Construction occupational safety health program

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October 21st, 2022

CONSTRUCTION OCCUPATIONAL
SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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SECTION I – STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT
SECTION II – OBJECTIVES
A. COMPANY SAFETY AND HEALTH POLICY
B. SAFETY RULES
C. SAFETY AND HEALTH OBJECTIVES
D. SAFETY AND HEALTH PROMOTION AND EDUCATION

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SECTION III – PROJECT DETAILS
SECTION IV – COMPOSITION OF CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE
SECTION V – EMERGENCY OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PERSONNEL AND FACILITIES
SECTION VI – GENERAL SAFETY WITHIN CONSTRUCTION PREMISES
SECTION VII – PROVISIONS FOR THE PROTECTION OF GENERAL PUBLIC
SECTION VIII – PREVENTIVE ACTION

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A. ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM
B. TOOL BOX MEETING
C. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
D. POWER TOOL SAFETY
E. PORTABLE POWER TOOLS, CONTROLS
F. HAND TOOL SAFETY
G. HANDLING & STORING GASES, LIQUID FUELS & COMPRESSED CYLINDERS
H. HANDLING & STORING FLAMMABLE & COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
I. HANDLING & STORING COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS
J. ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
K. WELDING AND BURNING
L. HOUSEKEEPING
M. LADDER SAFETY
N. HOISTING AND RIGGING
O. RIGGING WITH WIRE ROPES
P. RIGGING WITH FIBER ROPES
Q. HOISTING AND RIGGING REVIEW
R. MECHANICAL SWING STAGE
S. DANGER OVERHEAD
T. SCAFFOLD SAFETY
U. PROTECTION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC

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SECTION IX – TESTING AND INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
SECTION X – PROCEDURES
A. LIFTING & BACK SAFETY
B. POWER LOCKOUT PROCEDURES

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SECTION XI – HAZARD COMMUNICATION
A. HAZARD DETERMINATION
B. LABELING
C. HAZARDOUS NON-ROUTINE TASKS

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SECTION XII – CONTROL MEASURES ON CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES
SECTION XIII – WORKERS WELFARE FACILITIES
SECTION XIV – MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE
SECTION XV – WORKING TIME SCHEDULE

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SECTION XVI – CONSTRUCTION WASTE DISPOSAL
SECTION XVII – DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CONTINGENCIES
SECTION XVIII – PENALTIES AND SANCTIONS
SECTION XIX – EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND FIRST AID
A. FIRST AID AND GENERAL TIPS
B. ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION
C. BLEEDING
D. UNCONSCIOUSNESS
E. ELECTRIC SHOCK AND BURNS
F. EYE INJURIES
G. LIMBS CAUGHT IN MACHINERY
H. MOVING THE VICTIM
I. HEAT STROKE/HEAT EXHAUSTION
J. HEART ATTACK
K. FRACTURES (BROKEN BONES)
L. SHOCK
M. HEAD TRAUMA
N. TRAUMATIC AMPUTATION
O. SUMMARY

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SECTION XX – SAFETY MONITORING ACTIVITIES
SECTION XXI – ACCIDENT & INCIDENT INVESTIGATION, RECORDING & REPORTING

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SECTION XXI – SAFETY SIGNS & POSTERS

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SECTION I: STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT TO COMPLY WITH OSH REQUIREMENTS
I, ________ “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).
We (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.
We also (hereby) commit to implementing 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.”

SECTION II: OBJECTIVES
A. COMPANY SAFETY AND HEALTH POLICY
It is the general policy of, __________ to perform work in the safest 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 performing the following:
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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;
6. Establishing a site safety and health committee to act as a policy-making body of the project on
all issues pertaining to safety and health;
7. Establishing a system of follow-up of actions and periodic assessments to check program
effectiveness.
8. _______ believes that NO JOB OR TASK IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE WORKER’S HEALTH AND
SAFETY.
9. If a job represents a potential safety or health threat, every effort will be made to plan a safe way
to do the task.
10. Every procedure must be a safe procedure, shortcuts by either foremen or workers will not be
tolerated.
11. If a worker observes any unprotected job and is detrimental to his health or safety, he must
immediately inform management for the conduct of proper action.
IF A JOB CANNOT BE DONE SAFELY, IT WILL NOT BE DONE!
OUR FUTURE IS GEARED TOWARDS BUILDING TOGETHER WITH OUR PEOPLE THUS AIMED TO
PROTECT THEM.

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B. SAFETY RULES
EVERYBODY IS REQUIRED TO STRICTLY COMPLY WITH THE SAFETY RULES AND REGULATIONS. AN
APPROPRIATE COMPANY CODE OF DISCIPLINE WILL BE APPLIED FOR NON-COMPLIANCE.
1. Workers are required to be alert and focus on their jobs, and there should be no horseplay on the
job.
2. Personal safety equipment such as hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, safety shoes, etc must be
worn at all times on the construction site as prescribed for each job.
3. Precautions are necessary to prevent sunburn and to protect against burns from hot materials.
4. If any part of your body should come in contact with an acid or caustic substance, rush to the
nearest water available and flush the affected part. Secure medical first aid immediately.
5. Watch where you are walking. Don’t run.
6. The use of illegal drugs or alcohol or being under the influence of the same on the project site is a
violation of the company rules and regulations and shall be subjected to termination as per the
code of discipline. Proper information must be carried out to your foreman/supervisor or safety
officer if you are taking strong prescription drugs that may affect job performance especially if
driving or using machinery.
7. Do not distract the attention of fellow workers. Do not engage in any activity that would endanger
another employee’s performance on the job.
8. Sanitation facilities are provided for your use. Defacing or damaging these facilities is a violation
of the code of conduct.
9. A good job is a clean job, and a clean job is the start of a safe job. So keep your working area free
from rubbish and debris.
10. Do not use a compressor to blow dust or dirt from your clothes, hair, or hands.
11. Never move an injured person unless it is necessary as further injury may result from it. Keep the
injured as comfortable as possible, and conduct first-aid until an ambulance arrives for transfer to
the nearest hospital.
12. Know where firefighting equipment is located. Training on the use of equipment and fire drills
shall be conducted
13. Lift correctly – with legs, not the back. If the load is too heavy, GET HELP. Stay fit. Control your
weight. Do stretching exercises. Note that approximately twenty percent of all constructionrelated injuries result from lifting objects.
14. Authorized power tools and equipment operators shall be the only ones allowed to operate such
tools and equipment.
15. Be sure that all safety devices and safety-related structures and guards are in place. Do not
remove, displace or destroy any of them, nor interfere with the use thereof.
16. Do not enter a restricted area.
17. If you must work around power shovels, trucks, dozers, and other equipment make sure operators
can always see you. Barricades are required for cranes.
18. Never oil, lubricate, or fuel equipment while it is running or in motion.
19. Before servicing, repairing, or adjusting any powered tool or piece of equipment, disconnect it,
lock out the source of power, and tag it out.
20. Barricade danger areas. Use guardrails, and perimeter cables/fences.
21. Trenches over five feet deep must be shored or sloped. Excavated or other material shall not be
stored nearer than two feet from the edge of the excavation. In some cases excavations, less than
five feet may also require cave-in protection.
22. Use the “four and one” rule when using a ladder. One foot of base for every four feet of height.
23. Portable ladders in use shall be equipped with safety feet unless a ladder is tied, blocked, or
otherwise secured. Stepladders shall not be used as straight ladders.
24. Ladders must extend three feet above landing on the roof for proper use.
25. Defective ladders must be properly tagged and removed from service.
26. Keep ladder bases free of debris, hoses, wires, materials, etc.
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27. Scaffold planks shall be properly lapped, cleated, or otherwise secured to prevent shifting.
28. Use only extension cords of the three-prong type. Use ground fault circuit interrupters at all times
and when using tools in a wet atmosphere (e.g. outdoors) or with any temporary power supply.
Check the electrical grounding system daily.
29. The use of harnesses with safety lines when working from unprotected high places is mandatory.
Always keep your line as tight as possible.
30. Never throw anything “overboard”. Someone passing below may be seriously injured.
31. Open fires are prohibited.
32. Know what emergency procedures have been established for your job site. (Location of
emergency phone, first aid kit, stretcher location, fire extinguisher locations, evacuation plan, etc.)
33. Never enter a manhole, well, shaft, tunnel, or other confined space which could have a nonrespirable atmosphere because of lack of oxygen, presence of toxic or flammable gas, or has the
possibility of engulfment by solids or liquids. Make certain a qualified person tests the confined
area with an appropriate detector before entry, and that the necessary safety equipment is worn.
C. SAFETY AND HEALTH OBJECTIVES
_____________plans to achieve worker safety and health through the following:
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Deploy qualified and trained personnel.
Conduct regular job site safety inspections.
Enforced the use of safety equipment.
Follow safety rules and procedures.
Provide safety training and conduct safety drills.
Apply the company code of discipline for non-compliance with safety rules

