DOLE can stop employer's business if workplace NOT safe for workers
The Secretary or the Regional Director may, upon recommendation of the labor and employment officer, order stoppage of work or suspension of operations of any unit or department of an establishment when non-compliance with occupational safety and health standards or regulations poses grave and imminent danger to the workers.
Within twenty-four (24) hours from the issuance of the order of stoppage or suspension of operations, the Secretary or the Regional Director shall cause the conduct of a hearing to determine whether the order for the stoppage of work or suspension of operations shall be lifted or not. The proceedings shall be terminated within seventy-two (72) hours from receipt of a copy of the order by the employer. In case the violation is attributable to the fault of the employer, he shall pay the employees affected their salaries and wage-related benefits during the period of such stoppage of work or suspension of operations. (Section 3 of Department Order No. 7-A, Series of 1995)
Immediately after the inspection has been completed, whether routine or in relation to a complaint, the labor and employment officer shall furnish both the employer or his representative(s) and the workers or their representative(s) a copy of the inspection results. A copy of the report shall be posted in two (2) conspicuous places inside company premises. (Section 4 of Department Order No. 7-A, Series of 1995)
Within twenty-four (24) hours from the issuance of the order of stoppage or suspension of operations, the Secretary or the Regional Director shall cause the conduct of a hearing to determine whether the order for the stoppage of work or suspension of operations shall be lifted or not. The proceedings shall be terminated within seventy-two (72) hours from receipt of a copy of the order by the employer. In case the violation is attributable to the fault of the employer, he shall pay the employees affected their salaries and wage-related benefits during the period of such stoppage of work or suspension of operations. (Section 3 of Department Order No. 7-A, Series of 1995)
Immediately after the inspection has been completed, whether routine or in relation to a complaint, the labor and employment officer shall furnish both the employer or his representative(s) and the workers or their representative(s) a copy of the inspection results. A copy of the report shall be posted in two (2) conspicuous places inside company premises. (Section 4 of Department Order No. 7-A, Series of 1995)