Construction Safety and Health Program

I. INTRODUCTION

This Safety Manual is for the management, staff, workers,

volunteers and other stakeholders of the Project that will serve as a
guideline for accident prevention in the construction site.

It is the primary objective of this Project that all workers and

stakeholders must comply and follow this Safety Manual in order
for this program to be effective and successful.

II. SUBPROJECT DESCRIPTION

a. Name of Subproject: _________________________

b. Location of Subproject: _________________________

c. Subproject Classification: _________________________

d. Subproject Owner: _________________________

e. Name of Contractor: (if by Contract)

f. Estimated Start: _________________________

g. Subproject Duration: _________________________

h. Estimated No. of Workers: ____ workers including staff,

skilled and unskilled

III. SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE

1. OBJECTIVE

The project safety officer shall be designated to comply with

requirements from the Department of Labor and Employment
as detailed in the Occupational Safety and Health Standards,
and to assist in the accomplishment of safety objectives.

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2. FUNCTION OF THE SAFETY OFFICER/COMMITTEE

2.1 A project safety officer as required by the management

safety program will be designated and a regular monthly
meeting will be held at the subproject site.

2.2 The minutes of the meeting will be recorded by the project

safety officer and distributed to all concern.

2.3 The Project Safety Officer shall establish coordination and

communication of safety issues in the project.

2.4 The Project Safety Officer shall provide a forum for the
exchange of safety information and views among all parties
involved in the project.

IV. SITE SAFETY AND PERSONNEL

As required by Department Order No. 13. s. 1998 of the

DOLE/BWC this Project/Management appointed a Safety
Officer for site safety.

V. PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Manager/Project in Charge:

· Ensures that sufficient employee time, supervisor support

and funds are budgeted for safety equipment, training and to
carry out the safety program
· Ensures the creation of a Project Safety Plan that complies
with the requirements of the agency safety policy.
· Ensures that work is executed according to the Project
Safety Plan.
· Ensures that the implementation of the Project Safety Plan
is monitored and that the plan is reviewed as and when
necessary.
· Ensures that incidents are fully investigated and corrective
action taken to prevent the hazardous conditions or
behaviors from happening again.

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· Promotes interest, enthusiasm and commitment to Health,

Safety, and Environment issues throughout the Project.
· Ensures the provision of competent safety officer.
· Respond to the recommendations of the project safety
officer.
· Sets a good example by following established safety rules
and attending required training.

Engineers, Supervisors, Leadpersons:

· Be aware of the requirements of the Project Safety Plan, Safe

Construction Methodologies, and safety procedures relevant
to the individual’s specific area of responsibility.
· Ensures that each workers being supervised has received an
initial orientation on safety before beginning work
· Ensures that each workers receives required personal
protective equipment (PPE) before starting work on a
subproject requiring PPE
· Plans and maintains a tidy and orderly work place such that
work can be carried out with minimal risk to health and
safety.
· Ensures that work is carried out as planned and regularly
inspect all work areas to ensure the safety of all activities,
equipment, and materials in his area of responsibility.
· Ensures that others, including the general public, are
protected.
· Does a daily walk-around safety-check of the subproject
work area. Promptly corrects any hazards found
· Incorporates safety instructions into routine orders and
ensure that workers are not required or permitted to take
unnecessary risk.
· Responds to the recommendations of the Project Safety
Officer.
· Encourages those who perform safely and reprimand those
who do not.
· Set a good example.

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Safety Officers:

· Serves as Secretary to the health and safety committee

· Prepare minutes of meetings
· Report status of recommendations made
· Notify members of the meetings; and
· Submit the employer a report of the activities of the
committee, including recommendations made
· Acts in an advisory capacity on all matters pertaining to
health and safety for the guidance of the employer and the
workers
· Conducts investigation of accidents as member of the Health
and Safety Committee and submits his separate report and
analysis of accidents to the employer
· Coordinates all health and safety training programs for the
employees and employer
· Conducts health and safety inspection as member of the
committee
· Maintains or helps in the maintenance of an efficient
accident record system and coordinates actions taken by
supervisors to eliminate accident causes
· Provides assistance to government agencies in the conduct of
safety and health inspection, accident investigation or any
other related programs
· For purposes of effectiveness in a workplace where full-time
safety man is required, he shall report directly to the
employer

Workers/Volunteers:
· Attend orientation, toolbox talks, and safety meetings as
required.
· Use the right tools for every job and keep them in good
condition.
· Use the safety equipment and protective clothing supplied.
· Avoid taking shortcuts that may lead to unnecessary risk.
· Report any defects at the site, in equipment or any other
safety hazard.
· Comply with all rules.
· Participate in safety program and cooperates actively with
the Health and Safety Committee
· Assists government agencies in the conduct of health and
safety inspection or other programs

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VI. ON-SITE SAFETY/HEALTH PROMOTION AND

EDUCATION

1. OBJECTIVE

Safety knowledge, attitude, skills and habits at all levels of the

project workforce shall be promoted, maintained and enhanced
by regular and continuing safety training and education.

2. REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Safety Orientation

New workers/volunteers will be required to attend a

Safety Orientation before deployment for work. Upon
completion of the orientation, a new worker/volunteer will
be issued with a site ID card or gate pass or a safety
sticker for his hard hat.

Induction seminar of workers/volunteers will also include

the Project safety and health policy.

2.2 Tool Box Talks

Toolbox meetings provide a forum to discuss items of

safety relevant to the subproject and permit an opportunity
for open communication between workers/volunteers and
supervisors on the subproject.

