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AT A GLANCE:
The month of October is declared as the Industry and Commerce Safety Month by virtue of Proclamation No. 115-A, s. 1966, whereby the year 1967 and every year thereafter was proclaimed as Safety and Accident Prevention Year, each month of the year to be devoted to a particular aspect of safety and accident prevention in various fields.
The law says:
Proclamation No. 115-A
Abolishing Safety and Accident Prevention Week and Declaring the Year 1967 and Every Year Thereafter as Safety and Prevention Year
WHEREAS, there is indisputable evidence of a considerable rise in accident occurrence every year not only in industrial, commercial and agricultural enterprises, but especially on the highways, in schools and even in our homes, most of which are unrecorded;
WHEREAS, these accidents not only cause heavy financial losses and consequent economic dislocation among those affected and to our country at large, but also immeasurable human suffering; and
WHEREAS, there is now, more than ever as a part of our national development, an impelling and constant need for propagating safety consciousness among our people every day of the year as a positive preventive approach to a problem that can be solved by more caution, vigilance, sobriety, exercise of common sense and respect for the law.
By abolishing the Safety and Accident Prevention Week, Proclamation No. 115-A sought to shift the focus from a limited week-long observance to a sustained, year-round commitment to safety and accident prevention. The year-long focus on safety enabled a more comprehensive approach to educating the public about accident prevention measures. It provided ample time for workshops, seminars, and awareness campaigns to reach a wider audience. The particular aspect of safety and accident prevention in various fields are as follows:
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January |
General Orientation |
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February |
Air Transportation |
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March |
Fire Prevention |
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April |
Vacation Hazards |
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May |
Land Transportation |
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June |
Sea Transportation |
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July |
Schools |
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August |
Farms |
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September |
Health and Sanitation |
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October |
Industry and Commerce |
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November |
Homes |
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December |
Holiday Hazards |
In a significant stride towards promoting safety in the workplace, the month of October has been designated as Industry and Commerce Safety Month. This designated month encourages businesses to critically evaluate their existing safety policies and implement necessary improvements. It fosters an environment of continuous improvement, ensuring that safety measures are up-to-date and effective.
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