Center for Toxicology and Biomarine Poisoning

12/05/2026

[ONGOING: DAY 2 OF BOSH TRAINING]

Day 2 of our Basic Occupational Safety and Health (BOSH) Training is officially underway for the Toxicology Specialty Center! Today is all about moving from awareness to action as we dive deep into active surveillance, risk assessment, and hazard management.

Our team is currently tackling a packed agenda focused on strengthening our workplace safety protocols:

📑 Today’s Agenda at a Glance:

Medical Surveillance & Biological Monitoring – Tracking and ensuring the long-term health and well-being of our personnel.

Workplace Risk Assessment & Workshop – Identifying potential vulnerabilities and analyzing risks specific to our clinical environment.

Development of Control Measures (Health & Safety Hazards) – Implementing the Hierarchy of Controls to minimize risks through:

1. 🛠️ Engineering Controls (Isolating the hazard)

2. 📋 Administrative Controls (Changing the way we work & integrating Job Hazard Analysis/JHA)

3. 🥽 PPE (Our final line of defense)

Control Measures Evaluations Workshop – Putting our plans to the test to ensure they are practical, effective, and sustainable.

As a specialized unit, continuously sharpening our safety lens ensures that we can care for our patients while maintaining the highest standards of safety for our team. Knowledge is our best defense, and proactive prevention is our goal! 💪✨

11/05/2026

The staff of the Center for Toxicology and Biomarine Poisoning in coordination with the Environmental Health and Safety Management office has officially commenced its Basic Occupational Safety and Health (BOSH) Training today.

This program represents a significant investment in our staff’s professional development, equipping them with the expertise needed to uphold the highest standards of occupational health. It also reinforces our dedication to workplace safety, ensuring that our team operates in an environment that prioritizes well-being and compliance.

Above all, this initiative reflects our organization’s unwavering commitment to excellence, continuous improvement, and the protection of both our personnel and the community we serve.

01/05/2026

01/05/2026

23/04/2026

In response to the hazardous fumes from the Navotas Sanitary Landfill fire in April 2026, a medical mobilization was spearheaded by the Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital (JBLMGH) Center for Toxicology and Biomarine Poisoning in close coordination with the Philippine Emergency Medical Team (PEMAT). As the subsurface fire emitted thick, toxic smoke that drifted into the coastal barangays of Obando, Bulacan, these specialized units established a medical stronghold at the Obando National High School evacuation center to manage the escalating health crisis affecting over 140 families.

The JBLMGH team's presence is vital in ensuring that the chemical nature of the smoke is properly understood, preventing more serious long-term health complications most especially for the vulnerable coastal communities.

Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital
Public Health Unit - Jose B. Lingad Mem'l Gen Hospital
Emergency Medicine Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hosp

23/04/2026

20/04/2026

‼️DOH: PAIGTINGIN ANG PROTEKSYON SA HAZE MULA SA NAVOTAS LANDFILL FIRE DAHIL PWEDE ITONG SUMUOT SA BAGA‼️

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18/04/2026

The personnel of Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital, headed by the Deputy Director of the Center for Toxicology and Biomarine Poisoning, conducted a health risk assessment in the community of Obando, Bulacan.

This initiative was carried out in response to the ongoing landfill fire in Navotas, which has significantly affected nearby communities through potential exposure to hazardous smoke and toxic substances. The team assessed possible health risks, provided medical guidance, and promoted awareness on protective measures to safeguard residents.

This effort reflects the hospital’s unwavering commitment to public service—serving with Lingad, Husay, at Malasakit—bringing quality healthcare and compassion closer to communities in times of need.

Public Health Unit - Jose B. Lingad Mem'l Gen Hospital
Jose B. Lingad Memorial General Hospital