I am now based in Dubai as an employee of Dubai Government's Department of Public Health and Safety under the Occupational Safety section. I started working last August 1, 2010 as a Safety Specialist and i was fortunate to have an orientation and appreciation training and a chance to visit their different departments.
With the short two weeks orientation program, i also had the chance to evaluate and appreciate their existing programs as far as Occupational Safety and Health is concerned. There are few departments who are already IMS certified, meaning they are already certified with the following standards: Quality Systems (ISO 9001), Environmental Management System (ISO 14001) and Safety Management System (OHSAS 18001). While the other departments have yet to start their own Safety Management Program and/or Safety Management System (SMS) and safety procedures.
It is also part of my job to evaluate their existing safety Technical Guidelines and the government's Safety Manual. Quite tough and challenging job ahead.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Sunday, July 11, 2010
Construction Safety Seminar in Cagayan de Oro city
There will be a 5-days seminar for Construction Safety here in Cagayan de Oro City this coming July 19-23, 2010 to be facilitated by the Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC)- Manila.
The venue will be at Chali Beach Resort, Cugman Cagayan de Oro City. For more information, please feel free to call OSH Center Cagayan de Oro City Branch at the following address:
Occupational Safety and Health Center
3/F Gonzalo Go Building Corrales Ave. Cagayan De Oro City
TeFaxl#088-8511233, Email:oshccdo@gmail.com
For those interested to further improve their skills and competencies as a Safety Practitioner or renewing Safety Professional, you better avail this seminar because this kind of safety seminar only happens once a year here in Northern Mindanao.
The venue will be at Chali Beach Resort, Cugman Cagayan de Oro City. For more information, please feel free to call OSH Center Cagayan de Oro City Branch at the following address:
Occupational Safety and Health Center
3/F Gonzalo Go Building Corrales Ave. Cagayan De Oro City
TeFaxl#088-8511233, Email:oshccdo@gmail.com
For those interested to further improve their skills and competencies as a Safety Practitioner or renewing Safety Professional, you better avail this seminar because this kind of safety seminar only happens once a year here in Northern Mindanao.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Cagayan de Oro Fire Safety Training
The Safety Organization of the Phils.- Misamis Oriental, Cagayan de Oro and Bukidnon, Inc., in coordination with the Bureau of Fire Protection, Region 10 is inviting all Safety Officers and Practitioners to participate in the coming 40-hour Fire Safety Training that will be conducted by the BFP on July 26-30, 2010. The venue will be announced later.
This training program aims to provide the fire safety practitioners with the fundamental knowledge and skills in Fire And Life Safety Assessment standard and compliance with the Fire Code of the Philippines and fire science and technology (i.e. design, construction, maintenance, etc) that could help them toward the effective delivery of their duties and responsibilities as Fire Safety Practitioners. As we all knew, per RA#9514, Fire And Life Safety Assessment Report (FALAR) is a requirement of our establishments’ building permit application and/or renewal.
To cover for the materials and meal expenses, a registration fee will be collected at P 5,000.00 per participant. The deadline of confirmation of attendance will be on July 19 (together with the cash payment/cheque dated July 19 and is payable to SOPI MIS.OR-CDO-BUK). We are only allotted a maximum of 30 participants, so please contact 09177121019/09174870718 or e-mail us at sumalinog_mb@yahoo.com /marielle_mib@yahoo.com
This training program aims to provide the fire safety practitioners with the fundamental knowledge and skills in Fire And Life Safety Assessment standard and compliance with the Fire Code of the Philippines and fire science and technology (i.e. design, construction, maintenance, etc) that could help them toward the effective delivery of their duties and responsibilities as Fire Safety Practitioners. As we all knew, per RA#9514, Fire And Life Safety Assessment Report (FALAR) is a requirement of our establishments’ building permit application and/or renewal.
To cover for the materials and meal expenses, a registration fee will be collected at P 5,000.00 per participant. The deadline of confirmation of attendance will be on July 19 (together with the cash payment/cheque dated July 19 and is payable to SOPI MIS.OR-CDO-BUK). We are only allotted a maximum of 30 participants, so please contact 09177121019/09174870718 or e-mail us at sumalinog_mb@yahoo.com /marielle_mib@yahoo.com
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Fire Safety Practitioner Compentency course in Cagayan de Oro
There was a meeting last week with the representatives from the Bureau of Fire Protection - Region 10 to finalize the competency course for the accreditation of Fire Safety Practitioner as required in the new Fire Code of the Philippines.
