The tourism and hospitality industry in the Philippines possesses a wide risk in the workplace. With the signing of the Republic Act 11058 or the “An Act Strengthening Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Standards and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof” otherwise known as OSH LAW, it promotes and protects the health and safety of the employees and workers in the Philippines. The study aims to determine the perceived effectiveness in the implementation of Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) standards in tourism and hospitality establishments in San Pablo City that will provide the employees and workers of such establishment protection against injury, sickness or death through safe and healthful working conditions and to promote strict but dynamic, inclusive, and gender-sensitive measures in the formulation and implementation of policies and programs related to occupational safety and health. The study utilized a structured survey questionnaire through Google forms to gather the information and data. The result shows the need for a strong occupational policies and procedures that to effectively implement the occupational safety and health standards in the tourism and hospitality establishment, and must be formed together with a resilient and continuous awareness on the part of the employees and workers. The study recommends proper and strong implementation of the occupational safety and health standard initiated by tourism and hospitality establishments such as training, and increase the employees in awareness and participation in the implementation of such standards.
Occupational Safety Health Standards, Tourism, Hospitality, Implementation
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