RULE 1080

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND DEVICES

1081: General Provisions:
1081.01: Every employer as defined in 1002:
(1)Shall at his own expense furnish his workers with protective equipment for the eyes, face, hands
and feet, protective shields and barriers whenever necessary by reason of the hazardous nature of
the process or environment, chemical or radiological or other mechanical irritants or hazards
capable of causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption,
inhalation or physical contact.
(2) Deduction for the loss or damage of personal protective equipment shall be governed by Article
114, Book III, Labor Code of the Philippines, and Section 14, Rule VIII, Book III, Omnibus Rules
Implementing the Labor Code.
1081.02: All personal protective equipment shall be of the approved design and construction
appropriate for the exposure and the work to be performed.
1081.03: The employer shall be responsible for the adequacy and proper maintenance of personal
protective equipment used in his workplace.
1081.04: No person shall be subjected or exposed to a hazardous environmental condition without
protection.
It is very clear that PPEs should be issued to each worker and it should be free. They are obliged to
do this because it was mandated by law and it should be followed. Safety of the workers should be
the primary concern by these employers, and it is also the right of the workers to decline a job
whenever a hazardous condition on the work place is present. Employers should think that safety is
an investment and never an expense. One more thing, the PPEs that will be issued should pass
safety standards, PPEs are made from durable materials and designed to withstand different
hazardous environment.
SAFETY is an INVESTMENT and never an EXPENSE. Though issuing of these PPEs requires
budget, it should be categorized as an investment. Workers are the primary assets of an employer
so he should protect their welfare.
Imagine what might happen if there are no:

Hardhats to protect your head from falling debris

Safety shoes that will prevent foot injuries due to slips and trips

Safety goggles that will serve as a barrier to protect you from dusts and other minute
particles

Ear plugs that will minimize noise, helping you to avoid deafness

Safety harness that might save your life when working on heights

SCBA (Self-contained Breathing Apparatus) that will provide air, preventing asphyxiation
If the rules stated above are neglected by an employer, a worker can report it to DOLE (Department
of Labor and Employment) and take note, it is punishable by law.

SECTION 14. Deduction for loss or damage. Where the employer is engaged in a
trade, occupation or business where the practice of making deductions or requiring
deposits is recognized to answer for the reimbursement of loss or damage to tools,
materials, or equipment supplied by the employer to the employee, the employer
may make wage deductions or require the employees to make deposits from which
deductions shall be made, subject to the following conditions: (a) That the employee
concerned is clearly shown to be responsible for the loss or damage; (b) That the
employee is given reasonable opportunity to show cause why deduction should not
be made; (c) That the amount of such deduction is fair and reasonable and shall not
exceed the actual loss or damage; and (d) That the deduction from the wages of the
employee does not exceed 20 percent of the employee's wages in a wee
RULE 1080
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AND DEVICES

1081: General Provisions:

1081.01: Every employer as defined in 1002:

(1)Shall at his own expense furnish his workers with protective equipment for the eyes, face, hands
and feet, protective shields and barriers whenever necessary by reason of the hazardous nature of the
process or environment, chemical or radiological or other mechanical irritants or hazards capable of
causing injury or impairment in the function of any part of the body through absorption, inhalation
or physical contact.

(2) Deduction for the loss or damage of personal protective equipment shall be governed by Article

114, Book III, Labor Code of the Philippines, and Section 14, Rule VIII, Book III, Omnibus Rules
Implementing the Labor Code.

1081.02: All personal protective equipment shall be of the approved design and construction
appropriate for the exposure and the work to be performed.

1081.03: The employer shall be responsible for the adequacy and proper maintenance of personal
protective equipment used in his workplace.

1081.04: No person shall be subjected or exposed to a hazardous environmental condition without

protection.

1082: Eye and Face Protection:

1082.01:Eyes and face protective equipment shall be required where there is reasonable probability
of exposure to such hazards. In such cases, the employer shall furnish a type of protective equipment
suitable for the work to be performed and the employees shall use such equipment. Eye protection
shall be provided where the processes or operations present hazards of flying objects, liquids,
injurious radiation, glare or a combination of these hazards.

1082.02: Eye and face protective equipment shall conform with the following minimum
requirements:

(1) provide adequate protection against the particular hazard for which they are designed or
intended;

(2) be reasonably comfortable to use;

(3) fit snugly and shall not unduly interfere with the movements of the user;

(4) be durable, easily cleaned and capable of being disinfected;

(5) be kept clean and in good condition, and

(6) be of the approved type.

1082.03: Whenever eye protection is needed, persons whose visions require the use of corrective
lenses shall wear goggles or spectacles of any of the following types:

(1) spectacles which provide optical correction;

(2) goggles that can be worn over corrective spectacles without disturbing the adjustment of the
spectacles; or

(3) goggles that incorporate corrective lenses mounted behind the protective lenses.

