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1.0Statement of Commitment to Comply with OSH Requirements

I, FRANCIS E. LAYUG by accomplishing this Construction Safety and Health Program do

hereby commit and bind ourselves to comply with the requirements of the Department Order No.
13, series of 1998 – Guidelines Governing Occupational Safety and Health in the Construction
Industry and the applicable provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS).
I also acknowledge our obligation and responsibilities to provide throughout the course of the
project the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as added protection for our workers
and employees.
I also hereby commit to implement the necessary job safety and health instructions and
training to all our workers for the entire (during the) duration of the project, as well as the safety of
the general public.

FRANCIS E. LAYUG
D' BROTHERS INTERNATIONAL TRADING CORP.

2.0 Company Safety and Health Policy

It is the general policy of D' BROTHERS INTERNATIONAL TRADING CORP.to perform work in
thesafest manner possible consistent with good construction practices. To fulfill the requirements of
this policy, an organized and effective Construction Safety and Health Program as described in this
program and in consonance with DOLE D.O. No. 13 and the OSH Standards must be carried out on
every project.
To achieve these objectives, we are committed to perform the following:
 Identifying potential hazards that may arise from the programmed work activities;
 Organizing the work activities so as to minimize the risk arising from them;
 Developing and implementing project specific safety and health program;
 Establishing and enforcing all necessary safe work procedures, rules & regulations;
 Ensuring that all workers are given orientation/briefing or induction prior to deployment to
the site;
 Establishing a site safety and health committee to act as policy making body of the project
on all issues pertaining to safety and health;
 Ensuring the conduct of daily toolbox meetings;
 Establishing a system of follow-up of actions and periodic assessment to check program
effectiveness.

3.0 Project Details

i. Specific name of project and Name of ii. Location of the
Owner: project:

Construction of Diversion Dam, LMC-SIP-CABALAWAN CIP-01-05-2022-

Canalization & Canal Structures DINAGAT ISLAND-ASDI-IMO

iii. Classification of the project: iv. Name of General Constructor

□/ Gen. Building Const.

□Gen. Engineering Const.
□Specialty Trade Const. BROTHERS INTERNATIONAL TRADING CORP
□others, specify: Building

v. Name of Construction Project vi. Name of Project Manager/Contact

Manager /Consultant, if any Number

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FRANCIS E. LAYUG RYAN RAAGAS

vii. Name of Resident Engineer, if viii. Name and Classification of Constructors

MARIO S. DEL MONTE Jr.
Civil Engineer Name Classification
BROTHERS
INTERNATIONAL
TRADING CORP General Contractor
ix. Estimated maximum number of workers x. Work Hours (including shift)
8 hours
15 manpower 1st shift: from 8:00 am to 12:00nn
2nd shift: from 1:00pm to 5pm

xii. Projected dates of commencement and

xi. Estimated number of heavy equipment: completion
□Backhoe: _1_ □Dozer: ___1__ Start Date: May 11, 2022

□Loader: _1__ □Dumptruck: __1___ End Date:

□Crane: _____ □Grader: ___1___ Est. Days to Complete: 120 calendar days

□others, specify: ____________________

Name and designation of safety and health personnel (please attach any DOLE required training
certificate)

EFRAIM JOSE N. LLAUSAS

Safety Officer

xv. Total Project Cost: Php 18,036,684.87

xvi. Total Cost on OSH (breakdown)

ITEM Qty Unit Unit Price Amount
Personal Protection Equipment
24,00
Googles and shield 20 Pcs 1,200.00
0.00
4,50
Reflectorized shirt 15 Pcs 300.00
0.00
1,80
Gloves 15 Pcs 120.00
0.00
6,00
Foot protection 30 Pcs 200.00
0.00
Medicines
Topical Antiseptic (betadine) 60 cc 40.00 40.00

Antiseptic eyewash (eye-mo) 140 cc 120.00 120.00

Alcohol 240 cc 30.00 30.00
Ammonia 30 cc 30.00 30.00
Toothache drops 15 cc 20.00 20.00
Hydrogen Peroxide 120 cc 45.00 45.00
13
Burn ointment 1 Tube 130.00
0.00

