Zero Accident Program: Zero Accident Program: Vision and GoalsVision and Goals

Creating Regional OSH Networks in Pursuit of Zero Accident

Ma. Teresita S. Cucueco, MD, MOHOIC-Executive DirectorOccupational Safety and Health Center

The National Zero Accident The National Zero Accident Program (ZAP) Program (ZAP)

Objective: To promote safety and health of all workplaces and all workers

Components:

1. Advocacy including the GKK2. Capability building3. Networking4. Voluntary compliance5. Productivity link-up

Regionalizing the Zero Accident Regionalizing the Zero Accident ProgramProgram

ZAP integration into the programs of DOLE’s regional offices and into the initiatives of their partners target clientele in the regions.

Memorandum 679 on regionalizing ZAP

Consultations and Regional Consultations and Regional Planning Workshops with various Planning Workshops with various partners and stakeholders partners and stakeholders 2006-2008

Expectations from the OSHCExpectations from the OSHC(from MO)(from MO) To develop and provide technical

assistance and monitoring/evaluation to the ROs in the implementation of Regional ZAP activities

OSHC shall coordinate the implementation of ZAP in the regions (with the support of the ZAP Network)

OSHC shall orient the ROs on ZAP and on their roles in the regions.

Expectations from the Regions Expectations from the Regions (from MO)(from MO)

All ROs shall designate focal persons for the implementation of ZAP in their respective regions

ROs shall institutionalize the ZAP by prioritizing the ZAP components in their work and financial plans.

ROs shall actively participate in the planning and implementation of ZAP activities.

ZAP Seminars and Planning ZAP Seminars and Planning Workshops in 4 ClustersWorkshops in 4 Clusters

August 31– Sept. , 2005, Camiguin, for ROs IX, X, XI, XII and XIII- 31 participants

November 9-11, 2005, Bohol, Regions V,VI, VII and VIII- 22 participants

January 25-27, 2006, La Union, Regions I, II, III and CAR, 28 participants

February 20-23, 2006, Regions 4A. 4B and NCR, 15 participants

ZAP Master Plan ZAP Master Plan

OSH can be integrated in existing R.O.plans and programs.

◦ such as: TAV, Self-assessment; WISE; livelihood programs; TESDA courses; labor education programs; informal sector; child labor; gender programs, other training programs

Specialized trainings are needed for labor inspectors, economic zones, and other selected or priority sectors on OSH,ZAP and Productivity

ZAP Master Plan ZAP Master Plan ZAP can be enhanced by the use of mass

media- to strengthen information/ advocacy activities:

networking with workers’ and employers’ association, LGUs, professional organizations and the academe in OSH activities

Better OSH inspection activities can be carried out through: registration of establishments; safety audits and conduct of Work Environment Measurements (WEM); encourage and assist health and safety committees in economic zones, among others

Need for mini-OSHC in the Regions

Emerging ConcernsEmerging Concerns

• Emerging and Re-emerging Occupational Hazards

• Biologic Agents:• Influenza A (H1N1)

• Asbestos control • Nannotechnology• Climate change

• Resource efficiency (green technology)• Pollution control and Waste minimization

• Disaster Preparedness (natural and man-made –including economic crisis)

DOLE ZAP DOLE ZAP

Focal Focal PersonsPersons

RTIPCRTIPC Other PartnersOther Partners

RCC DOLERCC DOLE AcademeAcademe

Regional Dev’t BoardRegional Dev’t Board OSH NetworksOSH Networks

LGUsLGUs

Regional ZAP Regional ZAP MechanismsMechanisms

The Problem TreeThe Problem Tree

High numbers of work related injuries/ illnesses

Increased Lost Time Accident

(LTA)

