Guide for Compliance of Establishments to DO 198-18
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Guide for Compliance of Establishments to DO 198-18
Labor Advisory No. 004-19
March 13, 2019
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Guide for Compliance of Establishments to DO 198-18
Labor Advisory No. 004-19
•March 13, 2019
March 13, 2019LABOR ADVISORY NO. 004-19GUIDE FOR COMPLIANCE OF ESTABLISHMENTS TO DO 198-18In the interest of the service and pursuant to the effective implementation of Republic Act No. 11058 "An Act Strengthening Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Standards and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof" and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) issued through Department Order No. 198-18 which took effect on 25 January 2019, covered establishments are hereby advised of the following:1. Classification of Establishments — The establishment shall be responsible in determining its own level of classification (low risk, medium risk, high risk) based on Hazards Identification and Risk Assessment and Control (HIRAC) conducted by the company. Results of the HIRAC and number of workers shall be the bases for determining the required minimum number of safety officer, OH personnel, medical services and facilities pursuant to Section 14 and Section 15 of the IRR/DO 198-18.2. Appointment of Safety Officer — The safety officer shall be certified by the company's Human Resource (HR) unit/section based on the qualification requirements such as completion of the...
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