04/07/2026
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18wMuLPUrc/?mibextid=wwXIfr
D.O. 198-18 vs. D.O. 252-25: What Changed in the Revised IRR of R.A. 11058? ✅
The shift from Department Order No. 198, Series of 2018 to Department Order No. 252, Series of 2025 marks an important update in the implementation of the Occupational Safety and Health Law under R.A. 11058.
D.O. 198-18 served as the original Implementing Rules and Regulations of R.A. 11058. It established the foundation for OSH compliance by defining the duties of employers and workers, requiring OSH programs, safety officers, safety committees, training, PPE, welfare facilities, and reporting.
With D.O. 252-25, the rules were revised and strengthened to make OSH implementation more responsive, clear, and worker-centered. It reinforces the right of workers to a safe and healthy workplace, strengthens the importance of welfare facilities, improves monitoring and accountability, and supports easier OSH report submission through the DOLE Online Compliance Portal or the DOLE Regional Office.
This update reminds every establishment that safety compliance is not just paperwork — it is a real responsibility to prevent accidents, protect workers’ health, ensure legal compliance, and build a culture of prevention.
A safe workplace means protected workers, responsible employers, stronger operations, and a healthier community.
Key Takeaway:
D.O. 252-25 builds on D.O. 198-18 by strengthening worker protection, welfare, reporting, accountability, and prevention.
Safety First — Know the Law. Apply the Standards. Save Lives. 💚