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Analgesic 30 Tablets 10.00
300.00
10
Antacid tablets 10 Tablets 10.00
0.00
10
Anti-diarrhea tablets 10 Tablets 10.00
0.00
Medical Supplies and Equipment
50
First Aid box 1 pc 500.00
0.00
4
Thermometer 1 Pc 40.00
0.00
Gauze bandage 1 Roll 50.00 50.00
3
Bandage scissors Roll 30.00
1 0.00
25
Safety pins 50 Pcs 5.00
0.00
TOTAL 38,085.00

Construction Safety & Health Committee

Section 11 of D.O. No. 13 requires that rules of Construction Safety and Health Program must be
observed and enforced at the project site, each site shall, at the start of the construction have a
construction safety and health committee. With respect to this project, the committee will be
organized in accordance with the requirements of Rule 1040 of the Occupational Safety and Health
(OSH) Standards of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE).
The health and safety committee is the planning and policy making group in all matters pertaining
to safety and health. The principal duties of the Healh and Safety Committee are:
 Plans and develops accident prevention programs for the construction project;
 Directs the accident prevention efforst of the establishment in accordance with the safety
programs and performance and government regulations in order to prevent accidents from
occurring in the workplace;
 Conducts safety meeting at least once a month;
 Review of reports of inspection, accident investigation and implementation of program;
 Submits reports to the project manager on its meeting and activities.
 Provide necessary assistance to government inspecting authorities in the proper conduct of
their activities such as the enforcement of the provisions of DOLE’s Occupational Safety and
Health Standards;
 Initiates and supervises safety training for employee; and

 Develops and maintains a disaster contingency plan and organizes such emergency service
units as may be necessary to handle disaster situations pursuant to the emergency
preparedness manual of the Office of Civil Defense.

Composition of Construction Safety and Health Committee (CSHC)

Our CSHC at the

Chairman: RYAN RAAGAS (Project Manager)

Secretary: EFRAIM JOSE N. LLAUSAS (Safety Officer)
Members:
Juliza Galan
PANCRACIO T. GAMO Jr.

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Project Manager or his representative as the chairperson ex officio Name:
General Construction Safety and Health Officer/s

Name: EFRAIM JOSE N. LLAUSAS

Date of Training: November 21-28,DEC 4-5 2021
-Control No.

4.1.3 Construction Safety and Health Officer/s from Subcontractors:

NONE
4.1.4 Occupational Health Personnel

Name: PANCRACIO T. GAMO Jr.

Designation: First Aider

4.1.5 Workers’ representative (minimum of 3 union members if organized, not necessarily from
one employer)
Name: OHRELLE GALAN
Designation: Skilled Worker

Name: BRYAN R. AGUIPO

Designation: Skilled Worker

Name: ALVEN A DAPIROC

Designation: Skilled Worker

4.2 Duties of the CSH Committee shall include but are not limited to the following:
Chairman (Project Manager)
 Guides the committee towards a succesfful organization
 Recommends safety measures to prevent accident
 Suggest new methods, procedures, measures to promote safety consciousness and harmony
among members
 Informs the committee on whatever change in policy adopted by the company and/or
general contractor

Secretary (Safety Officer)

 Conducts and presides safety meeting once a week
 Maintainin safety statistical record of the project
 Conduct daily toolbox meeting
 Provide safety information to all employees
 Resolve safety problems
 Recommends safety measures to prevent recurrence of accident
 Conducts safety and health inspection as member of the committee
 Provides assistance to government agencies in the conduct of safety and health inspection,
accident investigation
 Prepares the minutes of the meeting
 Conducts accident investigation
Members
 Attends regularly and participate in the meeting
 Recommend safety measures to prevent recurrence of accident
 Promote harmony, enthusiasm, and cohesiveness among members
 Disseminates and discuess in the meeting for implementation
 Plans, develops and oversees the accident prevention programs for the construction project;

4.3 Duties of the Safety Man/Officer

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The principal function of the Safety Man assigned to this project is to act as the employer’s (needs
identification) principal assistant and consultant in the application of programs to remove the hazard
from the workplace and to correct unsafe work practices. For this purpose, the Safety Man has the
following duties:
4.3.1 Serves as Secretary to the SHC, as such will perform the following:
o prepare minutes of meetings;
o report status of recommendations made;
o notify members of the meetings; and
o provide safety information to all employees
o resolve safety problems
o recommends safety measure to prevent recuccurence of accident
o conducts safety and health inspection as member of the commitee

