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Basic Occupational Safety and Health

OVERVIEW

OVERVIEW

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Key Highlights

  • Clear introduction to OSH principles, Philippine laws, and global context.
  • Step-by-step guidance on hazard identification, risk assessment (HIRAC), and control measures.
  • Practical walkthrough of essential safety programs, including housekeeping, fire, machine, electrical, and chemical safety.
  • Exploration of workplace emergency preparedness, employee compensation protocols, and the role of OSH trainers in fostering a culture of safety.
Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the foundations, principles, and legal framework of Occupational Health and Safety.
  • Learn the requirements of mandatory OSH programs and compliance with Philippine standards.
  • Gain practical skills to identify workplace hazards and conduct risk assessments using HIRAC.
  • Apply essential safety measures across material handling, machines, electricity, fire, and chemical management.
  • Enhance workplace safety, emergency preparedness, and employee well-being through effective OSH practices.

Who is it for?

  • Employees and workers across industries
  • Supervisors, managers, and team leaders
  • Safety officers and OSH committee members
  • Human resource and compliance officers
  • Contractors, subcontractors, and site personnel in high-risk activities
  • Trainers, educators, and practitioners pursuing careers in occupational safety and health

Course Outline

Module-1

Module-1

Introduction to Occupational Safety and Health

  • Importance of OSH
  • Mandatory OSH Program
  • Accident Causation and Prevention
  • Unsafe and Unhealthy Acts and Conditions
  • Overview of OSH Standards and Laws in the Philippines
  • Reportorial Requirements
  • Penalties for violations
Module-2

Module-2

Safety Programs: Essential Rules and Measure

  • Workplace good housekeeping (5S System)
  • Safety on Material Handling and Storage
  • Fire Safety
  • Machine Safety
  • Electrical Safety
  • Chemical Safety
  • Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
  • DOLE Department Order No. 136-14
Module-3

Module-3

Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

  • Basic Concepts of Hazards and Risks
  • Types of Hazards
  • Methods for identifying Hazards
  • Hazards Identification, Risk Assessment and Control (HIRAC)
  • Risk assessment techniques
Module-4

Module-4

Workplace Emergency Preparedness

  • Roles of OSH personnel and other persons during emergencies
  • Responses during emergencies
  • Conduct of emergency drills
  • Main functions of Employees’ Compensation Commission
  • Purpose of ECP and employees covered of benefits
  • Compensable diseases
Module-5

Module-5

Communicating OSH Training of Trainers on OSH

  • Roles of OSH trainers
  • Basic skills of trainers
  • Presentation materials and delivery techniques
  • Mandatory OSH training for workers