DOLE-OSHC and BFP hold training for fire safety practitioners
“I commend the collaborative effort of the Bureau of Fire Protection with the Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) in the conduct of the Training for Fire Safety Practitioners.They had wholeheartedly dedicated their expertise to provide practitioners with knowledge and skills on fire and life safety and fire science and technology. The graduation of the first batch will give rise to new fire practitioners who can carry out fir safety risk assessments as required under Republic Act 9514 or Fire Code of the Philippines 2008,” said OSHC Executive Director Ma. Teresita S. Cucueco, MD, CESO III.
The OSHC, in cooperation with the Bureau of Fire Protection-National (BFP-NCR) conducted the Fire Safety Training Fire Safety Practitioners (FTSFSP) last December at the OSHC main office in Quezon City. A total of 35 participants from different regions underwent the said training.
“I call on the both government and private agencies to give full support and give maximum participation and initiative in propagating safety consciousness. This is a positive preventive approach to a problem which can actually be solved by being more cautious and vigilant in observing the rules and regulations on fire safety,” said Fire Senior Superintendent Roel Jeremy Diaz.
Last November, the OSHC and BFP signed a Memorandum of Agreement to jointly conduct the FTSFSP in order to improve compliance to both the Fire Code of the Philippines and the Occupational Safety and Health Standards.
The 40-hour training features discussions and workshops on fire management, legislation, fire safety assessment and practices that will help fire safety practitioners effectively perform their duties and responsibilities.
END/MJ Andayog
Any question on this release? Please contact Ma. Teresita S. Cucueco, MD, CESO III, Executive director, Occupational Safety and Health Center, North Avenue corner Agham Road, Diliman, Quezon City with telephone numbers 929-6036 to 39 and e-mail address: oshc_dole@yahoo.com