6.1 Workers Safety and Health Orientation/Trainings

We require new workers to attend our Safety & Health Orientation before they are deployed to this
project site in consonance to Section 12 of the D.O. 13. The assigned Safety Officer JAETHAMIE
DAGANI will coordinate the conduct of this orientation.
We ensure that they receive instruction and training regarding the general safety and health
measures we plan to implement for this project, specifically:
 basic rights and duties of workers at the jobsite;
 means of access and egress both during normal work and in emergency situation;
 measures for good housekeeping;
 location and proper use of welfare amenities and first –aid facilities;
 proper care of PPEs and other protective clothing;
 general measures for personal hygiene and health protection;
 fire precautions to be taken;
 action to be taken in case of any emergencies;
 requirements of relevant health and safety rules and regulations.

Below are the list of workers who have undergone the DOLE prescribed safety and health trainings
and orientation
Name Title of training attended Remarks
FRANCIS E. LAYUG Construction Safety and Health Training Completed
EFRAIM JOSE N. LLAUSAS Construction Safety and Health Training Completed
RYAN RAAGAS Construction Safety and Health Training Completed

7.0 Toolbox Meeting

D.O. No. 13 define toolbox meeting or gang meeting as a daily meeting among workers and their
respective supervisors for the purpose of instruction, discussion and proper briefing on the planned
work, the assessment of past work, the possibility or actual occurrence of accidents at the site, tips
and suggestions on how to prevent possible accidents and other related matters.

7.1 Responsible for the Toolbox Meeting

The following supervisor or any designated person (e.g. foreman, leadman, gangboss, etc.) is
required to conduct daily toolbox or similar meetings prior to starting the tasks for the day to
discuss with the workers and anticipate safety and health problems related to every task and the
potential solutions to those problems. The supervisor will remind the workers on the necessary
safety precautions that need to be undertaken.

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Time of Toolbox Meeting Means

Name of Supervisor (indicate shift, e.g. 1st, 2nd, Of Documentation
3rd )

EFRAIM JOSE N. LLAUSAS 1st shift (Weekly)

8.0 Accident/Incident/Illnesses Investigation & Reporting

We consider accident/incident/illnesses investigation and reporting as our responsibility.
Absenteeism can greatly affect our work schedule. Looking for replacement can be costly for the
company, the hiring effort, training of new workers, the loss of job momentum affect our
productivity. We involve our supervisors in this program because they are more familiar with the
people involved, they have better understanding of the operation, and they have personal interest
in the investigation since it’s their people who are involved. For this reason, the D’BROTHERS
INTERNATIONAL TRADING CORP is committed to include this responsibility to all supervisors and
made them aware about it.
8.1 Persons responsible for conducting investigation
In this project the following person/s will be assigned to conduct accident/incident investigation:
All accidents All incidents/near miss Illnesses
Fatal Accidents
Accidents causing injury or
illness
Dangerous occurrence
Near miss

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Section 6 of D.O. No. 13 requires that every employer shall, at his own expense, furnish his workers
with protective equipment for eyes, face, hands, feet, lifeline, safety belt/harness, protective shields
and barriers whenever necessary by reason of the hazardous work process or environment,
chemical or radiological or other mechanical irritants or hazards capable of causing injury or
impairment in the function or any part of the body through absorption, inhalation or physical agent.
Provision of PPE shall be in accordance with Rule 1080 of the OSHS (must include Rule 1070 for
noise). The equivalent cost for the provision of PPE (life span, depreciation, replacement, etc.) shall
be an integral part of the project cost.
ITEM Qty Unit Unit Price Amount
Personal Protection Equipment
36,00
Googles and shield 30 Pcs 1,200.00
0.00
4,50
Reflectorized shirt 15 Pcs 300.00
0.00
1,80
Gloves 15 Pcs 120.00
0.00
6,00
Foot protection 30 Pcs 200.00
0.00

9.1 Cleaning and Proper Maintenance of PPEs

It is important that all PPE be kept clean and properly maintained. Cleaning is particularly important
for eye and face protection where dirty or fogged lenses could impair vision. Our workers or
employees inspect, clean, and maintain their PPE according to the manufacturers’ instructions
before and after each use. Our supervisors are responsible for ensuring that users properly maintain
their PPEs in good condition.

