Basic Occupational Safety and Health (BOSH) Training for Safety Officer 1

What is BOSH SO1 Training?

Basic Occupational Safety and Health (BOSH) for Safety Officer 1 (SO1) Training is a mandatory safety training course in the Philippines, designed for Safety Officer 1 (SO1) personnel as required under DOLE Department Order No. 198, series of 2018.

This training is intended for workers assigned as Safety Officer 1 in small businesses or low-risk workplaces with fewer than 10 employees.

Why the need for BOSH SO1 Training

BOSH SO1 Training provides essential workplace safety knowledge, ensures compliance with RA 11058 and OSHS, and empowers Safety Officers to identify hazards, assess risks, and prevent accidents. It promotes a proactive safety culture, enhancing safety awareness and helping create a safer, healthier, and more productive work environment.

Who needs BOSH SO1 Training?

Employees assigned as Safety Officer 1 (SO1) in small businesses or low-risk workplaces.
Workers responsible for basic safety compliance but not required to take higher-level safety training (e.g., BOSH SO2 or COSH).

Objectives of BOSH So1 Training:

Provide basic knowledge of workplace safety rules and regulations.
Teach Safety Officers 1 the skills needed to follow RA 11058 and DOLE’s OSHS requirements.
Develop hazard-spotting and risk-checking skills to help prevent accidents.
Encourage a positive safety attitude, building a healthy and safe work environment.
Offer accident prevention and emergency preparedness strategies for effective incident response.

Course Coverage:

Introduction to OSH
General Concepts on OSH
Salient Features of OSH Legislations
Administrative OSH Requirements
Industrial Hygiene and Chemical Safety

Basic Safety Rules and Measures
Workplace Emergency Preparedness
Hazards Identification, Risk Assessment and Control (HIRAC)
Employees Compensation Program
Training of Trainers on OHS

Where can I take BOSH SO1 training?

Petrosphere Incorporated provides various training modalities including face-to-face training, blended training, which is a portion having online lecture and face-to-face classroom training, self-paced training and online instructor-led training.

We have training schedules available for the whole year, and you can easily scan our schedules through our (training calendar) to find the most convenient dates for your BOSH SO1 training.

If you are interested to take the training for BOSH and become a certified Safety Officer 1, you may click this REGISTER button.

Certification and Compliance:

Conducted by DOLE-accredited Safety Training Organizations (STOs).
Required for DOLE compliance and workplace OSH certification.

Penalty for Non-Compliance:

Failing to meet the BOSH SO1 Training requirement under DOLE Department Order No. 198 and RA 11058 can lead to legal penalties. Employers must provide this safety training to designated Safety Officers or risk fines of up to PHP 100,000 per day, possible suspension of operations, and legal action. Complying with BOSH SO1 not only avoids penalties but also ensures a safer and healthier work environment

Can I use BOSH SO1 certificate for CPD?

Definitely, yes. There are two ways to earn CPD points, it’s either through a self-directed learning or through a direct CPD points issued by PRC. Either way, you can make use of the points issued by the PRC with 10 hours BOSH SO1 training duration.