The Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC), an attached agency of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) and the national authority for research and training on matters pertaining to safety and health at work in the Philippines, conducted the two-day training on “Ergonomics in the Workplace” last March 1-2, 2017 at the Bacolod Pavillon Hotel, Burgos Ext., Reclamation Area, Bacolod City.
The training was aimed to increase the knowledge on applied ergonomics in the workplace including the identification, assessment, and management of ergonomic risk factors in the office and industrial setting. The course was designed for participants to be actively involved in the development of preventive actions in their respective organizations.
A total number of (42) pax from various fields of expertise and organizations, both private and public, in the country participated in the training. It was made possible by the request of the Safety Organization of Negros Occidental, Incorporated (SONO,Inc.) with the purpose to expand the advance OSH course in the Negros Island Region.
DOLE-NIR OIC-Regional Director Cyril L. Ticao, during his welcome remarks, reiterated that safety and health of workers are important and should not be taken for granted. Thus, a stronger partnership with stakeholders is made to ensure the quality of training and services on OSH in the regions.
Discussions facilitated were related to identifying and evaluating ergonomic risk factors, health consequences of ergonomics risk factors, improving workplace ergonomics, and on assessing company responses to ergonomic problems. With this, the OSHC trusts that those who completed the training will enhance the advocacy of ergonomics as a vital aspect in every company's OSH policies and programs.// MM
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