OSH Management Systems National, Establishment levels, The Philippine Experience

1. OSH Management Systems National, Establishment levels, The Philippine Experience Dr. Dulce P. Estrella-Gust Implementing Occupational Safety and Health Standards Globally Dusseldorf, Germany November 4, 2009

2. Objectives 1. Present the Philippine OSH systems, programs, at national and establishment levels; 2. Discuss accomplishments, output, outcome, under the NOSH-Medium Term Plan 2006-10; 3. Steps taken to adapt the OSH systems and programs according to: • ILO OSH-MS Guidelines, and • ILO Convention No 187

3. OSH management system • internally consistent OSH policies, infrastructures, programs, monitoring and feedback system; • includes related arrangements geared towards the prevention of work-related hazards and risks • Compliance to OSH standards, related laws and recent policies, • the provision of benefits for compensation for work-related injuries and illnesses.

4. Framework of Action for an Integrated and Comprehensive National OSH Plan (2006-2010) • Vision: • All workers enjoy a better quality of life through OSH • policies and programs Mission: With the enabling capacity of DOLE, unions, employers and other stakeholders translate the vision into harmonized policies, programs and standard operating procedures on OSH through effective partnerships Feedback Feedback Goal By 2010, all OSH stakeholders have the capability to carry out cost-effective OSH preventive programs of the highest quality reaching out to the majority of workers in the formal and informal sectors in all regions of the country; and to reduce work-related injuries and illnesses by 20% • Strategies • harmonize OSH systems and programs, mechanisms with focus on • prevention through policy, training, information, research, • technical services • - deliver quality OSH services, and mobilizeresources Indicative Plans of agencies and stakeholders 4

5. Objectives of the National OSH Plan 2006 to 2010 “Policy”Harmonize policies, systems, structure and programs on OSH “Resource Mobilisation” raise the level of resources for preventive occupational safety and health programs for both public and private sectors. “Quality Services” reach more workers with quality OSH programs. “Compliance”improve compliance of establishments on OSH Standards and related policies “Research”To carry out studies and researches as basis for policy formulation and the design of programs and provision of services

6. Legal Framework Governing OSH ENFORCEMENT Supreme Court Inspection, NLRC, DOLE, Courts, DOLE, Courts, Internal Monitoring (Bipartite) Joint Labor-Mgt. Grievance Procedure ORIGIN Constitutional Convention Congress Government Tripartite Bipartite: Company, Organization CBAs,/CNAs LMCs, OSH Committees others

7. Department Orders and Policies on OSH

8. Philippine Occupational Safety and Health System and Programs

9. Policy achievements, gaps: Objective 1 of NOSH-MTP • A comprehensive OSH System, Structure and Programs, but needs harmonization • Improved Resource Allocation towards prevention of work-related diseases and promotion of workers’ health, but limited by law, needs new legislation. • Persistent Organic Pollutants; a natl program exist but needs legislation • Globally Harmonized System of Labelling Chemicals: same achievements, same legislative concerns 9

10. OSH Structure achievements, gaps • With two new extension offices of OSHC; needs more to cover 16 regions, 800,000 estabs, and 33 M workers • Few OSH partners in the private sector • Slow progress in integrating OSH in educational systems • Public sector OSH difficulties in catching up • Interagency committees with varying degrees of sustainability: • Philippine National AIDS Council • Interagency Committee on Environmental Health • Committee on Chemical Control Order • Committees to implement ILO Convention 176 on Mine Safety, 182 on Child Labor, others. 10

11. Objective 2 of NOSH-MTP: Resources Expected Outputs, Accomplishments, Gaps 1. Actuarial study on improved allocation of resources for prevention as resources stated in EO 307 is limited. Resources still highly inadequate to cover 35 million workers 2. :Improved resources at local government unit (LGU) levels Few LGUs have committed to support OSH in general and/or specific aspects like drug-free workplace, school H and S Need for progressive expansion to larger numbers of LGUs 3. Limited partnership with external donors for vulnerable working populations Systematic exploration of cooperation and funding with old and new partners for innovative projects i.e. on OSH, decent work and non-discrimination of the informal sector, of women young and older workers, Overseas Foreign Workers (OFWs), chemical safety, OSH-MS, others . 11

12. Objective 3: Capability/Capacity BuildingExpected Output, Accomplishments, Gaps 12

13. New training courses and material: Accomplishments 1.Psychosocial Concerns 2.OSH in Industry sectors 3.Piloting of OSH-MS 4.Support training materials: Stress Management, Violence and anti-sexual harassment, Tobacco Drug-Free workplace OSH in Call Centers, In Shipbuilding, Ship Repair 100 hr. OSHMS Manuals, Technical Guides, documentary films, handouts 13

14. Capability: Observations/Gaps Coverage of clients thru training, info, tech services improved by over 500% from 2006 But, fast expanding demand for OSH services has outpaced availability of services Current OSHC/ safety training organizations/academe understaffed to meet all capability building requirements and demands a small core of trainors for OSHMS, and psychosocial issues Inadequate efforts in integrating OSH information and skills in existing programs of GOs, employers/ workers groups Slow progress on integration of OSH courses in both undergraduate and post-graduate degrees  No industrial hygiene undergraduate course yet. 14

