Amending Certain Provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards
DOLE Circular No. 02-08, issued on June 2, 2008, amends the Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS) under the Labor Code of the Philippines. Specifically, it updates Rule 1003.03 to clarify that establishments involved in land, sea, and air transportation are now included under these safety and health standards. The amendments aim to enhance workplace safety across various transportation sectors. The Circular will take effect upon its publication in a widely circulated newspaper.
Law Information
- Reference Number
- DOLE Circular No. 02-08
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Other Rules and Procedures
- Subcategory
- Labor and Employment
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
June 2, 2008
DOLE CIRCULAR NO. 02-08
AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS
Pursuant to Articles 5 (Rules and Regulations), 6 (Applicability), and 162 (Safety and Health Standards) of the Labor Code of the Philippines, as amended, Rule 1003.03 (Application to Transportation) of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards is hereby amended to read as follows:
"1003.03: Application to Transportation:
Establishments engaged in land, sea and air transportation are likewise covered by these Standards." aEAcHI
This Circular shall take effect upon publication in a newspaper of general circulation.
Manila, Philippines, June 2, 2008.
(SGD.) MARIANITO D. ROQUESecretary
Cite This Law
Amending Certain Provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards, DOLE Circular No. 02-08, Jun 2, 2008 (Philippines)
Amending Certain Provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards, DOLE Circular No. 02-08 (Phil. 2008)
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