Safety officer training strengthens workplace safety in SurSur
TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur – A total of 130 individuals recently attended the training on Safety Officer 1 at Gold Bar and Grill, Tandag City, Surigao del Sur.
The activity bolstered workplace safety within the province of Surigao del Sur,
as spearheaded by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Surigao del Sur
Field Office (SDSFO) , and the Tandag City Chamber of Commerce and Industry,
Inc. (TCCII).
Engr. Christian Jaguit, officer of the Occupational Safety and Health
(OSH) Caraga, and Engr. Rey Dumalaba of DOLE SDSFO facilitated the training and
enabled participants to identify workplace hazards, develop safety plans,
execute emergency response procedures, fire safety, first aid, and occupational
health standards.
Francis Marc O. Ty, TCCII vice president for external affairs, shared that the
collaboration between DOLE SDS and TCCII showed a shared commitment to
fostering a culture of safety within the local business community saying, “By
equipping business owners and representatives with the tools needed to
safeguard their employees, this initiative is poised to significantly impact
the province’s overall workplace safety landscape."
Johnrel Vallescas, one of the attendees, shared his thoughts that the training
represented a long-term investment for both employee welfare and business
sustainability where participants emerged not only as advocates for workplace
safety, but also as leaders in their respective industries.
The Safety Officer 1 training program, represented a significant step to
enhancing workplace safety within the province, and the entire region as well.
Indeed, it strengthened individual businesses and laid down the foundation of a
safer, more secure, and prosperous community. (DOLE/NGPB, PIA-Surigao del Sur)
