Negros Island Region now has its own Occupational Safety and Health Network (OSHNet)

“We are grateful to have another partner in the OSH advocacy. Now, more than ever, we need to be on our toes to sustain the gains we had in terms of worker protection as well as address the emerging OSH issues in various industries. We look forward to many Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) activities with the Negros Island Region Occupational Safety and Health Network (OSHNet),” said Occupational Safety and Health (OSHC) Executive Director Ma. Teresita, S. Cucueco, CESO III.

The Regional Occupational Safety and Health Network was formed today Aug. 6, 2016, at the Manhattan Suites Inn, Dumaguete City. The event was attended by representatives from the Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC), Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), OSHNet Negros Oriental, Inc. (OSHNet NegOr., Inc.), and the Safety Organization of Negros Occidental, Inc. (SONO, Inc.).

The DOLE Regional Office VI facilitated the elections where OSHNet NegOr., Inc. and SONO, Inc. nominated and voted for the OSHNet board of directors. Mr. Ruge P. Balladares was named as the first president.

The creation of the new OSHNet is geared at fostering solidarity among occupational safety and health organizations in both oriental and occidental parts of Negros Island. It will also improve the facilitation of OSH activities and enforcement in the region.

Ms. Agnes N. Capigon, DOLE TSSD-Chief of NIR, said that with the numerous OSH-related activities being planned in the region, especially the hosting of the Annual Visayas-Wide OSH Summit, the creation of OSHNET NIR has been long awaited.

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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: oshcenter@dole.gov.ph