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AT A GLANCE:
Section 4, Chapter III of the Republic Act (R.A.) No. 11058 outlines the responsibilities of an employer, contractor, or subcontractor, if any, and any person who manages, controls, or supervises the work being undertaken under the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
Under Section 4, Chapter III of the Republic Act (R.A.) No. 11058, every employer, contractor or subcontractor, if any, and any person who manages, controls or supervises the work being undertaken shall:
- Furnish the workers a place of employment free from hazardous conditions that are causing or are likely to cause death, illness or physical harm to the workers;
- Give complete job safety instructions or orientation to all the workers especially to those entering the job for the first time, including those relating to familiarization with their work environment;
- Inform the workers of the hazards associated with their work health risks involved ot to which they are exposed to, preventive measures to eliminate or minimize the risks, and steps to be taken in cases of emergency;
- Use only approved devices and equipment for the workplace;
- Comply with OSH standards including training medical examination and where necessary, provision of protective and safety devices such as personal protective equipment (PPE) and machine guards;
- Allow workers and their safety and health representatives to participate actively in the process of organizing, planning, implementing and evaluating the safety and health program to improve safety and health in the workplace; and
- Provide, where necessary, for measures to deal with emergencies and accidents including first-aid arrangements.
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