Based on the discussion, the BFP personnel will conduct the said training to all interested individuals but preferably Safety Practitioners - for the first run of the said course.
The whole course will run for five (5) days or equivalent to 40 hours. Final date and venue will be announced soon through SOPI - Cagayan de Oro or you may email at sopi_president@yahoo.com.
Keep coming to this page for other safety updates here in Cagayan de Oro and in the region.
Based on the discussion, the BFP personnel will conduct the said training to all interested individuals but preferably Safety Practitioners - for the first run of the said course.
The whole course will run for five (5) days or equivalent to 40 hours. Final date and venue will be announced soon through SOPI - Cagayan de Oro or you may email at sopi_president@yahoo.com.
Keep coming to this page for other safety updates here in Cagayan de Oro and in the region.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Free On-site Safety Seminars here in CDO
Free Safety Seminars can be arranged and conducted in your own facility. This is part of the services of the Speakers Bureau of the different Safety Organizations here in the city of Cagayan de Oro specifically the Safety Organization of the Philippines Inc.
To avail of the free seminar, please feel free to contact the email address below or to any officers of the Safety Organizations here in the city namely: SOPI, OSHNET 10, and ASPPI.
So what are you waiting for? To ensure and calendar your seminar, better contact your officers now and/or email to sopi_president@yahoo.com
To avail of the free seminar, please feel free to contact the email address below or to any officers of the Safety Organizations here in the city namely: SOPI, OSHNET 10, and ASPPI.
So what are you waiting for? To ensure and calendar your seminar, better contact your officers now and/or email to sopi_president@yahoo.com
Saturday, January 23, 2010
The THREE Safety Organizations in Cagayan de Oro City
As of date, there are three safety organizations here in Cagayan de Oro City namely:
1. Occupational Safety and Health Network (OSH Network 10)led by Engr. TV Cahoy
2. Safety Organization of the Philippines Inc. - Misamis Oriental, Cagayan de Oro City and Bukidnon led by Engr. MB Sumalinog; and the
3. Association of Safety Practitioners of the Philippines Inc. (ASPPI)led by Engr. HR Cual
What is good about these three organizations is that they are not competing with each other. In fact, there was a recently signed MOA among these safety groups and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) committing to work towards a Zero Accident Workplace and a Safer Northern Mindanao.
We have lined up different activities that support each other because these safety groups believed that the mission is one and the same i.e. to make our workplace a SAFER and BETTER.
1. Occupational Safety and Health Network (OSH Network 10)led by Engr. TV Cahoy
2. Safety Organization of the Philippines Inc. - Misamis Oriental, Cagayan de Oro City and Bukidnon led by Engr. MB Sumalinog; and the
3. Association of Safety Practitioners of the Philippines Inc. (ASPPI)led by Engr. HR Cual
What is good about these three organizations is that they are not competing with each other. In fact, there was a recently signed MOA among these safety groups and the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) committing to work towards a Zero Accident Workplace and a Safer Northern Mindanao.
We have lined up different activities that support each other because these safety groups believed that the mission is one and the same i.e. to make our workplace a SAFER and BETTER.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
A New Year Message to Safety Enthusiasts
Happy New Year to all followers of this blog. Huh, it's been a year since my last update.
Anyway, as a new year message - this year, and as always will be another challenge to all of us in trying to make our workplace a better and safer one.
Technologies are fast becoming obsolete and the term "New" is frequently associated with "better" in the workplace. But when new equipment, substances, or procedures are introduced, your employees might also be exposed to new hazards.
To protect your workers in a changing work environment, you need to remember the heirarchy i.e.
1. Engineering Control
2. Administrative Control
3. Personal Protective Equipment
Lastly, bear in mind that there's always a better and safer way of doing things.
Anyway, as a new year message - this year, and as always will be another challenge to all of us in trying to make our workplace a better and safer one.
Technologies are fast becoming obsolete and the term "New" is frequently associated with "better" in the workplace. But when new equipment, substances, or procedures are introduced, your employees might also be exposed to new hazards.
To protect your workers in a changing work environment, you need to remember the heirarchy i.e.
1. Engineering Control
2. Administrative Control
3. Personal Protective Equipment
Lastly, bear in mind that there's always a better and safer way of doing things.
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