10.0 Protection of the General Public

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We comply with Rule 1412.09 of the DOLE OSH standard in providing a safe covered walkway over
the sidewalk for use by pedestrians in a water supply construction work less than 2.3 meter (7ft.)
from a side walk or public road.
We comply with Rule 1412.10 of the OSH Standard, Protection from Falling Materials. We observe
the following:
We will take the steps to protect worker from slippery or hazard area, such as the provisions of
wearing the safety shoes and helmets.
We will ensure that tools, objects and materials including waste materials will not be thrown or
tipped from a height, but will be properly lowered by crane, hoist or chutes. If such is not
practicable, the area where the material is thrown will be fenced and no person will be allowed in
the fenced area.
The person responsible for this program:

Name: EFRAIM JOSE N. LLAUSAS

Designation: SAFETY OFFICER

11.0 Safety Signages

Our Safety Signages provides warning to workers and employees and the public about the hazards
around the project site. These will be posted in prominent positions at strategic location visible as
far as possible in a language understandable to most of the workers and employees as well as the
public.
11.1 The specific safety signages we intend to set-up for this project include but not limited to:
Mandatory requirement on the usage of PPE prior to entry to the project site

Areas where there are potential risks of falling objects;

Areas where explosives and flammable substances are used or stored;

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Areas where there are tripping or slipping hazards;

Approaches to working areas where danger from toxic or irritant airborne contaminants/substance
may exist which should indicate the name of the contaminant/substance involved and the type of
respiratory equipment to be worn;

All places where contact with or proximity to electrical/facility equipment can cause danger;

All places where workers may come in contact with dangerous moving parts of the machineries or
equipment;

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Location of the fire alarms and fire-fighting equipment;

Instructions on the usage of specific construction equipment;

Periodic updating of man-hours lost.

11.2 Inspection and Maintenance of Safety Signages

We will regularly inspect and maintain in good condition all safety signages that we will be providing
for this project. The person in charge in inspecting is EFRAIM JOSE N. LLAUSAS, He is our
SAFETY OFFICER. Inspection will be carried out on a
Specify: weekly
14.0 Control Measures on Construction Activities
To ensure safe and healthy working conditions throughout the duration of the project the following
control measure activities will be enforced and disseminated to all the workers in the site:
 Protect the environment and surrounding communities from hazards and environmental
concerns posed the construction activities in the project.
i. Noise
a. Mount equipment so that vibration will be reduced
b. Position equipment as further away from the field officers and active areas as
practicable.
c. Install muffler to exhaust systems of machines and equipment
d. Provide ear protection for workers exposed to noise
ii. Dust
a. Sprinkle dry grounds with water
b. Place gravel ground field office areas
c. Implement site speed limit at 20kph or as required by the owner for all vehicles
iii. Fumes
a. Direct exhaust of stationary equipment away from works areas and field offices
b. Position machine or equipment in open areas
c. Do not run any gas or diesel engine insite confined spaces
d. Implement preventive maintenance schedule

Another control technique:

i. Good housekeeping /Personal Hygiene
a. Good housekepign thru 5S Method –
- Clean working environment whereve everything is properly placed and where
clear instructions are readily available also tends to be a safer place to work in.
- Practicing 5S in the workplace ensure our own safety and that of our colleagues.
It is intended to make discipline and orderliness a habit in the workplace.
Steps:
Step 1:
 Evaluate/assess workplace in relation to the use of a workplace
 Identify uncessary items, and dispose hem
Step 2
 If cannot decide, put Disposal Notice with the date on the item and
 Set the item aside
Step 3
 Remove the unnecessary items that are not needed so that the workplace becomes both
clearere and smarter
Step 4
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 Arrange necessary items in goods and proper order
Step 5
 3-5 minutes clearnign daily
 Assign owbner to each machine
 Combine cleaning with inspection
Step 6
 Put visual control signs (e.g. cautions and operating remindersl danger alerts; equipment
designation; preventive maintenance displays; instructions
 Prevention of dust, dirt, noise and vibrations methods
Step 7
 Keep educating and training people on maintain standards.
ii. Employee training/education
iii. Project job procedures/instructions
iv. Job observation
v. Rule compliance
vi. Personal Protective Equipment compliance
vii. Group communication

14.1 Major Activities

Major activities for this project includes but not limited to the following: (please check on the box all
that applies)