Safety talks will be scheduled on a weekly basis. Such

talks will be carried out by the supervisors assisted by the
safety officer. The talks will be of short duration on a
relevant safety topic and records of attendance will be
maintained. Each talk will likely last for at least 15
minutes every Monday morning or as determined by the
Project.

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VII. SAFETY PROMOTIONS

1. OBJECTIVE

Pertinent information shall be communicated to all

workers/volunteers at the work site by practical means, to
make them well informed about matters important to their
safety and well-being.

2. REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Safety shall be included in all job instructions.

2.2 Safety Bulletin Boards

· The Project shall have an adequate number of

bulletin boards
· Bulletin boards shall be positioned so that
employees can view them while standing in a
casual manner.
· Items to be placed in bulletin boards shall be
regulated to prevent undesirable and disapproved
materials from getting displayed.
· Bulletin boards shall have excellent conditions at
any given time.

3. RESPONSIBILITIES

· Project Supervisors shall include the safety aspects

when they give job instructions to the
workers/volunteers.
· The project supervisors and the safety officer shall be
responsible for the control of postings and the upkeep
of their bulletin boards.
· The safety officer shall provide posters and other
safety information materials for the bulletin boards.

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VIII. ACCIDENT/INCIDENT INVESTIGATION AND

REPORTING

1. OBJECTIVE

All accidents and downgrading incidents shall be

thoroughly investigated to find the root causes. Measures
to prevent recurrence of the accidents/incidents tend to be
more effective if targeted to the root causes; otherwise,
treating the symptoms would just increase the waste of
resources.

An immediate investigation will be completed by crew

supervision, supervisor/leadperson. The investigation
process shall be supervised by the project in-charge and
project safety officer.

2. REQUIREMENTS

2.1 The Incident/Accident Investigation Report Form

should be used. We can use the forms from the OSHS
manual.

2.2 All accidents/incidents shall be reported on the

standard form by the supervisor.

2.3 High potential accidents and near-accidents shall be

reported to the attention of upper levels of
Project/management to assure full investigation and
action by appropriate authorities.

2.4 The safety officer shall ensure that all corrective

actions listed for major high-potential loss accident
are implemented.

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3. MAJOR LOSS ANNOUNCEMENTS

· Summaries of vital information on major personnel

accidents must be written and promptly submitted to
the PIC.

· Prompt summaries of major property loss or damage

and fires must be written and circulated to the PIC.

· These reports must contain key information on causes

and prevention.

4. CONTENTS

The project in-charge will report in writing to the Project

management. A narrative of accident details and what was
done or is being done to prevent recurrence. This written
report may be preceded by a telephone call for possible
representation of the Project management. The narrative
report will include the following information;

· Injured worker(s) name(s), occupation, length of

employment, age, gender, date, and time of accident.
· Description of accident; detail of what the employee
was doing and what tools, equipment, structures, or
fixtures were involved.
· Nature of injuries or illness
· Accident causes that contributed to the incident.
· Steps to be taken to see that this is done
· Provide a detailed sketch, if needed to explain the
accident scene.

Photograph shall accompany the written report for serious

accident which results to lost time injury.

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5. RECORDKEEPING PROCEDURES

The project safety officer must maintain a variety of

records for protection of the workers/volunteers, the
Project staff and other stakeholders.
First Aid Log:

This is a chronological listing of all visits to the clinic or

first aid station. Every injury illness reported, no matter
how slight must be recorded. A copy of the logbook and
necessary forms shall be provided to the clinic or first aid
station.

IX. PROTECTION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC

Safety measures shall be implemented to protect the public

from hazards connected with construction operations and
activities.

1. REQUIREMENTS

· Standard warning signs, traffic signs and barricades

shall be installed as required by government regulations
and by the OSHS for construction projects.

· Flagmen directing traffic shall follow standard signals

and procedures.

· Operation of heavy equipment and hoists shall use

standard signals. When the distance between the
operator and the signalman exceeds 200 feet, a portable
radio communication system shall be used.

· Only trained and qualified personnel shall be assigned

as vehicle drivers, equipment operators, signalmen and
flagmen.

· Signs, barricades and other safeguards installed shall be

protected from misuse, abuse, damage or interference.

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2. RESPONSIBILITIES

· The Project-in-charge shall anticipate the project needs

and order the preparation the required devices.

· The project supervisors shall install required traffic

signs and barricades, required by the Project. They shall
also protect these devices and public safeguards from
misuse, abuse, damage or interference.
· Supervisors shall instruct and monitor traffic flagmen.

· Supervisors and the Equipment-in-Charge shall instruct

and monitor their operators for heavy and critical
equipment.

· The Project-in-charge shall strictly enforce the

assignment of qualified personnel to do certain jobs as
stated above.

· The project safety officer shall conduct daily inspection

of the installed safeguards.

X. CONSTRUCTION SAFETY PRACTICES

1. EXCAVATION

Excavation is defined as making a depression or cavity in

the earth’s surface including the removal of previously
installed roadways, slabs or foundations at and below the
surrounding ground level. The principal hazards associated
with excavation are:

· Suffocation, crushing or other injury from falling

material.

· Damage/failure of installed underground services and

consequent hazards.

· Tripping, slipping or falling.

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· Possibility of explosive, flammable, toxic or oxygen-

deficient atmosphere in excavation.

Prior to starting excavation, proceed as follows:

· Areas to be excavated shall be identified and segregated

by means of barricades, ropes and/or signs to prevent
access of unauthorized personnel and equipment.
Suitable means shall be provided to make barriers
visible at all times.