D. SAFETY AND HEALTH PROMOTION AND EDUCATION
The owner, _____________is committed to ensuring that all workers or employees are given
orientation/briefing or induction prior to deployment to the site. It is our continuing effort to
promote safety and health consciousness to all people involved in this project by providing them
with the necessary safety and health training and education to enhance their knowledge and skills to
enable us to attain a safe and healthful project site.
1. Workers Safety and Health Orientation / Training
We require new workers to attend our Safety & Health Orientation before they are deployed to
this project site in consonance with Section 12 of the D.O. 13. The assigned Safety Officer
__________, 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:
a. Basic rights and duties of workers at the Jobsite;
b. Means of access and egress both during normal work and in an emergency situation;
c. Measures for good housekeeping;
d. Location and proper use of welfare amenities and first–aid facilities;
e. Proper care of PPEs and other protective clothing;
f. General measures for personal hygiene and health protection;
g. Fire precautions to be taken;
h. Action to be taken in case of any emergencies;
i. Requirements of relevant health and safety rules and regulations.
Safety Officer:
Training Attended: Construction Occupational Safety and Health see attached certificate
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2. Job Safety Training
a. After inspecting a job site, the Safety Officer or other designated person will identify and
evaluate all potential hazards for:
• Injury severity potential.
• Probability of an accident
b. This person will also appraise the skill and knowledge level of exposed workers.
c. Appropriate training will be given.
d. Hazards will be pointed out.
e. Necessary precautions will be explained.
f. The higher the hazard the more detailed will be the training.
g. Records will be maintained for all training sessions with descriptions of topics covered and
names of workers trained.
SECTION III: PROJECT DETAILS
Name of Project
Location
Owner
Classification of the Project
Name of the Contractor
Construction Project Manager
Estimated number of workers
Works hours
Emergency Hospital / Health Provider
Location
Project Total Area
Total Project Cost
Number of Units
Section 11 of D.O. No. 13 requires that rules of the 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).
SECTION IV: COMPOSITION OF CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND HEALTH COMMITTEE (CSHC)
Project Manager or his representative as the
chairperson ex officio
General Construction Safety and Health Officer/s
(overall in charge in the implementation of the
OSH program of this project hired by the General
Constructor. See attached certificate)
Construction Safety and Health Officer/s from
Subcontractors (any employee/worker trained
and, in addition to their regular duties and
responsibilities tasked by his employer to
implement occupational safety and health
program in accordance with the provisions of the
OSH Standard. See attached certificate)
Occupational Health Personnel (qualified firstaider, nurse, dentist, or physician, engaged by the
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employer to provide occupational health services
in the establishment/undertaking. See attached
PRC ID)
A. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. CSH Officer
a. Plans, develops, and oversees the accident prevention programs for the construction project;
b. Direct the accident prevention efforts of the establishment in accordance with the safety
programs and performance and government regulations in order to prevent accidents from
occurring on the worksite;
c. Conducts safety meetings at least once a month. The officer will hold a safety meeting at least
once a month;
d. Submits reports to the project manager/ owner.
e. Reviews reports of inspection, accident investigation, and implementation of programs
f. Provides necessary assistance to government inspecting authorities in the proper conduct of
their activities specifically on the enforcement of the provision of DOLE’s OSHS
g. Summary of all safety and health committee meetings agreements;
h. Periodic hazards assessment with the corresponding remedial measures/actions for each
hazard;
2. Safety Man / Officer
The principal function of the Safety Man assigned to this project is to act as the employer’s
principal assistant and consultant in the application of programs to remove the hazard from the
workplace and correct unsafe work practices. For this purpose, the Safety Man has the following
duties:
a. Serves as Secretary to the SHC, as such will perform the following:
b. Prepare minutes of meetings;
c. Report status of recommendations made;
d. Notify members of the meetings; and
e. Submit (needs identification) to the employer a report of the activities of the committee,
including recommendations made.
f. Acts as an advisory capacity on all matters pertaining to health and safety for the guidance of
the employer and the workers.
g. Conducts investigation of accident as member of the Health and Safety Committee and
submits his separate report and analysis of accident to the employer (needs identification).
h. Conduct health and safety inspections as a member committee.
i. Maintains or helps in the maintenance of an efficient accident record system and coordinates
actions taken by supervisors to eliminate accident causes.
j. For the purpose of effectiveness in the project site, the Safety Man is to report directly to the
employer.
Dangerous Occurrence or Major Accident
In case of any dangerous occurrence or major accident resulting in death or permanent total disability,
we will notify the DOLE Regional Office within twenty-four (24) hours from the occurrence. After the
conduct of the investigation by our concerning safety and health officer, we will report all permanent
total disabilities to the DOLE Regional Office on or before the 20th of the month following the date of
occurrence of the accident using the DOLE/BWC/HSD-IP-6 form.

