Workplace Policy & Program On Tuberculosis (TB) Prevention & ControL
Workplace Policy & Program On Tuberculosis (TB) Prevention & ControL
Workplace Policy & Program On Tuberculosis (TB) Prevention & ControL
PURPOSE:
To address the stigma attached to TB and to ensure that the
employee's right against discrimination, brought by the disease, is
protected.
To facilitate free access to anti-TB medicines of affected employees
through referrals.
I. IMPLEMENTING STRUCTURE
II. COVERAGE
Ill. GUIDELINES
A. Preventive Strategies
1. Conduct of Tuberculosis (TB) Advocacy,
Training and Education
C. SOCIAL POLICY
D. COMPENSATION
The company shall provide access to Social
Security System and Employees Compensation benefits
under PD 626 to an employee.
A. Employer's Responsibilities
1. The E m p l o y e r , t o g e t h e r w i t h w o r k e r s ,
company focal personnel f o r human resources,
safety and health personnel shall develop,
implement, monitor and evaluate the workplace
policy and program on TB.
2. Provide information, education and training on TB
prevention for its workforce.
3. Ensure non-discriminatory practices in the workplace.
B. Employees' Responsibilities
1. The Department Managers are required to undertake an
active role in educating their subordinates on TB prevention
and control.
VI. EFFECTIVITY
This Policy shall take place effective immediately and shall be
made known to every employee.
Manager Employees' Representative
DATE:
SYSCAL AND MAINTENANCE, INC.
This HIV/AIDS Workplace Policy shall be made known and explained to all
employees through the distribution of the text as a brochure in the appropriate
languages and through meetings.
The company will organize, in cooperation with the union and if necessary and
appropriate with the participation of health professionals, regular awareness and
prevention programs about HIV and AIDS during working time.
The social partners will undertake the training of peer educators. Qualified peer
educators should be given the necessary time off on full pay to perform their
duties.
The policy is further supported by the display of posters and the mass
distribution of leaflets at the workplace and in the community.
Disputes or grievances arising from the application of the principles of this policy
and its implementation are dealt with by the HIV/AIDS Committee and/or in
established dispute resolution or grievance procedures.