· Provide means of diverting surface water from

excavation.

· Sloping, shoring or bracing that may be required to

stabilize the soil shall be designed by a competent
engineer and installed as designed. Special attention
shall be paid to bracing designs when the excavation is
near operating equipment.

2. CONCRETE, FORMWORK AND SHORING

Some of the hazards associated with concrete installations

are:

· Failure of inadequately designed/installed forms and

shoring.

· Awkward confined workspace while forming and

placing.

· Rebar, wire mesh and tie wires pose puncture and

cutting hazards.

· Falling or flying concrete while placing.

Safety for the installation of a finished concrete structure

starts with its design. A competent engineer should design
the formwork for all structures requiring the use of shoring
and for large pours to be made at and below ground level.

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· Provide adequate bearing capacity, (a function of soil

conditions), for formwork vertical support members.

· Provide bracing of formwork lateral for loads to be

imposed during form erection and the pour.

· Provide support for and anchor reinforcing steel as it is

installed.

· Sequence of form erection should minimize exposure of

workmen to installed reinforcing steel. Provide covers
as required to prevent possible impalement or cutting by
workers by exposed steel.

· Adequate work platforms with guardrails should be

provided for workmen during form erection. Use safety
belts when platforms cannot be provided.

For placing concrete in approved forms:

· Provide adequate means of access for equipment and

men to be used for placing and finishing concrete.

· If buckets are used for pouring, riding the bucket is

prohibited.

· Electric powered trowels, floats and vibrators shall be

double insulated or grounded for operator protection.

Removal of forms and shores should follow approved

scheme of the Structural Designer. All nails, exposed tie
wires, etc. are to be removed or bent over as forms are
removed. Form material shall be neatly stacked for reuse or
disposal.

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3. SCAFFOLDING AND LADDERS

The major hazards associated with the use of scaffolding

and ladders are falling men, material or tools.

Scaffolds are generally classified by the loading of work

platforms as light, medium or heavy duty with design
platform loadings of 25 (122), 50 (224), and 75 (366) psf
(kg/m2), respectively.

The following requirements are applicable to all scaffold

work platforms:

· A guardrail shall enclose all working platforms more

than 10 ft. (3m) above ground or floor level. Guardrail
shall be located 42 in. (1,050 mm) above platform.

· Work platform shall be completely decked with no

openings.

· Adequate access to each work platform shall be

provided. If ladders are used, they shall be securely tied
to scaffolding.

· Planks shall be fastened/secured and kept clean.

i. As applicable, continuous scaffolding is to be tied

and secured to structure being scaffolded at 25 ft.
intervals horizontally and 25 ft. vertically.

ii. All materials used for scaffolding shall be

periodically inspected to confirm condition
satisfactory for continued use.

iii. Suitable footings shall be provided to prevent uneven

settlement and loading of vertical support for
scaffolding

iv. If adjusting screws are used, they shall be installed

only at baseplates. They shall never be used on
scaffolds with casters.

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v. When erecting or using rolling scaffolds, casters shall

be locked in position. Personnel are not permitted on
rolling scaffold while it is being moved. Any tool or
material on scaffold to be moved shall be secured.

vi. Straight or extension ladders shall be used at an angle

of about 75 degrees with the horizontal (4 to 1 rise)
with the top extending at least 3 ft. (900 mm) above
the point of top support and securely tied at that
point.

vii. Personnel shall have both hands unencumbered when

climbing ladders. All climbing and descending shall
be done facing the ladder.

viii. Metal ladders shall not be used in the vicinity of

electrical equipment or circuits.

ix. When using stepladder considerations should be

given to tying off or holding to stabilize.

x. Scaffolds must be plumb and level at all times.

4. WELDING, BURNING AND CUTTING

The major hazards associated with burning and welding

operations are:

o Heat and fire

o Electrical shock

o Toxic gases and fumes

o Intense light, ultraviolet or infrared rays

o Restricted visibility while working

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Proper care of welding and burning equipment is a

requisite for minimizing hazards.

· All gas cylinders shall have their contents clearly

labeled.

· Gas cylinders shall always be stored, transported, used

and secured in an upright position. Valve keys must be
on cylinder when in use.

· Gas hoses shall be regularly checked for abrasion, cuts,

leaky joints or other damage. Welding cable shall be
similarly checked for external damage and for properly
connected and insulated joints. In running hoses and
cables to work, preferably they should be located
overhead. If not possible, and particularly in heavy
traffic areas, protective cover should be provided when
run on the ground.

a) Never use grease or oil on equipment (cylinders,

hoses and torches) handling oxygen.

b) Oxygen shall not be used for ventilation or cooling,

blowing dust or cleaning work.

c) Frames of electric welding machines are to be

grounded.

In preparing for welding and burning, it shall be ensured

that:

a) Sparks or molten metal will not fall on people or

combustible materials particularly from work at
elevated location.

b) Work is screened or isolated to preclude exposure of

adjacent workmen to welding flash.

c) Work is properly grounded for electric welding. Pipe

containing oil, gas or other combustible material and
conduits and structures for electricity transmissions
shall not be used for grounds.

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d) Work location is adequately ventilated. For welding or

burning materials containing zinc, lead, cadmium,
chromium or beryllium, respirators or fresh air masks
are required for poorly ventilated or confined
workspaces.

e) Work pieces shall be properly supported for the

operation to be done.

While doing the work, welders and burners must use the
personal protective equipment required for the job.
Normally, this will include tinted eye protection, which
greatly restricts the user’s visibility. For this reason,
thorough preparation for the job is important before
starting work. Hand or power tools are frequently used in
conjunction with welding and burning operations requiring
additional protective equipment.

