have with all of you in the OSH advocacy. Ensuring the protection of the Filipino workforce is a daunting task, but I am sure that we will succeed because there are many of you who dedicate their time and expertise to improve the welfare of our workers.

Significant breakthroughs in the labor and OSH landscape – the recently signed RA 11058 or “An Act Strengthening Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Standards and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof” and OSHC’s Vision 1 Million Program will be highlighted in the next two days. The new OSH Law stresses compliance to the Occupational Safety and Health Standards requiring employers to provide complete job safety instructions or orientation to all workers, information on the hazards of each job and workplace, personal protective equipment, and OSH programs. Workers on the other hand are empowered to refuse hazardous work and are urged to report unsafe working conditions and practices. Non-compliance of these provisions now carry administrative penalties.

The theme of this Congress” Be an OSH Champion: Vision 1 Million” speaks of OSHC’s Vision 1 Million Program, which aims to increase the number of OSH advocates who will continue to learn more about safety and health, religiously abide by safe work practices and share vital information on OSH, not just to their colleagues, but to their families and communities as well,

I would like take this opportunity to solicit your support in developing OSH advocates in all industries. We need more willing hearts and able hands to help us reach out to workers, especially those in the informal sector, and educate them about the importance of OSH. We need more innovative strategies to instill the value of a thriving culture of safety and health in the hearts and minds of our countrymen, including the students.

There are many interesting discussions in store for all of you in the three plenary and nine simultaneous sessions and I know that you will make full use of these to further enhance your own workplaces. It is my hope that all of us will work together to inspire more people to become OSH Champions.

Mabuhay kayong lahat!

PROGRAM

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DAY 1November 20, 2018

TIME PROGRAMME VENUE8:00AM–9:00AM REGISTRATION Mezzanine,

Reception Hall

9:00AM–9:45AM OPENING CEREMONIES Reception Hall

Pambansang Awit

Invocation

Welcome Remarks Noel C. Binag, CEExecutive DirectorOccupational Safety and Health Center, Department of Labor and Employment

Inspirational Message

Hon. Silvestre H. Bello IIISecretaryDepartment of Labor and Employment

Keynote Speaker Hon. Emmanuel Joel J. VillanuevaSenatorSenate of the Philippines

Photo Session

Opening of Exhibits

10:00AM–12:00PM PLENARY I: Shaping Occupational Safety and Health Conversation and SolutionsModerator: Exec. Dir. Stella Z. Banawis

Employees’ Compensation Commission, Department of Labor and Employment

Reception Hall

1. “VISION 1 MILLION”Exec. Dir. Noel C. Binag, CEOccupational Safety and Health Center, Department of Labor and Employment

2. Complying with RA 11058: “An Act Strengthening Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Standards and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof”Dir. Ma. Teresita S. Cucueco, MD, CESO IIIBureau of Working Conditions , Department of Labor and Employment

3. Occupational Safety and Health Profile of the PhilippinesDr. Dulce P. Estrella-GustInternational Labor Organization Country Office for the Philippines

OPEN FORUM

LUNCH

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TIME PROGRAMME VENUE

SIMULTANEOUS SESSIONS

1:00PM–3:00PM SESSION 1: Current State of Safety and Health in the PhilippinesModerator: Julius H. Cainglet

Federation of Free Workers

Reception Hall

1. Occupational Safety and Health Practices in Private EstablishmentsChristine S. AriolaPhilippine Statistics Authority

2. Occupational Safety and Health Compliance in the PhilippinesEngr. Kristine Carol S. RamosBureau of Working Conditions, Department of Labor and Employment

3. Leadership and Governance for Occupational Health and Safety in the PhilippinesGuillano C. Lacsamana, RMT, MOHUniversity of the East-Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, Inc.

4. Assessment of the Notification and Reporting Procedure on Occupational Injuries and Illnesses of Selected Establishments in the Agriculture, Manufacturing, and Construction SectorsEngr. Abyguel M. MelgarejoOccupational Safety and Health Center, Department of Labor and Employment

5. Occupational Health and Safety of the Informal Workers in the Transport Sector in the PhilippinesProf. Anna Priscilla B. Cadiz, RN, MOHUniversity of the Philippines Manila-College of Public Health

OPEN FORUM

SESSION 2: OSH Knowledge DevelopmentModerator: Eros G. Zuñiga, CSC

Safety Organization of the Philippines, Inc.

Francisco Balagtas Rm, 3F Delegation Building1. The Need for Safety Training in Educational

Institutions as a Unique OSH AdvocacyEngr. Allan B. Cuya, FSC, ASCAccredited Occupational Safety and Health Consultant

2. Tracer Study on OSHC-Led Basic Occupational Safety and Health (BOSH) Training Participants from January 2013 to December 2015Reynold M. Sta Ana, MD, RNOccupational Safety and Health Center , Department of Labor and Employment


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3. Behavior-Based Safety as a Driving Tool Towards Occupational Accident Prevention, Safety Motivation, and Participation: The Case of Bag Electronics, Inc.Mr. Ibrhaim A. Palmado, MBABAG Electronics, Inc.

4. Shaping Future Engineers to Become OSH ChampionsManuel C. Belino, EdDFar Eastern University-Institute of Technology

5. Occupational Health and Safety Culture Among Cadet Seafarers in the PhilippinesOscar Cristito L. Rosete, MD, D/MIH, FPCOMPhilippine Merchant Marine Academy

OPEN FORUM

SESSION 3: Emerging Safety and Health RisksModerator: Prof. Vivien Fe F. Fadrilan-Camacho, MD,

MPH, FPAFPUniversity of the Philippines Manila-College of Public Health

Benigno Aquino Jr. Rm, 3F Delegation Building

1. Lessons We Should Share From Recent Epidemic Outbreak of Occupational Cancers in JapanProf. Naomi Hisanaga, MDAichi Gakusen University, Japan

2. Effects of Work-Related Stress in Developing Type 2 Diabetes: A Meta- AnalysisMaricar C. Dumbab, RMTOccupational Safety and Health Center, Department of Labor and Employment

3. Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Among Selected Elementary and Secondary Public School Teachers in Metro ManilaJehremias M. Florante, MDOccupational Safety and Health Center, Department of Labor and Employment

4. Ergonomics Intervention in Managing Work-Related Musculoskeletal Diseases for Office-Based WorkersAnalyn D. Caindoy, PTRPChevron Holdings, Inc.-Manila Shared Services Center

OPEN FORUM

BREAK

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TIME PROGRAMME VENUE3:30PM–5:00PM SESSION 4: Reducing the Impact of Illness and Injuries

Moderator: Engr. Concepcion T. Sto. TomasOccupational Safety and Health Center

Reception Hall

1. Bridging the Gap in Risk Management – 3M Process for Reducing Severe Incidents and FatalitiesEngr. Ruel F. Ruiz III, SMS, SFSM, WSHO, ASC3M Innovation Singapore Pte. Ltd.

2. Room Enclosure Integrity Testing – A Loss Control Program for Installed Gaseous Suppression System for Business ContinuityEngr. Rodante R. BautistaLuce Global Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, Inc.

3. Presentation on Moisture Imbalance Impact on Buildings and Retrofit for Quality ImprovementDr. Jackson C.H. TsengPiahstreams Consultant Services, Inc., USA

4. Facility Management (ISO 41001) for Better Compliance to Occupational Health and Safety (ISO 45001) Requirements and BenefitsDr. Wong WKInstitute of Quality Malaysia

5. Operational Risk Management in Chemical Process IndustriesEngr. Nelia G. GranadillosOccupational Safety and Health Center, Department of Labor and Employment

OPEN FORUM

SESSION 5: Total Worker Health and SafetyModerator: Marilou D. Renales, MD, MSc, FPCOM

Accredited Occupational Safety and Health Consultant

Francisco Balagtas Rm, 3F Delegation Building1. Initiating A Mental Health Program in the Workplace

Prof. Maria Isabel E. Melgar, MA, PhD, RPsyAteneo Bulatao Center for Psychological Services, Ateneo de Manila University

2. Championing the Occupational Safety, Health, and Wellness of the IT-BPM WorkforceMa. Teresa R. Azicate, MBAInformation Technology-Business Process Association of the Philippines

3. Factors Influencing Implementation of Occupational Health Services Among Manufacturing Companies in Selected Philippine Economic ZonesMaria Revelyn B. Galura, RPh, MDOccupational Safety and Health Center, Department of Labor and Employment


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4. Workplace Health Risk AssessmentRogelio V. Dazo Jr., MD, FPCOMThermaPrime Drilling Corporation

5. Working Safely for Waiting FamilyOnesimo M. Panaligan, MBA, PhDSual Power Station, TeaM Energy

OPEN FORUM

SESSION 6: Understanding Safety and Health in the Mining IndustryModerator: Engr. Virgilio M. Florendo

Accredited Occupational Safety and Health Consultant


1. Case Study on the Safety and Working Conditions in Selected Small- Scale Mines in the PhilippinesMalorie Joy O. MonesInstitute for Labor Studies, Department of Labor and Employment

2. Assessment of Occupational Safety and Health Hazards Exposure of Workers in Small-Scale Gold MiningCharlene S. Parafina, RMTOccupational Safety and Health Center, Department of Labor and Employment

3. Occupational Safety and Health Profile of Selected Surface Metallic and Non-Metallic Mines in the PhilippinesDarryl Lucian S. Bautista, MD Occupational Safety and Health Center, Department of Labor and Employment

4. Study on Silica Exposure of Workers in Surface and Underground Mines in the Philippine Large-Scale Mining IndustryEngr. Melba F. MarasiganOccupational Safety and Health Center, Department of Labor and Employment

5. Situational Analysis of the Occupational Health and Safety of Informal Miners in the PhilippinesProf. Aileen A. Benitez-Timbang, MD, DFMUniversity of the Philippines Manila- College of Public Health

OPEN FORUM

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TIME PROGRAMME VENUE8:30AM–10:00AM SESSION 7: Boosting Systems for Better OSH Results

Moderator: Engr. Hollis G. FernandezSN Aboitiz Power-Benguet

Reception Hall

1. Migrating to ISO 45001 to further Improve OSH OutcomesEngr. Nomer A. ReynaldoAssociation of Safety Practitioners of the Philippines, Inc.

2. Leveraging IT in Managing Occupational Health and Safety SystemsEngr. Kim M. MajamCargill Philippines, Inc. – Cargill Feeds and Nutrition and Cargill Premixes Platforms

3. From Occupational to Environmental and Community Health: The First Philippine Holdings Corporation (FPHC) ExperienceJoselito L. Gapas, MD, MPHFirst Philippine Holdings Corporation

4. EHS Program Utilizing Integrated Management System (IMS): Anchored with SunPower Golden RulesEngr. Bernadette E. AlvarezSunPower Philippines Manufacturing Ltd.

OPEN FORUM

SESSION 8: Workplace Compliance Tools and ResourcesModerator: Dir. Johnson G. Cañete

Department of Labor and Employment Regional Office VII

Francisco Balagtas Rm, 3F Delegation Building

1. Engaging Philippine Economic ZonesF/Insp. Argie J. Baniel, REEBureau of Fire Protection, Department of the Interior and Local Government

2. Updates on DOLE IssuancesMarco Antonio S. Valeros, MD, CFP, MPABureau of Working Conditions, Department of Labor and Employment

3. Compliance to Technical Safety InspectionEngr. Melanie P. Banayos, PMEBureau of Working Conditions, Department of Labor and Employment

OPEN FORUM


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SESSION 9: Strategies for a Safer and Healthier WorkforceModerator: Amador V. Tagun, RME

Occupational Safety and Health Region 4A, Inc.


1. Using Marketing Strategies to Improve Safety in the WorkplaceEngr. Maria Victoria G. AragoBrown and Green Environmental Services, Inc.

2. Enabling Employees to Lead Occupational Health and Safety ProgramsEsau Jo C. Estomata, RM, RN, MOHCargill Philippines, Inc.

3. Best Practices in Promoting Occupational Safety and Health in the PhilippinesFaith Carmela A. RelenteOccupational Safety and Health Center, Department of Labor and Employment

4. The Current Situation on Job Retention and Return-to-Work of Persons with Work-Related Disabilities in the PhilippinesRaymond C. Bañaga, MDEmployees’ Compensation Commission, Department of Labor and Employment

OPEN FORUM

10:30AM–12:00PM PLENARY II: Intensifying Safety and Health in the WorkplaceModerator: USec. Benjo Santos M. Benavidez


Reception Hall

1. Occupational Safety and Health in Public Works and ConstructionDir. Toribio Noel L. IlaoBureau of Equipment, Department of Public Works and Highways

2. Renewable Energy Safety, Health and Environment Rules and Regulations (RESHERR) and its Code of PracticeAriel D. FrondaRenewal Energy Management Bureau, Department of Energy

3. Local Government Initiatives on OSH Promotion: Valenzuela City ExperienceAr./Enp. Edison Ching M. Padilla, UAP, PIEPOffice of the City Building Official, City Government of Valenzuela

OPEN FORUM

LUNCH

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TIME PROGRAMME VENUE1:00PM–3:30PM PLENARY III: Daring to Share Safety and Health in

the Workplace: Advancing OSH Advocacy through PartnershipModerator: Exec. Dir. Noel C. Binag, CE

Occupational Safety and Health Center, Department of Labor and Employment

Reception Hall

1. Atty. Jose Sonny G. MatulaFederation of Free Workers

2. Rene E. CristobalCouncil of Leaders, Employers Confederation of the Philippines

3. Engr. Michael D. ArguellesAssociation of Safety Practitioners of the Philippines, Inc.

4. Edmyr M. Macabulos, MD, MPH, FPCOMPhilippine College of Occupational Medicine

5. Engr. Teodoro V. CahoyOSHNet X, Inc.

6. Prof. Gayline F. Manalang Jr., PTRP, MOHUniversity of the Philippines Manila-College of Public Health

7. Beatriz A. BrondialAdvancement of Youth for OSH (AYOSH)

3:30PM–4:00PM POSTER SESSION Mezzanine, Reception Hall1. Work-Related Injuries and Diseases among Filipino

Seafarers: A Review of Employees’ Compensation Claims from the Social Security System, 2013-2014Marissa L. San Jose, MD, MOHOccupational Safety and Health Center, Department of Labor and Employment

2. Updates on the Personal Protective Equipment Testing StandardsEngr. Ramon B. FernandoOccupational Safety and Health Center, Department of Labor and Employment

3. SAFEWORKCONCEPTS: A Motivation and Inspiration on Practical Behavioral SafetyEngr. Michael A. Manalili, RMESafeWorkConcepts

4. Gawad Kaligtasan at KalusuganEngr. Dennis C. AquinoOccupational Safety and Health Center, Department of Labor and Employment

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5. Holistic Approach to Chemical Evaluation and Chemical Management ProcessMs. Mary Rose Ann R. CañezaresAmkor Technology Philippines, Inc.

