Screening Employees Returning to Work for COVID19

I assume everyone is now well aware of COVID19 especially about its symptoms and transmission. It is the reason why in every corner of the street you can see people wearing masks. 😷 Now that most of the countries are becoming loose of their quarantine guidelines and business operations are starting to resume again, itContinue reading “Screening Employees Returning to Work for COVID19”

HIV In The Workplace: What The Management Should Know

One day, one employee came to the company clinic and shared to the company doctor and company nurse a result of a laboratory test. It was the result of his HIV test from RITM and, yes, he is positive of HIV. He told the clinic team that he was advised by his HIV specialist toContinue reading “HIV In The Workplace: What The Management Should Know”

What Are The OSH Reports That All Establishments Need To Submit?

OSH Law requires companies to submit reportorial requirements monthly or annually. Here are the reports that you need – W.A.A.R.M Work Accident/ Illness Report (WAIR) Occupational Safety and Health exists to protect the employees from health and safety issues such as work-related accidents and occupational illnesses that may lead to disability or even death. WithContinue reading “What Are The OSH Reports That All Establishments Need To Submit?”

Hepatitis B In The Workplace: What The Management Should Know

Would you hire an applicant with Hepatitis B or would you fire an employee if he contracts Hepatitis B? 🤔 What would you do with this kind of situation? Here’s what you need to know: What is Hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is one of the three types of viral hepatitis. It is a liver infectionContinue reading “Hepatitis B In The Workplace: What The Management Should Know”

Data Privacy Act In Office Health

Data Privacy Act 2012 or RA 10173, is a comprehensive and strict privacy legislation “to protect the fundamental human right of privacy, of communication while ensuring free flow of information to promote innovation and growth.” It protects and maintains the right of customers to confidentiality by setting a legal list of rules for companies toContinue reading “Data Privacy Act In Office Health”

How To Manage Stroke In The Workplace

Stroke (CDC) remains to be one of the leading causes of death in the Philippines and is a major cause of serious disability for adults. It is sometimes called a brain attack which occurs when something blocks the blood supply to part of the brain or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. IfContinue reading “How To Manage Stroke In The Workplace”

A Guide To Setting Up A Lactation Station In The Workplace

Do you know that many health professionals nowadays are initiating the set up of a lactation station in the companies where they work? Not only that it is required by law, but this room is very necessary for mothers who need to let down their milk.  Read: Important Points Of The New Stricter OSH Law YouContinue reading “A Guide To Setting Up A Lactation Station In The Workplace”

Women’s Right To Health

Progressively, women can now be seen equal to men. They can get equal opportunities and access to different position at work. In fact, in our generation, more women are becoming recognized in the workplace – in leadership like Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany and Prime Minister Jacinda Andern of New Zealand; in science and technologyContinue reading “Women’s Right To Health”

The Basics About Magna Carta Of Women

Sexual harassment, promotional bias at work, female genital mutilation, work restrictions? These are just some examples of discrimination that women face around teh world. And these must end. 😣 The implementation of Magna Carta of Women aims to remove discrimination of women in the country and to promote women empowerment. Through this, women can receiveContinue reading “The Basics About Magna Carta Of Women”