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PD 442 Article 163

Administration of Safely and Health Laws.

Article 163

ART. 163. Administration of Safely and Health Laws. — The Department of Labor shall be solely responsible for the administration and enforcement of occupational safety and health laws in all establishments and workplaces wherever they may be located; however, chartered cities may be allowed to conduct industrial safety inspections of establishments within their respective jurisdictions where they have adequate facilities and competent personnel for the purpose as determined by the Department of Labor and subject to national standards established by the latter.

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CitationPD 442 Article 163 (LawPlayer, data as of July 4, 2026)

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