6. Updating the Medical Examination Protocol for the Early Detection of Occupational DiseasesMarissa L. San Jose, MD, MOHOccupational Safety and Health Center, Department of Labor and Employment

4:00PM–5:00PM CLOSING CEREMONIES Reception Hall

Introduction of the Speaker

Noel C. Binag, CEExecutive DirectorOccupational Safety and Health Center, Department of Labor and Employment

Closing Remarks Hon. Randolph S. TingCagayan, 3rd District RepresentativeHouse of Representatives

5:00PM–7:00PM OSHNetwork Meeting Benigno Aquino Jr. Rm, 3F Delegation Building

ABSTRACTS

PLENARY IShaping Occupational Safety and Health

Conversation and Solutions

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VISION 1 MILLION

Exec. Dir. Noel C. Binag, CEOccupational Safety and Health Center, Department of Labor and Employment

Despite continuous efforts by the DOLE, and other stakeholders, we continue to face daunting challenges in maintaining safe and healthy workplaces. In 2017 alone, work-related accidents claimed the lives of 95 workers. Such accidents could have been prevented through efficient implementation of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS) by the safety practitioners of establishments and vigilant monitoring by Government authorities.

According to the DOLE ISLE Survey published in 2017, there is a 3.8% increase in the number of work-related injuries – from 49,118 reported cases in 2013 to 50,961 cases reported in 2015. The Bureau of Working Conditions has also reported declining compliance to the Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS) in the recent years. In 2014, the compliance rate of companies in terms of OSH was at 88.06% and it went down to 66.94% in 2015 and 59.2% in 2016.

Emerging work processes and arrangements has also given rise to new occupational health issues as well as inequality in the availability and access to OSH services, especially for precarious workers.

The Republic Act No. 11058, “An Act Strengthening Compliance to the Occupational Safety and Health Standards and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof” will deter establishments from violating OSH regulations. However, strict implementation must be complemented with capacity building for establishments in the formulation and implementation of OSH programs.

To help address these concerns, the Occupational Safety and Health Center is developing the Vision 1 Million Program which aims to develop millions of OSH advocates who support and practice safe work procedures and influence their colleagues, families and communities to do the same.

This program stems from the goal of the Philippine Development Plan 2017-2022 to ensure safety and health in Philippine workplaces:

“Sound, gender-responsive OSH practices will be ensured through vigorous enforcement of existing regulations. Implementation of enhanced workplace emergency plans and disaster risk reduction programs will be encouraged. There is also a need to intensify workforce-focused OSH programs, such as information campaigns and industrial dialogues that will promote and cultivate a culture of OSH. Integration of OSH in the local health development plans as well as a comprehensive health and safety program for government workers will likewise be pursued. In terms of education, integration of OSH in the secondary and tertiary education program will be advocated.”

-Subsector Outcome 2, PDP 2017-2022

Increasing the number of OSH advocates will help achieve decent work and accident and illness free workplaces in the Philippines.

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BACKGROUNDCovering the 2011-2018, the National Occupational Safety and Health Profile (NOSHP) provides information on the OSH system with regard to prevention, compensation, and enforcement. It describes the response of the national OSH system, policies, and programs to potential hazards and risks.

The NOSHP is a product of extensive consultations between and among the tripartite stakeholders, including those from the regions, the private and public sectors, academe, and non-government organizations.

This NOSHP, an update on the national OSH situation, is presented as a reference document that may contribute to on-going efforts to improve national legislation, policies, and the national occupational safety and health program, making them attuned to the current situation. It provides information on major parameters that could affect OSH management at the national and enterprise levels.

OBJECTIVESIt hopes to achieve the following objectives in shaping the safety and health conversations, consultations and solutions:1. Provide an understanding of the national context, that is, key stakeholders should describe

the capacities, resources, activities, and constraints of the main institutions.2. Provide a grasp of potential problems and a critical analysis of activities in the country.

METHODSExtensive tripartite consultations among stakeholders and several partners from the private and public sectors as well as the academe.

The consultative process started at the point of inception up to the formulation of the proposed National OSH Action Plan for 2017-2022. Consultations using focus group discussions were held in the National Capital Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Region III, Region IVA, Region VII, and Region XI. Representatives from the tripartite, and private and public sectors in these regions participated in an analysis of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of their respective programs as and activities. Workshops were also held on the OSH programs and activities of workers’ and employers’ groups at the national level and at the level of undertaking.

Varied strategies for collecting quantitative and qualitative OSH information, such as key informant interviews, literature survey, and data analysis, were carried out as part of the review process. A national consultant was engaged in the collection of information for the NOSHP, including reviewing databases and registers from where OSH data were sourced. A special workshop among agencies which were sources of OSH data was held on January 31, 2018.

The process of updating the NOSHP was guided by the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health Recommendation, 2006 (No. 197).

FINDINGSStakeholders were offered a situational analysis resulting from a participatory process. This analysis was based on consultations that enabled stakeholders to identify the strengths, weaknesses, threats and opportunities that they observed in the national OSH situation, and the gaps in implementation.

The NOSHP seeks to complement the Philippine Development Plan of 2017-2022, particularly with regard to human capital development strategies. In relation to OSH systems, it should serve as basis for identifying gaps in the• Legal Framework• Institutional Framework• Administrative Structures• Technical Infrastructure

CONCLUSIONThe NOSHP should contribute to the drafting of the National OSH Medium-Term Plan 2017-2022 and should serve as benchmark for monitoring progress in addressing OSH issues.

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PROFILEOF THE PHILIPPINES

Dr. Dulce P. Estrella-GustILO National Consultant

CEO, ZAP Occupational Health and Safety Consultancy Services

SESSION 1Current State of Safety and Health in the

Philippines

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OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTHPRACTICES IN PRIVATE ESTABLISHMENTS

Christine S. AriolaPhilippine Statistics Authority

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A thorough and comprehensive assessment of all workplaces is critical in ensuring the protection of workers’ rights to a safe and healthy working environment. In the Philippines, the conduct of inspections and investigations is part of the Department of Labor and Employment’s visitorial and enforcement powers. Article 128 of the Labor Code states that “the Secretary of Labor and Employment or his duly authorized representatives, including labor regulation officers, shall have access to employer’s records and premises at any time of the day or night whenever work is being undertaken therein, and the right to copy therefrom, to question any employee and investigate any fact, condition or matter which may be necessary to determine violations or which may aid in the enforcement of this Code and of any labor law, wage order or rules and regulations issued pursuant thereto.” In 2017, the Revised Inspection Rules was issued, which aims to further strengthen the implementation of the visitorial and enforcement powers towards securing a higher level of compliance with labor laws and standards and ensuring continuity and sustainability of compliance in workplaces.

Latest data from the Philippine Statistical Authority’s survey (PSA) reveal that there has been an increase on occupational injuries between the years 2003 to 2015 from 23,000 occupational injuries to an approximate of 51,000, and 55,000 occupational diseases to around 128,000.i However, there is a possibility of under-reporting of both occupational injuries and diseases due to weakness in the notification system of workplace accidents and data/report on workers’ exposure to hazard.

OSH Compliance rates, coming from inspections for the last five years (CY 2013 up to 2017), were recorded at 89.04%, 85.19%, 88.14%, 66.94% and 67.20% respectively. The decrease in compliance rates may be attributable to the intensified regulatory approach in conduct of inspections. Common occupational safety and health deficiencies of inspected establishments were absence of health personnel (first aider), non-registration of establishments as per Rule 1020 of OSH Standards, non-submission of administrative reports on health and safety, non-compliance with the requirements of fire protection equipment/facilities, non-implementation of OSH policies and programs in the workplace, no organized safety and health committee, among others. These inspection results are being monitored using the Labor Inspection-Management Information System (MIS), an online web-based application system used to gather, and process real-time data collected for the field using an electronic checklist.

Given the statistics, it was further confirmed that more thorough programs and policies shall be designed and implemented, and stricter laws shall be enforced to ensure higher compliance. As an initial step, Republic Act No. 11058 or “An Act Strengthening Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Standards and Providing Penalties for Violations thereof” has been signed last 17 August 2018, and its corresponding Implementing Rules and Regulations is being drafted as being spearheaded by the Bureau of Working Conditions._______________________________i Bureau of Labor and Employment Statistics 2003/2004, 2007/2008, 2009/2010, 2011 /2012 BLES Integrated Survey, Philippine Statistics Authority, 2013/2014, 2015/2016 Integrated Survey on Labor and Employment

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH COMPLIANCE IN THE PHILIPPINES

Engr. Kristine Carol S. RamosBureau of Working Conditions, Department of Labor and Employment

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LEADERSHIP AND GOVERNANCE FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY IN THE PHILIPPINES

Guillano C. Lacsamana, RMT, MOHUniversity of the East-Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center, Inc.

BACKGROUNDLeadership and governance are important elements in the national occupational health and safety (OHS) system of any country. According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), and as supported by global studies, the four elements of leadership and governance include: (1) legislations for OHS; (2) lead agencies for the development of OHS policies, programs, and services; (3) mechanisms for tripartite collaboration among the government, the management, and its workers; and (4) mechanisms for the enforcement of OHS standards.

OBJECTIVESThis study aims to determine the presence of these elements in the Philippine OHS system, and to identify gaps as compared to the ILO standard.

DISCUSSION OF SIGNIFICANT ISSUESWith the presence of an available database of legislations for OHS in the country, almost all elements of the leadership and governance system are supplied for, except for some rights of workers’ representatives in the conduct of their roles and responsibilities for OHS. Despite this, there are still gaps in the functioning of each of these elements, which are mainly due to OHS not being a priority in the national agenda as well as the lack of coordination among the lead agencies for OHS.

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONSFrom the abovementioned, it could be concluded that all necessary elements to support the leadership and governance framework for OHS in the country is supplied for by the effort of the lead agencies in the field. However, there is still much room for improvement regarding how these elements should be implemented and sustained. Strengthening of awareness-raising campaigns for OHS in the country and of the collaboration and coordination networks among these lead agencies can be a detrimental step in the improvement of leadership and governance for OHS in the Philippines.

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ASSESSMENT OF THE NOTIFICATION AND REPORTING PROCEDURE ON OCCUPATIONAL INJURIES AND ILLNESSES OF SELECTED

ESTABLISHMENTS IN THE AGRICULTURE, MANUFACTURING AND CONSTRUCTION SECTORS

Engr. Abyguel M. Melgarejo and Engr. Maryjo T. SalvacionOccupational Safety and Health Center, Department of Labor and Employment

BACKGROUNDThis research is a collaboration between Occupational Safety and Health Center and International Labour Organization through the latter’s global project on occupational safety and health called “Building a Generation of Safe and Healthy Workers – SafeYouth@Work Project”, funded by the United States Department of Labor (USDOL). The Philippines has been identified as one of its pilot countries alongside Viet Nam and Myanmar. Assessment of the notification and recording system for work-related injuries and illnesses in the Philippines will make way for the project to support the development of recommendations for the improvement of existing regulations governing the said procedure in the enterprise-level.

OBJECTIVEThe objective of the research is to assess the notification and reporting system of occupational injuries and illness of the selected establishments from agriculture, construction and manufacturing industry both internally and reportorial requirements to DOLE Regional Offices.

METHODSData gathered through focus group discussions with members of the safety and health committee, selected employees, and union members through a questionnaire that focused on the internal reporting system of occupational injuries and illnesses of target companies. The Work Accident/Illness and Annual Accident/Illness Exposure Data Reports submitted to DOLE Regional Offices were also reviewed.

FINDINGSMost of the personnel had difficulties in: identifying what to report; what to write on the forms due to lack of guides in filling out forms; where to retrieve the forms; and what documents to accomplish. Incomplete and inaccurate reports have been submitted to the DOLE for the sake of compliance and different timelines have been observed in the pilot enterprises.

Lack of guidance from DOLE Labor inspectors in terms of assisting the company in complying with reporting requirements under the OSHS has also been observed. In addition, some of the companies do not have an established safety and health committee and insufficient number of occupational safety and health personnel that may lead to the initial gaps.

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONThere is a need to integrate and simplify the form used for the reporting of accidents/illnesses and establish the terms reflected in the form. Instructions and guides in filling up the forms, must be provided and the timeline for submission and identification of who will notify and report must be cascaded through trainings and orientations.

Intensive training of the labor inspectors must be conducted and should enhance their capacity in assisting companies in accomplishing reportorial requirements, and analyzing and consolidating submitted reports on accidents/illnesses in order to come up with national data.

Furthermore, the need to strengthen the organization in the agricultural sector through a barangay-level safety and health committee must be considered with the support and guidance of DOLE.

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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THE INFORMALWORKERS IN THE TRANSPORT SECTOR IN THE PHILIPPINES

Anna Priscilla B. Cadiz, RN, MOH, Romeo R. Quizon, MSc, Eng’g,Aileen A. Benitez-Timbang, MD, DFM

Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, College of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila

BACKGROUNDInformal sectors are the unregistered workers, described as the invisible components of the labor force. The limited access to occupational health and safety (OHS) information, resources, and services compound the risks in the informal sectors. Workers in the transportation industry are exposed not only to road safety issues, but also to health hazards as well. They work for long hours and become exposed to hazardous working conditions which have adverse effects on their health such as airborne chemicals, particulate matter, whole-body vibration, inappropriately designed vehicles, extreme heat, biological agents, and noise, to name a few.

