BEAT THE HEAT | Check out the guidelines in the Labor Advisory put out by the Department of Labor last year about staying safe and healthy at work by preventing and controlling heat stress. It’s important to make sure workers are protected from extreme heat by taking necessary safety precautions. This includes giving employees breaks […]
The Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Development (IOHSAD), a non-government organization focused on workplace safety and health, joined the WHEN: Women Workers for Health Empowerment, marking a significant step in advocating for women workers’ right to a healthy and safe working environment. “We are honored to be part of WHEN, an initiative that amplifies […]
IOHSAD conducted a recent study on the health and working conditions of workers in high-risk industries that utilize chemicals. Based on the results, IOHSAD and the workers plan to develop policies and practices for safer and healthier workplaces. The IOHSAD team and the worker-researchers gathered data through surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions across three […]
One year has passed since Stephen Corilla died while cleaning a pulverizer machine inside the Universal Robina Corporation factory in Mandaue, Cebu on June 2, 2022. It was clear from the Department of Labor and Employment – Central Visayas (DOLE 7) investigation that the machine’s interlock safety device was defective. It has also been a […]
The International Workers’ Memorial Day is commemorated every April 28 to remember all the workers who died due to unsafe jobs and workplaces. We also mark this day with our unwavering commitment to fight for workers’ health, safety, and rights. This year, we celebrate the success of our collective action that paved the way for […]
Occupational safety and health (OSH) has long been recognized as a basic human right. However, the implementation of multiple international OSH conventions and frameworks and the recognition of OSH as a key parameter for sustainable development have not translated into significant actions to protect workers across the globe. We are losing 7,500 lives daily from occupational diseases and injuries, all of which are preventable.
