Construction Occupational Safety and Health (COSH) Training

The Bicol Occupational Safety and Health Network, Inc. (Bicol OSHNet), in coordination with the Department of Labor and Employment, Regional Office 5 and the Occupational Safety and Health Center, conducted a 40-Hour Construction Occupational Safety and Health Training Course on January 18 to 22, 2016 at Bicol University, Legazpi City, Albay.

A total of 50 participants (22 males, 28 females) composed of engineering students from Bicol University and Divine Word Colleges Foundation and academe attended the 40-hour mandatory training. Mr. Andayog monitored the conduct of training in terms of facility arrangements, training delivery and conduct of resource speakers, facilitator/s and secretariat support. The objectives of the training program were attained and have been presented in an orderly progression.

The venue has a flexible room layout suitable for lectures, games and activities. It has good room lighting, good acoustics and sound proofing. Participants received appropriate provision of refreshments and lunch. Mr. Andayog discussed the Importance of Safety and Health to orient the participants on the current OSH situation both at the local and international levels and the magnitude of the problems and issues associated with OSH conditions.