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SECTION V: EMERGENCY OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH PERSONNEL
A. Section 8 of D.O. No. 13 states that the construction project owner or his representative shall
provide competent emergency health personnel within the worksite duly complemented by
adequate medical supplies, equipment, and facilities based on the total number of workers on the
site.
Safety Officer
Emergency Health Personnel and Facilities
CONSTRUCTION STAGE

NO. OF
WORKERS

HEALTH PERSONNEL AND FACILITIES
Health Personnel
Facilities

Layouting / Clearing
Formworks / Scaffolding
Concrete and Masonry Works
Roofing Works
Electrical Works (roughing in)
Plumbing Works (roughing in)
Finishing
Installation of Doors and Windows
Painting / Ceiling / Tile Works
Electrical Works (Installation)
Plumbing Works (Installation)
*Medical Supply or First Aid kits
SECTION VI: GENERAL SAFETY WITHIN CONSTRUCTION PREMISES
A. SITE SAFETY RULES
1. Keep your mind on your work at all times. No horseplay on the job. Injury or termination or
both can be the result.
2. Personal safety equipment must be worn as prescribed for each job, such as: safety glasses for
eye protection, hard hats at all times within the confines of the construction area where there is
a potential for falling materials or tools, gloves when handling materials, and safety shoes are
necessary for protection against foot injuries.
3. Precautions are necessary to prevent sunburn and to protect against burns from hot materials.
4. If any part of your body should come in contact with an acid or caustic substance, rush to the
nearest water available and flush the affected part. Secure medical aid immediately.
5. Watch where you are walking. Don’t run.
6. The use of illegal drugs or alcohol or being under the influence of the same on the project shall
be cause for termination. Inform your supervisor if taking strong prescription drugs that warn
against driving or using machinery.
7. Do not distract the attention of fellow workers. Do not engage in any act which would endanger
another employee.
8. Sanitation facilities have been or will be provided for your use. Defacing or damaging these
facilities is forbidden.
9. A good job is a clean job, and a clean job is the start of a safe job. So keep your working area
free from rubbish and debris.
10. Do not use a compressor to blow dust or dirt from your clothes, hair, or hands.
11. Never work alone if you are afraid to do so, if you are subject to dizzy spells, or if you are apt to
be nervous or sick.
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12. Never move an injured person unless it is absolutely necessary. Further injury may result. Keep
the injured as comfortable as possible and utilize job site first-aid equipment until an ambulance
arrives.
13. Know where firefighting equipment is located and be trained on how to use it.
14. Lift correctly – with legs, not the back. If the load is too heavy GET HELP. Stay fit. Control your
weight. Do stretching exercises. Approximately twenty percent of all construction-related
injuries result from lifting materials.
15. Nobody but the operator shall be allowed to ride on equipment unless proper seating is
provided.
SECTION VII: PROVISIONS FOR THE PROTECTION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC WITHIN THE VICINITY OF THE
PREMISES DURING CONSTRUCTION
A. BARRICADE ERECTION
Safety Signs, tags, and labels shall be provided to give adequate warning and caution of hazards.
They are provided to instruct and direct workers and the public. All employees shall be informed as
to the meaning of the various signs, tags, and labels used throughout the workplace and any special
precautions that may be required.
1. Ensure that the work area is properly barricaded using Board Ups/ G.I. Sheets around the
worksite.
2. Install sufficient bollards
3. Caution tape- Erect the tape to enclose the specific area to be protected only.
4. Install Safety Signages at strategic locations
5. Install sufficient lighting as well as warning lights/ blinkers lights at strategic locations when
working at night
B. TRAFFIC CONTROL
1. Shall conduct operations in such a manner as to offer the least possible obstruction to the safe
and satisfactory movement of traffic over the existing roads during the life of the contract.
2. Shall be responsible for providing, erecting, maintaining, and removing all traffic signs,
barricades, and other traffic control devices necessary for the maintenance of traffic.
SECTION VIII: PREVENTIVE ACTION
A. ACCIDENT PREVENTION PROGRAM
1. The Safety officer or other designated person will have the responsibility to provide all employees
with operation procedures, hazards, and safeguards of tools and equipment. Weekly job meetings
will be provided for expanded orientation to such tools.
2. The Chairman will make daily visual inspections to ensure that all unsafe or hazardous conditions
are eliminated and will provide instructions to each employee regarding recognition and
avoidance of hazards.
3. The Chairman will give instructions to each employee required to handle known poisons, toxic
materials, caustics, and other harmful substances, regarding the potential hazards, safe handling,
use, personal hygiene, protective measures required, and applicable first aid procedures to be
used in the event of injury.
4. The Chairman will give instructions to each employee where known harmful plants, reptiles,
animals, or insects are present, regarding the potential hazards, injury avoidance, and applicable
first aid procedures to be used in the event of injury.
5. The Chairman will give instructions to each employee required to enter a confined space,
regarding the hazards involved, injury precautions, the use of required personal protective
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equipment, emergency equipment, and applicable first aid procedures to be used in the event of
injury.
6. The Chairman will give instructions regarding procedures to be followed in case of an injury,
accident or other emergencies.
B. TOOLBOX MEETING
D.O. No. 13 defines a 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.
Responsible for Toolbox Meeting
“The following supervisor or any designated person (e.g. foreman, leadman, gang boss, 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.
See Attached for Sample Toolbox Meeting Sheet
“Persons responsible for conducting an investigation
In this project the following person/s will be assigned to conduct accident/incident investigation:
Name:
Conducting and documenting the accident/illnesses investigation
In conducting the accident/illness investigation, we gather facts, analyze them and make the necessary
recommendation. (Please attach sample forms that will be used to document your investigation)
Compliance with Government Requirements
We will submit the following reports to the DOLE Regional Office concerned:
In case of any dangerous occurrence or major accidents resulting to death or permanent total
disability using the form (DOLE/BWC/OHSD/IP – 6). Notification of major accidents to DOLE Regional
Office concerned within 24 hours.
Summary of Work Accident/Illness Exposure Data Report will be submitted on or before the 20th of
the month following the date of occurrence of the accident (for those projects with a short duration
or less than one-year duration).
Annual Work Accident/Illness Report using the form DOLE/BWC/OHSD/IP – 6B for those construction
projects with more than one-year duration.
C. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
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.
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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.
We enforce our rule that PPEs must not be shared between workers or employees until it has been
properly cleaned and sanitized. PPE are distributed for individual use whenever possible.
If workers or employees provide their own PPEs, we make sure that it is adequate for the workplace
hazards, and that it is maintained in a clean and stored in a conducive condition.
We never allow the use of defective or damaged PPEs. We immediately discard and replace them to
avoid any unintentional use.
We also consider the importance of ensuring that any contaminated PPE which cannot be
decontaminated is disposed of in a manner that protects workers or employees from exposure to
hazards.
PPE guidelines are as follows:
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FOOT PROTECTION
a. Protective footwear shall be worn to protect from falling objects, chemicals, or stepping on
sharp objects. Athletic or canvas-type shoes shall not be worn.
b. Use steel-toe shoes or boots whenever you are exposed to falling objects.
c. Use shoes or boots with reinforced flexible metal soles or inner soles when you are working
near puncture hazards.
d. Use boots or shoes with no metal parts and non-conductive soles when you are working near
electrical, fire, or explosion hazards.
e. Use rubber shoes or boots with rubber or synthetic soles when working on wet surfaces.
f. Use wooden soles when working on hot surfaces.
g. Use easy-to-remove gaiters without laces or eyelets when working near welding sparks or hot
metal splashes.
h. Use rubber or neoprene boots to protect your feet from chemical or corrosive splashes.

2. HEAD PROTECTION
a. Head protection will be worn on job sites when there are potential of falling objects, hair
entanglement, burning, or electrical hazards.
b. Choose the right kind of hat. Class A protects you from impact and penetration. Class B hats
have the same features as Class A, except they have no metal parts to conduct electricity.
Class C is made of lightweight aluminum; they protect you from impact but not from electrical
hazards. Class D is designed for firefighters and is fire-resistant.
c. Wear your hard hat throughout the day. For maximum protection, wear your hard hat when
you walk onto the job site and keep it on until you leave.
d. Maintain your hat. Inspect it every day to make sure the shell is not damaged. If your hat
sustains a heavy blow, get a new one. Remove and wash any sweatbands from your hat, and
don’t store the hat in a high-heat environment.
e. A metallic helmet shall not be used.
f. A helmet that has been physically altered, painted, or damaged shall not be worn.
g. An employee shall not physically alter a helmet.

