A recent situational analysis of the occupational safety and health landscape in the Philippines

Author: Lea Elora A. Conda ¹ ; Celin Audrey V. Nuñez ¹ ; Dana Sophia Elizandra T. Uy ¹ ; Catherine S. Artaiz-Cariaga ² ; Jhason John J. Cabigon ^{1
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2} ; Geminn Louis C. Apostol ¹
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1. Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health Center for Research and Innovation, Pasig City, Philippines
2. Philippine College of Occupational Medicine (PCOM), Quezon City, Philippines
Publication Type:Journal Article
MeSH: occupational medicine; occupational health; public health; preventive medicine
From: Acta Medica Philippina 2024;58(Early Access 2024):1-9
CountryPhilippines
Language:English
Abstract: Objectives:Workers are continuously exposed to occupational hazards and risks. By analyzing recent data on the status of occupational safety and health (OSH) in the Philippines, this study aimed to determine the common occupational injuries and diseases among Filipino workers, and preventive and control measures/activities and occupational safety and health policies and programs implemented across the country.
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