Section 15Sec./Art. 15

Health and Safety. - The employer or principal shall strictly comply with the occupational safety and health standards provided in Republic Act No. 11058 and Section 25 of Republic Act No. 11036.

The employer shall timely notify the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Regional, Provincial, or Field Office with the production location and schedule. In cases of violations of occupational health and safety standards, the employer, contractor or subcontractor shall be jointly and solidarily liable.

The safety officer of the employer or principal shall conduct a risk assessment of the workplace or location of production to identify and eliminate or control any potential hazard to the workers.

For this purpose, the DOLE shall, in consultation with workers' organizations and groups, employers or principals, agencies, and field experts, formulate the manual and facilitate its thorough distribution to all relevant stakeholders.