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3. EYE & FACE PROTECTION
a. Eye protection will be worn when there are potential of hazards from flying objects or
particles, chemicals, arcing, glare, or dust.
b. Use eye protection with side shields to protect you from flying objects.
c. Use face shields plus goggles or spectacles for serious hazards.
d. Use eye and face protectors that fit snuggly.
e. Remember that ordinary prescription lenses do not provide impact protection.
4. BODY PROTECTION
a. An employee, who handles rough, sharp-edged, abrasive materials, or whose work subjects
the hands to lacerations, punctures, burns, or bruises, shall wear hand protection of a type
suitable for the work being performed.
b. Cloth gloves shall not be worn when operating rotating equipment such as a drill or a powered
threading machine.
c. Precautions shall be taken regarding synthetic clothing that is worn near a source of flame,
spark, a hot surface, or material that could ignite the clothing.
d. An employee shall not wear loose clothing, neckwear encircling the neck, or exposed jewelry,
such as rings and necklaces, near a machine having reciprocating or rotating shafts or spindles
or when handling material that could catch on clothing or jewelry and cause injury. A ring shall
not be worn on the finger unless covered by a glove or tape.
e. Avoid rolled-up sleeves. Keep them buttoned at the wrist or wear short sleeves.
f. Avoid shirttails hanging out. They should always be tucked inside your trousers.
g. Avoid open jackets. Zipper or button them up at least chest high.
h. A person shall wear a hat, cap, or net where there is a danger of hair entanglement in moving
machinery or equipment or where there is exposure to means of ignition. The hair enclosure
shall completely enclose all loose hair, and shall be adjustable. The material used for a hair
enclosure shall be fast dyed and non-irritating to the skin when subject to perspiration.
i. A hair enclosure used in an area where there is a danger of ignition from heat, flame, or
chemical reaction shall be made of materials that are flame retardant.
j. Pant legs must be short enough to prevent tripping and should have uncuffed bottoms. Cuffs
can catch on equipment or other materials, causing you to fall. Also, avoid wearing rolled-up
pants.
k. Snug, close-fitting garments are best for most jobs. A one-piece coverall with short sleeves is
generally the safest. Old, torn shirts and pants make good scrub rags, but not safe work
clothes.
5. LINEMAN’S BELT & SAFETY STRAP
a. An employee working on a pole, tower, or other such structure, except where the use of the
belt and strap creates a greater hazard, other equivalent safeguards that do not create a
greater hazard shall be used shall wear a lineman’s belt and safety strap.
b. A lineman’s belt and safety strap shall be inspected before use each day and shall be replaced
or repaired if found to be defective.
6. FALL PROTECTION
a. Clean up spills immediately.
b. Keep aisles, walkways, stairs, and work areas unobstructed and clean.
c. Don’t overreach on a ladder.
d. Pay attention to what you are doing and where your feet are.
e. Never use a defective ladder.
f. Walk, don’t run, on stairways.
g. Use handrails whenever they are provided.
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h. Wear sturdy footwear with slip-resistant soles.
i. Adjust your footing and walking habits if it is raining, snowing, or sleeting.
7. UNPROTECTED SIDES & EDGES
Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical surface) with an unprotected
side or edge which is 6 feet or more above a lower level shall be protected from falling by the use
of guardrail systems, safety net systems, or personal fall arrest systems.
D. POWER TOOL SAFETY
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Select the right tool for the job; only use the tool for the tasks it was intended for.
Avoid using metal ladders with an electrical tool.
Always store electric tools in a dry place.
Never carry a power tool by its cord.
Keep the work area free from anything that could catch fire from a tool spark.
Don’t wear loose shirts, jewelry, or other items that could get caught in a power tool. Tie back
and cover long hair.
7. Stand on a rubber mat when using power tools in damp conditions.
8. Keep tools lubricated and free of dust and dirt.
9. Never remove or bypass a machine guard.
10. Report defective tools right away. A tool or part of a tool with a defect that could cause injury
shall be replaced or repaired before use.
11. Do not use a tool other than its designed or approved use.
12. When a guard is provided on a tool, it shall not be made inoperative. It may be removed only for
repair, service, or setup, and it shall be replaced before the tool is returned to use.
13. All means of power transmission and reciprocating and rotating parts of a tool, such as belts, gears,
sprockets, shafts, pulleys, and chains, shall be guarded if exposed to contact.
14. Hand tools or portable power tools shall not be left on a scaffold, ladder, or work platform after
the completion of the work operation or day. Before the scaffold, ladder, or work platform is
moved, all tools shall be removed or properly secured against displacement.
15. Racks, bins, or tool chests shall be provided for the storage of tools, and any sharp or pointed
edges shall be arranged so as not to create a hazard.
16. The user shall visually inspect a tool for safe operation before each daily use and, when found
defective, shall be removed from service and tagged.
17. A tool that is used in a potentially explosive atmosphere shall be designed and approved for such
an atmosphere.
18. A safety device or operating control shall not be made inoperative, except for the removal of lockon control devices.
E. PORTABLE POWER TOOLS, CONTROLS
1. A hand-held powered circular saw which has a blade diameter of more than 2 inches; an electric,
hydraulic, or pneumatic chain saw; and a percussion tool without positive accessory holding
means shall be equipped with a constant pressure switch or control that shuts off the power when
the pressure is released. A gasoline-powered; hand-operated tool shall be equipped with a
constant pressure throttle control. A throttle position lock may be provided for starting only.
2. All of the following tools shall be equipped with a constant pressure switch or control and may
have a lock-on control if the tool can be turned off by a single motion of the same finger or fingers
that turn it on without release of the grip on the tool:
a. A hand-held powered drill Tapper.
b. Fastener driver.
c. Grinder with a wheel more than 2 inches in diameter.
d. Disc sander with a disc more than 2 inches in diameter.
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e. Belt sander.
f. Reciprocating saw.
g. Saber saw.
h. Scroll saw.
i. Jigsaws with a blade shank more than a nominal ¼ inch.
j. Similarly operating power tool.
The lock-on control of a drill of more than 3/8-inch capacity shall not be used
when the drill is held in the hand to drill, clean, or enlarge a hole.
3. All of the following hand-held power tools may be equipped with either a positive on-off control
or other control as described in (2) above:
a. A platen sander.
b. Grinder with a wheel 2 inches or less in diameter.
c. Disc sander with discs 2 inches or less in diameter.
d. Router.
e. Planer.
f. Laminate trimmer.
g. Nibbler.
h. Shear.
i. Saber saw.
j. Scroll saw.
k. Jigsaw with a blade shank of nominal ¼ inch or less.
4. The operating control on a hand-held power tool shall be located to prevent accidental operation.
F. HAND TOOL SAFETY
Use the right tool for a job. Never use a makeshift, or improperly fitting tool.
1. Use wrenches of the right size for the job. If one wrench is too small to do the job, use a bigger
wrench – not pliers.
2. Use only tools in good condition – do not use tools with cracked or broken handles, without
handles, or with mushroomed or broken heads.
3. Keep keen-edged blades sharp and store them safely when not in use.
4. To prevent chips from flying, avoid using a hammer with a hardened face on a highly tempered
tool such as a drill, a file, a die, or a jig. Also, make sure your hammer and mallet heads are tight
on the handles, so they can’t fly off.
5. Never apply a wrench to moving machinery. Stop the machine, and remove all tools before
starting it again. Also, always unplug an electrical tool before changing a sanding disc, a dull bit or
a blade.
6. Never handle any tools in such a manner that you can be injured if they slip. Think about your
movements and position your body accordingly. When you’re using a hacksaw, nibblers, a saber
saw or drills, hold the work down firmly with clamps, vise grips or a vise. Don’t ever try to hold
your work with just your hand. Use the proper blade and saw speed for the material you’re cutting
and don’t try to force-feed the saw. When you’re drilling or using any other rotating tool, use the
right speed and put just the right amount of pressure on the work. When you’re carrying your
tools, always keep the pointed ends down in a tool belt or pouch. Don’t carry them in your pocket.
7. Don’t let a tool dangle by its cord or disconnect it by yanking on the cord. Always disconnect cords
by pulling directly on the plug.
8. Remember that with electrical tools, even a 110-volt house current can kill you. Use ground-fault
devices for your protection. Make sure that all tool cords, extension cords, and plugs have a
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9. If the floor is wet, or even damp, stand on something that won’t conduct electricity. And, keep
clear of water pipes, conduits, or any other metal that may make you part of the easiest path to
the ground.
10. If you use a wire brush, keep your face, arms and chest protected to prevent little bits of wire that
break loose from flying off and penetrating your skin.
11. When you’re using a portable power shear, don’t try to force the blade through the metal, and be
sure to keep the cord out of the way so you don’t accidentally cut through it.
12. The construction industry calls for the use of many types of hand tools. Handle them with care,
and use them only for the purpose for which they were made.
G. HANDLING & STORING GASES, LIQUID FUELS AND COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS
1. Remember that acetylene and fuel gases catch fire easily. Keep them from sparks and fire.
Observe the “NO SMOKING” rule in their vicinity.
2. Oxygen can ignite even when no flames or sparks are around to set it off. Because it is a real fire
hazard when it comes in contact with oil or grease, you should never handle oxygen cylinders with
oily hands or gloves. Keep grease away from the cylinders, and do not use oil or grease on cylinder
attachments or valves.
3. Acetylene cylinders contain a porous material impregnated with acetone. Acetone is a chemical
that dissolves acetylene and then releases it as the pressure is released. Acetone absorbs
acetylene easily under normal temperatures, but releases it when heated. Acetylene cylinders
have fusible safety plugs that melt at around 212ºF, the boiling point of water. So if a valve
becomes frozen, thaw it by pouring warm water on the valve, not on the cylinder. Never use flame
or intense heat on acetylene cylinder valves. Keep heat away from the cylinder.
4. Remember that gases are under pressure. Oxygen is supplied in cylinders at about 2,000 pounds
per square inch, acetylene cylinders are at 250 pounds per square inch, and LP gases usually are
at nearly 300 pounds per square inch. So be careful when opening valves or releasing these gases.
5. Proper storage of gas cylinders is essential. Acetylene, oxygen and other gas cylinders should be
stored separately, placed in an upright position and secured so they cannot be turned over
accidentally.
H. HANDLING & STORING FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
1. Substitute fire-safe products for dangerous ones when possible. This will help reduce fire dangers.
2. Beware of using gasoline, benzene, or other flammables as cleaners. Less dangerous products
that will work just as well are available.
3. Keep only a minimum supply of flammables and combustibles on hand. Get rid of what you don’t
need.
4. Store your supply away from the main building (s) where possible. A small detached shed would
be suitable. For on-premises storage, an approved fire-resistive room or vented metal storage
cabinet is needed. Do not use the boiler room, electrical panel room, or air conditioning
equipment room!
5. Protect against static electricity buildup when dispensing these liquids from drums into metal
containers. Ground all drums, and clip a wire between the drum and the container being filled.
6. Use only “U.L.” approved safety cans for working amounts of flammables. Plunger cans and bench
cans are designed for fire safety in production areas.
7. Oil, grease, and solvent-soaked rags should be kept in a self-closing metal container designed for
this purpose. Change or dispose of cleaning rags frequently.
8. Never smoke or use an open flame where flammables or combustibles are being used or stored.

