LESSON 1 307

refers to any emergency, warning or danger signpost or any safety instruction using the standard colors and sizes, including the standard symbols for safety instructions and warnings in the workplace, prescribed by DOLE in accordance with the OSH standards.

• IMMINENT DANGER

• SAFETY SIGNAGE

• MEDIUM RISK

• SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM

“An Act of Strengthening Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Standards And Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof”

• DOLE

• R.A. 11058

• BOSH

• SECTION 2 COVERAGE

refers to a set of detailed rules to govern company policies, processes and practices in all economic activities to conform with OSH standards, including the personnel responsible, and penalties for any violation thereof.

• SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM

• SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE

• SAFETY AND HEALTH AUDIT

• SAFETY OFFICER

refers to any person trained and duly certified to administer first aid by the Philippine Red Cross or any organization authorized by the Secretary of Labor and Employment.

• SAFETY OFFICER

• EMPLOYER

• FILIPINO WORKERS

• CERTIFIED

  FIRST-AIDER

Filipino workers are given better protection in the workplace. This law ensures safer workplaces by requiring employers to provide complete safe work procedures, information dissemination about work-related hazards, safety and health training, and protective equipment.

• DEPARTMENT ORDER 198

• DOLE

• PURPOSE OF R.A. 11058

• SECTION 2. COVERAGE

refer to industry-determined specifications of proficiency required for effective work performance. These are expressed as outcomes with focus on workplace activity rather than training or personal attributes, and the ability to apply new skills in new situations or changing work organization.

• CERTIFIED

  FIRST-AIDER

• COMPETENCY STANDARDS

• COVERED WORKPLACES

• DOLE

Accredited Training Organizations refer to those which have been granted accreditation by DOLE pursuant to Department Order No. 16, Series of 2001 and its subsequent regulations.

• DOLE

• R.A. 11058

• BOSH

• OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH

refers to any person, natural or juridical, including the principal employer, contractor or subcontractor, if any, who directly or indirectly benefits from the services of the employee.

• CERTIFIED

  FIRST-AIDER

• EMPLOYER

• EMPLOYEE

• SAFETY OFFICER

refers to any machine with engine or electric motor as prime mover.

• ENGINE MOTOR

• PPE

• MACHINE

• EQUIPMENT

refers to an examination of the work environment, including the location and operation of machinery other than those covered by technical safety audits, adequacy of work space, ventilation, lighting, conditions of work environment, handling, storage or work procedures, protection facilities and other possible sources of safety and health hazards in the workplace.

• HIGH RISK ESTABLISHMENT

• GENERAL SAFETY AND HEALTH INSPECTION

• LOW RISK ESTABLISHMENT

• MEDIUM RISK