Guidelines for the Implementation of Globally Harmonized System (GHS) in Chemical Safety Program in the Workplace

February 28, 2014DOLE DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 136-14GUIDELINES FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF GLOBALLY HARMONIZED SYSTEM (GHS) IN CHEMICAL SAFETY PROGRAM IN THE WORKPLACEPursuant to the provisions of Articles 162 and 165, Book IV, Titles I and II of Labor Code of the Philippines and its Implementing Rules and Regulations (OSH Standards)and the Joint DTI-DENR-DA-DOF-DOH-DILG-DOLE-DOTC Administrative Order No. 01, Series of 2009, otherwise known as the Adoption and Implementation of the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labelling of Chemicals, the following Guidelines is hereby promulgated for the compliance and guidance of all concerned in the workplace. SECTION 1. Coverage. — This Guidelines shall apply to all workplaces engaged in the manufacture, use, storage of industrial chemicals, in the private sector, including their supply chain.SECTION 2. Objectives. — The Guidelines aims to protect workers and properties from the hazards of chemicals and to prevent or reduce the incidence of chemically induced accidents, illnesses and injuries and death resulting in the use of chemicals at work.SECTION 3. Definition of Terms. —a. Chemical substance — refers to any organic...