JOINT MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. _20-04_
Series of 2020
DTI AND DOLE SUPPLEMENTAL GUIDELINES ON WORKPLACE
PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF COVID-19
WHEREAS, by virtue of its powers vested in Article 162 of the Labor Code, the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) promulgated the Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSH) to protect every worker against the dangers of injury, sickness, or death through safe and healthful working conditions;
WHEREAS, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is mandated under Executive Order No. 292 dated 25 July 1987 as the primary coordinative, promotive, facilitative and regulatory arm of the Executive Branch of government in the area of trade, industry and investments, and shall act as catalyst for intensified private sector activity in order to accelerate and sustain economic growth;
WHEREAS, Section 2, Chapter II of Republic Act (RA) No. 11058 entitled “An Act Strengthening Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Standards and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof,” expressly provides that it shall apply to all establishments, projects, sites, including establishments located inside special economic zones and...