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HANDLING & STORING COMPRESSED GAS CYLINDERS
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2.
3.
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Never drop cylinders or permit them to strike each other.
Avoid dragging or sliding cylinders – even for short distances.
Do not use cylinders as “rollers” for moving material or other equipment.
Keep cylinders in designated storage areas when not in use.
No part of a cylinder should be subjected to a temperature more than 125ºF.
Cylinders should not be permitted to come in contact with sparks, flames, electric apparatus or
circuits.
7. Never tamper with safety devices in valves or cylinders.
8. Use a regulator when connecting cylinders to systems of lower pressure ratings.
9. The connection of regulators to gas cylinders should be made with properly fitting wrenches, and
connections specified to be hand-tight should be made hand-tight only.
10. When returning empty cylinders, close the valve to leave some positive pressure in the cylinder,
replace the protective cap, and mark and label the cylinder “empty”.
11. Do not set full and empty cylinders in the same area.
J.

ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
1. The importance of properly equipping all electric tools with approved extension cords and means
for grounding cannot be overemphasized. Inspection, testing, and maintenance of all such
equipment in safe operating conditions are continuing responsibilities for everyone. Unsafe tools
must be removed from service wherever and whenever found on the job and not returned to
service until safe to use. Any cords or receptacles that are taped must be carefully inspected to
assure that the condition covered by the tape is safe. Three-wire circuits should be available at all
receptacles, and a circuit tester can be used to make certain that the grounding circuit is properly
installed and operating.
2. Preventing electrocutions is a matter of grounding the case of the tool so that whenever a short
condition exists, the current is drained off by the ground wire and not your body. A case ground,
correctly installed and tested, is essential, as is a third-wire grounding of any electrical circuit.
Such circuits consist of two wires, the energized or hotlines and the neutral or common. The
neutral or common must not be used as the third-wire independent ground. This third-wire
ground acts as an independent grounding circuit for the frames of tools, equipment, and boxes of
the system itself. It should be the same size wire and current-carrying capacity as the two-circuit
wires.
3. Electrically powered hand tools perform many jobs. The power source for these tools is often
supplied through temporary electrical hookups. Such installations have two basic characteristics:
First, they are temporary and not constructed for permanent use; secondly, these power supply
lines and equipment are subjected to treatment and conditions much more severe than found in
most other kinds of work. Because sheet metal workers frequently are exposed to extremes of
moisture, heat, and physical contact with their surroundings, temporary wiring systems must be
in a safe and efficient condition at all times. Frequent inspections must assure that wiring, once
set up, stays safe.
4. The most common electrical accident occurs when a person becomes a pathway for electricity
flowing to ground or low energy level. This kind of electricity flow is called a ground fault. Because
ground faults can kill people and destroy equipment, ground fault circuit interrupting devices are
used to interrupt the electrical circuit to the load when a fault current-to-ground exceeds some
predetermined value that is less than that required to operate the overcurrent protective device
of the supply circuit. It is used in addition to normal fusing or circuit breaker protection, not as a
replacement. Two types of portable ground fault circuit interrupters exist. The plug-in type plugs
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type has a molded box with several protected receptacles and a short cord and plug. Workers
using a receptacle must have ground fault circuit interrupter protection.
5. Adopting an assured equipment grounding conductor program is another way to provide
adequate protection from electrical hazards. This is an inspection and maintenance program
covering all cord sets, receptacles that are not part of the permanent wiring of a building or
structure, and equipment connected by cords and plugs that are available for use by employees.
This program provides for periodic inspection of receptacles, flexible cord sets (extension cords),
and equipment connected by cord and plug. Where evidence of damage exists, the damaged
items are taken out of service and tagged until the items have been tested and required repairs
have been made. All equipment-grounding conductors are tested for continuity. All receptacles
and attachment caps or plugs are tested for correct attachment of the equipment-grounding
conductor. Inspection and tests are performed:
a. Before first use.
b. Before equipment is returned to service following any repairs.
c. Before equipment is used after any incident which can be reasonably suspected to have
caused damage.
d. At intervals not to exceed three months, except that cord sets and receptacles which are fixed
and not exposed to damage shall be tested at intervals not exceeding six months.
K.

