Cauayan City, Isabela – The Department of Science and Technology Regional Office No. 02 in coordination with PEME Consultancy, Inc. and Isabela State University Cauayan Campus conducted a training on Basic Occupational Safety and Health (BOSH), April 10-13, 2018, to educate Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), ISU and DOST02 staff on key OSH concepts, principles and practices that are foundation knowledge requirements applicable in almost all industries.
Specifically, it assists learners in identifying the key elements in the OSH situation both here and abroad; determine existing and potential safety and health hazards; identify the range of control measures; discuss pertinent provisions of Philippine laws that refer to occupational safety and health; explain key principles in effectively communicating OSH; identify components of effective OSH programs and demonstrate some skills in identifying hazards and corresponding control measures at the workplace. It uses a range of methodologies (participative lectures; workshops; case studies, video materials; role plays and site visits) in the training delivery.
The training is also part of the two-week-long activities for bringing a touch of Science and Technology in Gawagaway-yan Festival 2018.
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