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March Workplace Accident Report

April 14, 2025

IOHSAD has compiled data on workplace accidents for the month of March, based on news reports: 30 workplace-related incidents were recorded, resulting in 13 worker deaths and 42 injuries from various work-related accidents. The number of injured workers this March is higher than the previous month, clearly indicating the persistent dangers that workers face every […]

February Workplace Accident Report

April 14, 2025

Here are the February workplace accident figures gathered by IOHSAD based on news reports: a total of 33 workplace-related incidents were recorded, resulting in 19 deaths and 32 injuries. One of the most severe incidents this month involved six workers who were electrocuted while installing solar posts in Barangay Sum-ag, Bacolod. The workers accidentally came […]

A Narrative Report on the Working Conditions of Women Workers in MEC Electronics Company

April 14, 2025

The Institute for Occupational Health and Safety Development (IOHSAD) has conducted a new study uncovering serious health and safety risks faced by women workers in MEC Electronics, a major electronics manufacturer in Cavite. Based on surveys and medical checkups with over 100 women, the research reveals daily exposure to hazardous chemicals, poor ventilation, and inadequate […]

STATEMENT | IOHSAD on Santa Rosa Mall Construction Accident That Buried Two Workers

April 13, 2025

We are deeply alarmed and saddened by the incident that occurred today at a construction site in Brgy. Santo Domingo, Santa Rosa, Laguna, where two construction workers were buried under debris following the collapse of a section of the mall’s second floor. This tragic event highlights the persistent and urgent concerns surrounding occupational safety standards […]

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March 26, 2025

The Institute for Occupational Health and Safety Development (IOHSAD) calls on the government and employers to take urgent action as the heat index reaches dangerously high levels. According to PAGASA-DOST, temperatures are expected to soar to 42ยฐC in the coming days, posing serious health risksโ€”especially to workers exposed to extreme heat, including informal workers who […]

24 Workplace Deaths in One Month: Workplace Safety Group Calls on Senatoriables to Prioritize Criminalization of OSH Violations

February 6, 2025

The Institute for Occupational Health and Safety Development (IOHSAD) has recorded 24 workplace deaths in January 2025 alone, based on news reports covering both formal and informal sectors. This alarming figure already accounts for 50% of the total deaths recorded by IOHSAD in 2024, highlighting the urgent need for stronger workplace protections. Fire-related incidents have […]