The recent earthquakes that hit several areas in Mindanao have brought to the fore the necessity of emphasizing the safety of the workplaces.
Atty. Mitchell-David L. Espiritu, spokesperson for Trabaho Partylist, emphasized on Easter Sunday the urgent need for stringent enforcement of building codes and the implementation of comprehensive safety protocols in workplaces.
“We are seriously concerned about the safety of our brothers and sisters in Mindanao,” Espiritu said, in light of the four earthquakes measuring above magnitude five that occurred in some parts of Mindanao earlier that day.
He highlighted the importance of checking the structural integrity of existing workplace and residential structures at the same frequency as earthquake drills.
According to data from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, three of those earthquakes were recorded in Sultan Kudarat at 12:11 a.m., 12:50 a.m., and 1:37 a.m., while the other one occurred in the waters of Davao Occidental at 7:06 a.m.
“Trabaho Partylist is advocating for a multi-faceted approach to enhance workplace safety, including strict enforcement of building codes, regular safety drills, comprehensive risk assessments, and employee training programs on disaster response strategies and first aid to empower them to act effectively during emergencies,” the spokesperson enumerated.
By implementing these measures, Trabaho Partylist aims to foster a culture of safety and resilience in workplaces nationwide, ultimately safeguarding lives and livelihoods in the face of natural disasters. PR