System and human resources for occupational health in the republic of the Philippines: Management of occupational health activities at overseas workplaces for Japanese enterprises

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  • Fukai Kota
    Department of Preventive Medicine, Tokai University School of Medicine HOYA Corporation
  • Sakai Saki
    Department of Occupational Health Management and Practice, Institute of Industrial Ecological Sciences, University of Occupational and Environmental Health
  • Ito Ryotaro
    Department of Occupational Health Management and Practice, Institute of Industrial Ecological Sciences, University of Occupational and Environmental Health
  • Ito Naoto
    Occupational Health Training Center, University of Occupational and Environmental Health
  • Odagami Kiminori
    HOYA Corporation Department of Occupational Health Management and Practice, Institute of Industrial Ecological Sciences, University of Occupational and Environmental Health
  • Cabigon Jhason John J.
    Environmental Health Initiative, Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health
  • Hernandez Paul Michael R.
    Department of Environmental and Occupational Health, College of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila
  • Kobayashi Yuichi
    HOYA Corporation Department of Occupational Health Management and Practice, Institute of Industrial Ecological Sciences, University of Occupational and Environmental Health
  • Mori Koji
    Department of Occupational Health Management and Practice, Institute of Industrial Ecological Sciences, University of Occupational and Environmental Health

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  • フィリピン共和国の労働衛生に関する制度および専門職育成の現状－日系企業が海外拠点において適切な労働衛生管理を実施するために
  • フィリピン キョウワコク ノ ロウドウ エイセイ ニ カンスル セイド オヨビ センモンショク イクセイ ノ ゲンジョウ : ニッケイ キギョウ ガ カイガイ キョテン ニ オイテ テキセツ ナ ロウドウ エイセイ カンリ オ ジッシ スル タメニ

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<p>Objectives: This study aimed to consider the appropriate occupational health system for Japanese enterprises in the Philippines based on information on the regulations and development of specialists. Methods: We collected information using an information-gathering checklist. Along with literature and internet surveys, we conducted interviews by visiting local business sites, central government agencies in charge of medical and health issues, and educational institutions with specialized occupational physician training curricula. Results: Occupational health administration in the Philippines is managed by the Department of Labor and Employment, which issues the Occupational Safety and Health Standards that specify the legal requirements for occupational health. A new law(Republic Act 11058),enacted in 2018 to strengthen the Occupational Safety and Health Standards, has newly established a penalty provision in case of violations. Professional personnel responsible for occupational health are grouped as safety officers and occupational health personnel, including occupational physicians and occupational nurses; training is conducted at the Occupational Safety and Health Center of the Department of Labor and Employment and educational institutions. The basic medical insurance system and the workers’ compensation system are operated by the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation and Social Security Committee, respectively, both of which are government agencies. Conclusions: We confirmed that occupational health activities in the Philippines are based on government regulations, namely, the Occupational Safety and Health Standards. In addition, the enactment of a new law calls for strict compliance with corporate occupational health activities. To manage proper occupational health activities at overseas workplaces, Japanese corporations should clarify corporate-wide policies and support local employers in complying with regulations and utilizing highly specialized personnel.</p>

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  • SANGYO EISEIGAKU ZASSHI

    SANGYO EISEIGAKU ZASSHI 62 (4), 154-164, 2020-07-20

    Japan Society for Occupational Health

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