Law Summary
Introduction
This document outlines the adoption of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS) by the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) to ensure the safety and health of portworkers across its jurisdiction.
Legal Basis
- Provisions Cited:
- Section 6. a) (iii) and Section 26. a) of Presidential Decree No. 857.
- Purpose:
- To enhance the safety and health measures in ports managed by the PPA, ensuring compliance with existing labor regulations.
Adoption of Occupational Safety and Health Standards
- Implementation:
- The relevant provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards, as amended, promulgated by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), shall be adopted in all ports.
- Supplementary Regulations:
- These standards are in addition to the Dockwork Safety and Health Standards established by the PPA in 1983.
Effective Date
- Immediate Effectiveness:
- The Order is effective immediately upon adoption on February 18, 2000.
Compliance and Guidance
- Responsibility:
- Compliance with these standards is required from all concerned parties operating within the port jurisdiction.
Key Definitions
- Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS):
- A set of regulations aimed at ensuring safe and healthy working conditions for employees.
- Portworkers:
- Individuals employed in various capacities within the port facilities managed by the PPA.
Important Requirements
- Compliance Measures:
- All ports under the PPA must implement the OSHS to maintain safety standards.
Cross-References
- Related Regulations:
- Dockwork Safety and Health Standards, PPA 1983.
Key Takeaways
- The PPA has mandated the immediate adoption of DOLE's Occupational Safety and Health Standards in all its ports to safeguard the health and safety of portworkers.
- Compliance is mandatory, and all relevant parties must adhere to these standards alongside existing regulations from 1983.
- This legal directive reinforces the commitment to occupational safety within the Philippine port system.