Other General Requirements

Earthworks
Subbase and Base Course
Surface Course

Drainage and Slope Protection Structures

Miscellaneous
Structures

14.2 Hazards Identified

Based on the list of activities for this project, we found the following potential hazards that we may
possibly encounter in the course of project implementation:
i. Physical Hazard
ii. Chemical Hazard
iii. Biological Hazard
iv. Ergonomics

14.2.1 Physical Hazards

Physical hazards are the most common in most workplaces. The physical hazards that we identified
for this project include but are not limited to the following: (please check on the box all that applies)
a. Noise
b. Vibration
c. Illumination

14.2.2 Chemical Hazards

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Chemical hazards are present workers handle chemical preparations in any form (solid, liquid or
gas). Some are safer than others, however, some workers are more sensitive to chemicals, even the
common solutions causing illness, skin irritation or breathing problems.
a. Liquid/Mists
b. Gases
c. Solvent/Vapors
d. Particulars/Dust
e. Metals/Fumes

The chemical hazards that we identified for this project include but are not limited to the following:
(please check on the box all that applies)

14.2.3 Biological Hazards

Biological hazards come from working with infectious people, plants, and other living materials. The
biological hazards that we have identified for this project includes but not limited to the following:
(please check on the box all that applies)
a. Bacteria
b. Virus
c. Fungi
d. Parasite
e. Insects

□blood or other body fluids □fungi

□bacteria and viruses □plants
□insect bites □animal and bird droppings
□others (please specify)

14.2.4 Ergonomic Hazards

Ergonomic hazards occur when the type of work, body position and working conditions put strain on
the body. They are the hardest to spot since one does not immediately notice the strain on your
body or the harm these hazards pose. Short-term exposure may result in "sore muscles" on the
days following exposure, but long term exposure can result in serious musculoskeletal injuries.

a. Repetitive motion
b. Forceful motion
c. Awkward posture
d. Static posture

The ergonomic hazards that we identified for this project includes but not limited to the following:
(please check on the box all that applies)
□poor lighting □poor posture
□exertion of force □frequent lifting □/repetitive motion
□others (please specify) □awkward movement

14.3 Safe Work Practices

Safe work practices are procedures adopted for carrying out specific tasks that ensures workers'
exposure to hazardous situations, substances, and physical agents is controlled in a safe manner. Safe
work practices are generally written methods outlining how to perform a task with minimum risk to
people, equipment, materials, environment, and processes. It should be developed as a result of
completing a Hazard Assessment and should closely reflect the activities in this project.
All safe work practices should be kept in a location central to the work being performed and readily
available to the workforce. Some safe work practices will require specific job procedures, which
clearly set out in a chronological order each step in a process.

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15.0 First-Aid, Health Care Medicines and Equipment Facilities
The company will provide first-aid kit and health care medicines and facilities for workers in the site
in accordance with the requirements of Rule 1960 of the OSHS.
First aid facilities are provided for workers safety. Qualified personnel are available to render
treatment and to maintain required records.
a. Report all inquiries immediately, no mater how mintor, to the Safety Officer and First Aider.
The treatment will be given, and the incident will be recorded. You must notify your
supervisors and First Aider prior to leaving the jobsite because of injury or illness, whether
personal or work-related.
b. If you get outside medical treatment (without clearing through the First Aider) for a work-
related injury or illness, you must notify the First Aider at the start of the next schedule
workday. Failure to do so may result in disallowance of your claim and/or discharge.
c. Prior to returning to work after a disabling injury or illness, you must present a medical
clearance from the attending physician to First Aider.

16.0 Workers Welfare Facilities

The following welfare facilities will be provided in the site to ensure human working conditions:
 Adequate supply of safe drinking water
 Adequate sanitary, washing and sleeping facilities separate for men and women workers
 Adequate facilities for changing and for the storage and drying of work clothes.
 Adequate accommodation for taking meals.
 To assure that the company provides adequate welfare facilities for the workers in the site
the company will implement the provision of toilets and other facilities in accordance with the
requirements of the Sanitation Code.

17.0 Medical Surveillance

The company will require all employees to undergo a baseline or initial medical health examination
prior to assigning to a potentially hazardous activity. The examination will include but not limited to
the following:
 Complete medical and work history;
 Physical examination (Pre-employment, During employment and Separation);
 Other special examination (Pulmonary function test, blood panel, ECG >40 years of age,
audiogram);
 Random drug testing.