15. Capability Building Gaps /recommmendation Speed up process and harmonize system in capability building, Same with accreditation of experts and institutions And monitoring of expert build-up New programs are at testing stage; e.g on shipbuilding, call centers, psychosocial concerns Intense linkup with education partners 15

16. Obj: 4 of NOSH-MTP ComplianceExpected output Achievements Standards Increased number of establishments benefiting from and complying with LSEF requirements of LSEF outcomes updated and reviewed  WAIR , AMR reports updated Specific policies and programs LSEF promoted nation-wide through DOLE ROs and BWC Regular monitoring with an increase of 10 to 20% : WAIR report updated AMR report latest update Databases on: HIV/AIDS Drug-free workplace TB, H1N1 prevention OSH in Call centers, shipbuilding, etc 16

17. Compliance: Gaps Limited OSH parameters used; Few sanctions Limited scope for checking reliability of self-assessment reports Limited capacity for OSH inspection and TAV Procedures should be clear for all Work Alert team 17

18. RESEARCH:Active Surveillance Work-Related Disorders: Results • Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) most frequent 33% • Lung diseases 20% • Skin diseases 18% • Circulatory system 12% • Skin diseases 5% • Renal diseases 5% • Eye diseases 5% • Blood disorders 4% • Hearing loss 2% • Neurologic 1% 18

19. Other Studies • Working Conditions Hazardous Workplaces (shipbuilding, ship repair, swine, pesticide exposure, construction, etc) • Service (Hotel and restaurants, Call Centers) -. • OSH of Local Government Offices • OSH Qualities of Commercially Available PPEs • Women in the Informal Sector, • drugs, HIV/AIDS, TB prevention, OSH in specific sectors as in call centers, shipbuilding, construction, and others. 19

20. Research: Accomplishments, Use basis for medium term plans and action programs; improving coverage/ quality of programs; developing training and information program on psychosocial concerns. used as “Best practices” in ZAP and productivity, and the Gawad Kaligtasan Kalusugan award inputs to Technical Guidelines aid to standard setting and enforcement of Standards and related policies. 20

21. Research : Gaps Sharing of expertise and other technical resources, between and among research institutions databases on enunciated policies and programs of HIV, drugs, TB, Call Centers, Shipbuilding, infectious diseases like H1N1 regular funding resources interest of major funding agencies to OSH research 21

22. OSH Management Systems: Selected Countries 22

23. OSH Programs for Vulnerable Populations Informal Sector • Women workers in the informal economy Young Workers Child Labor • Achievements • Case studies, advocacy in LGUs, network • National Conference on Young Workers 2003. • research, policies, training progs, guidelines for call center workers, progs and guidelines for workers in tourism • case studies in small scale mine, footwear, paaling, vegetable farming; training, policies, tech assistance to ILO C 138 and 182

24. Vulnerable PopulationAchievement Gaps • Older Workers: • OFWs • case studies, local and intl. networking, integrated in training, advocacy for policy • Selected pre-departure training training programs for Korea-bound, case studies on HIV

25. Emerging Industries, emerging Hazards and Risks • Call Centers • New infectious diseases (SARS, Avian flu, Ebola Reston, H1N1) • MSDs • Psychosocial hazards • stress, sexual harassment, tobacco, drugs and alcohol, fatigue • Policies, information programs

26. Good Practices in OSHNational Level • National OSH System • NOSH Profile 2006, now updating to 09 • National OSH Medium Term Plan up to 2010, being updated • National Safety Award (GKK), biennial • National and Regional OSH Congresses • Networks (natl, regl, specialty,LGUs) • Monitoring System • Setting up of Extension Offices

27. Good Practices on OSHNational/establishment Level • Systematic Implementation of Capability building program of individual safety persons/experts and workplaces (TNA, responsive devt of training courses, piloting, finalizing, implementing, monitoring, use of training support materials ) • From Research to Policy to Programs • Assisting establishments in setting up an OHS program (OSHS Rule 1960) • Expanding networks locally and internationally • Information Packages and mass and small media dissemination, Internet • Medium Term Research Agenda

28. OSH Program OSH POLICY The GKK Framework ‚  INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PROGRAM SAFETY CONTROL & EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ƒ OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PROGRAM „ ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION & COMMUNITY RELATIONS † CAPACITY BUILDING ON OSH SOCIAL ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAMS … OSH-MS international safety rating system OUTCOME OSH indicators & productivity GOAL: To achieve ZERO ACCIDENT in the Workplace

29. Establishment Entries(total = 207)

30. Observations of GKK • As criteria for GKK became more stringent in 2004, number of entries decreased • New programs attract more attention • Despite advocacy for social protection and decent work, OSH remains at the bottom of priorities • Shrinking pool of potential candidates because (they have already participated, or actual decline in companies) • Fatalities and serious injuries/illnesses of previous winners.

31. Convergence with main elements of OSH-MS

32. ILO Convention No. 187 Concerning the Promotional Framework for Occupational Safety and Health, 2006 32

33. Conclusion The Philippines has gone a long way in raising OSH standards and extending OSH protection to a growing number of its workforce; a national and establishment system exist; Achievements are put into perspective by observed gaps in:  Coverage Data collection: Representation and social dialogue. OSH expertise and manpower: Much Convergence with ILO-Management System and ILO Convention 187 and Philippine National OSH System and Practice 33

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