What is BOSH?
BOSH is the Basic Occupational Safety and Health training for safety officers, accredited by DOLE through the Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) and other accredited training organizations. Completion is the base qualification for a Safety Officer 1 (SO1). It is a legal requirement under RA 11058 and its IRR (DO 198-18).
| Level | Typical requirement |
|---|---|
| SO1 | BOSH 40 hrs |
| SO2 | BOSH + COSH (Construction OSH, 40 hrs) or equivalent 80-hr training |
| SO3 | Higher qualification: additional OSH training and experience |
| SO4 | Highest: advanced training, experience and DOLE-recognized credentials |
Required safety officer level depends on the workplace's risk classification (low / medium / high) and number of workers. Check DO 198-18 for the current table.
For hotels
Villa Caemilla’s risks differ by area (kitchen, housekeeping, laundry, pool, engineering, events). The forms and checklists in this toolkit are organized by hotel area, and the incident form records whether the person involved is an employee, guest, contractor or visitor.
Course coverage (typical)
- OSH laws and standards (RA 11058, OSHS, DO 198-18)
- Hazard identification, risk assessment and control (hierarchy of controls)
- Safety and health programs and committees
- Accident investigation, recording and reporting
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Fire safety, emergency preparedness and first aid
- Machine guarding, electrical, working at heights, confined spaces, hazardous materials
- Occupational health, ergonomics, workplace welfare
Key Law & Duties
RA 11058 (2018)
Strengthens compliance with OSH standards and provides penalties for violations. Applies to all establishments, projects and sites.
Employer duties
- Provide a workplace free from hazardous conditions
- Give free PPE and safety devices
- Develop and implement a Safety and Health Program
- Appoint qualified safety officers and health personnel
- Provide mandatory 8-hour OSH orientation to all workers
- Organize a Safety and Health Committee
- Report work accidents and illnesses to DOLE
Worker rights & duties
- Right to know hazards, training and information
- Right to refuse unsafe work without retaliation (when imminent danger exists)
- Right to report accidents and violations
- Duty to follow rules, use PPE and cooperate with the safety program
Safety officer functions
- Conduct inspections and hazard assessments
- Investigate accidents; keep records
- Train and orient workers; run toolbox meetings
- Recommend corrective actions to management
- Monitor compliance and housekeeping
Enforcement
- DOLE may order work stoppage in cases of imminent danger
- Administrative fines can run up to ₱100,000 per day until the violation is corrected
Summary for training use. Verify exact requirements, deadlines and penalties against the current text of RA 11058, DO 198-18 and DOLE advisories.
Hazards & Controls
| Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Physical | Noise, heat, vibration, radiation, poor lighting |
| Chemical | Solvents, acids, dusts, fumes, flammables |
| Biological | Bacteria, viruses, mold, animal/insect bites |
| Ergonomic | Heavy lifting, repetitive motion, poor posture |
| Mechanical | Unguarded machines, moving vehicles, falling objects |
| Electrical | Exposed wiring, overloaded circuits, no lockout |
| Psychosocial | Stress, violence, harassment, long hours |
Hierarchy of controls (most to least effective)
- Elimination – remove the hazard
- Substitution – replace with something safer
- Engineering controls – guards, ventilation, barriers
- Administrative controls – procedures, training, signage, rotation
- PPE – last line of defense
Risk matrix
Risk = Likelihood × Severity (each scored 1–5).
- 1–4 Low: monitor
- 5–9 Medium: plan controls
- 10–14 High: act soon
- 15–25 Extreme: stop work until controlled
Hotel Hazards by Area
| Area | Common hazards | Key controls |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | Burns, scalds, cuts, slips, grease fire, gas leak, hot oil | Non-slip shoes, knife and gas safety, fire blanket, K-class extinguisher, hood cleaning |
| Guest rooms | Slips in bathrooms, electrical faults, balcony falls, fire, needlesticks | Non-slip mats, smoke detectors, balcony rails, sharps container |
| Housekeeping / laundry | Chemical exposure, back strain, heat, machine entrapment, hot linen | Chemical labels and SDS, gloves, lifting training, machine guards |
| Pool / beach | Drowning, slips, chemical storage (chlorine), sun and heat | Lifeguards, rescue gear, signage, safe chemical storage |
| Restaurant / bar | Slips, broken glass, hot items, carrying heavy trays | Spill response, glass handling, tray training |
| Engineering | Electrical shock, working at heights, confined spaces, chemicals | Lockout/tagout, permits, harness, PPE |
| Front desk / lobby | Slips on wet floors, ergonomic strain, workplace violence, harassment | Wet-floor signs, ergonomic setup, security protocol |
| Events / function hall | Crowd, overloaded power, stage and rigging, exits blocked | Occupancy limits, clear exits, electrical load check |
| Storage / back-of-house | Falling objects, forklifts or trolleys, poor stacking, pests | Safe stacking, clear aisles, pest control |
Reporting & Records
| Report | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Work Accident/Illness Report (WAIR) | Report of work accidents and illnesses to the DOLE regional office |
| Annual Medical Report (AMR) | Summary of employee health examinations and findings |
| Annual Work Accident/Illness Exposure Data Report (AEDR) | Annual injury statistics and hours worked |
| Safety and Health Program | Employer's written OSH plan for the workplace |
| Safety Committee minutes | Records of meetings and actions |
Fatal or permanently incapacitating accidents generally need prompt notification to DOLE. Confirm current forms, deadlines and submission channels with your DOLE regional office; the forms below are internal templates, not the official DOLE forms.
Hotel reporting notes
- Record guest and visitor incidents separately; DOLE accident reports cover workers only.
- Count man-hours for employees, seasonal, agency and contractor staff working on the property.
- Report by department (kitchen, housekeeping, F&B, engineering) to find where injuries cluster.
- Keep monthly totals, then total the year for the annual report.
Safety statistics
- Frequency rate = (lost-time injuries × 1,000,000) ÷ man-hours worked
- Severity rate = (days lost × 1,000,000) ÷ man-hours worked
Incident / Accident Report
Hazard Report & Risk Assessment
Workplace Inspection Checklist
Safety & Health Program (Outline)
Training Attendance (Orientation / Toolbox)
| # | Name | Position | Signature |
|---|
PPE Issuance Record
| Item | Qty | Condition | Employee signature |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-slip shoes / kitchen boots | |||
| Cut-resistant gloves | |||
| Chemical-resistant gloves | |||
| Apron / uniform protection | |||
| Heat-resistant gloves | |||
| Eye protection / goggles | |||
| Hair net / cap | |||
| Face mask / respirator | |||
| Back support belt | |||
| Hearing protection | |||
| Safety harness (engineering) | |||
| Safety helmet (maintenance) | |||
| Other |
Study Tips & Quick Reference
- Know the hierarchy of controls in order.
- Memorize the 7 hazard categories and the risk matrix.
- Be able to compute frequency and severity rates.
- Understand the safety officer levels and employer duties.
- Know worker rights, including refusing imminent-danger work.
Fire classes
| Class | Fuel |
|---|---|
| A | Ordinary combustibles (wood, paper) |
| B | Flammable liquids and gases |
| C | Energized electrical equipment |
| D | Combustible metals |
| K | Cooking oils and fats |
Safety sign colors
- Red: prohibition, fire equipment
- Yellow: caution, warning
- Blue: mandatory action
- Green: safe condition, first aid, exits