5. HAND AND POWER TOOLS

The hazards associated with the use of hand and power

tools are:

· Failure or disintegration of tool.

· Proximity to moving or cutting parts of tool.

· Flying particles from tool and work.

· Heat and sparks.

· Electrical shock.

· Crushing or pinching.

Tools that are right for the job, in safe condition and used
properly will provide productivity as well as safe work
conditions.

· Wood handles on tools shall be free of splinters, cracks,

and solidly attached to their working heads.

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· Electric powered tools shall be double insulated or

properly grounded. Electric cords shall be maintained
free of cuts, abrasion and kinks. Cords shall not be used
for hoisting tools.

· Tools with exposed moving parts shall be provided with

guards to minimize exposure of tool operator.

· All powered tools shall be stopped and, as applicable,

air or electric supply disconnected, to make any
adjustments to tool. Fuel powered tools shall be
shutdown for refueling.

· Impact-type (percussion) tools shall have suitable

retainers to hold tool bits in place during operation.

· Extension or leverage increasers shall not be used on

tool handles.

· Tools with “mushroomed” striking faces shall not be

used. If these faces are to be dressed, tool shall be
inspected for cracks and proper temper restored before
reusing.

· The rated grinding wheel and cutting blade speed shall

be compatible with the speed and power capability of
the driving shaft.

· All tools shall be regularly inspected, repaired and

lubricated as required to maintain them in a safe
condition.

· Personal protective equipment requirements for each

type of tool shall be established and enforced.

· Air hoses and electric cords leading to tools at work

area shall be located or covered to protect them from
external mechanical damage.

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6. MATERIALS HANDLING

The hazards associated with material handling are:

· Falling or moving material and equipment.

· Pinching or crushing.

· Cuts, punctures and abrasions.

· Strains.

Proper storage will reduce potential for damage and assist

in the safe handling of materials.

· Material shall be stored to provide access for men and

equipment when handling and moving. Aisles and
access ways shall be kept free.

· Material shall be stored off the ground by use of pallets,

chocks or dunnage.

· Flammable or combustible materials shall be segregated

and potential hazards identified. Suitable fire protection
equipment shall be provided at storage areas for
combustible materials and potential sources of ignition
shall be restricted from these areas.

Mobile equipment is frequently used for handling

materials.

· When moving, material shall be secured to the vehicle.

· During transportation any overhanging material shall

be tagged or marked for easy visibility.

· For heavy or bulky material, routes of movement shall

be checked for clearance and load carrying adequacy.

· Passengers are not permitted to ride on material

handling equipment.

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Uncrating of material poses hazards.

· Care must be exercised in removing straps or bands by

using the proper tools and protective equipment.

· When dismantling wooden crates, nails shall be

removed or bent over and lumber neatly stacked for
disposal.

7. INDUSTRIAL MOBILE EQUIPMENT

Inherent with the use of productive mobile equipment are

the many potential hazards that can result from:

· A large mass in motion.

· Possible malfunction of the equipment.

· Response of operator to constantly changing conditions.

Prior to starting work each day, operator shall check proper

functioning and condition of horn, lights, tires, brakes
(service and emergency), windshields, mirrors, and make a
visual and operational check of engine and functional
devices of the equipment. Any defects shall be rectified or
logged for correction as judged necessary by the operator
or his supervisor.

All equipment shall be periodically inspected and serviced

by a competent mechanic. Records of this maintenance
shall be kept for each piece of equipment.

The load capacity and any operational restriction for each

piece of equipment shall be posted at the operator’s station.
As applicable, the capacity and requirements for any
equipment to transport personnel shall be posted also.

Safe means of access to operator’s station shall be provided

on each piece of equipment.

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The engine shall be shut down and parking brake set each
time:

· The equipment is being refueled.

· Any maintenance work is being performed.

· The operator leaves his station for any reason.

Any load extending beyond the confines of the equipment

shall be marked or tagged for easy visibility.

Loading of container-type equipment shall be limited to a

capacity that will avoid spillage along the route of travel.

When operator’s visibility is restricted in direction of

travel, or when working in a congested or confined space, a
signalman on the ground with clear visibility shall direct
the movement of the equipment.

For best control, mobile equipment shall always be

operated in gear, i.e., never “coast” down hill.

When equipment is shut down with any reason and at the

end of the workday all appurtenances such as blades,
buckets, fork hooks shall be grounded or placed in their
lowest position.

In areas of heavy traffic or congestion, it may be desirable

to install traffic signs to control the movement of vehicles
as well as barricades to restrict foot traffic. (Note: A
fatality could occur if a worker walks out from behind a
truck and be run over.)

Condition and capability of roads or routes of travel for

mobile equipment shall be ascertained prior to starting
work. Weather will affect these conditions, and they shall
be rechecked as appropriate.

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8. ELECTRICITY

The major hazards of electricity are electrical shock and

the accompanying possibility of death. Fatal electrical
shock can be sustained with voltages of 120 or less with
current as low as 50 –200 milliamperes. These numbers
indicate that care must be exercised with any work utilizing
electricity since the hazard is present over the range of
currents and voltages in service at construction site.
Because the distribution system is temporary and because
of conditions inherent with a construction site- much
activity, many people, water and dust – care in the layout
and installations of the temporary electrical system is
required.

· The major source and distribution equipment

(generators, transformers and switch racks) shall be
isolated by fences or in building with access restricted
to authorized personnel only.

