Status : Verified
| Personal Name | Ballo, Krystel P. |
|---|---|
| Resource Title | Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Problems and Issues of Firefighters in the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Region 4-A CALABARZON, Philippines |
| Date Issued | December 2019 |
| Abstract | The occupational safety and health of firefighters is a timely and relevant concern that needs to be studied as this is considered a critical issue considering its hazardous and risky nature of work. This research measured the firefighters’ awareness of the Occupational Safety and Health Standard, their knowledge on the 2008 Fire Code of the Philippines, and identification of the various workplace hazards, issues and concerns currently encountered. All these factors were established to determine whether firefighters could achieve decent work in accordance with its four pillars, namely, worker’s rights, employment, social security, and social dialogue. The research made use of personal interviews, surveys, ocular visits, Fire Code mini-exam, and compliance checklists to gather the necessary information. Results showed that awareness of the OSH Standard is average while the knowledge on the 2008 Fire Code is low. Workplace concerns were about the lack of health insurance, insufficiency and inappropriate siz |
| Degree Course | Master of Industrial Relations |
| Language | English |
| Keyword | Occupational Safety and Health Standards, Filipino firefighters' awareness on OSH Standards, Filipino firefighters' awareness on the 2008 Fire Code of the Philippines, workplace hazards and issues, four pillars of decent work |
| Material Type | Thesis/Dissertation |
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