Companies that violate OSH standards may be penalized with more than P100,000

VIOLATION

FINE

Non-registration of establishment to DOLE

P20,000.00

Non-provision of job safety instruction/orientation prior to work

P20,000.00

Non-provision of worker’s training (first-aid, mandatory OSH training for workers, safety officers, and OH personnel)

P25,000.00

Non-provision of safety signages and devices

P30,000.00

Non-provision of medical supplies, equipment and facilities

P30,000.00

Non-submission of reportorial requirements as prescribed by OSH Standards

P30,000.00

Lack of safety officer/OSH personnel

P40,000.00

Lack of certified personnel/ professionals as required by OSH Standards

P40,000.00

Lack of a safety and health committee

P40,000.00

Lack and non-implementation of a comprehensive OSH program

P40,000.00

Lack of information dissemination on hazards and risks in the workplace (i.e. absence of chemical safety data sheet, written SOPs in work procedures permits for confined spaces/hot works, lock-out tag-out system, etc.)

P40,000.00

Non-provision of sanitary and welfare facilities

P40,000.00

Use of devices and equipment which are not certified for the tasks

P50,000.00

Non-provision of or charging cost of PPE to workers

P50,000.00

Non-compliance with DOLE issued work stoppage order

P50,000.00

Non-compliance with other OSH standards

P40,000.00

Companies who repeatedly commit the same violations shall be penalized with the corresponding fine plus an additional fine equivalent to 50% thereof for every instance of repeat violation. On the other hand, committing the following acts shall be penalized with an additional P100,000.00:

Repeated obstruction, delay or refusal to provide the DOLE access to the covered workplace or refusal to allow access to relevant records and documents necessary in determining compliance with OSH standards;

Misrepresentation in relation to adherence to OSH; or

Retaliatory measures such as termination of employment, refusal to pay, reduction of wages and benefits or any form of discrimination against any worker who has given information relative to the inspection being conducted.