OHS - GRADE 9

What does OHS means?

• Online Health and Safety
• Office Health and Safety
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Occupational Health and Services

This law mandates the establishment of comprehensive OHS standards and regulations to promote a safe and healthy working environment. It empowers the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to enforce these standards and conduct inspections to ensure compliance.

• Republic Act No. 11038

• Republic Act No. 11028

• Republic Act No. 11068

• Republic Act No. 11058

Several government agencies in the Philippines play crucial roles in overseeing and enforcing Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) standards and regulations. The ____ is the primary government agency responsible for formulating and implementing policies, programs, and standards related to labor and employment, including OHS. It oversees compliance with OHS regulations, conducts inspections, and provides technical assistance and support to employers and workers.

• DOLE

• DOH

• OSHC

• BWC

OSHC is an attached agency of DOLE tasked with promoting and advancing OHS in the Philippines. It provides training, research, and consultancy services on OHS matters, conducts information campaigns and advocacy initiatives, and collaborates with other government agencies, industry stakeholders, and international organizations to improve workplace safety and health.

• DOLE

• DOH

• OSHC

• BWC

The ___ involved in aspects of occupational health services and medical surveillance.

• DOLE

• DOH

• OSHC

• BWC

The ___ assists DOLE in formulating labor standards and policies, including those related to OHS.

• DOLE

• DOH

• OSHC

• BWC

Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) encompasses the policies, procedures, and practices aimed at safeguarding the physical, mental, and social well-being of workers in the workplace. It is a crucial aspect of any organization's operations, ensuring that employees are protected from workplace ____________, thereby reducing the incidence of work-related _______,

illnesses, and _________.

• hazards and risks

• injuries

• health

• fatalities

• safety