CEBU, Philippines - Councilor Sisinio Andales is calling on the Department of Labor and Employment and the Occupational Safety and Health Center to jointly monitor the construction industry in Cebu City.
In a resolution filed before the Cebu City Council, Andales said strengthening monitoring is necessary considering that Cebu City is booming with infrastructure projects.
Through an administrative order issued by Secretary Rosalinda Baldoz, DOLE directed its regional offices to collaborate with OSHC for the conduct of Construction Safety Training to ensure the safety and health of construction workers.
“The Department of Labor and Employment had been campaigning for the observance of the guidelines regarding occupational safety and health in the construction industry, to ensure safety and health of construction workers with the guidance from the Occupational Safety and Health Center,†Andales’ resolution reads. (FREEMAN)