In 2013, the Department of Health (DOH) in coordination with the Occupational Health (OH) task force of the Inter-Agency Committee on Environmental Health (IACEH) released Administrative Order (AO) 2013-0018 to provide comprehensive policy direction in the development of an OH program relevant to informal mining, transport, and agricultural workers.

OBJECTIVESTo give direction in ensuring the protection of the informal transport workers, this study was conducted to develop a roadmap that will serve as framework for priority setting which shall outline specific strategies and activities needed to attain the medium-term (five-year) goals set through a consensus of the government and the supporting agencies for the informal sectors.

METHODOLOGYSituational analysis was conducted in selected regions of the country. The study employed the following: key informant interviews, focus group discussions, walkthrough surveys and review of related literature. Participants were selected through purposive sampling. Data were summarized and analyzed through quadrant analysis. The 1st and 2nd quadrant resulting issues were used in the development of strategies and the logical framework matrix.

RESULTSMost of the responses from the FGDs highlighted the drivers’ exposure to extremes of temperature and glare; tobacco smoke and environmental pollution; prolonged sitting, and poor posture. KII results revealed that the LTO regional offices have very limited service delivery in terms of OHS among informal drivers due to lack of personnel, and budget dedicated for the OHS of drivers. This was reflected on the reported lack of awareness on OHS programs and services of the drivers during the FGDs

The quadrant analysis identified three major issues taking into account both the OHS state of the workers and the agencies responsible for OHS of the sector: 1.) How potential exposure to occupational hazards and limited awareness to OHS information will be addressed in light of the deficiencies in policies, resources and control measures for OHS; 2.) Poor OHS information dissemination system among transport workers in relation to their vulnerability to direct health expenditures; 3.) The need to improve existing road safety and traffic regulations, health services and infrastructures related to OHS needs of the drivers.

CONCLUSIONS / RECOMMENDATIONThe major role of Local Government Units has been highlighted in the implementation of the roadmap strategies. DILG should initiate the establishment of OHS activities in the local level. Capacitating both the workers and concerned government agencies adequately on OHS will bridge the identified gaps in the access of necessary OHS resources and services for this sector.

SESSION 2OSH Knowledge Development

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THE NEED FOR SAFETY TRAINING IN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AS A UNIQUE OSH ADVOCACY

Engr. Allan B. Cuya, FSC, ASCAccredited Occupational Safety and Health Consultant

BACKGROUNDSchools are workplaces with special tenants. Teachers are also victims of accidents, illnesses, and even assaults in school during the course of their work. Prolonged standing and excessive talking are occupational health concerns.

Living up to the July celebration of Presidential Proclamation 115-A of 1966 as School Safety Month, each and every safety professional should make an effort towards achieving safe and healthy schools. Capabilities in preventive and reactive responses to man-made and natural emergencies must be enhanced.

OBJECTIVESThis paper will highlight past school accidents/disasters featured in the news. These incidents will bring to light the perils faced by students and school employees. A pilot project on OSH advocacy in schools will be presented.

RECOMMENDATIONSThere are now clear safety guidelines which apply even to school trips. However, special school safety training programs should be implemented to enhance OSH knowledge and improve conditions in schools. OSH policies from the Department of Labor and Employment and other government authorities may be adapted by schools to address safety, health and emergency concerns. Safety professionals who are also parents should extend their OSH advocacies to the schools of their children.

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TRACER STUDY ON OSHC-LED BASIC OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (BOSH) TRAINING PARTICIPANTS FROM JANUARY 2013 TO

DECEMBER 2015

Reynold M. Sta Ana, MD; Faith Carmela A. Relente; Jasmin D.C. RiveraOccupational Safety and Health Center, Department of Labor and Employment

BACKGROUNDTracer study is a common research instrument for assessment of educational and training programs. The main purpose of this study is to identify the BOSH training outcomes and effects on the participants after completion of the five-day mandatory course.

METHODOLOGYThis is a descriptive study covering a final list of 2,257 participants who completed the five-day OSHC-led mandatory BOSH trainings from January 2013 to December 2015. The database was taken from the training directories of all batches conducted by OSHC.

The study utilized an online, self-administered, and structured questionnaire containing the demographic profile of participants, training topics mostly learned, interventions done by the participants after they attended the training, facilitating and hindering factors for the application of their learnings, and the effects of the training to them after training.

The research team was able to gather 320 respondents representing a response rate of 14%. These respondents were composed of 218)males (68%) and 102 females (32%). Age range of the participants was 24-61 years of age with a mean age of 37, median age of 41 years and mode of 28 years.

The top five BOSH topics that were mostly learned according to both participant groups in descending order were: Personal Protective Equipment, Unsafe Acts and Conditions, Housekeeping, Occupational Health, and Fire Safety.The top 5 most applied knowledge and skills learned in descending order were: identification of unsafe acts and conditions in the workplace and distinguishing appropriate type of PPE needed, identifying safety and health hazards and risks, understanding causes of accidents, injuries, and illnesses, using fire extinguisher, and housekeeping.

CONCLUSIONBOSH topics learned from the training are essential to awareness, appreciation, and application of OSH policies and programs to their respective companies. The level of technicality of the topics, capacity of the participants to apply what they learned plus the facilitating and hindering factors probably influence the degree of implementation of OSH to their respective workplaces and have an effect for their decision to apply for OSH practitioner.

RECOMMENDATIONSPromoting the advantages and benefits of being an OSH practitioner through an attractive career path will increase demands for application of OSH practitioners; Lastly, developing and implementing measures to strengthen linkages and partnerships with industries through networking and supporting job referral system with industries needing BOSH graduates and OSH practitioners will be very helpful to address demands of OSH practitioners.

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BEHAVIOR-BASED SAFETY AS A DRIVING TOOLTOWARDS OCCUPATIONAL ACCIDENT PREVENTION,

SAFETY MOTIVATION, AND PARTICIPATION:THE CASE OF BAG ELECTRONICS, INC.

Ibrhaim A. Palmado, MBABAG Electronics, Inc.

OBJECTIVESThe main thrust of the study is to find out the effects of behavior-based safety approach on accident prevention, safety motivation, and participation in Bronzewarenfabrik Aktien Gesellschaft (b,a,g, Electronics, Inc).

The study is anchored on the behavioral theory of Accident Causation and Prevention which is often referred to as Behavior-Based Safety (BBS), widely recognized by psychologists as an innovative and practical application of standard behavioral theory to the field of occupational safety. This study used the quantitative research design with correlation as an approach.

METHODOLOGYThe respondents were selected managers, supervisors, and employees of BAG Electronics, Inc. composed of operators, staff, technicians and associate personnel. A survey questionnaire was used in collecting data from the respondents. Frequency, percentage, weighted mean and Pearson correlation were used as statistical treatment.

RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONThe results revealed that the managers moderately observed the safety practices and employee behavior in terms of accident prevention, employee motivation, and participation in the workplace. It is therefore highly recommended that the company safety committee enhance their knowledge for the comprehensive review of existing occupational safety and health policy and develop incentive programs to boost employee motivation and participation.

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SHAPING FUTURE ENGINEERS TO BECOME OSH CHAMPIONS

Manuel C. Belino, EdDFar Eastern University-Institute of Technology

The academic year 2018-2019 is the start of implementing the new CHED engineering curricula designed and developed for the first batch of senior high school graduates of Dep Ed’s K-12 new basic educational system. One of the features of the new engineering curricula for the different engineering programs is a strengthened Occupational Safety and Health course by increasing its number of credit units from two units to three units and the integration of occupational safety and health topics in other major engineering courses. This development prepares the engineering students for future careers in the field of occupational safety and health. This paper presents the Basic Occupational Safety and Health (BOSH) course syllabus as well as the related courses in various engineering programs. The author also strongly suggests that post baccalaureate diploma in occupational safety and health be offered in selected universities or consortium of universities that have the qualified/certified faculty as well as the necessary facilities. Such post baccalaureate diploma program may even lead to a master’s degree in occupational safety and health.

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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY CULTUREAMONG CADET SEAFARERS IN THE PHILIPPINES

Oscar Cristito L. Rosete, MD, D/MIH, FPCOMPhilippine Merchant Marine Academy

OBJECTIVES1. To assess and compare the tanker and bulk shipboard safety culture among cadet

seafarers in the areas of communication, empowerment, feedback, mutual trust, problem identification, promotion of safety, responsiveness, and safety awareness.

2. To determine the unsafe work conditions/ acts observed in tanker and bulk vessel types.3. To determine the health injuries/ accidents observed in tanker and bulk vessel types.

METHODOLOGYThis study primarily followed a cross sectional research design. Prevalence school based survey using a Likert scale, and qualitative probing thru key informant interviews and a focus group discussion were conducted. The cadet seafarer participants (4th year students) were chosen from the PMMA enrolled for the academic school year 2015-2016. Chi square test was used for the survey data with a critical value of 0.05 levels,while data gathered from key informant interviews and focus groups discussion were presented and analyzed by themes.

RESULTSA total of 116 respondents participated in the study (101 PMMA cadet seafarers, 2 maritime educators, 7 maritime officers, 5 seafarers and 1 maritime administrator). Data gathered revealed differences in the survey scores, however, the bar graph of all the safety factors surveyed in both vessel types revealed a positive and similar trend of shipboard safety culture on board in both tanker and bulk vessel types. Computed chi square scores revealed no significant difference between the tanker and bulk shipboard safety cultures in all eight safety factors, although more unsafe work conditions/ acts and on board health injuries/ accidents were reported among bulk respondents. In conclusion, tanker and bulk shipboard safety cultures yielded no significant difference, despite more reported unsafe work conditions/ acts and on board health injuries/ accidents in bulk vessel types.

RECOMMENDATIONS1. Coordinate with the International Maritime Organization in identifying and accrediting

regional maritime groups to monitor health and safety practices on board. Also, to actively involve maritime schools, maritime training centers and shipping companies in revitalizing safety culture promotion thru trainings and advocacy programs and heightening safety practices in the work place by involving all levels of crew on board.

2. To conduct series of dialogues with shipping companies, in collaboration with the IMO, to reiterate the importance of accurate and timely reporting of unsafe conditions and practices and impress the timely replenishment of good quality ship supplies.

3. To modify and improve the shipboard safety culture survey questionnaire and include observed risks onboard, unsafe work conditions and acts, and injuries and accidents onboard as reported in the present study.

4. To include all vessel types and to possibly include the flag of registration/ convenience of the various vessel types and understand better the effect of company policies implemented on board. Also, to survey shipping/manning company administration officers, maritime officers and seafarers regardless of nationality (on board and land based).

SESSION 3Emerging Safety and Health Risks

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LESSONS WE SHOULD SHARE FROM RECENTEPIDEMIC OUTBREAK OF OCCUPATIONAL CANCERS

IN JAPAN

Prof. Naomi Hisanaga, MDAichi Gakusen University, Japan

BACKGROUNDThere was an optimistic misunderstanding among us that the era of occupational diseases due to hazardous substances was on the way of fading out from Japan. In recent years, however, unexpected epidemic outbreaks of occupational cancers due to chemicals have been disclosed in addition to a nationwide outbreak of asbestos-related cancers in Japan. Those facts showed that the countermeasures against chemicals are still very important issues in our country.

OBJECTIVEThis report aims to share the lessons learned and progress made in addressing occupational cancer in Japan.

CASES OF OCCUPATIONAL CANCERSCase 1. Asbestos-related cancers: A total of 15,146 workers have been compensated and 12,683 non-workers provided with government support by 2017. Especially in the construction industry, victims are increasing and a number of workers including foreign workers have asbestos exposure in demolition/renovation sites.

Case 2. Bile duct cancer due to 1,2-dichloropropane: In a small-sized printing company, an outbreak of bile duct cancer was uncovered by an NPO and external researchers in 2011. The factory used 1,2-dichloropropane as a solvent. As of now, 18 males from the company and 21 males from other companies were compensated. This was the world’s first discovery regarding the human carcinogenicity of this substance.

Case 3. Bladder cancer due to ortho-toluidine: In a medium-sized company manufacturing dyes and pigments, an outbreak of bladder cancer was disclosed by the workers themselves in 2015. The causative agent was ortho-toluidine, a known carcinogenic chemical. It was one of the raw materials used in the company. As of now, there are 10 male patients including a retiree.

Case 4. Bladder cancer due to 3,3’-dichloro-4,4’-diaminodiphenylmethane (MOCA): After the disclosure of occupational cancer cases from ortho-toluidine exposure (Case 3), the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare ordered other companies to investigate similar incidents. As a response, a large-sized company manufacturing pesticides reported the occurrence of bladder cancer among MOCA-exposed workers in 2016. The company manufactured MOCA as a urethane resin hardener from 1969 to 2003. MOCA is also a known carcinogenic chemical. As of now, 11 male patients including retiree have been identified.

DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONSAs background of these cases, the contributing factors identified in the development of occupational cancer were infringement of workers’ rights, violation of labor acts, weakness of labor inspection, poor managements in work environment, work condition and health, and insufficiency in safety and health education in companies and schools. There is also the possibility of latent occupational cancers in Japan in addition to the current number of diagnosed cases.

It is obvious that safety and health measures should be strengthened comprehensively to prevent recurrences of similar cases. Among these measures, based on my experience in a university of education, more attention should be given on education. It is important to emphasize that teaching basic OSH knowledge and technique before getting employed are necessary for safe and healthy work. Education on OSH in schools has the potential to be a new effective measure besides conventional interventions.

