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EMPLOYER'S GUIDE TO OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES
by Dr. Roy Mangubat

Things that an Employer and HR Personnel should know about.

EMPLOYER'S GUIDE TO OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES

By Roy Mangubat, MD, DPCOM

We (Occupational Medicine Specialist) can give better idea for employers the whole spectrum of occupational health services in the perspective of compliance and adherence to DOLE and other governmental and International (ISO and OHSAS) regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety. We can provide a complete range of occupational medicine services, from the treatment of industrial accidents and the provision of pre-placement and periodic examinations. OccMed specialist are knowledgeable in occupational toxicology, travel medicine, ergonomics, disability/impairment evaluation, sickness-absenteeism monitoring etc... We can design company-wide programs to prevent health problems among employees.

Occupational medicine is our commitment and our specialty, not our hobby. We are the expert in this field of medical science. The Philippine College of Occupational Medicine (PCOM) is the only specialty society in the field of Occupational Medicine recognized by the Philippine Medical Association (PMA). PCOM is an accredited Occupational Health and Safety Training Organization of the Bureau of Working Conditions of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). PCOM is also affiliated with the International Commission on Occupational Health (ICOH) and the Asian Association of Occupational Health (AAOH). Make sure that your Company Doctors are diplomate/fellow of PCOM as this would ensure that quality of care is at par with international occupational health standards. Board certified Occupational Health Physician is a requirement for ISO and OHSAS certifications.

We are committed to the following in the provision of occupational medicine services:
 EXCELLENCE... Not mere adequacy.
 EFFICIENCY...No fooling around.
 FLEXIBILITY... The services you need, not the services we can sell you.
 CONVENIENCE...Services when you need them, not just when we make them available
 PREVENTION...Not waiting until the situation is out of control.

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The author is a diplomate of the Philippine College of Occupational Medicine (PCOM). PCOM is an accredited Occupational Health and Safety Organization of the Bureau of Working Conditions of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), a subspecialty society under the Philippine Medical Association (PMA). PCOM is also affiliated with the International Commission on Occupational Health (ICOH) and the Asian Association of Occupational Health (AAOH).

7/29/10
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