Workplace Policy and Program on Hepatitis B

WORKPLACE POLICY AND PROGRAM ON HEPATITIS B

University of Luzon is committed to conform to the established standards assurance of customer satisfaction, protection of our environment and health and safety in the workplaces.
The company promotes and ensures a healthy environment through its various health programs to safeguard its employ-ees. And as part of the company’s compliance to DOLE Department Advisory No. 05 Series of 2010 (Guidelines for the Implementation of a Workplace Policy and Program on Hepatitis B), this Program has been developed. This program is aimed to address the stigma attached to hepatitis B and to ensure that the employees’ right against discrimination and confidentiality is maintained.
This guideline is formulated for everybody’s information and reference for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of Hepatitis B. This will inform the employees of their role as well as the company in dealing with Hepatitis B. A healthy environment encompasses a good working relationship and great output for continuous business growth.

I. Implementing Structure
The University of Luzon Hepatitis B workplace policy and program shall managed by its health and safety committee. Each division or department of the Company shall be duly represented.

II. Guidelines

A. Education

1. Coverage. All employees regardless of employment status may avail of hepatitis B education for free;
2. Hepatitis B shall conduned through distribution and posting of IEC materials and counselling and/or lectures; and
3. 3. Hepatitis B education shall be spearheaded by the University of Luzon Medical Clinic in close coordination with the health and safety committee.

B. Preventive Strategies

1. All employees are encouraged to be immunized against Hepatitis B after securing clearance from their physi-cian.
2. Workplace sanitation and proper waste management and disposal shall be monitored by the health and safety committee on a regular basis.
3. Personal protective equipment shall be made available at all times for all employees; and
4. Employees will be given training and information on adherence to standards or universal precautions in the workplace.