Philippines
Workplace safety in the Philippines
The law, regulators and duties that apply to workplaces in the Philippines, in plain language, with links to the official sources.
Who regulates what
DOLE and the Bureau of Working Conditions
The Department of Labor and Employment enforces RA 11058. Its Bureau of Working Conditions (BWC) sets OSH standards and oversees regional enforcement.
bwc.dole.gov.ph →OSHC
The Occupational Safety and Health Center, created in 1987, handles OSH research, training, information and technical services.
oshc.dole.gov.ph →The law and key regulations
DOLE's Bureau of Working Conditions publishes the rules and forms on its website.
| Law | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Republic Act No. 11058 (2018) | Duties of employers and workers, workers' rights, joint liability and penalties. Explained |
| DOLE Department Order 252, Series of 2025 | The revised implementing rules: safety officer levels, first aiders, OSH committees and programmes, construction safety programmes, reporting and fines. Replaced DO 198-18. |
| Occupational Safety and Health Standards (as amended) | The technical standards, including work at height (Rule 1086) and scaffolds (Rule 1414, amended by DO 128-13). |
This is practical guidance, not legal advice. Check the current official text and your site's own procedures.
