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Book III — Conditions of Employment

Article 160Qualifications of health personnel.

PD 442 · Labor Code of the PhilippinesELI5 guide available

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Doctors, dentists, and nurses employed by companies must have training in industrial medicine and occupational safety and health, as specified by DOLE qualifications.

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Official text — PD 442

Qualifications of health personnel.

The physicians, dentists and nurses employed by employers pursuant to this Chapter shall have the necessary training in industrial medicine and occupational safety and health. The Secretary of Labor and Employment, in consultation with industrial, medical, and occupational safety and health associations, shall establish the qualifications, criteria and conditions of employment of such health personnel.

Source: lawphil.net (PD 442 as amended)

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