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WORK-RELATED MUSCULOSKELETAL DISORDERS AMONG SELECTED ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS IN

METRO MANILA

Jehremias M. Florante, MD, Jasmin D.C. Rivera, and Faith Carmela A. RelenteOccupational Safety and Health Center, Department of Labor and Employment

BACKGROUNDThe PSA conducted the 2013/2014 ISLE revealing a drastic increase of cases of WMSDs across all establishments employing 20 or more workers in the Philippines. In the private education sector, PSA recorded an 18% increase of WMSDs from 2011 to 2013. Studies have already been conducted for the mining and quarrying, manufacturing, and wholesale and retail trading sectors regarding WMSDs but few were made for the academe.

OBJECTIVESThis study aimed to determine the prevalence and risk factors for WMSDs among school teachers working in selected public schools in Metro Manila; study the association between WMSDs and job satisfaction level of selected public school teachers; and identify the intervention and preventive strategies on WMSDs undertaken by these academic institutions.

METHODSA cross-sectional study of WMSDs was conducted among 578 public school teachers in Metro Manila from July 2017 to October 2017 using a three-part self-administer survey questionnaire. A semi-structured interview schedule was also utilized for the identification of intervention and preventive strategies undertaken by these selected academic institutions on WMSDs. The data was analyzed using independent t-test and Chi square test. Significant results were those with p values below 0.01.

FINDINGSA total of 405 questionnaires were analyzed out of 534 collected. The prevalence of WMSDs among selected public school teachers in Metro Manila was at 77%. There was a significant difference in the total number of grade levels handled in the past 12 months between those school teachers with WMSDs (x̅ = 1.41) and those who never had WMSDs (x̅ = 1.20; t(175) = 2.680, p = 0.008). A significant difference in the mean extrinsic job satisfaction scores of teachers in NCR with (x̅ = 23.45) and without (x̅ = 24.52) WMSDs was also noted. Public school teachers with WMSDs were less satisfied extrinsically in their job than those who did not have WMSDs in the past 12 months (t(184) = 2.84, p = 0.005). Likewise, there was a significant association between the workload of the teachers for the past 12 months and presence of WMSDs (x2(2) = 10.994, p = 0.004). There were no OSH programs noted for teachers, particularly on WMSDs.

CONCLUSIONPublic school teachers handling different grade levels, their workload, and job satisfaction were noted to be significantly associated in the high prevalence of WMSDs among them in NCR.

RECOMMENDATIONSIt is recommended that comprehensive guidelines on OSH instituted by DepEd for the teachers; review and management of their workload as well as the provision of appropriate assistance, recognition, and other extrinsic factors; regular monitoring and evaluation on the administration of OSH policies and programs in public schools including the working conditions and status of safety and health of the teachers; and allocation of resources for OSH programs and activities in the public schools to ensure its sustainability.

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ERGONOMICS INTERVENTION IN MANAGING WORK-RELATED MUSCULOSKELETAL DISEASES FOR OFFICE-BASED WORKERS

Roy M. Mangubat, MD, DPCOM and Analyan D, Caindoy, PTRPChevron Holdings, Inc-Manila Shared Services Center

Chevron operates based on identified risks of the workforce. We have various processes that will address each function’s risks and programs to further protect our people. For office-based workers where we heavily rely on computers for our daily operations, work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are highly likely to occur. In the recent years and as backed up by DOLE’s 2015 report, the cases of WMSDs are increasing. For our workforce, our population is relatively young with an average age of 34 years old, but the MSDs seen have been seen in older adults (50-60 years old). These WMSDs are highly preventable with ergonomics program.

Chevron created a program that will address the risks of office-based workers, thus the birth of our RSI (Repetitive Stress Injury) Management Program. This is an extensive office-based ergonomics program, focused on injury prevention and aims to promote early reporting of discomfort to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) in the workplace.

According to a study by James Reason on Human Error, the “Swiss Cheese Model” describes how injuries may be caused. It proposes that incidents are the result of a series of failures in existing safeguards. Each slice of the swiss cheese represents a safeguard and the holes are the flaws in each safeguard. Therefore, we have multiple safeguards in place and our goal is for the holes not to line up because it will mean successive failures went unchecked and an injury will occur.

Our first safeguard is Physical or Engineering controls. This includes ergonomic evaluations, behavior and equipment recommendations. Additionally, each computer has a software that will impose a break so that the chances of developing muscle fatigue is less. The RSI Management Program helps our employees who are already having discomfort but not yet considered as injury.

Our Admin controls include enabling the workforce through trainings. Our leaders drive the culture and value of safety.

Lastly, the worker himself is the last and plays the most important part in ensuring that the holes will not align. We provide education, empowering them and providing an enabling environment.

One of the pillars of the program are the Subject Matter Experts who are not only technical experts but are also passionate about prevention and proponents of quality of life.

We support an average of 499 discomfort reports each year. Recordable injuries declined from five to zero for 3 years now. We have zero Days Away From Work (DAFW) cases since the program started. Chevron Holdings Inc’s HMO utilization does not include Rehabilitation services (usual consequence of WMSDs) in our top 3 illnesses compared to two companies in the same industry in the country.

We saved PhP 588K on work-related MSDs and PhP 990K on non-work-related MSDs. Chevron proactively manages these disorders to reduce impact on productivity and the quality of life of our employees. Ergonomics program is cheaper, safer and yields higher returns of investment. All these to protect our biggest investment – our PEOPLE.

SESSION 4Reducing the Impact of Illness and

Injuries

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BRIDGING THE GAP IN RISK MANAGEMENT – 3M PROCESS FOR REDUCING SEVERE INCIDENTS AND FATALITIES

Engr. Ruel F. Ruiz III, SMS, SFSM, WSHO, ASC3M Innovation Singapore Pte. Ltd.

Advocacy and promotion by OSH Champions is a step forward in requiring the right concepts and a definitive method. A more active and resilient approach calls for a rigorous shift in the way S&H hazards are managed to reduce the risk potential for injury. Traditional methods based on prescriptive requirements provide the fundamentals and uniformity in applications while OSH Management Systems allow structured consistency. But is it sufficient or effective enough considering the changing technology and evolution of ideas about severe injury and fatality occurrences?

3M imparts its experience on the integration of a risk based decision-making and prioritization process grounded on refining controls rather than improving the System or compliance. It would like to share validated principles, beliefs and proven applications related to: 1) Mistaken interpretation of the “Incident Pyramid” that managing personal safety for less serious consequences at the bottom of the safety triangle will effectively address high severity consequences at the top; 2) Deceptive understanding that “Accidents are organizational failure rather than workers faults” which is fueled and reinforced by flawed incident investigations; 3) Irregularities when risk assessments rely on individual perception; 4) Overemphasis on history-based probability estimates when determining “likelihood” in conducting risk assessments that relate to high gravity hazards; and 5) Incorporating strong and effective Layers of Protection and safety controls will help Systems much more robust and regulations less likely to fail.

In conclusion, 3M recognized that well known and accepted Safety Fundamentals do not always apply to the prevention of severe injuries and fatalities so it made a bold move to change. Now its strategy in incident prevention focused more on the effectiveness of hazard controls, improving how the likelihood of unwanted events are determined and ensuring right priority is given to implementing those controls that are most reliable in providing protection.

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ROOM ENCLOSURE INTEGRITY TESTING – A LOSS CONTROL PROGRAM FOR INSTALLED GASEOUS SUPPRESSION SYSTEM

FOR BUSINESS CONTINUITY

Engr. Rodante R. BautistaLuce Global Environmental Health and Safety Specialist, Inc.

Gaseous Fire Suppression or Clean Agent fire suppression are terms used to describe gases used to extinguish fires. The gaseous suppression systems used today are inert gas and halocarbon which require compliance to NFPA 2001: Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems, ISO 14520, EN 15004 & AS ISO 14520 standards. Before 1988, all systems were discharge tested, but there are disadvantages of this practice due to cost, time consumed, disruptiveness, and being not environmentally friendly.The objective of having room integrity testing is to ensure performance that meets the requirements of NFPA 2001, ISO 14520 and EN 15004. The door fan test measures leakage indirectly by pressurizing/depressurizing the enclosure to determine the total leakage area. All gaseous extinguishing systems create negative and/or positive pressures on discharge. The magnitude of these pressures will be dependent on how tight or how leaky the enclosure is. Enclosure integrity testing covers halocarbon and inert agent’s suppression system. The comprehensive test and calculation procedure predict how long the agent would stay in the room if it were ever discharged. EPA, IRI, FM, other insurers, fire suppression equipment manufacturers, and the FSSA all encourage door fan tests on every installation. Room Integrity testing is applicable, but not limited to power generation, manufacturing, telecommunication facilities, motor control center, DCS, clean rooms, cable tray, data processing centers, and museums where high value and vital business operations are handled.

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PRESENTATION ON MOISTURE IMBALANCE IMPACT ON BUILDINGS AND RETROFIT FOR QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

Dr. Jackson C.H. TsengPiahstreams Consultant Services, Inc., USA

In recent years, an unfavourable escalating trend has been observed that in the pacific region, many hospitals encountering large scale of mold contamination phenomenon. This phenomenon is found equally applied to other industries, such as commercial buildings, food processing, manufacturing and public transportation facilities.

Researches indicate that this upward trend is closely linked to the consequence of global warming effect that leads to climate changes. Increasing vapour pressure in the atmosphere translated into moisture intrusion into our living dwellings and escalates mold growth issue.

Almost all existing buildings do not have provision to take up this increasing moisture imbalance symptom. This results in the growth of mold in the premises. Mold spreads and becomes airborne in the air mass we breath, fungus mutation broadens the toxic species and thus, fungal infestation impacts human health, making our work places full of risks.

Studies suggested that the high risk of this regard in the workplace is attributable to following:

• Climate changes, vapour pressure increase• Building designs and facilities do not have provision to cope with the change• Construction practices and building materials shall be reviewed.• Facilities management • Low awareness

To resolve this issue, it is recommended to implement following steps:1) Bring up public awareness on the mold growth /infection issues.2) Train the facilities maintenance personnel on the proper protocol.3) Introduce preventive provisions to the building structure design4) Apply retrofit to existing buildings5) Install monitoring preventive measures.

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OPERATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENTIN CHEMICAL PROCESS INDUSTRIES

Engr. Nelia G. GranadillosOccupational Safety and Health Center, Department of Labor and Employment

BACKGROUNDThe Philippines is a signatory to the Chemical Weapons Convention, thus the need for safety management in process operations as the key element in the implementation of safety and security policies for the chemical industry. Safety in chemical industry is becoming an issue of increasing concern and the preferred approach to the control of hazards will always be their elimination where reasonably practicable. OSH professionals have a responsibility to ensure that chemicals, equipment and facilities are protected and are not used for illegal, harmful or destructive purposes.

OBJECTIVE The presentation focuses on the technique of Hazard and Operability Studies or HAZOP as a process hazard analysis. It is widely recognized in process engineering that the application of systematic hazard studies can greatly assist in a proactive approach to identify hazardous deviations from an original or existing intent. The detailed and time consuming studies should ensure that projects are commissioned promptly and safely and that the need for late changes be minimized.

METHODSHazard study methodology starts from the earliest stages of project development for protection of environment and health. The hazard analysis is the identification of undesired events that lead to a materialization of hazard and the analysis that these undesired events could occur which is usually the estimation of the extent, magnitude and likelihood of any harmful effects. The study should be carried out for new plants or significant modifications to existing plants as a measure of assurance that the process design will be safe when commissioned.

The hazard study is a six stage process from project conception to final regular usage. It consists of the following steps: material hazards, risk of people, process study, construction stage, plant commissioning and review after hand over. The hazard study procedure should be used on major chemical projects such as valuation of existing equipment, on significant modifications and on demolition work. CONCLUSIONOperational risk management provides a comprehensive process which serves to reduce hazards, business interruptions and accidents to a minimum. This is achieved by identifying the safety, health and environmental hazards in any business activity as effectively as possible and ensuring that appropriate control measures are used by means of a hazard study. The presentation is in reference to international standards and the Hazard and operability studies in Germany.

SESSION 5Total Worker Health and Safety

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INITIATING A MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAMIN THE WORKPLACE

Prof. Maria Isabel E. Melgar, MA, PhD, RPsy, Elizabeth Macapagal, Alyda Keh, Gilana Roxas and Tyrone Sy

Ateneo Bulatao Center for Psychological Services, Ateneo de Manila University

BACKGROUNDInstalling a workplace mental health and a holistic well-being program is an unexplored initiative that is hardly sustained in many companies and organizations if it ever exists. The aim of this study is to share the process in developing a program that is unique to the circumstances of an organization and share insights on the development work.

OBJECTIVESIt aims to initiate an internal baseline data through creating a survey instrument and an FGD tool involving all levels of employees in the organization. Through the baseline data, the organization learned to develop a clearer scope of “wellness” program taking into consideration the fitness, the readiness, accessibility and affordability of activities.

DISCUSSION OF SIGNIFICANT ISSUESThe customized assessment was implemented through developing an organization-wide quantitative survey instrument and a focus group guide. The survey plan went through the Ethics Committee of the organization before its implementation. The instrument was both in English and Filipino. It was developed in consultation with a core team from the HR department and pre-tested on few employees. It identified several main domains which included General Information, Health and Wellness, Smoking and Drinking, Psychological Stress and Coping, and an item on Depression and Suicidality. The FGDs explored in greater detail the experience of participants by identifying the facilitators and barriers to participating in wellness activities.

CHALLENGESOne of the challenges of administering a survey is reaching the target sample size of respondents within a set period of time. In this study, roughly 50% voluntarily answered the questionnaire.

Phase 2 involved data analysis and survey feedback to key officials of the HR department. The plan is to cascade the results from HR to the main departments of the organization. It is expected that with this data feedback, the HR and each department is able to plan a better fit between the employee needs and a spectrum of wellness program.

CONCLUSIONThe approach of installing a wellness program in an organization could be through a well thought out baseline data generation that provides metrics for specific outcomes. Engaging employees in the survey and FGDs enhances the chances of better ownership among employees and overcoming some of the anticipated blocks to participation.