WELDING AND BURNING
Welding and burning require a high degree of skill. Care must be taken at all points to avoid harm to
yourself and to those around you.
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Only a qualified person must perform the wiring of electric welding equipment. A diesel or
gasoline engine-driven generator must be located to avoid danger from exhaust gases and fumes.
Portable units must be firmly secured. Before operating, be sure that all safety guards are in place
and that you are using the right size welding cable. Prevent the leads from getting wet or
damaged and avoid trip hazards.
Make connections to the transformer or generator with the proper plugs or lugs. If you must
extend leads, use proper cable couplings. If you are working in a confined space, check to see
that you have adequate ventilation. Be sure that safety precautions are taken around welding
jobs to protect other workers. When working above ground level, be sure that the staging or
scaffold is stable. Most welding jobs require the use of both hands, so be certain that you are
adequately tied off to prevent falls.
Wear goggles or welding shields for welding and cutting. They must have the correct filters and
be in good condition. When welding on the job site, attach your welding shield to a hard hat.
Don’t forget that those helping you must wear eye protection and head protection as well. There
is always the possibility of electric shock when welding. Although the voltage is low, a shock can
cause you to fall or drop something. Be sure that tools are properly restrained so they will not
fall on workers below.
Wear the proper clothing – pants, and shirt should be neither too loose nor too tight. While
burning or welding, wear close-fitting overalls without cuffs or turn-ups to prevent sparks from
falling into them. Make sure your clothing is free from oil, grease, and other combustible
substances. Because burning and welding operations create a lot of sparks, wear protective
gauntlets and a leather apron or leather jacket, and be sure the top button of your shirt is
buttoned. Leather gauntlet gloves and strong shoes should always be worn when performing
welding and burning operations. And don’t forget, those working with you or helping you should
wear the same kinds of clothing.
Fire is obviously one of the main dangers of welding and cutting operations. Always make sure
that the working area is clean and free from combustible materials of any kind, including wood
and paper. Be especially leery of oil drums and containers likely to give off combustible vapor.
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The slightest spark can be explosive. If something combustible, such as a wood floor, cannot be
moved, cover it with a non-combustible blanket. Do not allow welding cables and hoses to
become strewn around the work area, as they present perpetual hazards for others to trip over.
All welding cables and hoses should be properly coiled when not in use. Only cylinders in use
should be kept in the work area. If you must weld or cut near combustible materials, keep a fire
extinguisher at hand.
Many welding and cutting operations produce fumes harmful in heavy concentrations, and good
ventilation is needed to protect against this hazard. Sometimes special ventilating equipment is
necessary. If you have any doubts about the ventilation on the job, ask your supervisor for his
opinion.
When you have completed burning or welding, mark your work “hot” with white chalk as a
warning to others. While you are cutting, make sure the piece you are cutting cannot fall and
injure someone. When you are not using welding equipment, always switch the equipment off
to prevent others from getting shocked. No matter where you are welding or burning, always be
certain that adequate fire-fighting equipment is available and ready for use.

L. HOUSEKEEPING
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Get rid of the trash, oil rags, and debris promptly and properly.
Keep work areas and walkways clean and clear.
Throw away cardboard boxes, paper wrappings, and packing materials when you unpack
equipment.
4. Don’t smoke around trash containers.
5. Wipe up spills right away.
6. Get rid of food waste promptly and properly to control insect and rodent problems.
7. Keep wood, paper, gas, and oil away from heat.
8. Keep scrap lumber with protruding nails clear from work areas.
9. Clean up throughout the day; don’t leave the cleanup for the end of the day or shift.
10. Keep flammable liquids in properly covered storage containers; place flammable rags in a tightly
closed metal container that is emptied daily.
11. Secure material, equipment, and lumber where possible to avoid it blowing from roofs or high
places during heavy winds.
12. Stack material, equipment, and lumber piles properly to prevent them from falling or collapsing.
13. Use proper housekeeping tools, such as brooms, mops, rags, or vacuums.
14. Avoid placing strings or lines across walkways, aisles, and stairways.
M. LADDER SAFETY
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
a. Never use metallic ladders for electrical work.
b. Don’t set ladders on boxes or other objects to make the ladder taller.
c. Block any doors that may open toward ladders.
d. Only allow one person on a ladder at a time.
e. Never use a defective ladder.
SELECTING THE RIGHT LADDER
a. Choose one that is long enough; and
b. Provides enough support for the job you need to do.
INSPECTING THE LADDER
Look for bent or damaged parts, missing pieces, cracked rails, and loose pieces.

4. USING THE LADDER SAFELY
a. Make sure the ladder is on a firm footing.
b. Use a landing if the ladder exceeds 30 feet.
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c.
d.
e.
f.
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Maintain 20 feet from power lines.
Face the ladder while climbing.
Use both hands and maintain three points of contact.
Never overreach when you are on the ladder.
Do not carry tools when climbing. Haul them up on a line or haul them in a sack from a strap
placed over your shoulder.

