1st Virtual OSH Champions' Summit in Western Visayas - CANCELLED

 

OSHC Region 6 conducts OSH in the Workplace for BJMP Personnel

The OSHC Region 6 conducted an orientation entitled “Occupational Safety and Health in the Workplace under the New Normal for BJMP personnel,” last December 2, 2020 via the Zoom app.

The webinar on OSH concepts and guidelines was welcomed by OSHC’s Executive Director Engr. Noel C. Binag and followed with the inspirational message by Regional Director of the Jail Bureau JSSUPT Baby Noel P. Montalvo.

The participants were informed on the Mandate, Programs and Services of the Occupational Safety and Health Center by the Regional Program Manager of OSHC Region 6, Mr. Melveen M. Melocoton. “As the clearing house of information on OSH in the country, we are intensifying linkages with government agencies, the private and public sector in accomplishing OSHC’S Vision 1 Million,” he said.

The Salient Points of the CSC DOH DOLE Joint Memo Circular No. 1 Series of 2020 OSH Standards for the Public Sector was also discussed by the Officer-In-Charge of the Human Resource Division of Civil Service Commission Region 6, Ms. Nelfa J. Ampatuan. She reiterated that the Civil Service Commission, as the central human resource institution of the government, mandates to take care of the government workforce from recruitment until retirement.

Meanwhile, Dr. Mary Jane Roches G. Juanico, Head of Infectious Disease Section of Department of Health Center for Health Development (CHD) 6 discussed COVID-19 in Workplace Jail Setting. Wherein she provided jails and detention facilities workers with information on COVID-19, how to prevent spread of the infection and how to prepare for surge cases while maintaining work-life balance.

The session was attended by the BJMP directorates, inspectors, jail officers, safety and health officers and staff.

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. //JJ

PagOSHwag Session: Episode 3 - Food and Beverage Industry

ATTENTION!!!

We are inviting all OSH champions to the PagOSHwag Session: Episode 3 - Food and Beverage Industry, a webinar on industry-based occupational safety and health (OSH) compliance and best practices via the Zoom App on November 19, 2020 (9:30AM-12:00PM).

This will be a 2.5 -hr webinar activity with the following objectives for registered participants:

1. Recognize industry-specific OSH guidelines.
2. Compare industry-specific OSH compliance guidelines versus current workplace scenario.
3. Identify challenges in the workplace on OSH compliance.
4. Note industry-specific best practices on OSH.

Registered participants will be provided with certificates of participation after the session and upon accomplishment of the post-activity evaluation forms.

This activity will highly serve the industry owners/heads, HR managers, supervisors, safety officers, occupational health personnel, rank-and-file workers, OSH compliance officers, public health workers, OSH professionals, and the academe.

To register, kindly install zoom application in your desktop or mobile phone, create an account and click this link: https://zoom.us/.../tJwuceypqj8sGdLiqH2-hUiEAbQEgvWqkC36 

For inquiries, kindly email us at reu6@oshc.dole.gov.ph or hit the "Send message" button below!

We will cater everyone until all slots are booked.

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PagOSHwag Session: Episode 2 - Healthcare Industry

We are inviting all OSH champions to the PagOSHwag Session: Episode 2 - Health Care Industry, a webinar on industry-based occupational safety and health (OSH) compliance and best practices via the Zoom App on Sept. 29, 2020 (9:30AM-12:00PM).

This will be a 2.5-hr webinar activity with the following objectives:

1. Recognize industry-specific OSH guidelines.
2. Compare industry-specific OSH compliance guidelines versus current workplace scenario.
3. Identify challenges in the workplace on OSH compliance.
4. Note industry-specific best practices on OSH.

Registered participants will be provided with certificates of participation after the session and upon accomplishment of the post-activity evaluation forms. Giveaways will also be given to lucky winners in our games.

To register, please click the link: REGISTRATION LINK

For inquiries kindly email us or drop us a message via our FB Page. We will cater everyone until all slots are booked.

OSHC assists DENR-EMB RO6 in adopting the OSH Standards for the Public Sector

Mr. Melveen, officer-in-charge, was invited as the resource person during the conduct of the DENR-Environmental Management Bureau's 2-day seminar and workshop on occupational safety and health (OSH) for the public sector via teleconference last Aug. 19-20, 2020. The activity was attended by the various heads and representatives of the office. It was designed for the participants to be familiarized on the OSH Standards for the Public Sector and to assist them in adopting the guidelines in their office pursuance to the CSC-DOH-DOLE Joint Memo Circular No. 1 series of 2020.

According to the join memo circular, the OSH Standards shall apply to all officials and employees in the NGAs, SUCs, LGUs; and GOCCs whether permanent, temporary, and/or casual status. Job orders, contract of services, institutional and individual contractors are also covered. The Guidelines on Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Public Sector is aimed at protecting all government employees from the dangers of injury, sickness or death in the workplace through the adoption of safe and healthy working conditions to ensure the preservation of human lives and resources and prevent loss/damage of properties. This shall also guide the government agencies in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Occupational Safety and Health for government employees.

During the activity, the participants identified issues in the workplace such as:

• Health risks of the office's skeletal workforce especially the front liners in conducting monitoring and enforcement activities;
• Even with the implementation of our COVID Crisis Management Plan, it is still beyond the office's control regarding those going inside the office and those that workers meet along the way;
• OSH-related risks during the conduct of water sampling, monitoring and other investigation for environmental complaints;
• Concerns on employee health and wellness program and office space, among others.

As a result, the participants were coached on the development of their agency’s OSH program and OSH committee that will serve as the policy making body on matters pertaining to safety and health. They were provided with the basic structure and duties and responsibilities of each member in the committee for their guidance. A detailed discussion was done on the vital elements in safeguarding reasonable working conditions as enumerated by the guidelines, as follows:

1. Workplace
2. Emergency preparedness
3. Occupational safety and health program
4. Support facilities
5. Working hours, break and leave privileges
6. Work environment

After the entire activity, Mr. Melocoton provided the participants with an organizational plan on what activities to be done to realign their current safety, health and environment programs, and stimulate the development of a comprehensive OSH program that will complement the guidelines in the OSH Standards for the public sector. //MM