ACCREDITATION OF SAFETY PRACTITIONERS

PROCEDURES :

1. Submit duly accomplished Application Form (DOLE-BWC-AF-PCN-A1) and the necessary

attachments to the DOLE Regional Office where applicant is working.
a. Updated Original Certificate of employment
b. Original copy of actual functions/job description duly signed by the employer or authorized
official of the company.
c. Photo copy of previous employment certificate
d. Photo copy of Certificate of Completion on the Bureau prescribed BOSH training course
issued by DOLE Accredited STOs (minimum of 40 hours)
e. Photo copy of Certificate of Attendance/ Participation to other OSH related trainings/
seminars from DOLE recognized/accredited organizations/institutions.
f. Photo copy of college diploma, transcript of records and/or PRC license, if any
g. Proof of applicant’s achievements/ accomplishments/participation on OSH
( i.e. awards/recognitions, OSH reports)

2. Concerned DOLE Regional Office evaluates the application and schedules a validation/panel
interview.

3. DOLE Regional Office conducts final evaluation of the application and decides whether to
approve or disapprove it.

4. If approved, DOLE issues Certificate of Accreditation and an ID card after payment of the
corresponding fees.

REQUIREMENTS:

 Applicant must have completed the Bureau prescribed 40-hour Basic Occupational Safety and
Health Training from DOLE accredited or recognized organizations.
 Must have relevant experience in OSH -
- Three (3) years experience is required if applicant is duly licensed.
- Four (4) years experience, if applicant is a graduate of any 4 or 5 year college course without
any PRC license
- Ten (10) years experience if applicant is a college undergraduate.

Reminders:
 All pages of documents submitted must be signed by the applicant and original of all documents
submitted must be presented to the authorized evaluator during applicant’s interview.
 Accreditation shall be valid for three (3) years and shall be renewed upon compliance with
minimum requirements pursuant to D.O. 16, unless suspended, cancelled or revoked.
 Accreditation shall be renewed within the prescriptive period of 30 calendar days prior to
expiration thereof.

For further details and other clarifications, please contact the DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND
EMPLOYMENT OFFICE (DOLE) in your area.