workplace rights and responsibilities pptx

workplace rights and responsibilitie

1. RIGHTS

2. GUESSS THE WORD… Tell me who your friends are and I will tell you who you are… I have a childhood friend named O___________, because of him Parents bring their children to school. When I started to go to school I met C ____________, he is the reason why you cannot break what you had promised. Can you ask your parents who is my friend O? “O” stands for Obligation Will you ask your friends who is C? “C” stands for Commitment After finishing my studies I met my friend D_______, who is the cause of less rest and lack of sleep. Can you ask your Doctors and Nurses who is D? “D” stands for Duty Since you already know who my friends are, can you now identify what am I? I am “RESPONSIBILITY”

3. It’s a riddle! 2nd Clue My first letter is… I was the first, you can see me in front of a woman and back of the cow 3rd clue My last letter is… When you finish the line, you can see me first at the end. 1st clue I am a compound word! Our world is connected with your planet and with a total of nine members. WHAT AM I? WORKPLACE

4. WORKPACE RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

5. By the end of the topic you will be able to:  get oriented on the rights of employers, employees and other persons;  determine how to apply one’s rights and responsibilities in the workplace.

6. “Ang bawat karapatan ay may kaakibat na responsibilidad ” Every right have a corresponding responsibility

7. W O R K E R S

8. THE LABOR CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES (P.D. No. 442) The Labor Code of the Philippines was enacted in 1974 by _______________? PRESIDENT FERDINAND MARCOS

9. Who is the current Secretary of Department of Labor and Employment? The National Government agency mandated to formulate and implement policies and programs, and serve as the policy-advisory arm of the Executive Branch in the field of Labor and Employment. BIENVENIDO LAGUESMA DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND EMPLOYMENT

10. TRUE OR FALSE? The Philippine work week consists of 45 hours. FALSE: The work week is 40 hours. Art. 83. Normal hours of work. The normal hours of work of any employee shall not exceed eight (8) hours a day.

11. TRUE OR FALSE? Young people under the age of 15 may work if they have their parent’s permission. FALSE: False: Young people under the age of 15 may not be employed, except when he works directly under the responsibility of his parents or guardians. The official employment age is 15, with some exceptions for children ages 15‐18. Art. 139. Minimum employable age. a. No child below fifteen (15) years of age shall be employed, except when he works directly under the sole responsibility of his parents or guardian, and his employment does not in any way interfere with his schooling.

12. TRUE OR FALSE? Employers may require its employees to work even during rest days. TRUE: Under the law, you can be required to work under certain conditions.. a. In case of actual or impending emergencies caused by serious accident, fire, flood, typhoon, earthquake, epidemic or other disaster or calamity to prevent loss of life and property, or imminent danger to public safety; b. In cases of urgent work to be performed on the machinery, equipment, or installation, to avoid serious loss which the employer would otherwise suffer; c. In the event of abnormal pressure of work due to special circumstances, where the employer cannot ordinarily be expected to resort to other measures; d. To prevent loss or damage to perishable goods; e. Where the nature of the work requires continuous operations and the stoppage of work may result in irreparable injury or loss to the employer; and f. Under other circumstances analogous or similar to the foregoing as determined by the Secretary of Labor and Employment.

13. TRUE OR FALSE? Workers should not get involved in policy decisions about his/her rights because the government is the one making those decisions. . FALSE: If an individual worker wants to express his/her opinion about his rights, he/she can do that by participating in policy and decision-making processes that affect his/her rights. Art. 211. Declaration of Policy. It is the policy of the State: To ensure the participation of workers in decision and policy‐making processes affecting their rights, duties and welfare.

14. Manny recently started working for a construction company. His supervisor told him that because he was so smart and fit for the job, he did not need training in the use of the equipment. He would learn by doing instead. One day he was trying to use a table saw that he had never used before. He cut himself badly on one of his hands, and it began to bleed profusely, but he did not know where the first aid kit was located. CASE SCENARIO

15. Republic Act No. 110581 an Act Strengthening Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Standards and providing penalties for Violations Thereof. Its Section 1 tells that “The State affirms labor as a primary social and economic force, and that a safe and healthy workforce is integral part. The State shall ensure a safe and healthful workforce for all working people by affording them a full protection against all hazards in their work environment.

16. Chapter III Section 4 of this R.A 110581 states the Responsibilities and Rights of Employers, Workers and Other Persons.

17. Responsibilities of the Employer Give complete job safety instructions or orientation to all the workers especially to those entering the job for the first time. Furnish the workers a place of employment free from hazardous conditions that are causing or are likely to cause death, illness or physical harm to the workers. Comply with OSH Standards including training, medical examination and where necessary provision of protective and safety devices such as personal protective equipment (PPE) and machine guards Inform the workers of the hazard associated with their work, health risks involved or to which they are exposed to.

18. Responsibilities of the Employer Use only approved devices and equipment for the workplace Allow workers and their safety and health representatives to participate actively in the process of organizing, planning, implementing and evaluating the safety and health program. Provide where necessary, for measure to deal with emergencies and accidents including first aid arrangements. To honor terms of payment

19. Responsibilities of the Worker To personally perform the work in the time, place and conditions as agreed upon; To avoid any issues or problems at the workplace that will endanger the worker or his/her colleagues; To follow the rules at work. Every worker shall participate in ensuring compliance with OSH standards in the workplace. The worker shall report to the supervisor any work hazard that may be encountered in the workplace.

20. WORKERS’ RIGHTS

21. 1. Workers’ Right to Know The right to safety and health at work shall be guaranteed. All workers shall be appropriately informed by the employer about all types of hazards in the workplace, provided access to training and education on chemical safety, and to orientation on the data sheet of chemical safety, electrical safety mechanical safety and ergonomically safety.

22. 2. Workers’ Right to Refuse Unsafe Work The workers has the right of refusal to work without threat or reprisal from the employer if, as determined by the DOLE, an imminent danger situation exits in the workplace that may result in illness, injury or death corrective actions to eliminate the danger that have not undertaken by the employer.

23. 3. Workers’ Right to Report Accidents Workers and their representatives shall have the right to report accidents, dangerous occurrences, and hazards to the employer, to the DOLE and to other concerned government agencies exercising jurisdiction as the competent authority in the specific industry or economic activity.

24. 4. Workers’ Right to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Every employer, contractor or subcontractor, if any, shall provide his workers free of charge protective equipment for their eyes, face, hands and feet, and lifeline, safety belt or harness, gas or dust respirators or masks, and protective shields whenever necessary by reason of the hazardous work process or environment, chemical, radiological, mechanical and other irritants or hazards capable of causing injury or impairment in any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or personal contact.

25. plenary… What one fact you have learned about workplace rights and responsibilities that you did not know before? Why do you think it is important to know about employment rights and responsibilities?

26. “No people have risen who thought only of rights, Only those did so who thought of duties.” MAHATMA GANDHI

27. BY: ALONA A. DICIANO