5. TIPS FOR CLIMBING DOWN
a. Maintain three points of contact, always facing the ladder.
b. Place your foot securely on the rung below before changing your handhold.
c. Don’t hurry – take it slow.
6. STORING A LADDER
When you are not using a ladder, keep it on a rack to avoid damaging it or weakening its supporting
parts.
N. HOISTING AND RIGGING
1. Be certain the crane’s outriggers are deployed, if necessary. The crane’s cable and winch should
be checked. The proper slings and hooks should be selected, and they should be carefully
inspected before being put to use. Attach the sling to the hook, being sure the hook has a safety
clip. Attach a guide or tag line to the load to keep it from swaying or hitting anything.
2. Only one person at a time should give signals to the crane operator, and that person should always
keep his or her eyes on the hoisted load. The signals used should be standard signals approved
by the industry. Don’t make up signals of your own.
3. If the sling legs are vertical, they can support much more of a load than if they are horizontal. The
angle of the slings will determine the load capacity.
4. On a job site, you may use a windlass-operated hoist. Know this equipment’s lifting capacity so
that you don’t overload it. Also, try not to lift too heavy a load too high. If the windlass is operated
with a hand crank, be sure to stay clear of the handle. That way, if the cable snaps or if the cable
drum accidentally starts to free-spool, the handle won’t smash into you.
5. Before you use a bridge crane, be sure that you thoroughly understand how all the controls
operate and how to cut all power to the crane in case of an emergency or a malfunction. Before
you hoist anything, check to see that the upper-limit stop is working properly. When you’re
hoisting or moving materials with either a crane moving or a chain hoist, be sure the area is clear.
Afterward, store the equipment out of everyone’s way.
6. Before you start hoisting, be sure that everybody but the hoisting crew is clear of the immediate
area. Never stand under a hoisted load or allow anyone else to do so. Always keep your eyes on
the material being hoisted. Use a guide or tag line to control sway and to keep the load from
hitting anything.
7. Be sure the load is clear of any electric wires.
8. To find the mechanical advantage of any block and tackle system, just count the segments of rope
supporting the load. Don’t count the fall line. Remember that it only changes the direction of
pull: it doesn’t support the load.
9. The average person can be expected to pull about 100 pounds safely. This means that if the load
you and one other person have to hoist weighs 900 pounds, and the system you have rigged gives
a mechanical advantage of only 3, then the system is unsafe. Each of you would have to pull 150
pounds, which is too much. You would have to re-rig for a mechanical advantage of at least 5 –
900 pounds divided by 5 equals 180 pounds or 90 pounds per person.
10. The sling should be long enough so that the sling legs are closer to vertical than horizontal. The
angle the sling legs make with the horizontal changes the amount of weight that each leg must
support, even though the weight of the load stays the same.
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11. For instance, if the load weighs 1,000 pounds and if the sling legs are vertical, each leg will have
to support 500 pounds. If the legs were at a 45-degree angle to the top of the load, each leg would
have to support 707 pounds. If the angle were 30 degrees, each leg would have to support 1,000
pounds, even though the total load still weighs only 1,000 pounds.
O. RIGGING WITH WIRE ROPES
1. Wire rope, or wire cable, as it is also called, is made up of strands composed of individual wires.
Generally, wire rope has a hemp core. Its type is designated by the number of strands per rope
and the number of wires per strand. For example, a 6×19 cable has six strands per rope and 19
wires per strand. As a general rule, the more wires per strand a rope has, the more flexible it is.
However, what a rope gains in flexibility by using more small wires per strand, it loses in durability
because the small wires break more easily.
2. The size of wire rope is determined by its diameter in inches. However, the number of strands per
wire does not necessarily affect the size of the diameter. For example, a 1-inch cable can be either
6×37 or 6×19. Construction, diameter, and the type of wire all affect a wire rope’s breaking
strength.
3. You can usually find the safe working load for a particular wire rope directly from the
manufacturer’s tables. But if the tables aren’t available, you can square the diameter of the rope
in inches, then multiply the results by 8 to get the safe working load in tons. But, you also have to
consider how much a wire rope has been affected by wear and damage, and decrease the given
breaking strength accordingly.
4. Never tie a knot in a wire rope. It is unsafe and will reduce the rope’s strength by over 75%.
Always use an eye to join one rope to another or to attach the rope to a hook or shackle.
5. When not being used, wire rope should be coiled in such a way that kinks and loops won’t form.
If the rope is long, coiling it on a spool will help eliminate kinks. Scrape off dirt and grit as soon as
possible, and remove rust regularly with a wire brush. Coil and store wire rope and slings in a dry,
well ventilated place. This area should be away from chemicals, acids, and fumes, which will
corrode or damage the rope.
P. RIGGING WITH FIBER ROPES
1. The most common type of rope used for hoisting is #1 grade Manila. Grades 2 and 3 aren’t suitable
for hoisting. Neither is cotton rope because it’s too elastic and slippery. You can recognize Manila
rope by its yellowish color and silvery luster. Number 1 Manila comes in many sizes. Each size has
a different tensile or breaking strength.
2. The industry recommends a safety factor of 10. In other words, divide the breaking or tensile
strength by 10 to get the safe working load. For example, the new ¼-inch Manila rope has a
breaking strength of 600 pounds, which, divided by 10, provides a safe working load of 60 pounds.
3. This may sound conservative, but there are good reasons for it. If the load bounces, it adds to the
strain on the rope. It’s also possible that you’ve underestimated the weight of the load, or the
rope may be old or deteriorated and only half as strong as it’s supposed to be. A rope that’s slung
over a hook or one that has a knot in it is 30 percent weaker than its rated strength, even if it’s
new and in good condition. If it’s bent over a sharp corner, its strength is cut in half.
4. It’s necessary to give all ropes and slings a thorough inspection at regular intervals. Untwist the
strands slightly in several places so that you can examine the inside. It should look as bright and
clean as new.
5. The rope has been weakened by mildew if it smells musty or if the inner fibers look dark and
stained. It’s been damaged by chafing if you find dirt or sawdust-like, powdery material inside the
rope. If strands are broken or if the rope has been seriously damaged, it’s unsafe to use it for
hoisting.
6. Thousands of knots and hitches exist. You should be able to tie certain basic ones and know when
and how to use them. The endless sling is formed by splicing the end of the rope together into a
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continuous loop. By passing one end of the loop through the other, it automatically tightens and
secures the load when it’s put under strain. Another common sling is the choker sling. At each
end of the sling is an eye. You pass one eye through the other and attach it to the hook. On some
occasions, you’ll attach both eyes to the hook, making a cradle hitch. Be sure that all eyes and
splices are in good condition and remember that, at best, they are only 80% as strong as unspliced
rope.
7. Whichever hitch or sling you select, be sure to use the proper dunnage wood or another padding
to keep the sling from being damaged by chafing or sharp corners or edges or by bending too
sharply.
8. Lay the rope out and spray it thoroughly with water. The spray should be strong enough to remove
the dirt but not so powerful that it forces the dirt into the rope. After you finish spraying, hang
the rope up to dry. Wet rope always should be allowed to dry thoroughly and never allowed to
freeze. Large ropes should be laid out on gratings or something similar so that air can circulate
freely around them.
9. To store small ropes, coil them and hang them off the floor on pegs. There should be a piece of
at least a 4-inch diameter pipe over the pegs. This will keep sharp bends out of the rope, which
weakens it.
Q. HOISTING AND RIGGING REVIEW
1. No load should be lifted which exceeds the rated capacity of the crane at the operating boom
angle.
2. Standard operating signals should be agreed upon and should be used to direct all operations.
3. Only one person should be permitted to give signals to the operator unless the load is being
transferred to a point that cannot be monitored by the signal person. In such cases, a second
signal person should be designated.
4. Slings should be adequate for the load being lifted.
5. The signal person should determine that a proper sling has been used, and that it has been
correctly applied before he or she signals for the lift operation.
6. Slings should be kept in good condition, and inspected for kinks, excessive wear, and breaks before
they are put to use.
7. Double slings should be used when hoisting two or more pieces of material twelve feet or more
in length.
8. Angles of less than 45 degrees should be avoided when using double slings.
9. If loads have sharp edges, or if sharp corners must be lifted, pads or saddles should be used to
protect the ropes.
10. Taglines should be used on loads likely to swing.
11. Taglines should be used on loads that must be guided through a restricted space.
R. MECHANICAL SWING STAGE
1. Ropes can be either fiber or wire. However, they must be wired if you’ll be doing any welding or
soldering because sparks and acid will do serious damage to the fiber rope. Select the proper
ropes and cable for the load to be supported, and inspect all the equipment before you use it.
2. When you assemble a swing stage, take all safety precautions. The flooring must be solid and
firm. If you use planks, they must be scaffold planks, free from damage, rot, large cracks, or knots.
If the scaffold is over 16 feet long, erect center posts every 8 feet to support the guardrails. The
guardrails must be installed on both the inside and the outside of the swing stage. In most cases,
you should have guardrails at the ends. Toe boards must be used to prevent tools or supplies
from accidentally falling off the scaffold. And, wire mesh or some other material must extend
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3. No matter how you anchor the swing stage to the building, be sure there is a safety line
independent of the stage and that you use your safety belt. Also, make certain that everything is
securely attached to a solid part of the building. In many cases, eyes have been installed during
construction for this purpose. Be sure you use the proper knots and that they are secure.
4. Extend your lines and equipment far enough away from the building so they won’t rub or chafe.
Make sure the hook is in good condition and has a spring-loaded safety clip. Before you leave the
roof, double check to be sure everything is secure.
5. On the ground, recheck all the rigging and hooks. One way to test a stage’s load-carrying capacity
is to raise it about a foot off the ground and put on twice the weight it is supposed to support.
Before you raise the stage, make certain the area is clear. Usually, the people riding on a swing
stage pull themselves up to their work area. Pull steadily, evenly, and all together.
6. To find the mechanical advantage of any tackle system, count the segments of rope supporting
the load. Don’t count the fall line. If two segments are supporting the load, the mechanical
advantage is 2; if three segments support the load, the mechanical advantage is 3. As it is unsafe
for any person to pull more than 100 pounds, be certain that your pulley system is designed with
the proper mechanical advantage so you don’t have to pull an excessive load.
7. While on the stage, use your safety belt and lifeline at all times. When you reach your working
level, tie off the fall lines with the proper knots or hitches or with a friction brake or lock. To
prevent the stage from swaying dangerously, be careful how you walk and move. Also, be sure
that the tools and materials you’re using are neatly arranged and out of your way. Don’t allow
scrap, debris, or personal garbage to accumulate, especially where it might cause you to stumble.
And don’t throw anything over the side.
8. Most of the same safety rules apply to the use of the boatswain’s chair. The chair itself can be
made of different materials, but the most common is a good piece of 1-inch exterior plywood with
a ¾-inch fiber rope crossed underneath the seat so that if the seat should break, the ropes would
still support the rider.
9. Check to see that everything is properly secured and anchored, and always keep your safety belt
and lifeline securely fastened.
10. Regardless of how much the rider, the chair, and the equipment weigh, have at least two people
pulling the rope. Try to pull evenly and steadily, without jerking the line – tie the line around
something secure on the ground.
11. Remember, when you’re hoisting anything, stand as far to one side as possible. Never stand
directly under it, and never allow anyone else to do so. And when you tie off the fall line, either
at the chair or on the ground, be sure you use the proper knot or hitch.
12. Be sure you’re trained in the proper use of each piece of equipment you’ll use. The design,
capacity, and characteristics of special equipment like this vary from manufacturer to
manufacturer. That’s why it’s vitally important that you be thoroughly checked out on each piece
of equipment before you try to operate it. If it gets electric power through an alternating current
line, be sure that the line is properly grounded.
13. The base of the equipment stands on must be solid and level. If outriggers are needed, they must
be set firmly in place all around the base.
14. Never try to exceed the safe lifting capacity of power equipment. And before you move this type
of equipment, it should be telescoped, and all tools and materials should be secured or removed.
S. DANGER OVERHEAD
1. Accidents involving people working or walking under crane booms and buckets are uncommon,
but, when they happen, they often are fatal. Even if the crane is in excellent condition and is being
run by a first-rate operator, it still should never be exposed needlessly. Frequently the victim is a
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2. The rule is simple: “Don’t stand, walk or work under crane booms, bucket, or suspended loads.”
A companion rule is: “Hard hats shall be worn by all persons working in the vicinity of cranes,
scaffolds, or any place where an object may fall from overhead.”
3. In concreting operations, it is especially necessary to keep all personnel away from the vicinity of
the bucket travel. Chunks of semi-hardened concrete frequently drop from the bucket can
produce a serious injury even if the victim is wearing a safety hat.
4. If the victim is not wearing any head protection, the bump may be fatal.
T. SCAFFOLD SAFETY
1.
2.
3.
4.