1082.04: Limitations and precautions indicated by the manufacturer shall be transmitted to the user
and care shall be taken to ensure that such limitations and precautions are strictly followed and
observed.

1082.05: For purposes of design, construction, testing, use of eye and face protection, the American
National Standards for Occupational Eye and Face Protection Equipment (ANSI z87.1-1968) is
adopted.

1083: Respiratory Protection:

1083.01: The primary corrective measure in the control of occupational diseases caused by harmful
dusts, fogs, fumes, mists, gases, smokes, sprays or vapors shall be to prevent atmospheric
contamination. This shall be accomplished through the use or application of accepted engineering
control measures, like enclosure or confinement of the operation, general and local ventilation and
substitution of less toxic materials or a combination of these. When effective engineering control
measures are not feasible or while they are in process of being instituted, appropriate respirators
shall be used.

1083.02: Appropriate respirators shall be furnished by the employer when such equipment are
necessary to protect the health of the employees.

1083.03: The employee shall use the respiratory protection in accordance with instruments.

1083.04: Respiratory Protective Program:

In order to effectively implement the provisions of Rule 1083, the employer shall institute a
respiratory protective program which shall include the following:

(1) Proper selection of respirators on the basis of the hazards to which the workers exposed;

(2) Sufficient instruction and training in the proper use and the limitations of respirators;

(3) When practicable, the assignment of respirators to individual workers for their exclusive use;

(4) Regular cleaning and disinfecting of the respirators. Respirators issued for the exclusive use of
one worker shall be cleaned after each days use or as often as necessary. Those used by two or more
workers shall be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected after each use;

(5) Appropriate examination and testing of the conditions of the work area in order to assure that the
allowable degree of employee exposure is maintained, and to determine the effectiveness of the
control measures.

1083.05: Selecting of Respirators:

(1) For purposes of proper selection, design, construction, testing and use of respirators, the
American National Standards Practices for Respiratory Protection (ANSI z88.-21059) is adopted.

1083.06: Use of Respirators:

(1) Standard procedures shall be developed for the use of respirators. These should include all
information and guidance necessary for their proper selection, use and care. Possible emergency uses
of respirators should be anticipated and planned for.

(2) Written procedures shall be prepared covering safe use of respirators in dangerous atmospheres
that might be encountered in normal operations or in emergencies. All personnel shall be familiar
with these procedures and the available respirators to use.

a. Workers in enclosed toxic or oxygen-deficient atmosphere shall be assisted in case of accident by

at least one additional worker stationed in an area unaffected by the incident and provided with
proper rescue equipment to assist the other(s) in case of emergency. Communication (visual, voice or
signal line) shall be maintained among the individuals present;

b. When self-contained breathing apparatus or hose masks with blowers are used in atmospheres
dangerous to life or health, standby men must be present with suitable rescue equipment;

c. Persons using air line respirators in atmospheres hazardous to life or health, shall be equipped
with safety harnesses and safety lines for lifting or removing persons from hazardous atmospheres or
other equivalent provisions for the rescue of persons. A standby man or men with suitable self-
contained breathing apparatus shall be at the nearest fresh air base for emergency rescue.

(3) For the safe use of any respirator, the user shall be properly instructed in its selection, use and
maintenance.

1083.07: Maintenance and Care of Respirators:

A program for the maintenance and care of respirators shall be adopted to the type of plant, working
conditions, and hazards involved and shall include the following basic services:

(1) inspection for defects (including leak check),

(2) cleaning and disinfecting, and

(3) repair and storage.

1084: Head Protection:

1084.01: Head Protection:

(1) Hard hats for the protection of workers from impact penetration from falling and flying objects,
blows, and from limited electric shock and burns shall be provided where there is reasonable
probability of exposure to such hazards.

(2) Hard hats shall be made of non-combustible or slow-burning materials and when used in
electrical environment shall be non-conductor of electricity.

(3) The total weight of complete hard hat should not be more than 0.45 kgs. (16 ounces).

(4) Hard hats shall have a brim all around to provide protection for the head, face and back of the
neck.

(5) Hard hats without brims and low crowns may be allowed only in confined spaces.

(6) The cradle and sweatband of hard hats shall be detachable and replaceable.
(7) For work in excessive moisture, hard hats shall be water-proof-material.

(8) For the purpose of proper selection, design, construction, testing and use of head protectors the
American National Standards Safety Requirement for Industrial Head Protection (ANSI z59-1-1969)
is adopted.

1084.02: Hair Protection:

(1) All persons with long hair employed around machinery shall completely cover their hair with well
fitting caps or other equivalent protection.

(2) Caps shall be of materials not easily flammable and sufficiently durable to withstand regular
laundering, disinfecting and cleaning.