RECOMMENDATIONSThis model is recommended for medium-sized and large organizations. The survey could be used as a launching instrument for wellness check and may be administered every 3 to 4 years. Finding a good fit between employee needs and resources for wellness program is a key element in this model. Eventually, the menu of activities helps bring down the chances of failure in implementation. A bottom-up approach of employee engagement in Phases 1 and 2 prepares employees to be more involved in the remaining phases.

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CHAMPIONING THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY, HEALTH, AND WELLNESS OF THE IT-BPM WORKFORCE

Ma. Teresa R. Azicate, MBAInformation Technology-Business Process Association of the Philippines

BACKGROUNDThe IBPAP is the enabling association for the information technology and business process management industry in the Philippines. As an enabling institution, IBPAP serves as the one-stop information and advocacy gateway for the industry. It currently has 300+ industry and support-industry members, including six partner associations.

Generating a direct employment of 1.2M people, the IT-BPM industry comprises the biggest workforce among all sectors in the Philippines. Just as in the other sectors, IT-BPM employees face health, safety, security, and lifestyle challenges. The challenges may be similar across industries, but they are magnified in the IT-BPM because of the sheer size of its workforce. Recognizing the need to ensure the protection the industry’s greatest assets, the IBPAP has, since 2013, embarked on continuing initiatives that promote and protect the health, safety, and wellness of its people.

OBJECTIVESThe presentation intends to share how the IBPAP continues to champion the occupational safety, health and wellness of the IT-BPM workforce. From an industry-level partnership with the DOLE promoting voluntary compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS) and General Labor Standards (GLS) in 2014-2016, IBPAP has proceeded to develop and implement initiatives that drive OSH and wellness at the enterprise level.

DISCUSSION OF THE IBPAP PROGRAMS CHAMPIONING HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELLNESSThe presentation will discuss the IBPAP Programs that have promoted OSH and Wellness of the IT-BPM workforce since 2014: I. IBPAP-DOLE MOA on the Voluntary Compliance with OSHS and GLS (2014-2016):

Under this MOA, the education drive on GLS and OSHS regulations and the proactive push for the joint assessment of member companies resulted in the assessment of 81% of active members. Of those assessed, 75% were found to be compliant with OSHS and GLS.

II. Framework for Developing a Meaningful Health & Wellness Program (2017): IBPAP’s vision is for its member organizations to have the capability to safeguard the health, safety and wellness of its employees. This framework was developed to help EDUCATE, ENABLE, EMPOWER and ENGAGE members in the development of health and wellness programs that are relevant to employees’ needs, compliant with statutory requirements and contribute to work-life balance.

III. 6-Point Health & Wellness Priority Agenda, 2018-2019:As IBPAP looks beyond compliance with statutory health and safety regulations, it has put together a 6-Point Agenda that is responsive to the industry’s priority health, safety and wellness concerns. The priority agenda includes a continuing emphasis on Health and Safety Compliance, but it also covers “new” focus areas such as Mental Health, Non-Communicable Diseases, HIV/AIDS, Fire Safety, Safety Officer Roles, and Image (Management) of On-Site Clinics.

CONCLUSIONThrough sustained efforts championing occupational safety, health and wellness in the industry, IBPAP stands by its commitment to safeguard the welfare of the IT-BPM workforce. By coming up with initiatives that address challenges at the enterprise level, IBPAP is actively encouraging its members to be OSH champions for their respective organizations.

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WORKPLACE HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT

Rogelio V. Dazo Jr., MD, FPCOMThermaPrime Drilling Corporation

BACKGROUNDUnder Republic Act 11058, the State affirms labor as a primary social and economic force, and that a safe and healthy workforce is an integral aspect of nation building. Specifically, the State shall ensure a safe and a healthful workplace for all working people by affording them full protection against all hazards (safety or health) in their work environment. Therefore, with this RA 11058, a safe and healthy workplace for its workers should bethe goal of every industry.

HEALTH RISK ASSESSMENT OF THERMAPRIME DRILLING CORP.OBJECTIVESThis paper describes the processes conducted in dealing with health hazards and their risks in the workplace. The workplace described here is ThermaPrime Drilling Corp. which is a drilling company serving the geothermal energy industry. After identification of the hazards and their risks, these are evaluated against existing standards to determine their potential to cause harm upon exposure. Control measures are then determined and established to reduce the level of exposure to “as low as reasonably practicable” (ALARP).

HRA PROCESSThe entire ThermaPrime drilling operations and support services were broken down into assessment units. Assessment teams were formed composed of Occupational Safety and Health personnel and subject matter experts working in and familiar with the business processes and activities. Job types were identified for each assessment unit and classified according to similarity in exposure profiles. Harmful effects (Acute or Chronic) of each hazard (Physical, Chemical, Biological, and Ergonomics) were established and a Health Hazard inventory was developed. These hazards were evaluated per task, job type, and work area basis using the Task Appraisal Form. Thence, control measures, where existent, were evaluated as to effectiveness in addressing the exposure to the risk, as well as recommendations on how to improve on these measures. A list of either remedial action plans or measures to address the identified risks, as well as their prioritization, are included in this paper. These control measures were prioritized to assist management on which measure to undertake first, identify the person responsible to address the gap, and the completion target date of the measure and correspondingly document.

These activities and their results are subjected to regular reviews, updates, and improvements; document updates are made as necessary; and with multiple active participants contributing to the process. This process makes the document a ‘live’ document.

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WORKING SAFELY FOR WAITING FAMILY

Onesimo M. Panaligan, MBA, PhDSual Power Station, TeaM Energy

BACKGROUNDIn safety and health professional practice, there are diverse ideas to promote the habit or culture of safety and health. OSH procedures and instructions are designed to protect every working man against the dangers of hazards and risks. However, there are times when OSH is neglected, ignored, or even not followed intentionally because of barriers such as paper works or long procedural guidelines.

A CULTURAL APPROACH TO OSH ADVOCACYAt TeaM Energy – Sual Power Station, practice of Occupational Health and Safety is not just lip service or just on a drawing board but of a MORE CULTURAL approach. Working Safely For My Waiting Family is an organizational concept anchored on a common aspiration wherein employees, stakeholders as well as their families reap the benefits of good OSH practices.

The personalized and family-based approach aims to create a Safety Culture for a maintainable and safe workplace environment through the collective application of knowledge, skills, experience and discipline. All employees and contractors need to share the vision - changing mentality to recognize that a Safety and Health Conscious Performer can make a big difference in the productivity and business continuity of the company. This visionary notion is which everybody. Commitment, Leadership and Confidence from top management will guide all stakeholders in achieving positive results and in the implementation of strategies. Performance indicators of Safety, Health, Environment, Security and Quality (SHESQ) Programs are monitored regularly. With this strategy, the organization is certain that REAL SAFETY EXCELLENCE is achieved with every working individual’s commitment.

SESSION 6Understanding Safety and Health in the

Mining Industry

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CASE STUDY ON THE SAFETY AND WORKING CONDITIONS IN SELECTED SMALL-SCALE MINES

IN THE PHILIPPINES

Malorie Joy O. MonesInstitute for Labor Studies, Department of Labor and Employment

BACKGROUNDHazards in workplaces are common especially in sectors where informal arrangement exists such as in small-scale mining. Although there is dearth of data on reported injuries, accidents, or casualties, it is of great consideration that problems on safety and working conditions in this sector are addressed given the risks to which workers are exposed.

OBJECTIVE AND METHODOLOGYFocusing on the six mine sites from four provinces in the Philippines, this research examines the existing policies and regulations that govern mine safety and the working conditions of those engaged in the small-scale mining. This study uses a mix of qualitative and quantitative research tools for the data-gathering.

RESULTSResults of the study indicate that: (1) the definition of small-scale mining in the Philippines needs to be revisited given the gaps between the definition and practices in terms of mode of extraction; (2) varied safety measures and practices are undertaken by different small-scale mining communities; and (3) labor standards and social protection concerns are not so much emphasized as compared to the challenges pertaining to legalization requirements and processes.

DISCUSSIONBased on the findings of this study, it is recommended that safety and health policies and programs should be formulated in consideration with the context within which the small-scale miners are situated. There could be a progressive adoption of rules in line with the ILO Convention 176 that must be done but on case to case basis and in consultation with whom the rules are to be implemented.Lastly, there should be convergence among concerned agencies, especially at the local level, in line with the harmonization of policies on safety and other issues faced by small-scale mining communities toward their formalization.

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ASSESSMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH HAZARDS EXPOSURE OF WORKERS IN SMALL-SCALE GOLD MINING

Charlene S. Parafina, RMTOccupational Safety and Health Center, Department of Labor and Employment

BACKGROUNDIt cannot be denied that government did not just sit down to address the prevailing problems in small-scale mining. The Occupational Safety and Health Center Department of Labor and Employment recognizes the urgent need to ensure the safety and health of small-scale miners and gold processing plant workers.

OBJECTIVESThis study aims to determine the working conditions and practices of workers during gold extraction and processing, evaluate their exposure to various occupational safety and health (OSH) hazards, and recommend appropriate control measures for workers’ maximum protection. Building on the various studies conducted in Small Scale Gold Mining, particularly in the Philippines, this is the first study that provides actual measurement of different health hazards in gold extraction and processing. The results of this study can provide basis to strengthen, improve or develop new policies suited to the OSH conditions of underground miners and gold processing plant workers.

METHODOLOGYCombining both qualitative and quantitative research, the study used structured questionnaire-guided interview on workers’ OSH hazards perception, and direct observations of their working conditions, work processes and practices. Quantitative data was also gathered through actual measurement of physical and chemical hazards using industrial hygiene equipment, where levels of workers’ exposure to the different health hazards are quantified.

RESULTSResults show that various health hazards (noise, dust & other chemicals, inadequate ventilation, etc.) in gold processing plants and underground mining are present at levels that can be detrimental to workers’ health, even though majority of workers perceive them otherwise. Incorrect work practices, improper handling, usage, storage and disposal of chemicals, and absence of adequate personal protection were also found, showing that workers are more exposed to hazards.

Among sixteen gold processing plants, workers are mainly exposed to silica dust at very high concentrations in ore feeding and ball/rod mill operations. Workers’ exposure to hydrogen cyanide, nitric acid and carbon monoxide are also present at concentration that may be detrimental to their health. Majority of the noise levels from different sources and processes in gold processing plants have already reached or exceeded the action level of 85dBA and PNEL of 90 dBA.

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONSData gathering in fourteen underground mines was limited due to several factors, such as geographical distance and limited access. What is notable, however, was the inadequate air velocities that should have provided thermal comfort for workers and dilute the contaminants present underground.

Other OSH hazards such as biological, ergonomics, psychosocial including safety hazards were identified in both gold processing and underground mines.

The study shows that there are identifiable gaps in providing for the needs of the workers in small-scale gold mining and processing, by juxtaposing workers’ exposure, workplace conditions and work practices vis-a-vis the current Small Scale Gold Mining OSH-related laws and policies. The study could attest that somehow, safety and health of workers in SSGM are largely overlooked. Overlapping and sometimes conflicting OSH-related policies among concerned national and local governments bring confusion that can lead to different rule interpretation and implementation.

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STUDY ON THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PROFILE OF SELECTED LARGE-SCALE SURFACE METALLIC

AND NON-METALLIC MINES IN THE PHILIPPINES

Darryl Lucian S. Bautista, MDOccupational Safety and Health Center, Department of Labor and Employment

BACKGROUNDThe Philippines is globally recognized as the second largest resource in gold and third largest resource in copper according to the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). The 2013/2014 Integrated Survey on Labor and Employment (ISLE) data on cases of occupational injuries and diseases in the mining and quarrying industry show a 26% increase in cases of occupational injuries from 2011 to 2013. Furthermore, the increase in cases of occupational diseases was evidently high at 983.7% during the same time period. An up- to- date perspective on the OSH practice in the industry was thus warranted.

OBJECTIVESThis study aimed to describe the OSH policies and program implementation and regulatory compliance of large-scale surface mining companies. It also intended to identify the gaps on the implementation of the DAO No. 2000-98, and to provide recommendations on the formulation of OSH policies to improve the policy environment in the mining industry. METHODS Nine out of 15 mining companies from the list given by the MGB participated in the research. Face-to-face interviews with the HR/Management/Safety Officers/Occupational Health Personnel representatives and 65 rank and file employees, and a walk thru survey of the work areas using a structured OSH checklist were done. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data. FINDINGS All respondent companies have functional safety and health committees with safety and health policies, services and programs implemented. Safety programs and activities implemented include fire safety, emergency evacuation, machine safety, housekeeping, safety induction or tool box meetings, and safety trainings. All companies conduct pre-medical, annual medical, follow-up and special examinations while 56% conduct transfer and separation medical examinations. For hazard-specific health programs, 45% have ergonomics programs, while 67% have respiratory protection and hearing conservation programs. For special health programs, 89% have TB programs while 78% have HIV, Hepatitis B and sexual harassment programs. Drug-free workplace program was implemented by all companies. Toilet and washing facilities, potable drinking water and locker/changing rooms were the most available facilities for the site employees located in mobilization areas. The most common injuries encountered are contusions and lacerations while the most common diagnosed illnesses are respiratory infections and skin irritations as per annual medical reports. Interviewed workers confirmed these findings. CONCLUSIONS The respondent companies have established OSH policies and programs that are monitored and implemented. This is attributable to the intensive regular inspections being done by the MGB and other stakeholders involved in ensuring compliance to the existing laws on mine safety and health. Companies were seen to implement fully general occupational health surveillance but lack implementation of hazards-based health programs. Therefore, strengthening and improving programs on hazards identification, and risk assessment and control in order to come up with hazards-specific safety and health programs are needed. RECOMMENDATIONS The following recommendations may be considered: Enhancement of the competency of OSH personnel in the conduct of HIRAC through further trainings; Strengthening the capability of the MGB auditing team in inspection and evaluation of OSH practices by including personnel with expertise in Occupational Health to evaluate the health programs implemented by mining companies.