Workers’ inability to cope with increasing

medical costs

Decreasing productivity of establishment

s

CORE PROBLEMInadequate protection and coverage of workers from potential workplace hazards and risks with prevention and enforcement of OSHS and related

policies

Non-harmonized system at national,

regional and establish-

ment levels

Causes

Inadequate resources

for prevention

and

enforcement

Highly inadequate number of

implementors and expertise who can

understand, recognize and manage occupational

hazards and risks

Poor enforcemen

t of OSH services

and related policies

EFFECTS

Vision:All workers enjoy a better quality of life through OSH

policies and programs

Mission:With the enabling capacity of DOLE, unions,

employers and other stakeholders translate the vision intoharmonized policies, programs and standard operating procedures

on OSH through effective partnerships

Strategies -harmonize OSH systems and programs, mechanisms with focus onprevention through policy, training, information, research, technical services- deliver quality OSH services, and mobilize resources

Feedback Feedback

Indicative Plans of agencies and stakeholders

GoalBy 2010, all OSH stakeholders have the capability to carry out cost-

effective OSH preventive programs of the highest quality reaching out to the majority of workers in the formal and informal sectors in all regions of

the country; and to reduce work-related injuries and illnesses.

Framework of Action for an Integrated and Framework of Action for an Integrated and Comprehensive National OSH-MTP (2006-Comprehensive National OSH-MTP (2006-

2010)2010)

By 2010, all major stakeholders have the capacity and capability to carry-out OSH preventive programs reaching out to the majority of workers in the formal and informal sector

in all regions of the country.

Development ObjectiveDevelopment Objective

To achieve harmonized policies, systems, structure and programs

on OSH.

Outcome: Strengthened OSH system, structure and programs encompassing prevention and compensation of work-related injuries and illnesses.

Immediate Objective 1Immediate Objective 1

To raise the level of resources from public and private sectors.

Outcome: Sustained funding for expanded preventive OSH programs available from the SIF, GAA and other sources, specially from LGU

Immediate Objective 2Immediate Objective 2

A wider coverage of workers with preventivePrograms and quality services on

occupational safety and health wouldhave been attained.

Outcome 3: Institutional capacities and delivery mechanisms at national, regional and establishment levels have been strengthened

Immediate Objective 3Immediate Objective 3

To increase compliance with OSH policies and Standards

Outcome: A sustained improvement in compliance to OSH Standards and related policies and laws

Immediate Objective 4Immediate Objective 4

Carry out studies and researches as basis for policy formulation and the design of programs and provision of services

Outcome: Knowledge-based policies to support the OSH system and its programs

Immediate Objective 5Immediate Objective 5

ZAP’s Progress ZAP’s Progress Partnerships were strengthened and

widened through networks which specifically integrated OSH in and TIPC agenda as in RO VII, X, and XI;

ZAP’s Progress ZAP’s Progress A first Branch Office of the OSHC was

inaugurated in Cebu in July 2008 to serve the regions of the Visayas.

ZAP: Networking with LGUsZAP: Networking with LGUs

ZAP SummitsZAP SummitsRegional Summits were held in

Mindanao Summit on OSH

ZAP Summit: 1ZAP Summit: 1stst OSH Summit in the Visayas in OSH Summit in the Visayas in 20072007

ZAP Seminars and Regional ZAP Seminars and Regional Planning WorkshopsPlanning Workshops

Strengthen capability and skills development on OSH

ZAP Regional Planning Workshops: Facilitate the extension of technical assistance

Regional and National ZAP Plans based on:Regional and National ZAP Plans based on:

The availability of OSH resources: human, financial, infrastructure, materials and equipment; technology.

Conclusions and Conclusions and RecommendationsRecommendations

Guiding principle of ZAP

• respect for human lives• an optimal mix between measures

to need of employees for healthy and safe workplaces, and

• legitimate expectations of the establishments for sustained productivity and competitiveness.

Conclusions and Conclusions and RecommendationsRecommendations

Almost all work-related accidents and illnesses are preventable subject to awareness, attitudes and appropriate processes and compliance with established OSH policies and program.

Thank youThank you

Creating Regional OSH Networks in Pursuit of Zero Accident