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Construction Safety &

Health Program (CSHP)
Objective
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Be able to prepare an effective

Construction Safety and Health
Program based on DO 13
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…a plan or outline of activities

conducted to promote safety
consciousness among
management and workers in
workplaces in order to
eliminate or minimize
accidents and /or illnesses to
the lowest reducible level.
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  Instruction
 Leadership  Policy, Safety
Program, Procedures

 Learn & use safe

working method
 Program
 Observe rules direction & planning
& training

 Promote employees &

cooperation

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…Top management has the authority to implement

controls over environment and people’s actions,
which allow the company to have a workplace in
which operations are done:

 ECONOMICALLY
 EFFICIENTY
 SAFELY

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The structure and content

of OHSAS 18001 follow
the Plan-Do-Check-Act
model for continual
improvement.
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OSH LAWS & ISSUANCES

Book IV, Title I – Occupational Safety DO 13 –

Medical, Dental and and Health Standards, Guidelines
Occupational Safety (OSHS)1978 Governing
Safety and
Health in the
Construction
Industry
 Workplace specific;
 Must have commitment from the employer and
senior management;
 Must have inputs from the workers;
 Must assign clear responsibilities and
accountabilities;
 Each of the program’s elements (standards,
programs, policy ) must be in writing;
 Must address the safety and health of contractors;
 Be available and effectively communicated; and,
 Must have an evaluation mechanism.
 Unsafe Act

MONITORING
Safety Inspection / Work Environment Measurement
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Construction Safety &

Health Program (CSHP)
Refers to a set of detailed rules to cover the
processes and practices that shall be utilized
in a specific construction project site in
conformity with the OSHS including the
personnel responsible and the penalties for
violations thereof.
Every construction project shall have a
suitable Construction Safety and Health
Program
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Coverage
Shall apply to all operations and undertakings
in the construction industry and its
subdivisions, namely general building
construction, general engineering construction,
and specialty trade construction, based on the
classification code of the PCAB, of the
Construction Industry Authority of the Philipppines
(CIAP); demolition works, and as may be
determined by DOLE Secretary.
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DPWH - Department Order

No. 56, S. 2005

All projects regardless of

amount, funding source and mode of
implementation shall comply with the
minimum safety and health requirements.
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CSHP Execution

The CSHP Shall be executed and verified by the

Construction Project Manager or Project
Manager and shall be submitted to the
DOLE Regional Office, which may approve,
disapprove or modify the same according to
existing laws, rules and regulations and other
issuances by the DOLE.
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COST of CSHP

The cost of implementing the CSHP shall be

integrated into the project’s construction cost,
provided, that said cost shall be a separate pay
item, duly quantified and stated in the project’s
tender documents and construction contract
documents.
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Elements of the CSHP

A. General information
B. Management commitment
C. Safety and health committee
D. Duties and Responsibilities
E. Specific safety and health policies/ programs / work
practices / specific standards
F. Penalties and sanctions for violations of the CSHP
G. Safety and Health Training
G. Waste disposal
H. Monitoring & Evaluation
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General Information
General statement on the importance of CSHP
Project information
Project name
Location
Invitation to bid
Project classification
Name and address of project owner
Name and address of main contractor and
subcontractors
Estimated start of execution of project and the
estimated project duration
Estimated number of workers to be deployed
and regular work schedule/ rest periods
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Management Commitment
The Company is committed to the protection of its resources, including
employees and properties against human suffering and financial loss resulting
from accidents.
In fulfilling this commitment, which ranks equally with other business, we will
provide and maintain a safe and healthful working condition, maintain a vigorous
accident program and ensure that all our activities pose no threat to the
environment, safety and health of those who may be affected directly or indirectly.
We shall fully comply with all applicable laws, requirements and while loss
prevention and environmental protection are direct responsibilities of line
management, it is the duty of all employees to work safely in line with these
policies and standards.
Sgd. Juan dela Cruz
Project Manager
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Management Commitment
The management and employees of The Company is committed to providing quality
service to satisfy clients/partners’ requirements. In order to achieve this policy, the Company
shall:
• Have an effective and efficient engineering and construction management team in
place;
• Comply and implement with high standards all occupational safety and health (OSH)
laws and regulations in all aspects and activities of its project;
• Safeguard and improve public health and environment;
• Prioritize the safety and health of its workers, as an important business element;
• Apply the latest information technology in implementing its project and related safety
and health programs; and
• Provide trainings and seminars to develop the capability of its human resource.

Every staff shall be responsible to adhere to the company’s safety and healthy policy
and implement the provisions of its Safety and Health Program in accordance with the duties
and responsibilities assigned to each one; and in conformance to the policies and programs
of the Project Owner . It is everyone’s responsibility to contribute to the continuing efforts
to promote safety and health and prevent the occurrence of accidents.

Sgd JUAN DELA CRUZ

General Manager
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Safety and Health Committee

Composition

Chairperson: Project Manager

Secretary: General Construction Safety and Health
Officer
Members: Construction Safety and Health Officers
Safety Rep. from Subcontractors
Health Personnel
Workers’ Representatives(minimum of 3)
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ABC Construction and Trading

Safety and Health Committee

Chairman: Rynie Vasallo

Safety Officer: JB Zamuco

Firs-aider: Raymond I. Enriquez

Representatives of Workers:

1. Jomar Aquino
2. Mon Casabon
3. Alex Fernando
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Safety and Health Committee

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

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Duties and Responsibilities

Project Manager

Field Supervisor / Engineer

Equipment/ Transport Supervisor

General Foreman/ Foreman

Project Nurse / First – Aider

Safety Officer/ Engineer

Workers/ Employees
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Safety and Health Policies/ Programs

Site Planning

Excavation/ Confined space entry

Pile driving

Hoisting and Rigging

Scaffolding/ Temporary structures

Signages and barricades

Accident reporting / Repertorial requirements

Hand and power tools

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Safety and Health Policies/ Programs

Materials handling/ Heavy equipment/ TESDA requirements

Electrical and Lock-out Tag-out (LOTO)

Training/ Orientation/ Tool box meeting

Safety promotion/ Incentive program

Safe work procedures/ Work permit system

Hot works/ Compressed gas/ Welding/ Grinding

Industrial Hygiene/ Treshold Limit Values (TLVs)

Physical agents/ PNEL/ Illumination/ Ventilation
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Safety and Health Policies/ Programs

Good housekeeping/ 5S

Fire prevention and protection

Personal protective equipment

First-aid and occupational health facilities

Protection of the general public

Offenses and sanctions/ penalties

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Safety and Health Policies/ Programs

Workers’ welfare facilities

Waste disposal

Emergency response and evacuation procedure

In case of emergency during major accidents or incidents, notify:

JUAN DELA CRUZ

Project Manager
Name of Project
Address
Contact Numbers
 Safety and Health Policy
 OSH Program Objectives
Examples:
 100% compliance on helmet and safety
shoes
 Signage and directional signs
 Zero unprotected wall and floor openings.
 Tools for Monitoring
◦ Safety Inspection
◦ Work Environment Measurement
◦ Annual Medical Check-up
 Improve the performance of the program
 Know if changes or revisions are necessary
 Check areas that have to be prioritized
 Program effectiveness

Number of accidents and injuries are trending

downward
Cost of accidents and injuries is trending downward
Time lost due to work-related injuries or illnesses
is reduced