Working Hour & Break Time

The work schedule will be on ( please check on the boxes that apply):
/Mon. /Tue. /Wed. /Thur. /Fri. /Sat. /Sun
Check on the shift and indicate the work hours for the shift that applies.

MORNING SCHEDULE

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8:00 AM TO 10:00AM
10:00 TO 10:15 AM – BREAK TIME
10:15 AM TO 12:00 NN

AFTERNOON SCHEDULE

1:00 PM TO 3:00 PM
3:00 PM TO 3:15 ---- BREAK TIME
3:15 TO 5:00PM

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Construction Waste Disposal
The company including subcontractors will be responsible for minimizing waste generated during the
implementation of the project. The following procedures for disposal of wastes will be implemented in
the site:
 Ensure that the construction wastes are segregated from that of domestic waste.
 All domestic wastes are to be collected on a daily basis.
 Construction debris (broken hollow blocks, spoiled concrete, loose concrete, etc) should be
taken out on the staging area.
 Oil spills and spoiled greases should be wrapping in the black garbage bag and will be properly
disposed.
 Application of good housekeeping.
Emergency Preparedness
The objectives of this are to ensure that the company has developed and communicated plans that will
allow for the effective management of emergencies. Attach copy of company emergency preparedness
plan.
a. Objectives
The Objectives of this Emergency Action Plan are:
1. To ensure readiness to cope with emergency that may result in the loss of life and property
2. To be able to effectively carry out an orderly, timely and safe evacuation of all personnel in
affected ares of the emergency when necessary.
3. To prevent further injuries or casualties, and more damage to properly in time of disasters, or
natural calamities.
4. To facilitate first aid response to an injured worker and immediate access to emergency room
facilities or first aid station.
b. Emergency Procedure
Should emergency occur, the Project In-charge on site shall:
1. 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.
2. Ensure notification of the project safety officer.
3. Provide information regarding the emergency to rescue personnel and project management
representatives only.

Job Hazard Analysis

a. Objectives
The objective of hazard analysis is to develop a preliminary hazard analysis on work operations
asto their potential for injury, property damage or both. Once potential hazards have been
identified, procedurescan be developed to eliminate or mitigate their potential for occurrence.
A toolbox meeting will be conducted every morning for 15 minutes, here they will identified
hazard in every scope of work and give corrective action in order to avoid accidents.
b. 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.
√ Increase awareness.

c. Standard Operating Procedure

Site Clearing
o Before implementation of the project, the area must totally cleared from all danger or
harm to avoid damages from materials, equipment to manpower.
o The operations plan is prepared before any earth is moved. The plan includes the limits
of the site to be developed, methods of excavation, equipment to be used, number of
personnel required, and locations of roads, structures, and support equipment.
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General Trenching and Excavation Rules

 Keep heavy equipment away from trench edges.
 Keep surcharge loads at least 2 feet (0.6 meters) from trench edges.
 Know where underground utilities are located.
 Test for low oxygen, hazardous fumes and toxic gases.
 Inspect trenches at the start of each shift.
 Inspect trenches following a rainstorm.
 Do not work under raised loads.

The precautions to be taken are:

1. Trench collapse should be avoided by battering the sides to a safe angle or by supporting them
with sheeting or proprietary support systems. Support should be installed without delay as the
work progresses. Ensure the workers are competent and experienced as far as possible and that
they have clear instructions.
2. Excavated spoil, plant or materials should not be stored close to the sides of excavations as
loose material can fall in. The extra loading can make the sides of the excavation more likely to
collapse.
3. Prevent people from falling into excavations by substantial barriers around the edges. This must
be done if the depth exceeds 2 metres but is recommended for excavations of lesser depths.
4. Prevent vehicles from falling into excavations or surcharging and causing the collapse of the
sides of the excavation by keeping them out of the area. Baulks and barriers can be provided
for this purpose and should be painted to be easily visible. If vehicles have to tip materials into
excavations then they should be prevented from over-running into the excavation by using stop
blocks.
5. Provide safe access in and out of the excavation.