· All temporary circuits at the construction site shall be

grounded with the ground circuit having a resistance no
greater than 25 ohms.

· All circuits shall be provided with fuses or circuit

breakers sized to prevent overloading of the wire and
equipment in the circuit.

· All non-current carrying metal frames or containers of

electrical equipment shall be grounded.

· The conductors for the temporary electrical distribution

system shall be located to minimize possible external
damage and/or contact by people and equipment.
Conduits or protective covering may be required in
areas of heavy traffic or congestion. Only qualified
electricians shall do any alteration or extension to the
system.

· The use of a 12-volt temporary lighting system is

recommended for work inside towers, vessels or other
confined moist or dusty areas.

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A tag and lock out procedure shall be established and used

for any work to be done on circuits, or equipment powered
by energized circuits.

When working in an operating substation or substations

with energized buses, barriers shall be provided and
identification signs installed to segregate workers from
“live” equipment.

All portable electric powered tools shall be grounded or

double insulated. Cords for these tools shall be run and
located to minimize possible damage to cord. Cords shall
not be used for hoisting tools.

Where more than one voltage level is in service at a site,

each receptacle shall have its voltage identified.

9. PAINTING

The hazards associated with painting are:

· Toxic fumes
· Flammable materials
· Falls
· Dust and flying particles

Painting frequently includes the use of toxic and/or

flammable materials. Prior to starting work, workmen shall
be made aware of the hazards of the materials they are
using and the protective equipment required. When using
flammable or combustible materials in confined spaces,
adequate ventilation must be provided. Respiratory
equipment shall be used as the conditions and materials
dictate.

Surface preparation for painting can present a variety of

hazards dependent on the method used.

· When solvent cleaning, the toxic and combustion

characteristics of the solvent shall be determined, and
appropriate protection provided.

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· When mechanical cleaning, such as chipping, scraping

or wire brushing, eye protection is mandatory.

· If sandblasting is done, workmen doing the work shall

be equipped with fresh air masks with the source of air
supply monitored for suitability for breathing purposes.
Eye protection is required for those doing the blasting
and other persons exposed in the area.

The use of safety belts or safety harnesses is mandatory for

all work more than 10 ft (3m) above grade, which is not
done from a fixed platform with guardrails.

Pressurized spray guns are frequently used for paint

application.

· If spray printing is done in an enclosed area, adequate

ventilation and/or means of safely exhausting fumes
must be provided.

· Spray gun nozzle shall be grounded to minimize

possibility of static electricity build-up and discharge.

· Care must be exercised in the use of spray equipment

employing high pressure. Trigger guards shall be
provided on these sprays.

10. MASONRY

The hazards associated with masonry and insulation is:

· Dust and fumes

· Cuts, abrasions and punctures.

· Falling materials.

· Personnel falls

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For work at an elevated location, in addition to having a

work platform with guardrails, care shall be exercised to
insure that materials to be handled do not exceed allowable
scaffold loading. Bricks and blocks shall be neatly stacked.
They shall be passed by hand, not thrown, when moving.

Hand and eye protection shall be worn when installing wire

mesh and sheet metal that requires cutting and/or trimming.
Eye protection shall be worn when shaping bricks with
hand tools.

When mixing and installing mortar or insulating cement

mixes, protective equipment shall be used as indicated by
the material supplier.

When cutting brick with a power saw, dust shall be

controlled, preferably by use of an exhaust hood. Dust may
also controlled by wetting the brick and/or providing
barriers to limit dispersion. Operator shall wear eye and
face protection while cutting and respiratory equipment if
exposed to dust.

Excess scrap materials must be promptly cleaned up and

disposed of at least daily.

11. HOUSEKEEPING

· Inherent with good housekeeping is the elimination of

many hazards that could result in falls, trips, cuts, fires
and many other potential accidents. Good housekeeping
is a visible advertisement and promotion of safe
working conditions.

· Containers for trash and debris shall be deployed

throughout the site. Schedule of pick-up and disposal of
trash shall be set to prevent overfilling containers and
large accumulations at any location.

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· If work restricts traffic on roads, barricades to divert

traffic shall be used. Similarly, clear walkways for
access to site shall be maintained. Hoses and electric
cords shall be laid to minimize road and walkway
crossings. Where necessary, these shall be run
overhead, or provided with protective covering if run at
ground level.

· Clean-up is a part of every job to be done. Excess and

scrap materials shall be stored when not in use.
Working platforms on long-standing scaffolds shall be
periodically cleaned of debris.

12. SAFETY SIGNAGES

Safety signages should be provided in order to warn the

workers and the public of hazards existing in the
workplace. It shall be posted in the appropriate areas,
strategic locations and should be understandable. The size
should conform to the OSHS manual and same with color.
All signages should be kept clean and be inspected
regularly. It should be in good condition, damage signages
should be removed or replaced.

Signages shall include but not limited to the following:

· The use of Personal Protective Equipment

· Areas where there are potential risk of falling and
falling objects
· Areas where explosives and flammable substance are
stored
· Areas where there are tripping and slipping hazards
· Places of electrical facility or equipment
· Places where dangerous moving parts of machinery

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XI. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL PLAN

1. OBJECTIVE

To ensure the Project with the environment and

surrounding communities from hazards and environmental
concerns posed by the construction activities in the project.

This plan covers and should be applied to all works in this

project.

2. RESPONSIBILITIES

The Project-in-Charge shall be responsible for the

implementation of this Environmental Control Plan.

The Project-in-Charge shall ensure that the plan conforms

to the project risk assessment done for the project.

