Mr. Melveen Melocoton, OIC of OSHC Region 6, discussed the key points on safety and health in the workplace despite the COVID-19 pandemic during the DTI-Iloilo Activity entitled, "Strengthening of the Advocacy on Service and Repair Shop Accreditation and PCAB Licensing and Registration," done at Hotel Del Rio, Molo, Iloilo City.
The activity was attended by forty-two (42) participants composed of contractors, repair shop owners, safety officers and other company representatives. The participants were informed of the standards and guidelines that governs OSH in the country and the current health protocols specifically the DTI and DOLE Interim Guidelines on Workplace Prevention and Control of COVID-19.
The participants were made aware of the programs and services of the OSHC in assisting and guiding companies towards strengthening their OSH policies and programs during the pandemic. Also, they were updated on the schedules of the mandatory OSH training for safety officers in the region as requirement under the OSH Standards and DOLE Department Order No. 13.
The OSHC Region 6 continues to work hand-in-hand with stakeholders and OSH partners in the development and implementation of OSH-related activities to strengthen OSH as a way of life in the locality. //MM
