conditions or circumstances prejudicial to his/her physical, mental, emotional, social and moral development; (k) Undertake projects and in-service training programs for working children to improve their potentials for employment and their capabilities and physical fitness, increase their efficiency, secure opportunities for their promotion, prepare them for more responsible positions, and prepare them for their social, educational and cultural advancement, in cooperation with labor and management; and (j) Perform such other functions as may be provided by law. (3) Labor Standards Employment Division with the following functions: (a) Implement safety standards, measures and devices; promote safety consciousness and habits among workers; develop and evaluate occupational safety and health programs for workers; (b) Develop plans, programs, standards and procedures for the enforcement of laws relating to labor standards, including the operation of boilers, pressure vessels, machinery, internal combustion engines, elevators, electrical equipment, wiring installations, and the construction, demolition, alteration and use of commercial and industrial buildings and other workplaces; (c) Prepare rules and regulations, interpretative bulletins and legal opinions relating to the administration and enforcement of labor standards; and provide manuals and plan programs for the training of field personnel; and (d) Perform such other functions as may be provided by law. (4) Industrial Labor Relations Division. The Labor Relations Division shall implement policies, standards, and procedures on the registration and supervision of legitimate labor union activities including denial, cancellation and revocation of labor union permits. It shall also set policies, standards, and procedure relating to collective bargaining agreements, and the examination of financial records of accounts of labor organizations to determine compliance with relevant laws. The division shall also provide proper orientation to workers on their schemes and projects for the improvement of the standards of living of workers and their families. (5) Labor and Employment Statistics Division shall: (a) Undertake research and studies in all areas of labor and manpower policy and administration; (b) Study and develop innovative and indigenous approaches towards the promotion of harmonious and productive labor-management and the improvement of workers' welfare services; 122

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