The Project Safety Officer shall assist the PIC in the

implementation of this plan. He shall conduct daily
inspection of the site to identify non-compliance with this
plan and to determine other hazards and concerns not
identified by previous risk assessment and hazard analysis.

3. HAZARDS & ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

· Dust
· Noise
· Exhaust emission
· Muddy roads

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4. SPECIFIC CONTROL MEASURES

· DUST
Ø Sprinkle dry grounds with water
Ø Place gravel around field office areas
Ø Implement site speed limit at 20 kph or as required
by the owner for all vehicles

· NOISE
Ø Mount equipment so that vibration will be reduced
Ø Position equipment as further away from the field
offices and active areas as practicable
Ø Install muffler to exhaust systems of machines and
equipment
Ø Provide ear protection for workers exposed to noise

· EXHAUST EMISSION
Ø Direct exhaust of stationary equipment away from
work areas and field offices
Ø Position machine or equipment in open areas
Ø Do not run any gas or diesel engine inside confined
spaces
Ø Implement preventive maintenance schedule

· MUDDY ROADS
Ø Provide tire washing facilities near exit gate
Ø Require all outgoing vehicles to wash tires before
going out to the project

5. MONITORING

The Project-in-Charge shall require strict monitoring of

compliance with the requirements of this Environmental
Control Management Plan.

The Project Safety Officer shall continuously monitor on-

site conditions; detect changes and new hazards not
previously identified in this plan. He shall require
immediate actions to control the hazard and prevent
possible damage or serious impact to the environment and
surrounding communities.

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XII. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

All workers are required to wear appropriate personal protective

equipment in all operations where there is exposure to
hazardous conditions or where there is need for using such
equipment to reduce the hazard to the employees.

Once issued, it is the responsibility of the worker/volunteers to

see that the issued PPE’s are maintained in safe condition and
inspected daily.

1. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

· Safety Helmet
· Safety Shoes
· Pants (trouser) maong. No worn out pants
· Long Sleeve T-Shirt

2. GUIDELINES IN THE USE OF P.P.E.S:

In providing safe working conditions, the use of personal

protective equipment is the last line of defense against
possible injury. It must be recognized that the use of
personal protective equipment frequently reduces or
restricts some of our normal senses that contribute to our
safety awareness. For example:

· Wearing safety glasses with side shields, goggles, or

tinted goggles restricts normal vision.
· Earmuffs or plugs reduce hearing capability.
· Use of respiratory equipment frequently restricts
vision.
· Wearing gloves reduces the sense of feel.
· The discomfort of wearing many protective items is
distracting to users.

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q HEAD PROTECTION

Because of the danger of falling or flying material, or

impact with fixed or moving objects, the wearing of
non-conducting safety hats throughout the construction
site are normally mandatory.

q EYE AND FACE PROTECTION

Exposure to airborne physical, chemical or radiation

agents that could injure the eyes or face requires
protection. Refer to Rule 1082 of the OSHS. At each
construction site consideration should be given to
mandatory eye protection for certain areas or the entire
site if conditions warrant and eye injuries will be
reduced. Contact lenses do not constitute eye
protection, and actually pose a hazard to the user in
some situations. Consequently, their use on site is
strongly discouraged.

q RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

Physical or chemical contaminants in the air that are

harmful if ingested by breathing and/or possible
oxygen deficiency require the use of respiratory
equipment. This equipment that fits over the nose, nose
and mouth, or entire face can be broadly classified by
its intended function.

The suppliers of canisters and filters identify them for

the types of environment they are effective in, and limit
their use. These instructions must be observed for
proper protection.

Anybody excepted to use fresh air masks in the course

of their work shall be given training and practice in the
proper methods of wearing and operating this
equipment.

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q HEARING PROTECTION

High noise levels pose the long-range health hazard of

loss of hearing to exposed workers. Permissible noise
exposures are given in Table 8b of the OSHS. Because
of the changing activities and conditions, periodic
monitoring for the noise levels throughout the
construction site is required. When noise levels above
permissible level are observed, the preferred course of
action is to control or isolate the noise source thus
reducing it to a permissible level for exposed workers.
If it is impractical to do this, hearing protection shall be
provided for exposed employees. Earmuffs or plugs of
material designed for sound muffling shall be used.

q BODY PROTECTION

For most works in a construction site, work clothing

that covers the body, legs and arms is adequate.
Workers that are exposed to heat, sparks or molten
metal should be aware that some clothing materials are
more flammable than others, i.e. some synthetic fibers
ignite and burn more readily than natural cloth fibers.
Suits or aprons suitable for the exposure to extreme
heat, toxic chemicals, or acids shall be provided if
work conditions require.

q FOOT PROTECTION

It is advisable for all workers on a construction site to

wear safety shoes because of the many hazards
exposing feet to injury. In addition, used of boots may
be required when work is in water or feet are exposed to
chemical or acids.

q HAND PROTECTION

Various types of gloves shall be available and used to

protect the hands from cuts, abrasions and punctures,
sparks, heat, cold, and molten metal; contact with
electricity, and exposure to toxic chemicals and acids.

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q SAFETY BELTS

Safety belts shall be used by all workers on elevated

work where scaffolding, ladders, catch platforms or
temporary floors are not provided. Safety belts or safety
harnesses shall be attached to a fixed support, and
lanyard shall restrict fall to 6 ft. (1.8 m).

XIII. HANDLING OF HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

Hazardous materials are substances or mixtures that may cause

personal injury, illness, or threat to the public or environment
during handling, use, discharge or disposal.

