Workplace safety compliance checklist: Philippines

Site: ______________________ Date: ____________ Checked by: ______________________

01Registration and programmes

The establishment is registered with DOLE. DO 252-25 Sec. 4(a)
A written OSH programme, on the DOLE template for your size, has been submitted to DOLE. DO 252-25 Sec. 14(a)
A copy of the OSH programme is on file and is reviewed after accidents and process changes. DO 252-25 Sec. 14(a)
Construction: the CSHP went to the DOLE Provincial, Field or Satellite Office before the project started. DO 252-25 Sec. 22
Construction: a revised CSHP is filed for any variation to the project. DO 252-25 Sec. 22

02People and committee

Safety officers of the right number and level for your risk class and headcount, counting contractors' workers. DO 252-25 Sec. 14(b), Annex D
A safety officer is present on all workdays, and on every shift in high-risk workplaces. DO 252-25 Sec. 14(b)
Certified first aiders in the number set for your risk class and headcount. DO 252-25 Sec. 14, Annex D
An OSH committee chaired by the employer, with the safety officer as secretary and at least two worker representatives. DO 252-25 Sec. 14
The committee meets at least once a month, and minutes go to DOLE. DO 252-25 Sec. 14

03Training, information and PPE

Every worker has had the DOLE-prescribed OSH orientation, free and on paid time. DO 252-25 Sec. 15
Job safety instructions given before anyone starts or is exposed to a hazard. DO 252-25 Sec. 4(a)
Workers told about hazards in a language or dialect they understand. DO 252-25, workers' right to know; RA 11058 Sec. 5
Approved PPE issued at no cost, with its cost included in the OSH programme. DO 252-25 Sec. 8
Emergency plans, drills (fire and earthquake) and first aid arrangements are in place. DO 252-25 Sec. 4(a)

04Reporting and records

The safety officer knows to report accidents, disabling injuries, imminent dangers and dangerous occurrences to DOLE within 24 hours. DO 252-25 Sec. 14(b)
WAIR filed every 30th of the month on reports.dole.gov.ph, even with no accidents. DO 252-25 Sec. 14
AEDR filed by 30 January. DO 252-25 Sec. 14
AMR filed by the last day of March. DO 252-25 Sec. 14
Principal's WAIR lists contractors' and subcontractors' workers at the site. DO 252-25 Sec. 14
An accident and illness record is kept and open for inspection, including minor injuries and near misses. OSHS Rule 1054; DO 252-25 Sec. 14, Annex B

05Workers' rights

Workers know they may refuse work where imminent danger exists, without reprisal. DO 252-25 Sec. 6
Workers know they may report accidents to DOLE, including on Hotline 1349, without retaliation. DO 252-25 Sec. 7
Wages are paid during a work stoppage caused by the employer's fault. DO 252-25 Sec. 38

Legal requirement

RA 11058 and its revised rules, DOLE Department Order 252-25, apply to private establishments, projects and sites. The employer, contractor, subcontractor and anyone who controls the work are jointly and solidarily liable. Willful breaches draw daily administrative fines of up to PHP 100,000 a day until fixed, with a further PHP 100,000 for false reports, obstruction, retaliation, or breaches that lead to death or serious injury.

Sources and further reading

Republic Act No. 11058, Supreme Court E-Library.
Department Order 252-25: Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 11058, DOLE Bureau of Working Conditions.
Occupational Safety and Health Standards (2019 reprint), Rule 1050, DOLE Bureau of Working Conditions.
DOLE Online Compliance Portal, Department of Labor and Employment.

This is practical guidance, not legal advice. Laws and codes of practice change; always check the current official text and your site's own procedures.

Workplace safety compliance checklist: Philippines

01Registration and programmes

02People and committee

03Training, information and PPE

04Reporting and records

05Workers' rights

Sources and further reading

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