Manila, March 23 -- The government has partnered with a private company in promoting occupational safety and health (OSH) to further ensure a healthy and productive workforce.

Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Silvestre Bello III said the partnership with 3M Philippines will provide joint trainings and advocacy campaigns for enhanced enforcement of the OSH standards to advance the overall well-being of Filipino workers across all industries.

He added that the agreement will also allow information and technical resource sharing.

"The purpose of the agreement is to pursue cooperative projects, programs, and initiatives geared towards developing and sustaining a culture of safe, healthy, and productive workforce, which is ...