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THE ASEAN OSHNET
JOURNEY(Ensuring a
safe and healthy
workplace in the ASEAN
Region)
1ST ASEAN OSHNET CONFERENCE
May 8, 2014
Singapore
ASEAN OSH-NET Secretariat
Philippines
Outline of Presentation
Pre-ASEAN-OSHNET Era ( before yr 2000)
ASEAN-OSHNET Period ( Yr 2000 onwards)
Formative years
Discovery Period
1st Ten years
Revitalized Plan of Action
Accomplishments and Future Directions
Pre-ASEAN-OSHNET
ASEAN The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN,
established on 8 August 1967 accelerate the economic growth, social progress and
cultural development; promote regional peace and stability, promote active collaboration and mutual assistance; provide assistance in training and research; collaborate more effectively for the greater utilization of their agriculture and industries; promote Southeast Asian studies; maintain close and beneficial cooperation with existing international and regional organizations
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailand (1967), Brunei Darussalam (1984), Viet Nam (1995), Lao PDR and Myanmar (1997) Cambodia (1999)
Pre ASEAN-OSHNET (B. 2000)
Upheavals and Crisis
Industrial Growth and Economic Upsurge
Occupational Safety and
Health Formative Years
OSH Laws and Policies in
ASEAN (B. 2000)
Factories act
Decrees/ Circulars/
Regulations on OSH
OSH Standards
Labor
Law/
Code
Specific
Sectors/
Conditions
Specific
Hazards
1990s to 2000- ASEAN wide
Increasing work-related injuries, illness/ fatalities
Enhanced awareness on
Occupational Safety and Health
International Cooperation and
Partnerships on OSH enhanced:
ILO, JICA, WHO
Period for OSH Growth
and Development
Economic Growth in
ASEAN
ASEAN OSH Issues in 2000
Need for a network to foster safe and healthy working environment for a productive and competitive workforce, towards a better quality of life.
ASEAN-OSHNET
The ASEAN Occupational Safety and Health Network (ASEAN-OSHNET) was officially formed in 2000 through a memorandum of understanding among the ASEAN Member States.
Mission to provide beneficial cooperation and solidarity among
the national OSH institutions of the ASEAN countries;
to ensure the high capacity of national OSH institutions in OSH promotion, training and research;
to offer OSH information, particularly through utilisation of information and communication technology; and
to harmonize OSH standards and guidelines in the ASEAN Region.
ASEAN Occupational Safety and Health Network
the Coordinating Board meets once a year (CBM):
decides the policy direction of the ASEAN-OSHNET and facilitate the approved programmes (with a Secretariat on a three year rotating basis)
Host country for the next meeting again based on alphabetical order
ASEAN OSH-NET Program
Areas
Information - Thailand
Research - Indonesia
Standards - Malaysia
Training - Philippines
Inspection - Singapore
National OSH Framework - Vietnam
SMEs and the Informal
Sector - Cambodia
General Accomplishments up to 2010 a. Achievements based on Program Area
Research (PAC: Indonesia)
Study of Rice Dust Syndrome in ASEAN Countries
Study on Labour Protection among SMEs
Training (PAC:Philippines)
More than 15 training courses have been conducted under ASEAN – OSHNET
Third Country Training Programs on OSH for the Tripartite has been conducted
General Accomplishments up to 2010 a. Achievements based on Program Area
Inspection (PAC: Singapore)
Workshop on OSH Inspection
Workshop on Good OSH Practices
Standards (PAC: Malaysia)
Formulation of 2 standards:
ASEAN Guidelines on Classification, Labeling and Packaging of Hazardous Chemicals; and
ASEAN Guidelines on Implementation of OSH-MS in SMEs
General Accomplishments up to 2010 National OSH Framework (PAC: Vietnam)
ASEAN Policy Dialogue on National OSH Framework (2007) in Singapore – AMS agreed to develop National OSH Profile and National OSH Program Strategy
ILO/ASEAN OSH-NET Workshop on Effecting Implementation on National Programme on OSH (May 2008, Ha Noi, Vietnam) – as of that date, 8 countries have developed National OSH Profile and National OSH Program and Strategy
ASEAN-OSHNET Activities with
support of ILO and +3 countries
(Japan, Korea, China)
Policy-Dialogue on OSH-MS
Workshops on OSH
REVITALIZED PLAN OF
ACTION Three Priority Areas
REVITALIZED PLAN OF ACTION
and the THREE PRIORITY AREAS
Plan of Action for Revitalizing the ASEAN OSH-NET (2011-2016) – approved last April 6-7, 2012 by the CBM and by the SLOM on May6-7, 2012 in Cambodia.
