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Smoke-free Workplace Lastly, as part of the Company’s compliance to Department of Labor
The Company recognizes the dangers caused by exposure to tobacco and Employment (DOLE) Department Advisory No. 05, series of 2010,
smoke, as well as deadly diseases attributable to the use of any form a workplace policy and program on Hepatitis B is developed to address
of tobacco. It is the policy of the Company to provide a tobacco smoke the stigma attached to Hepatitis B and to ensure that the employees’
free environment for all employees and visitors. Hence, smoking right against discrimination and confidentiality is maintained.
is prohibited in all areas within the Company premises, without Security
exception.
Employees are required to submit to the security requirements of the
HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Hepatitis B Control and Prevention Company.
The Company neither discriminates nor tolerates discrimination
towards employees or job applicants on any grounds, including HIV Each and every employee is expected to safeguard and protect all
status. Thus, screening for HIV as a prerequisite to employment is Company assets. Loss, theft, pilferage and/or vandalism on these
not mandatory. The Company shall conduct HIV/AIDS education assets must be immediately reported.
through distribution of materials, lectures, counselling as well as
training and information on adherence to standard or universal Threats to the person of an employee of the Company or to any of
precautions in the workplace. Positive health seeking behavior through his co-employees, as well as to Company property should be duly
Voluntary Counselling and Testing is encouraged. The Company will reported to the Security Officer and his superior. Illicit associations or
facilitate referrals to the Social Hygiene Clinics of the respective local relationships that threaten the interest of the Company should likewise
government unit for voluntary HIV testing of employees. be reported to the Security Officer and his superior with the assurance
that such matter will be handled confidentially and sensitively.
Likewise, the Company recognizes that while 80% of Tuberculosis
(TB) cases belong to the economically productive individuals, it Only authorized personnel are allowed entry to restricted areas within
is also treatable and its spread can be curtailed if proper control Company premises.
measures are implemented. As such, TB education shall be conducted Carrying of weapons within Company premises is prohibited unless
by the Company through the distribution of materials, counselling authorized in connection with the employee’s function or duty.
and lectures. The Company also ensures that there will be no Otherwise, weapons should be deposited with the designated security
discrimination against employees who have TB in the workplace. personnel prior to entry to the Company’s premises.
Confidentiality of the health status of the employees is likewise Identification Card
ensured and access to their medical records is limited to authorized All employees are required to wear their identification (ID) cards issued
personnel. by the Company at all times while inside Company premises.
Upon separation from the Company, employees must surrender
their ID card to the HRM Group. Surrender of employee ID card is a
requirement for clearance of accountabilities.
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