Fourth-Year MEE Students Train to Become Safety Officers

VOLUME 1 ISSUE NO. 1 NEWS | 05

by Sir Shanen De Guzman

Most of the fourth-year Mechatronics Engineering students completed the Basic Occupation, Health, and Safety Officer 2 (BOSH SO2) training conducted by 5M Consultancy and Safety Services from April 4 to April 8, 2022.

Due to the pandemic, the training took place via the Zoom video platform. The Department of Science and Technology has accredited the said BOSH SO2 training. Upon completion, the individual will receive a certificate and an identification card (ID) indicating that they are a qualified safety officer 2.

The 40-hour BOSH course covers all you need to know about being an excellent safety officer. The speakers have many experiences regarding the different topics that they have discussed. Some of the learnings acquired are the following topics: HIRAC, Occupational hygiene, Medical surveillance, Inspection and action plan, Legislation regarding OSH, Re-entry action plan, DOLE reportorial requirements, Emergency preparedness, Accident preparedness, Effective communication, Development of OSH program, etc.

Mr. John Paul Gonzalez, a 4th-year Mechatronics Engineering student who completed 5M No. 11058, “An Act-Strengthening Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Standards and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof” and Department Order No. 198-19 Series of 2018-Implementing Rules and Regulations of OSH Law (Republic Act No. 11058).

Picture courtesy of Lanfheal Martinez

Consultancy and Safety Services BOSH SO2 Training, expressed his insights, “The BOSH program enlightened me on how important safety is in a working environment. It not only improves the way workers move in the workplace but also creates a safe place where hazards and risks are significantly reduced to a level where people can move freely and be able to do their tasks without danger being present. Significantly, it allows the continuous flow of productivity in a workplace and, at the same time, considers the preservation of the lives of our workers in the industry.”

In addition, having safety officers is mandated by Republic Act “To be able to conduct proper training and discussion about proper Occupational Safety and Health to individuals and to produce new generations of safety officers to serve and spread across the country,” Mr. Gonzalez added.