1085: Hand and Arm Protection:

1085.01: When selecting gloves, consideration should be given to the hazards to which the wearer
may be exposed to and the ease and free movement of the fingers.

1085.02: Gloves shall not be worn by workers operating drills, punch presses or other machinery in
which the hand may be caught by moving parts.

1085.03: Gloves, mittens, and leathers or pads for workers handling sharp edged or abrasive objects
shall be made of tough materials and where necessary provided with special reinforcement.

1085.04: Gloves, mittens and sleeves for workers handling hot metals shall be made of suitable heat
resisting material.

1085.05: Gloves and sleeves for electrical workers shall be made of rubber or other suitable materials
conforming with the test requirements on dielectric strength.

1085.06: Gauntlets for workers handling corrosive substances, such as acids and caustics, shall be
made of natural rubber, synthetic rubber or pliable plastic material resistant to corrosion.

1085.07: Gauntlets for protecting workers against the action of toxic, irritating or infectious
substances shall:

(1) cover the forearm as much as possible,

(2) have a close fit at the upper end and

(3) not have the slightest break.

Gloves torn during use shall be replaced immediately.

1086: Safety Belts, Life Lines and Safety Nets:

1086.01: General Provisions:

(1) Workmen working in unguarded surface above open pits or tanks, steep slopes, moving
machinery and similar locations, or working from unguarded surfaces six (6) meters (20 ft.) or more
above water or ground, temporary or permanent floor platform, scaffold construction or where
otherwise exposed to the possibility of falls hazardous to life or limb, shall be secured by safety belts
and life lines. In situations where safety belts and life lines in guarded platforms and scaffolds or
temporary floors are not feasible, safety nets shall be provided and installed.
(2) Window washers or cleaners working outside buildings six (6) meters (20 ft.) or more above the
ground or other surfaces unless protected from falling by other means, shall use safety belts attached
to suitable anchors.

(3) Workmen entering a sewer, flue, duct, or other similarly confined places shall be provided and
required to wear safety belts with life lines attached and held by another person stationed at the
opening ready to respond to agreed signals.

(4) Workers who are required to climb and work on top of poles six (6) meters or more shall use
safety belts. On top of structures where there is no place to strap a safety belt, a messenger line shall
be installed for strapping the safety belt or life line.

1086.02: Requirements:

(1) Safety belts shall be made of chromed tanned leather, linen or cotton webbing, or other suitable
materials at least 11.5 cm. (4 1/2 in.) wide and 0.65 cm. (1/4 in.) thick and of sufficient strength to
support a weight of 114 kgs. (250 lbs.) without breaking.

(2) Hardware used for safety belts should have a strength of approximately equal to the full strength
of the waist band. Buckles shall hold securely without slippage or other failure. This holding power
should be achieved by only a single insertion of the strap through the buckle in the normal or usual
way.

(3) Belt anchors shall be made of metal machined from bar stock, forged or heat treated, capable of
supporting a pull of 2730 kgs. (6,000 lbs.) without fracture applied in the direction which the anchor
must withstand should a man fall. All anchors and fastenings shall be provided with means to
prevent turning, backing off or becoming loose. Anchor fittings with single thread section which is
merely screwed into reinforcing plates shall not be used. Metals recommended for belt anchors are
nickel copper alloy and stainless steel.

(4) Life lines shall be made of good quality manila rope of at least 1.9 cm. (3/4 in.) diameter or
equivalent material such as nylon rope of at least 1.27 cm. (1/2 in.) diameter and shall be of sufficient
strength to support a weight of 1140 kgs. (2,500 lbs.) without breaking.

(5) Safety nets shall not be less than 0.94 cm. (3/8 in.) diameter mesh ropes and not less than 1.90
cm. (3/4 in.) diameter border ropes (perimeter) made of manila rope or other materials that can
absorb the impact of a falling body equally as nets fabricated from manila rope of the dimensions
specified. The mesh shall be arranged not to exceed 15.25 cm. (6 in.) on canters positively and
securely attached to avoid wear at each crossing point and at points of contact with the border.

(6) Safety nets shall be equipped with adequately padded thimbler sockets or equivalent means of
attachments. Supports and anchorages shall be of sufficient size and strength to catch any falling
worker. The nets shall be attached to sufficient supports outside and beyond the area of possible fall
and supported at sufficient heights to prevent sagging to any solid object beneath when cushioning
the fall of a worker.

(7) Safety belts, life lines and safety nets shall be inspected before use and at least once each week
thereafter. Defective belts, lines or nets shall be immediately discarded and replaced or repaired
before reuse.

1087: Use of Safety Shoes:

Workers shall be provided with approved safety shoes and leg protection whenever necessary as
determined by the nature of work.