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STUDY ON SILICA EXPOSURE OF WORKERS IN SURFACE AND UNDERGROUND MINES IN THE PHILIPPINE LARGE-SCALE MINING

INDUSTRY

Engr. Melba F. MarasiganOccupational Safety and Health Center, Department of Labor and Employment

BACKGROUNDLarge-scale mining involves the use of heavy mechanized equipment, and utilizes enormous land areas for mining activities where dust clouds are inevitable. Work processes such as exploration, drilling, blasting, crushing, hauling etc. expose the workers to silica, which is a known human lung carcinogen.

OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDYThe study aims to evaluate the concentration of respirable crystalline silica fraction inhaled by mine workers to mitigate any health and safety effects that may result from such exposure. It is also set to determine the amount of crystalline free silica in the ores being mined for determining the Threshold Limit Value. Consequently, it would lead to the review of the prevailing Threshold Limit Value of crystalline silica. Lastly, it will also determine the knowledge profiles of workers to silica.

METHODOLOGYAn exposure assessment to silica was conducted through personal sampling. Filter samples collected were analyzed by gravimetric method and ore samples were analyzed using X-ray Fluorescence method. A survey tool was used as a guide for data collection on working conditions in the large scale mines. A structured questionnaire was utilized to determine the demographic, knowledge profile of workers on silica and employers compliance to regulations. Respirable dust filters were quantified by gravimetric analysis using the Mettler analytical balance. Threshold Limit Value was calculated using the formula (TLV Respirable = 10 mg/m3 / (%Sio2 +2)).

RESULTS OF THE STUDYAn exposure assessment to silica was carried out among 59 workers operating mechanized equipment in various mining sites in the Philippines. Result of personal sampling was focused on respirable fraction.

In surface mining, the occupation that had the highest exposure concentration of 30.37 mg / m3 (geometric mean= 3.32 mg/m3) were drill assistants / helpers. Meanwhile, the occupation that had the lowest exposure concentration of 0.11 mg/m3 (geometric mean=0.60 mg/m3) was that of dump truck operators. The exposure concentration of other equipment operators were (backhoe operators/excavators/loaders: GM = 0.68mg/m3; drill rig operator: GM =1.27 mg/m3; bulldozer operator: GM=0.71 mg/m3 and OHT operator; GM=0.56 mg/m3. In underground mining, miners had an exposure concentration of GM = 0.95 mg/m3

Among the commodities, the %SiO2 in gold mining was the highest at 57% followed by shale (49%), limestone(22.55% and copper at 1.43%).

This study revealed that over a half (n=120) of the respondents knew what is silica, aware of its presence and have concerns on their health.

The study utilized t-test at 95% confidence interval to determine the conjecture about the computed TLV-TWA of respirable silica as compared to 0.1 mg /m3 occupational exposure concentration limit of other countries. More than half (95%) of the mine workers had exposures higher than the computed TLV of 0.58 mg/m3. Exposure concentrations of all workers were much higher than the international limit.

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONSIt was evident that workers’ exposure to respirable silica was much higher than the international standard and the computed TLV based on OSHS DOLE.

This study recommends further investigation of workers’ exposure to silica and its health implication to cover silica – related tuberculosis. In addition, it is essential to amend the current OSHS TLV for Silica to protect the workers from dangers of exposure.

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SITUATIONAL ANALYSIS OF THE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY OF INFORMAL MINERS IN THE PHILIPPINES

Aileen A. Benitez-Timbang, MD, DFM, Anna Priscilla B. Cadiz, RN, MOH, Vivien Fe Fadrilan-Camacho, MD, MPH, FPAFP, Romeo R. Quizon, MSc Eng’g.Department of Environmental and Occupation Health, College of Public

Health, University of the Philippines Manila

BACKGROUNDThe data presented in this study were gathered as part of the commissioned work of the Department of Health to the College of Public Health UP Manila in 2016 entitled “Strengthening the National Occupational Health and Safety Program and Related Activities.” As part of the commitment of DOH to provide OHS services to the informal sector, a specific study that looked into the status and delivery of OHS services to workers in the informal sectors including informal mining was done. Situational analysis is vital in determining issues and priority areas for the development of guidelines, policies and programs to manage OHS risks that endanger the lives and health of informal miners in the Philippines.

OBJECTIVESThis study described the assessment of the occupational health and safety conditions that threaten the life and health informal miners in the Philippines.

METHODOLOGYSituational analysis of the occupational health and safety of informal miners aimed at the identification of issues and priority areas regarding OHS and this involved a.) determination of existing laws, policies, rules, and regulations pertaining to OHS; b.) identification of occupational hazards, existing control measures and risk communication activities; c.) identification of resources dedicated to OHS services delivery; and d.) identification of communication/information gaps among stakeholders.

Literature review, key informant interviews, focus group discussions and walk-through surveys were employed to collect information. The participants in this study were selected through purposive sampling on the basis of the location of stakeholders and of mining sites which were identified from the recommendations of the DENR.

FINDINGSInformal miners are exposed to physical, chemical, biologic, ergonomic and psychosocial hazards and risks. The lack of OHS resources to manage and communicate hazards and risks were rooted to the illegal status of the miners. SWOT analysis revealed that infrastructure, manpower and budget resources for OHS services may be obtained through the “Minahang Bayan.”

CONCLUSIONInformal miners in the Philippines face occupational hazards due to lack of awareness and lack of hazard communication and resources for risk management and control. The “Minahang Bayan” was identified as a solution to the issues on OHS services for the informal miners.

SESSION 7Boosting Systems for Better OSH Results

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MIGRATING TO ISO 45001 TO FURTHER IMPROVEOSH OUTCOMES

Engr. Nomer A. ReynaldoAssociation of Safety Practitioners of the Philippines, Inc.

BACKGROUNDEvery day, people die as a result of occupational accidents or work-related diseases. In fact there are more than 2.8 million deaths per year. ISO 45001 has been introduced to help improve workplace safety and health management and address this global toll of failure.

From its roots as a national framework, OHSAS 18001 as a standard for OHS management system implementation has gained so much popularity and was well accepted by many organizations. The most recent OHSAS Standards and Certificates survey (for 2011 data) demonstrated that 127 countries have been using OHSMS standards, mainly based on the adoption or adaptation of OHSAS 18001, and indicated that there is a need for an International Standard in this aspect. Consequently, a new work item was proposed and presented to the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in March 2013, which led to the project to develop “Occupational health and safety management systems – Requirements with guidance for use.” The ISO 45001:2018 was officially published on March 12, 2018 and was immediately adopted as the Philippine National Standard by the Bureau of Philippine Standard- DTI. With this release, OHSAS 18001 will be withdrawn. Companies certified to the OHSAS 18001 standard now have a three-year period to migrate their certificate to ISO 45001.

ISO 45001 AND OHS PERFORMANCE IN THE PHILIPPINESAs the Philippine workforce continues to progress and diversify, employers are still encountering challenges when it comes to meeting desired OHS performance. This paper aims to validate that companies can achieve their safety and health goals by adopting an international standard for management of OHS. Those organizations that targeted the certification of their management systems to an international standard have achieved tremendous outcomes in the past. It is also known that key and vital changes are emerging in the ISO 45001 on some areas such as leadership and commitment, organizational context, understanding needs of interested parties and worker participation, among others. And since ISO 45001 is aligned with the framework of both ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, integration of the three management systems for OHS, Quality and Environment is made easier.

There will be discussions too on the key factors that will demonstrate the successful implementation of ISO 45001 as a standard for OHS management system. Examples and practices of some companies who have successfully used the traditional OHSAS 18001 standard will be cited. Practitioners and implementers of OHS programs will be challenged to think about aligning their management systems for OSH to ISO 45001 at the end of the paper presentation.

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LEVERAGING IT IN MANAGING OCCUPATIONALHEALTH AND SAFETY SYSTEMS

Engr. Kim M. Majam, Esau Jo Estomata, RM, RN, MOH, Angelo CalderonCargill Philippines, Inc.

BACKGROUNDThe company invested on the most comprehensive software platforms with technology, content and services that help the organization manage risks, ensure compliance, and continually improve performance.

OBJECTIVESThe objectives of the acquisition are to improve the ability to identify, analyze and correct non-conforming situations and use data better to prevent incidents; to capture all incidents and near misses in one platform; to create central libraries to enable collaboration and sharing of best practice; to reduce the cost of managing multiple system in silos; and to optimize the resources spent for reporting processes, enabling efficient decision making from these reports. The program is capable of capturing incidents and investigation, corrective action and preventive action management, behavioral-based safety, and reporting and analytics.

DISCUSSIONThe regulatory permits are updated. Activities are tracked as well as the closure of corrective action and preventive action.

RECOMMENDATIONWe are in a world where technology is fast paced. As advocates of occupational health and safety we should adopt and leverage the use of technology and programs. We can use a simple spreadsheet or even acquire technologies to help us manage the occupational health and safety systems. Bottomline, occupational health and safety management system should strive for continuous improvement.

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FROM OCCUPATIONAL TO ENVIRONMENTAL AND COMMUNITY HEALTH: THE FIRST PHILIPPINE HOLDINGS

CORPORATION (FPHC) EXPERIENCE

Joselito L. Gapas, MD, MPHFirst Philippine Holdings Corporation

BACKGROUNDOccupational health (OH) in Philippine private sector companies is changing driven by increasing awareness that promotion and protection of worker’s health is good investment. Challenges include limited OH technical competency and capacity, inadequate regulatory compliance, and low appreciation of proactive and risk based approach to OH. The First Philippine Holdings Corporation (FPHC) is involved in energy generation, real estate, construction, manufacturing, and health care. Since 2011, FPHC began developing and implementing risk-based OH management system as part of its Environment, Safety and Health (ESH) Assurance Framework to address the occupational health needs of the Group and comply with Philippine regulatory requirements. The Philippine Environmental Impact System (EIS) requires environmentally critical projects to conduct an environmental and health impact assessment including regular assessment health risk and impacts to workers and host communities during its operational and decommissioning phase. FPH OH teams are required to provide direction, services and technical supportto FPH subsidiary companies in addressing environmental health issues and corporate social responsibility (CSR) programson health, expanding scope of OH to includeoccupational, environmental, and public health. This paper describes how this was achieved.

OBJECTIVETo describe the strategies implemented in FPHC to establish an expanded OH system integrated with the overall FPH ESH Assurance Framework.

DISCUSSION OF SIGNIFICANT ISSUESTo institutionalize occupational, environmental and community health, the following were implemented: a) Developed a set of mandatory Minimum Health Management System Standards (HMSS) to

provide common corporate directions on health. The HMSS covers 7 general areas of health:• Health risk assessment and management; • Health recording, reporting, and data management; • Fitness for duty including managing substance abuse; • Health and wellness; • Health services and medical emergency response; • Environmental and community health; and,• OH in contracts.

b) Developed health guides in support of the HMSS, defining what is required from FPH companies and when the requirement has been complied with, including requiring companies to strategicallyaddress environmental health and CSR health programs;

c) Established a FPH Group Health Functional organization across FPH, its subsidiaries and affiliates providing technical guidance and support;

d) Implemented OH competency development process; and,e) Stakeholder engagement to obtain leadership and commitment.

CONCLUSIONThe FPH Group Health Function provides technical support, guidance, and services in the development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of all health initiativesand issues. It serves as a “one-stop-shop’ for all health needs. The health function operates in the area of occupational, environmental, and community health.

RECOMMENDATIONS• Senior leadership engagement to achieve leadership and support on OH is crucial in all strategies.• Stakeholder engagement and involvement is a critical success factor• Establishing an occupational health management system integrated with safety and

environment ensures a systematic approach to health in the workplace• Health programs needed to be simplified, standardized, and made fit-for-purpose

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EHS PROGRAM UTILIZING INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IMS): ANCHORED WITH SUNPOWER GOLDEN RULES

Engr. Bernadette E. AlvarezSunPower Philippines Manufacturing Ltd.

BACKGROUNDLocated in Laguna Technopark, Biñan, Laguna, SunPower Philippines Manufacturing Limited (Fab4) produces the highest efficiency solar cell available today. As stipulated in its EHS Policy, customers expect a dedication to fulfilling its business objectives with due regard to the environment, health and safety of personnel in the workplace. Accordingly, the company has defined an Environmental Health Safety (EHS) policy and Quality policy encapsulating the principles governing the way in which it runs its business to minimize adverse environmental impacts and prevent injuries and ill health in the workplace, and activities that affects product conformity to requirements. Our commitment to continual environmental, health, safety and quality improvement and customer loyalty is an essential ingredient within our corporate culture and values. This commitment is a fundamental part of our corporate processes and systems.

INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IMS) IMPLEMENTATION AT SUNPOWERSunPower Fab4’s Environmental Safety and Health Program is utilizing Integrated Management System (ISO14001, OHSAS18001 & ISO9001) anchored in Sunpower Golden Rules, coupled with Incident and Incident and Injury-Free (IIF) initiative and programs. Sunpower Golden Rules encompass the different programsdesigned to prevent injuries and incidents in the workplace by promoting Safety at Work.Golden Rules are comprised of 3 objectives: (a) clearly explain the basic rules which everyone should know and apply, (b) strengthen prevention by encouraging people to step in whenever they see something being done wrong, and (c) stop work if the risk is not being properly managed. It covers: (1) High Risk Situations, (2) Traffic: Vehicles, Shuttles and Pedestrians, (3) Ergonomics, (4) Personal Protective Equipment, (5) Work Permits – Non Routine Tasks, (6) Chemicals and Compressed Gases, (7) Control of Hazardous Energies, (8) Waste Management, (9) Work-at-Heights, (10) Accident Prevention/Safety Inspection, (11) Management of Change and (12) Multiple Operations.

