Section 47Republic Act No. 123 shall be applied and enforced., Sec./Art. 47

Responsibilities of the Employer and Employees The following are the responsibilities of the employer and employees in industrial establishments:

(a) Employer responsibility

1. Provide, install and maintain in good repair all control measures and protective equipment;

2. Inform affected employees regarding the nature of the hazards and the reasons for, and methods of control measures and protective equipment;

3. Make periodical testing of the hearing of all employees in noisy areas of operation;

4. Adopt measures so that the noise produced is within allowable limits so as not to affect neighboring offices, buildings or establishments;

5. Request the Department a permit for variation from the requirements when other means of equivalent protection are provided; and

6. Provide personal protective equipment and/or protective barriers when they are necessary.

(b) Employee responsibility

1. Observe strictly protective control measures which are prescribed; and

2. Use equipment provided them properly.