OSHC orients Lambunao workers on safety and health

The Occupational Safety and Health Center - Regional Extension Unit No. 6 (OSHC-REU6) conducted a safety and health orientation to the workers under the Municipal Economic Enterprise Development Office (MEEDO) consisting of (14) Revenue Generating Unit (RGU) of the Municipality of Lambunao, Iloilo.

The activity was graced by the presence of Mayor Jason Gonzales who welcomed the attendees and inspired them by stating the many accomplishments gained by the municipality through the efforts of all its constituents.

During the activity, the workers present were assigned to the slaughterhouses, traffic enforcement, market office, garments, and prints, among others. The RGU manpower executes both physical and mental tasks daily to guarantee effective services to their clients. Thus, the office of the MEEDO saw that in each RGU, the personnel were in need to have a background in occupational safety and health (OSH) precautions which they can apply in their workplaces.

Melveen Melocoton, the OSHC regional representative, discussed the basic OSH principles, common hazards in the workplaces, and its preventive measures in order to assure a safe and healthy working environment for everyone. Also, a workshop was conducted wherein the attendees were instructed to write down and explain the unsafe acts and conditions currently present in their respective workplaces.

OSHC REU6 continues to extend its reach in Western Visayas to enhance and strengthen OSH policies and programs, delivery of quality OSH services, client-focused responses, management of resources, linkages and information dissemination.

Labor Month Celebration 2016

The Department of Labor and Employment  - Regional Coordinating Council of Region 6 (DOLE RCC-6) met last May 17, 2016, at the DOLE Regional Office 6, and discussed the updates regarding the 2016 Labor Month Celebration activities.

Main activities which will be held are the following:

1. RCC Sports Fest (May 20 - Iloilo Sports Complex Gym)
2. Araw ng Kasambahay (May 21 - Jaro Gym)
3. LCT Meeting (May 25 - NCMB Office)
4. Stress Debriefing for OFWs (May 25 - Grand Hotel)
5. Workers Management Consultation (May 26 - Regatta Residence Hotel)
6. Culmination and Workers' Night (May 27 - Capitol Grounds)
7. 10th Gawad Kaligtasan at Kalusugan Award (GKK) Regional Awarding
8. 1st Search for Outstanding Employees in the Private Sectors.

The endeavors will enhance camaraderie among the DOLE family of agencies, its partners, and networks in sustaining a labor force that is safe & healthy, productive and peaceful.

The RCC is comprised of the various attached agencies of DOLE such as PRC, TESDA, OWWA, NCMB, NLRC, RTWPB, POEA, NRCO, OSHC and ECC.

Driving away accidents through awareness

ILOILO CITY - As an advocacy to drive away work-related accidents and illnesses in the city, the Occupational Safety and Health Center Regional Extension Unit 6 (OSHC-REU6), together with the Department of Labor and Employment Regional Office 6 (DOLE-RO6), conducted an OSH orientation to the workers of  the Light of Glory Taxi Services, one of the recognized and trusted taxi services in the city.

A total of 34-attendees with the presence of management, staff, mechanics, painters, and drivers benefited from the activity. They were all been oriented of the OSHC mandates and programs as well as occupational safety and OSH legislation topics.

Through the orientation, the workers became more aware of the importance of safety and health thus empowered them to further plan and implement effective safety and health policies. The company will comply with the OSH standards as its commitment to the advocacy, said Lourdes A. Espera, human resource manager.