DEPARTMENT ORDER 13 SERIES OF 1998

GUIDELINES GOVERNING OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.

KIRK PATRICK A. CORRALES

SAFETY INSPECTOR

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Department Order No. 13 :

Otherwise known as the Guidelines Governing Occupational Safety and Health in the Construction Industry

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Section 1: Definition of terms 25 terms as used in the guidelines were defined in order to clarify their meaning and to distinguish them from similar terms as defined in other issuances Section 2: Jurisdiction The Secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment, by virtue of Article 162 of the Labor Code of the Philippines, has the authority to issue appropriate laws related to the administration and enforcement of occupational safety and health in the Philippines
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Section 3: Delegation of Authority

DOLE has the power to delegate some enforcement powers to other government agencies and to private organizations provided that they have adequate personnel and facilities (These cover Technical Safety Inspections)

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Section 4: Coverage

The guidelines shall apply to all construction activities, including demolition, whether owned by the private or the government sector

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Section 5: Construction Safety and Health Program
Before the start of the actual construction, The construction project manager shall prepare and submit to DOLE a comprehensive construction safety and health program (for approval of the Bureau of Working Conditions) which shall include, but not limited to:

Composition of the construction safety and health committee

Specific H&S policies within the construction site

Penalties for violation

Training of workers

Waste disposal
Other requirements of D.O. No. 13, series of 1998
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Section 6: Personal Protective Equipment All employers must provide personal protective equipment for all employees needing such equipment. All other persons entering the construction site must wear the necessary protective equipment. The equivalent cost for the provision of PPE shall be an integral part of the project cost.

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Section 7: Safety Personnel

A means of coordination was established wherein the main or general contractor shall have over-all management and coordination of all safety and health officers/personnel working within the construction site. All full-time safety and health personnel must be accredited by DOLE.

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Safety Personnel Minimum # of Safety Officers Number of Workers 1 - 50 Hazardous 1 part-time Highly-Hazardous 1 full-time

51 - 200
201 - 250 251 - 500

1 full-time
1FT&1PT 2 full-time

1 full-time & 1 part-time

2 full-time 2 full-time & 1 part-time

1 Safetyman for every 10 units of heavy equipment

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Occupational Health Personnel
Number of Workers OH Personnel

50 or less
51 to 200 201 to 300

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Occupational Health Facilities
Per 100 workers in excess of 300

Within 5 kms. Or 25 min. of travel

Emergency Health Provider

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Section 8: Emergency Occupational Health Personnel and Facilities The same provisions of the existing Occupational Safety and Health Standards(OSHS) are reiterated. The provision for an emergency health provider was allowed. All other requirement such as emergency medicines, supplies, equipment and facilities shall conform with the OSHS.

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Section 9: Construction Safety Signages Mandatory provision of safety and warning signs are reiterated not only for the protection of workers, but also the public in general. Signs should conform with the standard requirements of the OSHS.

WARNING: Hazardous Area. All personnel must wear protective equipment before entry

Usage of PPE Falling/ falling objects Explosives and flammable substances Tripping or slipping hazards Toxic or irritant airborne contaminants/substances Electrical facility Dangerous moving parts of machines Fire alarms/ fire fighting Instructional signs/ Update of man-hours lost
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Section 10: Safety on Construction Heavy Equipment

A specific guide for testing, transport, erection and maintenance of heavy equipment is formulated. All heavy equipment operators must be tested and certified by TESDA, while heavy equipment shall be tested by DOLE recognized association/organizations.

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Section 11: Construction Safety and Health Committee

All construction sites must have a general Construction Safety and Health Committee composed of safety and health representatives from each sub-contractor. The construction project manager shall head the committee. Each subcontractor shall have its own safety and health committee based on the existing requirements of the OSHS.

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Safety and Health Committee

Composition Chairperson: Secretary: Project Manager General Construction Safety and Health Officer

Members:

Construction Safety and Health Officers

Safety Rep. from Subcontractors

Health Personnel
Workers Representatives(minimum of 3)

Duties

Plan, develop and oversee the implementation of accident prevention programs

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Duties Direct accident prevention efforts in accordance with rules/ program

Conducts toolbox meetings everyday

Review inspections and accident investigation reports Prepare and submit to DOLE minutes of committee meetings, work accidents and illnesses, and other reporting requirements

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Assist government inspectors

Initiate/ supervise safety and health training for employees Develop and maintain a disaster contingency plan
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Section 12: Safety and Health Information

A detailed safety and health information system is included in the guidelines. These include orientation, instructions, and training for workers; means of conveying safety related information to all workers and specialized instructions and trainings for specialty workers and operators

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General Safety and Health Measures

Basic rights and duties of workers

Emergency procedures
Good housekeeping Welfare and first-aid facilities Care and use of PPE Personal hygiene and health protection

Safety and health rules and regulations

Daily tool box meetings

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Section 13: Construction Safety and Health Training All safety personnel assigned within the construction site are required to undergo the basic construction safety training course prescribed by the Bureau of Working Conditions. Continuing training (minimum of 16 hours per year) for all full-time safety personnel shall also be a responsibility of each constructor.