Handling hazardous and/or toxic chemical substances

o Whenever possible, it is always best to avoid using a toxic material either by eliminating
its use (by changing the method or process for example) or by substituting the toxic
material with a less hazardous material. Unfortunately, it is not always possible to find a
non-toxic substitute that still does the job effectively and safely.
o When considering substitution, the first step is to obtain the Material Safety Data Sheets
(MSDSs) for all possible substitute materials. Find out about all of the hazards (health,
fire, chemical reactivity) of these materials before making any changes. Caution must be
exercised so as to avoid introducing a potentially more hazardous situation. Choose the
least hazardous materials that can do the job effectively and safely. Learn how to work
safely with them, too.

 Temporary Electrical Connections and Installations

The major hazards of electricity are electrical shock and the accompanying possibility of death.
Fatal electrical shock can be sustanined with voltage of 120 or less with the current as low as
50-200 mill amperes. The major soruce and distribution equipment (generators, transforemrs
and switch racks) shall be isolated or in building with access restricted to authorized personnel
only.
o All temporary circuits at the construction site shall be grounded with the ground circuit
having a resitance no greater than 25 ohms.
o All circuits shall be provided with fuses or circuit breakers sized to prevent overloading of
the wire and equipment as the circult.
o All non-current carrying metal frames or containers of electrical equipment shall be
grounded.

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A tag and lock procedure 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.
 Use of power tools and equipment
Appropriate personal protective equipment such as safety goggles and gloves must be worn to
protect against hazards that may be encountered while using hand tools.

Workplace floors shall be kept as clean and dry as possible to prevent accidental slips with or
around dangerous hand tools.

Power tools must be fitted with guards and safety switches; they are extremely hazardous when
used improperly. The types of power tools are determined by their power source: electric,
pneumatic, liquid fuel, hydraulic, and powder-actuated.

 Gas and electric welding and cutting operations

o To prevent injury to personnel, extreme caution should be exercised when using any
types of welding equipment. Injury can result from fire, explosions, electric shock, or
harmful agents. Both the general and specific safety precautions listed below must be
strictly observed by workers who weld or cut metals.
o Do not permit unauthorized persons to use welding or cutting equipment.
o Do not weld in a building with wooden floors, unless the floors are protected from hot
metal by means of fire resistant fabric, sand, or other fireproof material. Be sure that hot
sparks or hot metal will not fall on the operator or on any welding equipment
components.
o Remove all flammable material, such as cotton, oil, gasoline, etc., from the vicinity of
welding.

POLICES AND PROGRAMS

Company Policy on Drug-Free Workplace
In compliance with Article V of Republic Act No. 9165, otherwise known as the Comprehensive
Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations and DOLE Department
Order No. 53-03, series of 2003 (Guidelines for the Implementation of a Drug-Free Workplace Policies
and Programs for the Private Sector D’BROTHERS INTERNATIONAL TRADING CORP hereby adopts the
following policies and programs to achieve a drug-free workplace:

D’BROTHERS INTERNATIONAL TRADING CORP explicitly prohibits:

 The use, possession, solicitation for, or sale of dangerous drugs on company premises or
while performing an assignment.
 Being impaired or under the influence of dangerous drugs away from the company, if such
impairment or influence adversely affects the employee's work performance, the safety of
the employee or of others, or puts at risk the company's reputation.
 Possession, use, solicitation for, or sale of dangerous drugs away from the company
premises, if such activity or involvement adversely affects the employee's work
performance, the safety of the employee or of others, or puts at risk the company's
reputation.
 The presence of any detectable amount of dangerous drugs in the employee's system while
at work, while on the premises of the company, or while on company business. "Dangerous
Drugs" include those listed in the Schedules annexed to the 1961 Single Convention on

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Narcotic Drugs, as amended by the 1972 Protocol, and in the Schedules annexed to the
1971 Single Convention on Psychotropic Substances as enumerated in the attached annex
of R.A. 9165.
 Treatment, Rehabilitation, And Referral
o An officer/employee who, for the first time, is found positive of drug use, shall be
referred for treatment and/or rehabilitation in a DOH accredited center. For this
purpose, D’BROTHERS INTERNATIONAL TRADING CORP shall provide a list of at least
three (3) accredited facilities which an employee who was tested positive for drugs
may choose from.
o Repeated drug use even after ample opportunity for treatment and rehabilitation
shall be dealt with the corresponding penalties under R.A. 9165 and is a ground for
dismissal.

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