CONTRACTORS CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM For

CONTRACTORS CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM
Pursuant to the provisions of section 25.3of the implementing rules and regulation’s part A of RA 9184
and in accordance with the provisions of section 5 of the Department Order Nol. 13 series of 1998 of the
department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), we hereby submit you as part of the technical proposal of
our bid for the above-mentioned contract. The construction of Health and Safety Program which, once
approved by the department of Health shall be implemented buys for the said contract if awarded to us.
1. CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE
 Safety and Health Officer : ___________________________________

 Member : Administrative Officer
Construction Foreman
First Aider
Service Driver
Liaison Officer
2. SAFETY AND HEALTH POLICIES
In order to ensure the safety and health of the workers hired to construct the projects of the
National Irrigation Administration Region 9 in the safest manner possible, I/We will implement the
following:
1. To provide and maintain a safe healthful working condition for its people
2. To develop and maintain a vigorous safety and accident prevention program to avoid
human suffering and financial losses by acquiring the following work at site.
a. Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as lifelines, harnesses, belts,
boots and safety caps.
b. Regular Toolbox Meeting for all employees/workers.
a. Hazard Identification and Control Measures

Identify the potential hazards that may arise during the construction and provide the corresponding
safety measures to avoid possible exposure to these hazards:
Physical Hazards
Physical hazards are the most common in most workplaces. The physical hazards that i/we
identified for this project include but are not limited to the following: (please check on the box all
that applies)
□ machineries □ power and hand tools
□ electrical □ ladders and scaffolds
□ noise □ ventilation
□ exposure to heat □ tripping
□ fall hazards
□ others (please specify) _______________
Identified hazard Control Measures
Machineries PPE, Warnings signs, Proper Orientation of the Operator, Clear
communication Operator to leadman, Avoid Wearing Jewelry, Ensure all
machines are properly guarded.
Noise use longer leads, hoses and extension cords to add distance between
noisy equipment and workers, and use personal protective equipment,
like earmuffs or earplugs.
Exposure to Heat Permit rest and water breaks when a worker feels heat discomfort,
modify work/rest periods to give the body a chance to get rid of excess
heat, assign new and unacclimatized workers lighter work and longer,
more frequent rest periods.
b. Owner/s responsibilities
To achieve the objectives of ensuring the safety and health of all the workers, the following shall be
enforced throughout the duration of the construction activity:
o Responsible for the operation, safety, and health of all workers in the entire project.
o Ensure that all workers are given orientation/briefing prior to the start of the construction activities.
o Explain the control measures for the above identified hazards.
o Conducts toolbox meetings and ensure that all workers understand their responsibility/ies;
o Closely monitor the compliance of workers with the declared safety procedures.
o Ensure that all workers will use the proper PPEs as provided.
o Act without delay in addressing all hazards and unsafe conditions or actions of workers in the
construction site.
o Consistently observe work conditions, operation, equipment, and tools for the purpose of accident
prevention.
o Corrects any unsafe practices within the scope of work operations and unsafe conditions; and
o Report to DOLE Field/Provincial Office having jurisdiction, in 24 hours, any disabling injury and/or
fatality that happen during the duration of the construction activity.
c. Conduct of Toolbox Meeting

To hold a daily safety toolbox meeting every morning before the start of work to attain the following
objectives:
o To discuss matters pertaining to the job.
o To provide briefing on the planned work.
o To predict potential hazards or actual occurrence of accidents at the site.
o To provide tips and suggestions on how to prevent possible accidents; and
o To discuss other pertinent matters relative to the construction activities. (e.g. accident prevention)
d. Personal Protective Equipment

I/We shall provide the following basic PPEs and enforce the use of the adequate and approved
type of personal protective clothing and equipment suited to the risk inherent in the work and
operations performed:
o Safety shoes - will be used for general work and to be worn at all times on the site.
o Safety helmet – all workers must wear an approved safety helmet while on the construction site.
o Safety gloves - to be worn wherever possible for hand protection
o Safety goggles/Face shield – protection against flying objects from doing work such as chipping,
grinding, cutting, drilling works, and alike.
o Safety belt/harness – to be used whenever working at height.
o Others (specify depending on the nature of work and hazard identified)
e. First-Aid, Health Care Medicines and Equipment Facilities

I/We shall provide the following basic first-aid kit and health care medicines and facilities for
workers in the site, such as:
 Adhesive tape or  Cold pack  Splint
bandage
 Skin or eyewash  Scissors
 Antiseptic
 Face mask  Sterile pad
 Gel-soaked burn
 Antibiotics  Trauma pad
dressing
 Antiseptic  Tourniquet
 Breathing barrier
 Hand sanitizer
f. Workers’ Welfare Facilities
I/We shall provide the following welfare facilities in the site to ensure humane working conditions:
1. Adequate supply of safe drinking water.
2. Adequate sanitary, washing and sleeping facilities.
3. Adequate facilities for changing and for the storage and drying of work clothes.
4. Adequate accommodation for taking meals.
g. Working Hour & Break Time

The workers will be entitled to fifteen (15) minutes break in the morning and afternoon, and one (1)
hour break for a lunch break
h. Construction Waste Disposal

As a responsible citizen of this country and to support preserve mother earth, I/We shall be
responsible for minimizing waste generated during the implementation of the project. The following
procedures for the disposal of wastes will be implemented on the site:
1. Ensure that the construction waste is segregated from that of domestic waste.
2. All domestic waste is to be collected on a daily basis.
3. Construction debris (broken hollow blocks, spoiled concrete, loose concrete, etc) should be
taken out on the staging area.
4. Oil spills and spoiled grease should be wrapped in the black garbage bag and will be
properly disposed of.
5. Application of good housekeeping.
Prepared by:
________________________________________
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY OFFICER
Submitted by:
GENEO SOPHINE DY
Authorized Managing Officer
GENETIAN BUILDERS & ENTERPRISES INC.

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CONTRACTORS CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM

1. CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE

 Safety and Health Officer : ___________________________________

2. SAFETY AND HEALTH POLICIES

a. Hazard Identification and Control Measures

c. Conduct of Toolbox Meeting

d. Personal Protective Equipment

e. First-Aid, Health Care Medicines and Equipment Facilities

g. Working Hour & Break Time

h. Construction Waste Disposal

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