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Specialized instruction and training

Operation of construction equipment

Erection or dismantling of scaffolds

Excavation works

Handling of explosives
Workers engaged in pile-driving Compressed air, cofferdams, and caissons Erection of steel structural frames and tall chimneys Handling hazardous substance and materials

Rigging and signaling

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Section 14: Construction Safety and Health Reports

The monthly submission of summary reports to DOLE is required. The summary reports shall include safety committee meeting agreements, accident investigation reports, and hazard assessments with corresponding remedial action/measures required.
Notification of major accidents to DOLE within 24 hours

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Section 15: Construction Workers Skills

A Skills certificate shall be required for construction related occupations which have been classified as Critical Occupations by TESDA. An occupational shall be considered as critical
When it may affect and endanger peoples lives and limbs When it involves the handling of hazardous tools, equipment, supplies When it requires a relatively long period of education and training

When the performance of the job may compromise the safety, health and environment concerns within the immediate vicinity of the construction site.
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Section 16: Workers Welfare Facilities

The employer shall provide for adequate supply of safe drinking water, adequate sanitary and washing facilities in order to ensure humane conditions of work.
Section 17: Cost of Construction Safety and Health Program

The total cost of the Construction Safety and Health Program Shall be a mandatory integral part of the construction project. It shall be treated as a separate pay item and reflected in the projects bid tender documents.
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Section 18: Effects on Other Issuances Definition of terms

Provisions of other existing occupational safety and health guidelines not inconsistent with this Guidelines shall form part of this Department Order. Standards, rules and regulations not specifically provided shall remain in full force and effect. However, in the event that any provisions of the Guidelines is declared invalid by competent authority, the rest of the provisions thereof not affected shall remain in full force and effect.

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Section 19: Violations and Penalties

Violations committed by constructors as determined by DOLE after due process shall be considered as prima facie case of a construction mal-performance of grave consequence under RA 4566 (Constructors Licensing Law) as amended and pertinent IRR.

In cases of imminent danger situations, the procedures/requirements of the OSHS and DOLE regulations shall be applied.
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Section 20: Effectivity

The Guidelines shall be immediately effective, that is, 15 days after publication in newspapers of general circulation, as provided in Article 5 of the Labor Code.

D.O. No. 13, s.1998 was signed on July 23, 1998 and published on August 1, 1998 in the Philippine Daily Inquirer and on August 3, 1998 in Peoples Tonight

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Section 5. Construction Safety and Health Program

Every construction project shall have a suitable Construction Safety and Health Program, which must be in accordance with these rules, and other orders and issuances issued by the DOLE. The Construction Project Manager, or in his absence, the Project Manager as authorized by the owner, shall be responsible for compliance with this Section.

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Construction Safety & Health Program Requirements:

Page No. 1. 1. 1. Attachments

Letter of intent for Approval of CSHP address to the DOLE Regional Director Table of Contents (with page numbers) Application Form of CSHP

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Registry of Establishment (Rule 1020)

Certificate of Registration Contractors D.O. 18-02

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Certificate of Construction Safety Training for Safety Officer 40 Hrs.

Certificate of Basic First Aid training for First Aider Philippine National Red cross I.D. for First aider

Construction workers Skills Certificate TESDA (NC II)

Certificate of Heavy Equipment Operator TESDA (NC II) Testing certificate of Heavy equipment by DOLE Accredited Testing Organization Annual Medical Report (Rule 1960) Report of Safet Committee (Rule 1040) Notification of Accidents and Occupational Illnesses (Rule 1050)

Annual Work Accident / Illness Exposure Data Report (Rule 1050)

*Safety & Health Program
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REGISTRY OF EASTABLISHMENT:

CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION D.O. 18-A:

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BASIC FIRST AID:

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TESDA NATIONAL CERTIFICATE:

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Section 10. Safety on Construction Heavy Equipment

In relation to heavy equipment operation in all construction sites, the following are required in the different phases of the project. 10.1 Pre-Construction The General Constructor must ensure that appropriate certification is obtained from DOLE duly accredited organizations for the following: a) All heavy equipment operators assigned at the project site must be tested and certified in accordance with a standard trade test prescribed by Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in coordination with its accredited organization/s.

b) All heavy equipment must be tested and certified in accordance with the standards prepared by DOLE or its recognized organization/s prior to commissioning of said equipment. ipment

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TESTING OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT:

a) All heavy equipment operators assigned at the project site must be tested and certified in accordance with a standard trade test prescribed by Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in coordination with its accredited organization/s.
b) All heavy equipment must be tested and certified in accordance with the standards prepared by DOLE or its recognized organization/s prior to commissioning of said equipment.

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TESTING CERTIFICATE:

TESTING STICKER:

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TESTING CERTIFICATE:

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TESTING CHECKLIST:

TESTING STICKER:

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TESTING:

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TESTING:

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TESTING:

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TESTING:

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TESTING:

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TESTING REPORT:
testing report.pdf

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Thank you
Better a thousand times careful than once dead. ~Proverb

Precaution is better than cure. ~Edward Coke

Safety is a cheap and effective insurance policy. ~Author Unknown

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