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DOLE Construction Occupational Safety and Health (COSH) for Safety Officer 2 (Philippines)

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COSH DOLE Philippines Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to maximize your chances of passing on the first try

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Phase 1: OSH Legislation and Safety Officer DutiesYou are here

Master RA 11058, DO 13-98 construction guidelines, Rule 1030 safety officer roles, and Rule 1040 safety committees.

10
hours
2

Phase 2: Hazard Control and Physical Site Safety

Study unsafe acts and conditions, HIRAC matrix, excavation shoring, scaffold tags, crane outriggers, and LOTO steps.

15
hours
3

Phase 3: Fire, Chemicals, Health and Administration

Learn GHS labeling, SDS, PASS fire safety, confined space entry ranges, WAIR reporting deadlines, and ergonomics.

15
hours
Estimated total study time
40 hours
That's about 4 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the COSH SO2 Exam?

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Age
Education
No minimum educational degree required to enroll in the COSH training course.
Experience
No prior construction safety experience required; open to entry-level candidates.
Additional Requirements
  • Complete the 40-hour mandatory training contact hours (maximum 8 hours per day)
  • Participate in the HIRAC workshop, scaffold inspection workshop, and site presentation
  • Pass the post-training examination with a score of 70% or higher

COSH SO2 Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

1 week (40-hour training course)

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

DOLE-Accredited Safety Training Organizations (STOs)

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

Most safety training organizations (STOs) allow candidates who fail the post-test to review the material and retake the test immediately or in the next batch at no extra cost.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam FeeIncluded in the training course fee (no separate registration fee)
Total Estimated Cost₱3,000–₱5,500 depending on safety training organization (STO)
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What You'll Study

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COSH SO2 Exam Details

DOLE Construction Occupational Safety and Health (COSH) for Safety Officer 2 (Philippines)

Administered by Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) - Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC)

Official Source
70% on the post-training examination
Passing Score
50
Questions
1
Hours
₱3,000–₱5,500 (approx. $50–$100 USD)
Exam Fee
Study time: 40 hours (mandatory course contact hours)
Prerequisites: None for basic training; open to all construction workers, supervisors, and aspiring safety officers.
Valid for: The training certificate is valid for life; Safety Officer accreditation is valid for 3 years (renewable with CPD/refresher hours).

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) - Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) content outline

OSH Legislation & Safety Officer Roles15%

Philippine OSH standards, RA 11058 compliance, DO 13-98 guidelines, and Safety Officer duties.

Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Control (HIRAC)15%

Unsafe acts vs. unsafe conditions, risk matrix calculations, job hazard analysis, and the hierarchy of controls.

Construction-Specific Safety & High-Risk Activities35%

Excavation/shoring, structural demolition, scaffold assembly, mobile crane lifting, and heavy equipment operation.

Tools, Materials, and Chemical Safety10%

Hand/power tool guarding, double-insulation, manual material handling, SDS profiles, and GHS chemical labeling.

Specialized Hazards & Personal Protection15%

GFCIs, LOTO procedures, fire chemistry (tetrhedron), PASS technique, confined space entry, and industrial hard hat classes (Class E).

Administrative OSH & Occupational Health10%

Accident investigation root cause, WAIR/AEDR reporting timelines, medical clinic standards, and ergonomics.

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