OSH Week Celebration 2021

In support of the ILO and the DOLE, the OSHC-Region 6 will take this opportunity to raise awareness and stimulate dialogue on the importance of creating and investing in resilient OSH systems, drawing regional examples in mitigating and preventing the Spread of COVID-19 at the workplace as we celebrate the OSH Week Celebration in Western Visayas with the theme:

 “Anticipate, prepare and respond to crises - Invest Now in Resilient Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Systems.”

To register for the following virtual webinars and training, kindly click the links:

April 26: Opening of the OSH Week Celebration & Ribbon Cutting of OSH Week Exhibit
https://zoom.us/.../tJYoceGorDorGtADekAhtnxEQjpb73yDgh2u

April 26: Guidelines on Occupational Safety and Health Standards for the Public Sector
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfr_eenV.../viewform

April 27: Guidelines on Ventilation for Workplaces and Public Transport to Prevent and Control the Spread of COVID-19
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdd0GbqldbL.../viewform

April 28: Guidelines on the Implementation of Mental Health Workplace Policies and Programs
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScKwplHZ46e4e.../viewform

April 29-30: Free Virtual Basic OSH (BOSH) Training for Safety Officers 1
https://forms.gle/AmZkMzYEaqTwLqPa9

OSHC trains more safety officers to mitigate pandemic woes during constructions

In partnership with the Western Visayas Occupational Safety and Health Network (WVOSHNET), conducted a 40-hour Construction Safety and Health (COSH) Training dated April 12-16 at Iloilo Gateway Hotel, Pavia, Iloilo.

A total of forty-two (42) participants were informed on the programs and services of the OSHC in assisting and guiding companies towards strengthening their OSH policies and programs in the construction industry.

The OSHC Region 6, equipped with professional manpower, profound facilities and strong social networks, continues to expand its OSH programs and services to clients and stakeholders, especially in this pandemic.

2nd Quarterly OSHNET Meeting for 2021

 

The Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) Western Visayas, in partnership with OSHNetworks and stakeholders, conducted its quarterly OSHNET Meeting on March 30, 2021 via teleconference using the Zoom App.

The agenda of the meeting were the conduct of Free 10-hour BOSH for Safety Officer 1 in Western Visayas, the conduct of the BOSH for Safety Officer 2 Training for Government Sector, the upcoming plans and activities of OSHNET and the Occupational Safety and Health Week on April 26-30, 2021.

The meeting was welcomed by Executive Director of OSHC Engr. Noel C. Binag and graced with an inspirational message by DOLE VI Regional Director Engr. Cyril L. Ticao. It was attended by the Department of Trade and Industry Region VI, Civil Service Commission Region VI, Boracay Safety and Health Network (BOSHNET), Safety Organization of Negros Occidental (SONO), Western Visayas Safety and Health Network (WVOSHNET) and Philippine College of Occupational Medicine (PCOM) Panay Chapter.

Congratulations to 44 Newly Certified Safety Officers!

The Occupational Safety and Health Center Region 6 conducted its first FREE Online BOSH for SO1 Training to affected MSMEs in Western Visayas with 44 participants on March 25-26, 2021. The BOSH for SO1 Training is an 8-hour OSH Orientation for establishments in Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises with the need for a SAFETY OFFICER 1 (SO1).

The training also included a 2-hour Training of Trainers which was designed to widen the base of qualified and competent OSH trainers and features discussions and skill-building activities in the development, conduct, and management of OSH courses.

The OSHC Region 6 continues to provide FREE Online BOSH for SO1 Training weekly until the end of the year. Register to the dates you are available here: http://bit.ly/3v7poaP

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