02/09/2026
READ | DOLE, LGU-Rizal Boost Workplace Safety and Compliance in Kalinga
Rizal, Kalinga โ Aligned with the commitment of Labor Secretary Francis N. Tolentino to promote safe and conducive working conditions, the Department of Labor and Employment โKalinga Field Office (DOLE-KFO) and the Municipal Local Government Unit of Rizal (LGU-Rizal) conducted a joint Technical and Advisory Visit (TAV) and Basic Occupational Safety and Health (BOSH) Training for Safety Officer 1 (SO1) on August 14, 2026.
Gathering local workforce representatives and business owners at the OFCEN Building in Barangay Liwan, the initiative aimed to equip participants with practical knowledge on labor standards, social protection, and hazard mitigation.
During the morning sessions, resource speakers from the SSS, PhilHealth, and PAG-IBIG Fund outlined essential statutory benefits, healthcare coverage, and financial assistance programs for local employees. This was followed by a lecture on general labor standards, emphasizing the shared responsibility of employers and workers to ensure fair and lawful employment practices.
The afternoon session focused on the mandatory BOSH Safety Officer 1 course, where participants learned practical strategies for risk assessment, hazard identification, and accident prevention. Discussions covered key areas including the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), emergency drills, and fundamental first aid.
To conclude the training, organizers urged designated safety officers and establishment representatives to immediately apply their new skills by reviewing company safety policies, conducting emergency drills, and establishing proactive reporting mechanisms for potential hazards.
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