Three Priority Areas of the Plan:
Raising the Profile of OSH in the ASEAN;
Benchmarking OSH Performances in the ASEAN; and
Strengthening Regional and International Cooperation beyond current partner agencies and international organizations
STATUS REPORT ON THE THREE
PRIORITY AREAS
I. RAISING THE PROFILE ON OSH IN THE ASEAN
Identified Activities Status
1. organize an annual regional OSH-NET Conference which will be held together with the CBM 2. Involve tripartite stakeholders to share best practices on OSH
The 1st ASEAN OSH-NET Tripartite Regional Conference will be held in Singapore back-to-back with the CBM on May, 2014
3. Look into the possibility of an ASEAN OSH-NET Award for outstanding work on OSH
Criteria for the said Awards is set for discussion in the 15th CBM
STATUS REPORT ON THE THREE
PRIORITY AREAS
II. Benchmarking of OSH Performances
2.1. ASEAN OSH-NET Scorecard developed and updated
STATUS REPORT ON THE THREE
PRIORITY AREAS
III. Strengthening Regional and International Cooperation beyond current partners and international organizations
3.1. New partners: UNITAR, GTZ
3.2. Current partners: ILO, Japan Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, ASETUC, IALI, ISSA
3.3. An “ASEAN OSH-NET OSH Guidelines for the Retail Industry” was prepared in 2012 with support from both Japan and Australia through the ASETUC.
General Accomplishments b. Exchange of information on OSH; and dissemination
information on OSH-NET activities to the public;
c. Motivated and encouraged member countries to
develop and improve OSH conditions;
d. Contributed to the promotion of human resources; improved knowledge and expertise of OSH officers;
e. Sharing of experiences and knowledge between and among OSH officers of different countries have enhanced OSH awareness
General Accomplishments
f. Harmonization of standards can minimize trade barriers in dealing with AFTA, ACFTA and globalization;
g. Partnership in OSH development (regional and international);
h. Linkages with related ASEAN bodies, ASEAN dialogue partners (Plus Three), international organizations (ILO, etc.)
i. Policy Dialogue among ASEAN OSH-NET might have strengthened national OSH policy
(Source: 12th CBM Report, Agenda Item #5, p.3-4)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS PER
PROGRAM AREA 2011 Onwards…
ACCOMPLISHMENTS PER PROGRAM
AREA (April 2012- April 2014)
I. Information (PAC: Thailand) I. Created and continuously maintains
and improves the ASEAN OSH-NET website http://www.asean-oshnet.org
II. News and events are continuously uploaded at the site
ACCOMPLISHMENTS PER PROGRAM
AREA (April 2012- April 2014)
2. Research (PAC: Indonesia) 2.1. Under the 2010 ASEAN OSH-NET Workshop on
Research Formulation and Strategy, identified possible topics for collaborative researches:
I. Comparative studies on OSH gaps and issues;
II. Broader OSH issues – GHS, OSH-MS,OSH culture
III. At risk sectors – construction, agriculture; garments, mining, SMEs and informal economy
IV. Specific hazards and risks
V. Standards, capabilities and tools
VI. Good OSH practices and low cost solutions
ACCOMPLISHMENTS PER PROGRAM
AREA (April 2012- April 2014)
II. Research (PAC: Indonesia)
Proposal for sharing of research results
- ASEAN OSH-NET Regional Conference
- Thailand encouraged the use of the website for information-sharing
ACCOMPLISHMENTS PER PROGRAM
AREA (April 2012- April 2014)
3. Standards (PAC: Malaysia)
3.1. DRAFT ASEAN Guidelines on Essential Workplace Action for Enterprises on the Prevention and Management of HIV and AIDS in AMS – being finalized by the SLOM-WG-HIV 3.2 Several OSH Guidelines References in