THE GOOD CATCH PROGRAMOne of the employee engagement and recognition programs of the company is the Good Catch Program. This program is a vehicle in promoting and maintaining an incident and injury free workplace to continuously improve the site safety performance through identification, observation, reduction of at risk behaviors and elimination of incident and injury. This program is heavily reliant on employee involvement with increased awareness and participation of employees as an evident indicator. Employees get to own the Good Catch program resulting to a successful and consistent implementation, not only of this specific program, but the rest of the EHS programs. A program intended for employees, implemented by employees and benefited by employees makes a program fully supported by no other than the employees themselves. Thus, safety becomes everybody’s responsibility.

CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAMSAs a testament to the its commitment to protect the environment, the company has established Corporate Social Responsibility programs focused on Solar Education, Environmental Stewardship and Community Health, Wellness and Development. These include an Electrification Program, which provides solar photovoltaic modules for off-grid schools, communities and other beneficiaries.

RECOGNITION OF EXCELLENCEThe company has been awarded by DOLE as Champion of Gawad Kaligtasan at Kalusugan (GKK) Award. For regional recognition, ASEAN-OSHNET conferred Sunpower Philippines with Safety Excellence Award in 2016 and 2018.

SESSION 8Workplace Compliance Tools and

Resources

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IMPLEMENTATION OF FIRE SAFETYREGULATION IN PEZA ZONES

F/Insp. Gabriel G. Solano, UAPBureau of Fire Protection, Department of the Interior and Local Government

In the aftermath of the Resorts World Manila incident, a heated debate on whose authority falls the implementation of the Fire Code of the Philippines was set off by the investigation conducted by both Houses of Congress. This led to a quandary as to who will implement the Fire Safety Laws and regulations in PEZA Zones and entities duly administered by Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA).

The Fire Code of the Philippines of 2008 succinctly provides that its provisions shall apply to all persons, private and public buildings, facilities or structure erected or constructed before or after the effectivity and that its enforcement is solely vested with the Bureau of Fire Protection.

The Department of Justice (DOJ), in its Opinion Number 8 dated June 6, 2017 and Opinion Number 29 dated July 29, 2017, expressly affirmed the sole authority of the BFP to enforce the Fire Code of the Philippines and other fire related laws even in PEZA Zones and PEZA administered entities.

To give effect to the foregoing, a Memorandum of Agreement dated January 18, 2018, was forged by and between the BFP represented by DIR. LEONARD R BAÑAGO, DSC, chief, BFP and PEZA represented by BGEN. CHARITO B PLAZA, Director General, duly witnessed by USEC EDUARDO M AÑO, DILG Officer-in-Charge. The implementing guidelines on the enforcement of RA 9514 and other fire related laws to PEZA ZONES and PEZA administered entities was formulated by the Fire Code Technical Staff in order to fully execute the terms and conditions of the said MOA.

In the agreement, the role of the BFP as the sole implementing authority of the Fire Code was emphasized although several arrangements had been made to provide ease to PEZA’s investors. This includes implementing the principles of the Business One-Stop-Shop wherein the BFP had established Central Liaison Units within PEZA Regional Offices/Office of the Building Official to facilitate the transactions. The Joint Inspection principle was also enshrined through the agreement similar to Business One-Stop Shop System (BOSS).

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UPDATES ON DOLE ISSUANCE

Marco Antonio S. Valeros, MD, CFP, MPABureau of Working Conditions, Department of Labor and Employment

BACKGROUNDThrough the years, issuances pertaining to occupational health in the workplace as TB, HIV AIDS, Hepatitis B, drug-free and heat stress have been at the center of the DOLE’s Department Orders. The ergonomic hazards of prolonged standing and sitting have long been recognized but remain unaddressed until late last year when the DOLE issued two Department Orders namely DO 178 s. 2017“Safety and Health Measures for Workers who by the Nature of their Work have to Stand at Work”and DO 184 s. 2017 “Safety and Health Measures for Workers who by the Nature of their Work have to Sit at Work”.

RATIONALE OF THE DEPARTMENT ORDERSResearch has linked standing and sitting for long periods of time with a number of health concerns. The former has been associated with inflammation of the veins which may progress over time to chronic and painful varicose veins, degenerative damage to the tendons and ligaments as well as back pain.

Meanwhile, the latter would have obesity and a cluster of conditions — increased blood pressure, high blood sugar, excess body fat around the waist and abnormal cholesterol levels — that make up metabolic syndrome. Too much sitting overall and prolonged periods of sitting also seem to increase the risk of death from cardiovascular disease and cancer as health risks.

Furthermore, statistics in the Philippines from SSS sickness and EC claims have listed musculoskeletal disorders as one of the top reason for filing compensation.

It is against this backdrop that these two Department Orders were issued by the DOLE. The two Orders are replete with provisions on prevention, implementation and access to rehabilitation and compensation.

DISCUSSIONThe work-related musculoskeletal implications that can be caused by prolonged standing and sitting are burden not only for workers but also for companies and society.

Implementing these two Department Orders will reap dividends for companies. Education, training, and supervision, coupled with active worker input – can result in sound work practices. It must be remembered that a well-designed job and workplace are essential to healthy and safe work. Without these, good work practices cannot be effective.

The worker should be aware that rest periods are important elements of the work. Rest periods should be used to relax when muscles are tired, to move around when muscles are stiff, to walk when work restricts the worker’s ability to change postures or positions, and so on.

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COMPLIANCE TO TECHNICAL SAFETYINSPECTION

Engr. Melanie P. Banayos, PMEBureau of Working Conditions, Department of Labor and Employment

BACKGROUNDAs stated in Article 171 of the Labor Code of the Philippines, on the Administration of Safety and Health Laws, the Department of Labor shall be solely responsible for the administration and enforcement of occupational safety and health laws, regulations and standards in all establishments and workplaces wherever they may be located; however, chartered cities may be allowed to conduct industrial safety inspections of establishments within their respective jurisdictions where they have adequate facilities and competent personnel for the purpose as determined by the Department of Labor and subject to national standards established by the latter.

OBJECTIVETo discuss the procedure and the requirements in compliance with the DOLE technical safety inspection

SCOPE OF PRESENTATIONThe presentation will focus on the following items that are essential for compliance with the DOLE regulations on technical safety inspection:1. Covered workplaces

a. Industrial enterprise engaged in any manufacturing of goods or products processing;

b. Agricultural enterprise engaged in forestry and logging operations, farming, etc.;

c. Oil refineries including its depots, warehouses and bodegas;d. Steam, gas and other electrical generating plants including its maintenance

and repair shops;e. Construction Sites – ONLY if the construction project is built for industrial use

and where the same does not fall under ten (10) chartered cities.2.Covered equipment include:

• Internal Combustion Engine (Genset)• Boilers & Pressure Vessels• Elevators (Manlift, Dumbwaiters, etc.)• Cranes & Hoists• Power Piping Lines• Turbines• Electrical Wiring Installation

3. Types of Permits Issued by DOLE4. Administrative Requirements5. Procedures or process in the issuance of Permits6. Design Calculations required7. Schedule of fess

The implications of non-compliance with TSI in relation to the provisions of Republic Act No. 11058 (An Act Strengthening Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Standards and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof) will be discussed.

SESSION 9Strategies for a Safer and Healthier

Workforce

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USING MARKETING STRATEGIES TO IMPROVE SAFETYIN THE WORKPLACE

Engr. Maria Victoria G. AragoBrown and Green Environmental Services, Inc.

BACKGROUNDTo get employees to think about safety is difficult considering the different responsibilities and expectations they need to deliver. We have to admit that safety competes with a lot of business demands and most of the time it is only given appropriate attention when an accident happened. How do we then ensure that employees give safety a thought in their day to day activities and eventually become the culture of the organization?

DISCUSSION OF SIGNIFICANT ISSUESImplementation of a safety management system is necessary to prevent accident in the workplace. However, without the buy-in and engagement of employees it will not affect lasting improvement in the safety culture of an organization.

There is a need to sell safety to get the attention and buy-in of employees. Traditional awareness programs such as safety meetings, posters, slogans, bulletin board postings, competitions, challenges, etc. contribute in getting the attention of employees. However, if not implemented properly, sooner or later the attention of employees will dwindle or even die if we employ the same traditional approaches over and over again.

To get the attention and eventually buy-in of employees, we should take a look and learn on how companies market their products. What do companies do to get customers to choose and buy their product? They use proven marketing strategies to influence the behavior of their customer. In the same way we can use these marketing strategies to influence the behavior of employees towards safety. There is a need to present safety in an engaging and interesting way to get employees to notice and participate. We need to “brand” safety to shape the perception of employees and consequently influence their choice and behavior.

RECOMMENDATIONSEHS professionals must think out of the box and use proven marketing strategies to put safety in the radar of employees. The first step is to understand your customers (your employees) and your company culture. Knowing the demographics and interest of your employees you can then create a “brand “and a visual identity with the help of your employees. They will most likely support the initiatives if the ideas come from them. It will challenge their creativity and create ownership. Once these are in place, you can use your visual identity to communicate using different media available in your organization. Your visual identity should be everywhere so the employees are reminded wherever they go. In all your EHS activities and publications, your visual identity should be included. Consistency is the key.

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ENABLING EMPLOYEES TO LEAD OCCUPATIONALHEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAMS

Esau Jo C. Estomata, RM, RN, MOH, Engr. Kim M. Majam, and Engr. Angelo Luis S. Calderon

Cargill Philippines, Inc.

BACKGROUNDThe company’s aspiration is to enable zero incidents across occupational health and safety (OHS), process safety, and property and vehicle incidents. The company believes that its people have the capability to plan and create strategies for the success of OHS programs. In the past, OHS programs are merely focused on compliance for corporate directions and most employees cannot relate to or have limited knowledge of those directions. Thus, the company formed a health and safety functional market team to create the strategies and programs for OHS. Cargill Philippines has more than 300 employees and 40% are composed of women. Based also on the medical records around 75% of employees are overweight. The mode of transportation of employees are mostly motorcycles and four-wheel vehicles.

OBJECTIVESThe objectives of the program include (a) to promote health in the workplace; (b) to build a safety culture; (c) to promote vehicle safety; and (d) to formulate program for women safety.

RESULTSAn engagement survey was conducted by a third party with the question “Do you feel safe working at Cargill?” The result showed significant improvement from 85% to 98%. The submission of unsafe conditions, unsafe acts, and near misses were inconsistent from the past year. At this time, submission became part of employees’ Key Result Areas (KRAs) for individual performance evaluation. Employees already submitted more than 5,000 for the past 4 months as compared 3,000 for the same period the previous year. We have also awarded at least 40 individuals and 3 departments that spent time doing physical activities like morning exercises, Zumba, running, table tennis, badminton, take a minute off, etc. We have also done Defensive Driving Training for Four-Wheel Vehicles and the Motorcycle Skills Certification is on-going with completion targeted on May 2019. The company also created a Women’s Network to create programs specifically for women safety and health. Along the implementation of the program, we also identified some challenges. These include the continuous drive of employees to maintain an active lifestyle and influence employees to submit unsafe conditions, unsafe acts, and near-misses more than the requirement.

RECOMMENDATIONBased on the results, the recommendation are as follows: (a) a program should be formulated from bottom-to-top and the implementation should be from top-to-bottom to create ownership; (b) inject interactive and fun activities in the programs to make it more relatable to the employees; (c) health and safety is everybody’s responsibility so there is a need for the employees to report unsafe conditions and unsafe acts. In the future, the health and wellness activities will be correlated to the employees’ annual medical records to see if there are improvements on health. We believe that these strategies can also be applied to most companies. As OSH advocates, we should actively engage our employees or we can ask help from them on and protect them from workplace hazards and risk.

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THE CURRENT SITUATION ON JOB RETENTION AND RETURN-TO-WORK OF PERSONS WITH WORK-RELATED DISABILITIES IN THE PHILIPPINES

Raymond C. Bañaga, MDEmployees’ Compensation Commission, Department of Labor and Employment

The Employees Compensation Program (ECP) implements rehabilitation services to workers who sustained a disabling condition from an employment-related injury or sickness. Its goal is to return these workers to the economic mainstream-either through return to formal employment or livelihood generation activities. Barriers to successful return to work outcomes include belated approval of employees’ compensation (EC) claims, inadequate experience of employers on hiring PWDs, insufficient medical and financial support, premature work termination, and limitation of rehabilitation services. Important measures identified are encouraging employers’ participation in business and disability networks, enhanced social protection initiatives, and harnessing the role of DPOs and labor unions in return to work programs.

PLENARY IIIntensifying Safety and Health in the

Workplace

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RENEWABLE ENERGY SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS (RESHERR) AND

ITS CODE OF PRACTICE

Ariel D. FrondaRenewal Energy Management Bureau, Department of Energy

The Department of Energy, thru the Renewable Energy Management Bureau (REMB) formulated the RESHERR pursuant to Republic Act No. 9513, otherwise known as the “Renewable Energy Act of 2008” and Section 5 of Republic Act No. 7638, otherwise known as the “Department of Energy Act of 1992”.

On November 21, 2012, RESHERR was signed under Department Circular DC 2012-11-0009. The Rules shall apply to all employers, employees, contractors and other entities engaged in RE Operations in the Philippines and covers all activities related to exploration, development and utilization of RE resources and manufacturing, fabrication, and suppliers of locally-produced RE machineries, equipment, components and parts.

