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13 DOLE Regulations, Safety Standards in Construction Objective: To familiarize the participants with the guidelines governing Occupational Safety and Health in the Construction Industry SALIENT FEATURES OF THE DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 13, series of 1998 Department Order No. 13: Otherwise known as the Guidelines Governing Occupational Safety and Health in the Construction Industry 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 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) Section 4: Coverage The guidelines shall apply to all construction activities, including demolition, whether owned by the private or the government sector 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 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. 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. Safety Personnel Number of Workers 1 - 50 51 - 200 201 250 Every additional 500 or fraction thereof Safety Personnel 1 part-time Safetyman 1 full-time Safetyman 1 full-time and 1 part-time Safetymen 1 additional full-time Safetyman

* 1 Safetyman for every 10 units of heavy equipment Occupational Health Personnel Number of Workers 50 or less 51 to 200 201 to 300 more than 300 Occupational Health Facilities I bed capacity Contract with Hospital Per 100 workers in excess of 300 Within 5 kms. Or 25 min. of travel Emergency Health Provider OH Personnel First Aider Full Time Nurse Full Time Nurse, Part-time Physician, Part-time Dentist Full Time Nurse, Full-time Physician, Full-time Dentist

 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. 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. 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 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. Daily routine inspection to be conducted by duly certified mechanics/ operators, routine inspection by DOLE accredited professionals. Maintenance of a separate construction logbook for each equipment 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.

Safety and Health Committee Composition Chairperson: Secretary: Members: Project Manager General Construction Safety and Health Officer 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 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 Assist government inspectors Initiate/ supervise safety and health training for employees Develop and maintain a disaster contingency plan o 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 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 o 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. 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