If hazardous material is used or stored at the construction site, a

written hazard communication (HAZ COM) program shall be
developed, implemented, and maintained.

In order to prevent and/or control employee exposure, it is

essential that the supervisor inform all workers about any
hazardous material at the construction site.

q The HAZ COM program shall include:

· Labels and warning forms

ð Labels on hazardous material containers shall not be

removed or defaced. They shall be legible and
identify the substance in the container, and display
the appropriate warning about the substance.

· Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDSs)

ð An MSDS for each chemical shall be available at the

site at which the hazardous material is present. The
MSDS shall be legible and available for worker
review.

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· Specific worker training requirements

ð HAZ COM program

ð Health and environmental hazards of the various
chemicals in the workplace
ð Detection
ð Protection from harmful exposure

List of inventory of hazardous material at the construction

site.

Information about hazardous material at the construction site

shall be provided to workers as soon as they are assigned and
when additional hazardous material is brought to the site.
Workers shall be informed of the location of the HAZ COM
program, listing of hazardous substances, and MSDSs.

q General precautions:

Ø Read the MSDS and Label – Prevent illness and injury

by reading the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and
container label for each hazardous substance used. These
give key health and safety information about the
hazardous substances in the work area.

Ø Container Labels/Storage of Harmful Substance –

Each label should list the substance name, hazardous
ingredients, hazard warnings and the manufacturer’s
name and address. Harmful substance should be stored in
a safe place with secured facilities.

Ø Special Protection – MSDS gives information on the

personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the
particular work being performed. These sheets would list
specific types that are recommended, such as full-face
mask respirator, rubber gloves and chemical goggle.

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XIV. TEMPORARY FIRE PROTECTION FACILITIES AND

EQUIPMENT

1. FIRE PREVENTION

q Good housekeeping in the construction site is the first

step in a fire prevention program. Trash shall be picked
up and disposed to prevent accumulations that can
cause or contribute to a fire. Paper, rags, sawdust and
scrap lumber which are commonly present; containers
shall be provided to gather such debris. The containers
shall be emptied on a schedule that avoids excessive
accumulations and overfilling.

q Flammable and combustible materials utilized for

construction shall be stored in an isolated or segregated
area until they are used. Such materials include solvents
and thinners used for painting, fuel of engine driven
equipment, scaffold boards, form lumber, and
compressed gases. If volatile materials are stored in a
building, it shall be ventilated to avoid an explosive
atmosphere. Access to storage areas for flammable and
combustible materials shall be restricted, and sources of
ignition forbidden in the area. As these materials are
removed from storage for use, the precautions required
to prevent ignition for each type of materials shall be
observed.

q Sources of fire ignition exist throughout a construction

site with welding, flame burning, grinding, heaters, and
exhaust from engines or sparks from electrical
equipment. Scheduling shall minimize work with
combustible materials in the vicinity of ignition sources.
When this is impractical, fire protection equipment shall
be provided and consideration given to providing a fire
watchman to initiate action should a fire occur when the
fire hazard is large.

q Only approved containers should be used to store or

transport fuel.
q Fuel storage tanks, hoses, etc., should be grounded.
q No smoking rules must be established and enforced
without exception.

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2. FIRE PROTECTION INSTALLED

q First aid/fire fighting equipment shall consist primarily

of portable fire extinguishers. Extinguishers to be
permanently mounted shall have their location clearly
marked and be accessible at all times. The necessary
instructions for using extinguishers shall be given to all
personnel who may be required to use them.

XV. FIRST AID AND HEALTH CARE MEDICINES,

EQUIPMENT FACILITIES

The first aid kit should consist the following equipment and
medicines as a requirement of D.O.13.

· Equipments
o Washing Area
o First Aid Cabinet
· Cotton
· Dressing Pads
o Gauze pads, finger size
o Gauze swabs, medium size
o Gauze swabs, large
o Adhesive dressing
o Eye pads
· Plasters
· Bandages
· Eyewash solution
· Thermometer
· Safety pins

XVI. WORKERS WELFARE FACILITIES

Adequate toilet, washroom and change facilities shall be

provided for the work force.

Potability of drinking water used on the site shall be checked

regularly. Containers for drinking water shall be identified for
that use only, tightly covered when in use and not user for any
purpose.

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If eating facilities are provided on site, sanitary conditions shall

be monitored periodically. Garbage shall be kept in sealed
containers and disposed daily.

Control of vermin, pests and insects is required if they pose a

hazard to health of workers while on the site.

A temporary bunkhouse for the workers, this will serve as a

temporary shelter complete with lockers, storing of personal
belongings of workers.

XVIII.PROPOSED HOURS OF WORK AND REST BREAKS

The work schedule will be from Monday to Saturday, 8:00am -

5:00pm, with 15 minutes break in the morning and afternoon
and one (1) hour break for lunch.

XIX. CONSTRUCTION WASTE DISPOSAL

1. OIL LEAKS AND SPILLAGE

· Implement proper storage and handling of fuel and
lubricants
· Provide oil catch or drip trays.
· Clean up immediately any spillage and leak
· Utilize only equipment in good condition. Disallow
entry of equipment with leaks into the project
· Deploy fire extinguisher in fuel and oil storage areas

2. GARBAGE
· Designate garbage collection area
· Clean up the site daily
· Dispose garbage off site regularly and frequently
· Disallow eating in the work areas
· Designate mess hall area away from the work areas

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XX. EMERGENGY ACTION PLAN

1. OBJECTIVES

The objectives of this Emergency Action Plan are:

· To ensure readiness to cope with emergencies that may

result in the loss of life and property.
· To be able to effectively carry out an orderly, timely,
and safe evacuation of all personnel in affected areas of
the emergency when necessary.
· To prevent further injuries/casualties, and more damage
to property in times of disasters, or natural calamities.
· To facilitate first-aid response to an injured worker, and
immediate access to Emergency Room facilities or first
aid station.

2. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Should emergency occur, the Project In Charge on site

shall:

· Immediately secure the area and implement the

emergency action plan. According to the situation, the
person in charge will delegate authority and assure the
safety of those responding.
· Ensure notification of the project safety officer.
· Provide information regarding the emergency to rescue
personnel and project management representatives only.
Question from the press and media will refer to the
Project Management.

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XXI. CONSTRUCTION SITE DEMOBILIZATION

After the project, dismantling and demolition of temporary

structure, scaffold, temporary electrical wiring, transport of
heavy equipment must be under the supervision of a competent
person and the project safety officer. It must be in accordance
with OSHS manual and D.O. 13 especially for heavy
equipment.

JOB HAZARD ANALYSIS

1. OBJECTIVE

The objective of job hazard analysis is to develop a

preliminary hazard analysis on work operations as to their
potential for injury, property damage or both. Once
potential hazards have been identified, procedures can be
developed to eliminate or mitigate their potential for
occurrence.

In our management, the workers will conduct tool box

meeting every morning for 15 minutes, here they will
identify hazard in every scope of work and give corrective
action in order to avoid accidents.

2. BENEFITS

· Potential for injury property damages could be

prevented and eliminated
· Identified hazards could be used as a tool in the
foresight of scheduled activities
· Necessary safety precautions could be planned
· Job procedures and construction methods could be
adjusted or improved
· Provides training
· Increases awareness

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XXII. PENALTIES/ SANCTIONS

Offenses and Description.

Violation of any safety rules, regulations and general practices

promulgated by the Project.

Remedial action for each offense.

1. Failure to wear Personal Protective Equipment at

construction site or where specified

A. Safety Helmet & Safety Shoes

ð First offense – written reprimand

ð Second offense – One (1) day suspension
ð Third offense – Three (3) days suspension

Required to all construction worker/Project staff regardless

of position

No entry at all construction subproject site and other

temporary facilities

Visitors and Guest must secure permission from the Project

Safety Officers

B. Eye and Face Protection

Face Shielf – Required for jack hammering & grinding

operations.
Goggles – Required for welding works.
Dust Mask – Required for cement handling and
housekeeping operations.
Respirator – Required in confines areas (cleaning of
tanks etc.) painting, handling chemical especially toxic
matter.

ð First offense – Written reprimand

ð Second offense – ONE (1) day suspension
ð Third offense – Three (3) days suspension

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C. Safety Belt & Life Lines – Required for employees

doing above 6 ft. that has a great danger from falling
(ex. perimeter of building being constructed, column
and rebar installations, formworks, plastering works
outside the building, painting crane installations and
repair and other that may be required by the project
safety engineer:

ð First offense – Written reprimand

ð Second offense – One (1) day suspension
ð Third offense – Three (3) days suspension

D. Ear Muff – Required for employees engaged in usual

noise exposures such as generator tending, heliports,
tinsmith works (air conduct assembly)

ð First offense – Written reprimand

ð Second offense – One (1) day suspension
ð Third offense – Three (3) days suspension

E. Rain Boots (Rubber Boots) – required for employee

engaged in masonry works especially those belonging
to pouring and concreting crew those assigned in
dewatering works and those operation that wearing of
safety shoes in unlikely deterrent.

ð First offense – Written reprimand

ð Second offense – One (1) day suspension
ð Third offense – Three (3) days suspension

F. Rain Coat – Required during rainy season (a must for

all employees working at active level/floor) Site
supervisors may opted to send the workers home
(discretion of site operations)

ð First offense – Written reprimand

ð Second offense – One (1) day suspension
ð Third offense – Three (3) days suspension

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G. Hand Gloves – Required for those employees engaged

in material handling, steelworks, welding operations,
tinsmith and chipping works.

ð First offense – Written reprimand

ð Second offense – One (1) day suspension
ð Third offense – Three (3) days suspension

2. Smoking at Restricted Area

ð First offense – Written reprimand

ð Second offense – One (1) days suspension
ð Third offense – Three (3) days suspension

3. Driving under the influence of Liquor that resulted into a

Vehicular Accident

ð First offense – Dismissal and to pay incurred damages.

4. Failure to report his/her personal accident work connected

within 24 hrs. at the project/barangay clinic and/or advise
his/her immediate superior.

ð First offense – One (1) day suspension

ð Second offense – Five (3) days suspension

5. Failure to observe the 20 KPH speed limit at the construction

site

ð First offense – Written reprimand

ð Second offense – One (1) day suspension
ð Third offense – Third (3) days suspension

6. Deliberate removal/tampering of safety signs and foster

including traffic signs on site (unauthorized)

ð First offense – Seven (7) days suspension

ð Second offense – dismissal

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7. Unhygienic Practice (Urinating, removal of vowel elsewhere

on site other than the prescribed area)

ð First offense – One (1) days suspension

ð Second offense – Three (3) days suspension

8. Tampering of Electrical Wiring connection and fuse boxes

(breaker)

ð First offense – Three (3) days suspension

ð Second offense – Five (5) days suspension

9. Allowing other workers/employees to ride in heavy

equipment other than the operator and outside cab of
vehicles.

Operator shall be given:

ð First offense – One (1) day suspension

ð Second offense – Three (3) days suspension

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