Establishment of Occupational Safety and Health Center

Conduct continuous research on occupational safety and health, including establishing causal links between diseases and occupations.
Develop medical criteria to assess impairment or health diminishment resulting from work conditions.
Plan, develop, and implement occupational safety and health training programs.
Serve as a clearinghouse for information, methods, and techniques related to occupational safety and health.
Monitor work environments using industrial hygiene and conduct medical examinations for early disease detection.
Undertake practical testing and set standards for safety devices and personal protective equipment.
Assist government in policy formulation and issue technical guidelines for disease and accident prevention.
Manage an annual budget chargeable against the State Insurance Fund with specific funding and expenditure limits.
Collaborate with government agencies and private organizations to fulfill objectives.

Executive Director oversees operations and management, appointed by the President upon ECC Chairman's recommendation.
Deputy Executive Director assists, also appointed by the President.
Both must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree and have five years’ experience in related fields.
The Executive Director’s remuneration determined by ECC.
Non-voting board members include Executive Director and a JICA chief expert.

Technical staff and other personnel appointed by ECC based on Executive Director's recommendations.

Center to be located at North Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City on a two-hectare land owned by POEA.

SSS and GSIS must release Php 30 million from the State Insurance Fund’s loading fund.
70% funding from SSS and 30% from GSIS for calendar year 1987.
Funds not to be used for land acquisition.
Annual remittances from SSS and GSIS to be based on approved budget and same sharing ratio.

ECC authorized to issue rules and regulations necessary to implement this Executive Order.