Three hundred fifty graduating students of Tarlac State University received a free Basic Occupational Safety and Health (BOSH) Training Course for Safety Officer 1 last November 17, 24, and 25, 2025 at the Engineering AVR, Main Campus.
Organized by the university's National Service Training Program in collaboration with the Department of Labor and Employment's Occupational Safety and Health Center-Regional Extension Unit 3, the training aims to enhance the students' awareness of workplace safety and health standards and prepare them for future employment where safety compliance and leadership are essential.
According to OSHC-REU 3 Regional Manager Ms. Elisa Faye I. Baldevarona, this is the first time that graduating students from Central Luzon received free BOSH training from DOLE.
Participants were introduced to key OSH principles, including hazard identification, accident prevention, emergency preparedness, and the legal foundations of occupational safety in the Philippines.
Accredited facilitators Engr. Albert T. Valencia, Engr. John Paulo L. Lazaro, Engr. Analyn C. Fernandez, and Mr. Val C. Panganiban from DOLE-OSHC emphasized the critical role of proper safety compliance in preventing workplace injuries and fostering a culture of protection and responsibility.
To strengthen their knowledge on worker protection, Senior Information Officer Mr. Alvin Garcia from the Employees’ Compensation Commission explained the benefits available to workers under the Employees’ Compensation Program.
The conduct of the BOSH SO1 training marks another step toward empowering TSU graduates to enter the workforce as safety-conscious professionals capable of contributing to organizational well-being and national development. (jlm/jagp-OPA)
Photo credits: NSTP Office
