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What is the underlying principle of the employer's moral obligation to protect employees?
What is the underlying principle of the employer's moral obligation to protect employees?
- To reduce insurance costs
- To ensure compliance with laws and regulations
- To fulfill ethical responsibilities (correct)
- To increase profits
What is the primary goal of the employer's moral obligation to protect employees?
What is the primary goal of the employer's moral obligation to protect employees?
- To improve employee morale
- To reduce workplace accidents (correct)
- To maximize profits
- To protect the employer's reputation
What is the motivation behind the employer's moral obligation to protect employees?
What is the motivation behind the employer's moral obligation to protect employees?
- To improve customer satisfaction
- To fulfill a moral responsibility (correct)
- To increase employee productivity
- To avoid legal liabilities
What is the implication of the employer's moral obligation to protect employees?
What is the implication of the employer's moral obligation to protect employees?
What is the consequence of the employer's moral obligation to protect employees?
What is the consequence of the employer's moral obligation to protect employees?
What is the primary motivation for businesses to prevent accidents and illnesses?
What is the primary motivation for businesses to prevent accidents and illnesses?
Why is it crucial for businesses to prioritize workplace safety?
Why is it crucial for businesses to prioritize workplace safety?
What is a key driving factor behind a business's investment in occupational health and safety?
What is a key driving factor behind a business's investment in occupational health and safety?
What is a primary reason businesses prioritize the prevention of accidents and illnesses?
What is a primary reason businesses prioritize the prevention of accidents and illnesses?
What motivates businesses to implement safety measures and prevent accidents and illnesses?
What motivates businesses to implement safety measures and prevent accidents and illnesses?
What is the minimum experience required to become a Safety Officer 3?
What is the minimum experience required to become a Safety Officer 3?
How many hours of advanced or specialized OSH training is required for Safety Officer 4?
How many hours of advanced or specialized OSH training is required for Safety Officer 4?
What is the total number of hours of OSH related training or experience required for Safety Officer 4?
What is the total number of hours of OSH related training or experience required for Safety Officer 4?
What is the minimum experience required to become a Safety Officer 4 if the individual has already been a Safety Officer 3?
What is the minimum experience required to become a Safety Officer 4 if the individual has already been a Safety Officer 3?
What is the minimum OSH training course required for Safety Officer 3?
What is the minimum OSH training course required for Safety Officer 3?
What is the title of the Republic Act that is being implemented in NO. 198 Series of 2018?
What is the title of the Republic Act that is being implemented in NO. 198 Series of 2018?
Who is authorized to certify a person as a First-Aider?
Who is authorized to certify a person as a First-Aider?
What does the term 'Competency Standards' refer to in the context of occupational safety and health?
What does the term 'Competency Standards' refer to in the context of occupational safety and health?
When was NO. 198 Series of 2018 signed?
When was NO. 198 Series of 2018 signed?
Where was NO. 198 Series of 2018 published?
Where was NO. 198 Series of 2018 published?
Who are considered occupational health personnel?
Who are considered occupational health personnel?
What is the primary role of occupational health personnel?
What is the primary role of occupational health personnel?
Who is responsible for engaging occupational health personnel?
Who is responsible for engaging occupational health personnel?
Where do occupational health personnel provide their services?
Where do occupational health personnel provide their services?
What is the primary focus of occupational health personnel?
What is the primary focus of occupational health personnel?
Study Notes
Importance of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH)
- OSH is based on ethical principles, where employers have a moral obligation to protect employees from accidents and illnesses
- OSH is also based on economic principles, as accidents and illnesses can impose significant losses on businesses
- OSH is a legal requirement
Qualifications for Safety Officers
- Safety Officer 3:
- Must have completed a 40-hour OSH training course applicable to the industry
- Must have completed an additional 48 hours of advanced or specialized OSH training course
- Must have at least 2 years of experience in OSH
- Safety Officer 4:
- Must have completed a 40-hour OSH training course
- Must have completed 80 hours of advanced or specialized Occupational Safety training course
- Must have an aggregate of 320 hours of OSH-related training or experience (including at least 4 years of experience as a Safety Officer 3)
Republic Act No. 11058
- Signed on December 6, 2018
- Published on January 9, 2019, in the Philippine Star
- Effective on January 24, 2019
- The act strengthens compliance with OSH standards and provides penalties for violations
Key Definitions
- Certified First-Aider: a person trained and certified by the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) or any organization authorized by the DOLE Secretary to administer first aid
- Competency Standards: industry-determined specifications of proficiency required for effective work performance
- Occupational Health Personnel: a qualified first-aider, nurse, dentist, or physician engaged by the employer to provide occupational health services in the establishment, project, site, or workplace
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This quiz is about the moral obligations of employers to protect their employees from accidents and illnesses, and how it is a smart business decision.