RESHERR is a policy guidelines covering all RE Operations as this would ensure the safety and protection against hazards to health, life and property as well as pollution of air, land and water

PLENARY IIIDaring to Share Safety and Health in the Workplace: Advancing OSH Advocacy

through Partnership

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PANELISTS:

1. Atty. Jose Sonny G. MatulaFederation of Free Workers

2. Rene E. CristobalCouncil of Leaders, Employers Confederation of the Philippines

3. Engr. Michael D. ArguellesAssociation of Safety Practitioners of the Philippines, Inc.

4. Edmyr M. Macabulos, MD, MPH, FPCOMPhilippine College of Occupational Medicine

5. Engr. Teodoro V. CahoyOSHNet X, Inc.

6. Prof. Gayline F. Manalang Jr., PTRP, MOHUniversity of the Philippines Manila-College of Public Health

7. Beatriz A. BrondialAdvancement of Youth for OSH (AYOSH)

DARING TO SHARE SAFETY AND HEALTH IN THE WORKPLACE: ADVANCING OSH ADVOCACY THROUGH PARTNERSHIP

POSTER PRESENTATION

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WORK-RELATED INJURIES AND DISEASES AMONG FILIPINO SEAFARERS: A REVIEW OF EMPLOYEES’

COMPENSATION CLAIMS FROM THE SOCIAL SECURITY SYSTEM, 2010-2014

Marissa L. San Jose, MD, MOHOccupational Safety and Health Center, Department of Labor and Employment

The Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) has carried out studies on the safety and health conditions of workers not only from the private sector but from government sector as well. While previous studies on workers’ compensation included review of data from both the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) and the Social Security System (SSS), more detailed information is needed to provide a better profile on occupational or work-related illnesses and injuries of seafarers which this paper will determine.

The study will profile the claims of work-related injuries and illnesses approved by the SSS for seafarers both working locally and abroad in 2010 until 2014. More specifically, the study aims to determine the number of claims filed by industry; determine the number of claims approved and denied filed by seafarers; determine the socio-demographic profile of seafarer claimants; and identify the most common diseases / injuries approved for compensation;

METHODS The records were taken from the compensated claims under the Employees’ Compensation Program of the Social Security System covering the period 2010-2014. There were a total of 142,197 records filed for compensation in the covered period. For 2010 there 30,394 records, 2011 = 30892, 2012 = 28,008, 2013 = 26,850, and 2014=26,053. Statistical analysis was conducted using the Microsoft Office Excel 2007. Descriptive statistics such as frequency distributions was the measurement done.

RESULTSSeafarers belong to several industries, namely: Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Industry, Transportation and Storage, and Administrative and Support Service Activities. They comprise 2.22% (N=671) of the total claims filed for compensation in 2010. Of the claims filed by seafarers, 91.51% (N=614) were approved for compensation. Most (N=537) of the approved cases were due to injuries brought about by injuries of the wrist and hands (N=154). Of the 53 diseases compensated, the most common was diseases of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (N=17) mostly those in the Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing Industry.

DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONSOut of the total 142,197 records to be reviewed, 30,394 records covering 2010 only due to the big number of records turned over. The review covered 30,394 records for 2010. It gave us a perspective of cases claimed for compensation. The age range of the claimants was 19-64. The lower age range is not in agreement of the principle of development of occupational diseases which is mostly due to chronic exposure. This finding may also indicate that occupational safety and health (OSH) programs should also give attention on the young workers for the prevention of work-related injuries and diseases. The Fishing Industry had the most number of diseases and injuries compensated. The most common disease compensated was that of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissues while that for injury was that of the wrist and hand. These may be attributable to the job demand of fishermen. A better understanding of the fishing methods or practices in the industry would better identify preventive measures for diseases and injuries.

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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) TESTING PROCESS AND STANDARDS IN THE PHILIPPINES

Engr. Ramon B. FernandoOccupational Safety and Health Center, Department of Labor and Employment

RATIONALE In accordance with Republic Act No. 11058 “AN ACT STRENGTHENING COMPLIANCE WITH OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATIONS THEREOF”, Section 8: Workers’ Right to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), every employer, contractor or subcontractor, if any, shall provide his workers, free of charge, protective equipment for the eyes, face, hands and feet and lifeline, body belt or full-body harness, gas or dust respirators or masks, and protective shields whenever necessary by reason of the hazardous work process or environment, chemical, radiological, mechanical and other irritants or hazards capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical contact.

The cost of the PPE shall be part of the safety and health program as a separate pay item. All PPE shall be of the appropriate type and tested and approved by the DOLE based on its standards. The use of PPE in establishments, projects, sites and all other places where work is being undertaken shall be based on the evaluation and recommendation of the safety officer.

PPE TESTING PROCESSHow to Avail of the PPE Testing Technical Service from OSHC:1. Client shall submit a letter of request for PPE testing addressed to the Executive Director of

the OSHC, indicating the type of test to be conducted, subject to the minimum requirements.2. Client shall submit to the Safety Control Division the required minimum number of sample specimens

which shall bear permanent markings of their brand, model and manufacturing date (if required).3. The test results shall be released not be more than 30 working days from the date of

approval by the OSHC Executive Director.

PPE TESTING STANDARDSThe following are the current testing standards adapted by the DOLE:A. Head Protection:

Reference Standard: ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-20141. Impact Types

• Type I hard hats are intended to reduce the force of impact resulting from a blow to the top of the head.• Type II protective helmets are intended to reduce the force of impact resulting from a

blow to the top and sides of the head.2. Electrical Classification of Hard Hats

• Class “E” helmets are intended to reduce the danger of contact with higher voltage conductors. • Class “G” helmets are intended to reduce the danger of contact with lower voltage conductors.• Class “C” helmets are not intended to provide protection against contact with electrical conductors.

B. Eye and Face ProtectionReference Standard: ANSI/ISEA Z87.1-20151. Safety Spectacles are primary eye protectors intended to shield the wearer’s eyes from impact hazards.2. Safety Goggles are primary eye protectors that fit the face, immediately surrounding the

eyes and forms a protective shield around the eyes.3. Face Shields are secondary protectors intended to protect the entire face against

exposure to impact hazards.C. Electrical Rubber Gloves

Reference Standard: PNS ASTM D120:2016D. Foot Protection

Reference Standards: PNS ASTM F2412:2016PNS ASTM F2413:2016

• Foot Protection shall be required when working in areas where there is danger of exposure to falling or rolling objects, objects piercing the sole or electrical hazards.

E. Personal Fall ProtectionReference Standard: ANSI/ASSE Z359.1-2007• Personal Fall Arrest System is a type of fall protection which involves the safe stopping of

a person already falling.

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SAFEWORKCONCEPTS: A MOTIVATION AND INSPIRATION ON PRACTICAL BEHAVIORAL SAFETY

Engr. Michael A. ManaliliSafeWorkConcepts

BACKGROUNDSafeworkconcepts is a behavioral safety training tool that focuses on new concepts and practical approaches in safety awareness. Safeworkconcepts is a copyrighted material covered by copyright protection under the Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines.

OBJECTIVESThe training material aims to empower our professionals in understanding a true safety culture by highlighting the right Human Behavior as the key in achieving a safe work place. The tool also aims to transform Filipino workers into safety advocates.

DISCUSSIONIt is estimated that up to 80-90% of accidents may be attributed to human errors. However, this issue has remained unaddressed for many years. These basic questions have not received enough attention: Who will make the corrections?; Who will step up to eliminate or reduce human error?

At present, Filipino workers undergo mostly technical training with the consideration of reducing the number of accidents, injuries and illness because of work. However, human error cannot be corrected by merely technical approach. Therefore, it is imperative to train our workers on PRACTICAL approaches because human error stems from fundamental failures. The incorporation of values, respect, reasons, camaraderie, loyalty, common sense, focus, dedications and dignity in the training of workers is vital in inculcating a bona fide safety culture.

Practical Behavioral Safety will motivate and inspire workers to willingly and actively contribute to the implementation of programs and in creating a safe and healthy workplace.

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GAWAD KALIGTASAN AT KALUSUGAN 2019

Engr. Dennis C. AquinoOccupational Safety and Health Center, Department of Labor and Employment

The Gawad Kaligtasan at Kalusugan (GKK) is a national award given by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in in recognition of the outstanding achievements of establishments and individuals in terms of responding to the safety and health needs of workers, workplaces and community.

This biennial award aims to encourage institutions/companies to voluntarily implement their own safety, health and environment programs, and in the process achieve productivity and zero accident in the workplaces and be a benchmark for others in their respective industries.

The GKK is open to public and private establishments from small to large-scale enterprises, individuals with outstanding OSH contributions or innovations, and micro/informal sector enterprises with innovative OSH practices.

Participating institutions and individuals from each region with the best achievements with regard the GKK Framework will be recognized and awarded as Regional GKK Champions. Qualified Regional Champions will have the chance to be National OSH Champions through the national level selection process.

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HOLISTIC APPROACH TO CHEMICAL EVALUATION AND CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT PROCESS

Mary Rose Ann R. Cañezares and Pablo BeltranAmkor Technology Philippines, Inc.

With the aim of zero accidents/incidents in the workplace due to chemicals, Environment, Safety, Health (ESH) Chemical evaluation is conducted and controls are strictly implemented in the workplace. All new materials or chemicals or even new changes must undergo ESH and Product Environmental Quality (PEQ) evaluation and approval before use.

On the environment side, the PCO shall check if chemical components are in compliant with DENR-EMB Chemical Management PICCS, PCL, CCO, and if necessary permits such as Small Quantity Importation, Permits and Licenses from FED and PDEA, etc. have been secured. The PCO shall also check disposal considerations, such as if it is under the category of hazardous waste or solid waste.

On Safety side, the Safety Officer shall check if the SDS is compliant with GHS Format, (16 sections: revision date, flammability characteristics, handling, storage, exposure control procedures, possible process reactions, etc.). He/she shall also evaluate the necessary parameters to be included in the Work Environment Measurement.

On Health side, the OH Physician shall evaluate the chemical’s SDS giving special consideration to health hazards, toxicological, and other regulatory information. Where there is risk to the health of workers either due to toxic/hazardous properties of the substances they will handle or to the environment in which they work, the OH Physician may require periodic medical surveillance as prescribed by law.

The PEQ complies with customers and international requirements to ensure that the products would have the least environment and safety impacts. Some of these requirements include compliance to EU Directive 2002/95/EC on RoHS, ECHA Regulation on chemicals and their safe use (EC 1907/2006). The REACH closely monitors SVHC’s (Substances of Very High Concern), Montreal Protocol, and other customer requirements. An internal approval system is used to provide a step-by-step approval process of concerned departments during qualification of the new material or chemical prior to use by Amkor.

The existing SDS of chemicals are reviewed annually to consider new legal requirements and to determine which are active and which are no longer used. Any change in process due to chemicals shall be reflected in the HIRADC procedure. Controls in the workplace are regularly checked to ensure compliance to procedures.

The ATP has in place Chemical Management Procedure and Controls on proper handling and disposal of chemicals. This is defined in our Specs 02-0739 System – Safety Procedure for Chemical Handling and Storage. A list of ESH regulations is maintained and monitored at least on a quarterly basis to keep abreast on latest regulations that may have possible impact on chemical management. We have Permit/Report submission monitoring to ensure that related permits on chemical management are secured and renewed on time. We are in compliance to DOLE AO 136-14 “Guidelines for the Implementation of GHS in the Workplace”, DENR AO 2013-24 “CCO for Lead and Lead Compounds”, and DENR AO 2013-22 “Revised Procedures and Standards for the Management of Hazardous Wastes”.

In summary, Amkor Technology Philippines, Inc. has a holistic approach to chemical evaluation and chemical management process to ensure accidents/incidents in the workplace and in the environment are prevented.

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Occupational Safety and Health CenterMAIN OFFICE

North Avenue cor. Agham Road, Diliman, Quezon City Tel. Nos.: 929-6036 to 39

Fax. No.: 929-6030E-mail: [email protected]

OSHC REGIONAL EXTENSION UNIT CARDOLE CAR, Cabinet Hills, Baguio City

Tel.No.: (074)443-5338E-mail: [email protected]

OSHC REGIONAL EXTENSION UNITIIDOLE RO2, Dalan na Pappabalo

Regional Government Center, Carig, Tuguegarao City, CagayanTel.No.: (078)396-1673

Mobile No.: 09985914900E-mail: [email protected]

OSHC REGIONAL EXTENSION UNIT IIILodestone Cove Bldg., #16 Mac Arthur Highway, Brgy. Telabastagan

San Fernando City PampangaMobile No.: 09989684851

E-mail: [email protected]

OSHC REGIONAL EXTENSION UNIT IV-ADOLE RO 4A, 3&4/F, Andenson Bldg. II, Parian, Calamba City, Laguna

Tel.No.: (049)545-0294Mobile No.: 09989684849


OSHC REGIONAL EXTENSION UNIT VDOLE RO5, Doña Aurora St., Old Albay, Legaspi City

Tel.Nos: (052)742-4058/481-0768/480-0984Mobile No.: 09989684853


OSHC REGIONAL EXTENSION UNIT VIDOLE RO6, Swan Rose Bldg., Commission Civil St. Jaro, Iloilo City

Tel.No.: (033)503-4610Mobile No.: 09989684852


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Regional Extension Units

OSHC REGIONAL EXTENSION UNIT VII6/F DOLE Bldg., Gorordo Avenue cor. Gen. Maxilom Avenue, Cebu City

Tel.Nos.: (032)266-8382/266-9580Mobile No.: 09985914899


OSHC REGIONAL EXTENSION UNIT VIIIDOLE Compound, Trese Martires St., Tacloban City, Leyte

Telefax No.: (053)832-3056Mobile No: 09985914897


OSHC REGIONAL EXTENSION UNIT IX2/F Cortez Building, Evangelista St. Sta. Catalina, Zamboanga City

Tel. No: (062)955-1549Ee-mail: [email protected]

OSHC REGIONAL EXTENSION UNIT XG/F Trinidad Bldg., Yacapin St. Cagayan de Oro City

Tel.No.: (088)851-1233Mobile No.: 09178614190


OSHC REGIONAL EXTENSION UNIT XIDOLE RO11, 4/F Davao Ching Printers Bldg., Dacudao Ave. cor.

Lakandula St., Agdao, Davao CityTel.No.: (082)227-4289

Mobile No.:09989684854E-mail: [email protected]

OSHC REGIONAL EXTENSION UNIT XIIDOLE RO12, 102 Acepal Bldg., Mabini Ext. Koronadal City

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