Bill Type
Long Title
AN ACT INSTITUTING AN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH CODE, THEREBY REVISING AND CONSOLIDATING OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH LAWS AND STANDARDS FOR THE PROTECTION, MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OF WORKERS
Congress Author
Date filed
February 20, 2003
Scope
Urgent Bill
No

Legislative History

House Bill/Resolution NO. House Bill No. 5783, 12th Congress of the Republic
FULL TITLE : AN ACT INSTITUTING AN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH CODE, THEREBY REVISING AND CONSOLIDATING OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH LAWS AND STANDARDS FOR THE PROTECTION, MAINTENANCE AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OF WORKERS
ABSTRACT : This Philippine Occupational Safety and Health Code of 2003." This bill seeks to codify the entire framework of rules, and regulations and standards governing the occupational safety and health of workers into a single legislation. > This proposed measure provides for a clear delineation of the responsibilitie s of the agencies that participate in the implementation of the laws, standards and regulations on occupation safety and health; puts in place an effective system of enforcement of occupational safety and health standards by giving discretionay powers to high-level officials; makes the mandatory registration of establishments more effective by making inspection and payment of fees along with approval of required papers a requirementfor registration; requires employers to organize occupational safety and health committees composed of representatives of the employwers and workers to develop and monitor compliance with rules and standards on occupational safety and healthl provide
PRINCIPAL AUTHOR/S : BARINAGA, ROSELLER L.
DATE FILED : 2003-02-20
SIGNIFICANCE: NATIONAL
CO-AUTHORS (Journal Entries) :
1. Amin (058 ) 2. Ylagan (058 )
3. Tulagan (057 ) 4. Uy (057 )
5. Umali (057 ) 6. Nieva (057 )
7. Del Mar (062 ) 8. Monfort (069 )
9. Espina (002 )
ADMINISTRATION BILL? No
URGENT BILL? No
ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ON RULES
REFERRAL TO THE COMMITTEE ON HEALTH ON 2003-03-03
SECONDARILY REFERRED TO THE COMMITTEE(S) ON LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

Abstract

This Philippine Occupational Safety and Health Code of 2003." This bill seeks to codify the entire framework of rules, and regulations and standards governing the occupational safety and health of workers into a single legislation. > This proposed measure provides for a clear delineation of the responsibilitie s of the agencies that participate in the implementation of the laws, standards and regulations on occupation safety and health; puts in place an effective system of enforcement of occupational safety and health standards by giving discretionay powers to high-level officials; makes the mandatory registration of establishments more effective by making inspection and payment of fees along with approval of required papers a requirementfor registration; requires employers to organize occupational safety and health committees composed of representatives of the employwers and workers to develop and monitor compliance with rules and standards on occupational safety and healthl provide

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