Malaysia’s OSH website
ACCOMPLISHMENTS PER PROGRAM
AREA (April 2012- April 2014)
4. Training (PAC: Philippines)
4.1. Coordinated the conduct of trainings for the ASEAN OSH-NET in the following collaborative areas: - Construction safety;
- Globally Harmonized System (GHS) in the Classification and Labeling of Chemicals
- Workshop on Evaluation of Capability Building on Assessment and Control of OSH Hazards for Factories and General Labor Laws Inspection Department of the Ministry of Labor, Myanmar
ACCOMPLISHMENTS PER PROGRAM
AREA (April 2012- April 2014)
5. Inspection (PAC: Singapore) 5.1. Developed the ASEAN OSH-NET Code of Integrity
for OSH Inspections 5.2. jointly organized with MHLW-Japan, the 5th ASEAN
OSH-NET Plus Three Dialogue on OSH-MS, held in 2012 in Singapore
5.3. Provided training for Labour Inspectors from various countries (Qatar, Brunei Darussalem, Korea, Vietnam, Hong Kong, Thailand, India, Pakistan)
5.4. Organized back-to-back events on OSH (ASEM OSH Symposium, Singapore Workplace Safety and Health Conference, Inaugural WAH Conference)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS PER PROGRAM
AREA (April 2012- April 2014)
6. National OSH Framework (PAC: Vietnam)
6.1. Plan on National OSH Framework - Continuing active ASEAN OSH-NET collaboration on National
OSH Frameworks for OSH
- Sharing National OSH Profiles and National OSH Programmes through the website
- Organizing Workshops on National OSH Framework annually in collaboration with partners (ILO, Japan, Korea, ISSA Mining, ASEAN Secretariat and other institutions)
- - latest Workshop: MOLISA/ISSA Mining/ILO/ ASEAN OSH-NET Workshop on Strengthening the National OSH Policies referring to ILO Convention 187, held March 17-18, 2014 in Vietnam)
ACCOMPLISHMENTS PER PROGRAM
AREA (April 2012- April 2014)
7. SMEs and the Informal Economy (PAC: Cambodia)
Workshop on OSH-MS in SMEs and Informal Economy Workplaces
WAY FORWARD:
Coping with Challenges and Opportunities
OPPORTUNITIES
Engage with Government partners and International Organizations in Promoting safety and health
Port Safety and Health (GTZ)
Chemical Safety and GHS (Unitar)
AWARDS
ASEAN-OSHNET Award
ARROW ASEAN Red Ribbon for Outstanding Workplaces (HIV/AIDS best practices)
ASEAN-OSHNET Awards
To showcase, recognise and reward companies who have excellent Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) achievements in ASEAN
2 Types
ASEAN-OSHNET Excellence Awards: for companies with good OSH management systems and performances.
ASEAN-OSHNET Best Practice Awards: for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) with good OSH practices.
ARROW
Recognize the roles, outstanding achievements and contributions of companies in ASEAN Member States on HIV and AIS prevention and control in the workplace
General Criteria:
Principles of non-discrimination and confidentiality
Policies and programs on HIV and AIDs
Workers with access on training on HIV and AIDS
Good implementation of HIV and AIDS programs
Emerging Concerns
ASEAN Integration- Need to Standardize
Competencies of OSH Professionals
Disaster/Emergency Response and
Management including response to
Pandemics
Labor Inspection
OSH for vulnerable sectors: migrant
workers
ASEAN OSHNET
BRUNEI
CAMBODIA
INDONESIA
LAO PDR
MALAYSIA
MYANMAR
PHILIPPINES
SINGAPORE
THAILAND
VIETNAM
ASEAN OSHNET COORDINATING
BOARD MEETINGS
ASEAN OSHNET COORDINATING BOARD
MEETINGS
ASEAN
OSHNET… Continues to
symbolize the ASEAN
Motto …
One Vision
One Identity
One Community
Thank You for
Your Kind
Attention