A qualified person must design scaffolds.
Platform planks must have no more than one inch of space between units.
Platforms must be at least 18 inches wide.
Front-end loaders cannot be used to support scaffold platforms unless specifically designed for
that by the manufacturer.
5. If the platform is two feet or more above or below the point of access, a ladder or stair system is
required.
6. For more details on scaffold regulations, see Part 12, Scaffold and Scaffold Regulations in the
Construction Safety Standards.
7. Safety Guidelines
a. Keep platforms fenced and securely fastened.
b. Keep platforms closely boarded.
c. Don’t stockpile material on the scaffold.
d. Always wear your hard hat when working on a scaffold.
e. Remove all materials from the scaffold at the end of the day.
f. Avoid working on scaffolds during storms or high winds.

U. PROTECTION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC
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 building construction work less than 2.3 meters (7ft.) from a
sidewalk 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 the worker from falling materials, such as the provisions of safety
helmets and safety shoes.
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:
Designation:

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SECTION IX: TESTING AND INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
A. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
Equipment shall be used for the intended purpose of the manufacturer. A copy of the equipment
manufacturer’s operation manual will be maintained onsite by the contractor.
Equipment will be operated within capacity as outlined in the manufacturer’s operating manual.
1. Equipment Inspection
Equipment arriving at the site will be inspected by a BWC- DOLE Accredited Heavy Equipment
Inspection Company prior to being used.
The incoming inspection shall be documented on the appropriate equipment inspection form.
Each piece of equipment shall undergo a formal monthly inspection by a competent person which
will also be documented on the appropriate inspection report.
2. Safety Devices
All equipment will be provided with necessary safety devices to prevent incidents as well as
comply with Philippine requirements.
Inspection of these devices will be included as part of the operators’ daily pre-operational
inspection, as well in the formal monthly inspection.
3. Operators
All equipment operators must be TESDA accredited which means they are trained and familiar
with the equipment they operate.
Documentation of equipment an operator is qualified to operate must be maintained with that
operator. Also, a copy must be maintained in the contractor file. The documentation must be
specific for the equipment being operated and signed by the contractor authority.
SECTION X: PROCEDURES
A. LIFTING & BACK SAFETY
1. PROPER LIFTING TECHNIQUES
a. Examine the object you are going to lift. It should be stable and shouldn’t have any sharp nails
or pieces sticking out.
b. Use good body placement. Make sure you are wearing shoes with traction and that you have
solid footing. Keep a wide stance with your legs. Don’t hold your breath.
c. Choose your route. Where exactly will you be stepping during the carry? Is it clear of obstacles
and spills? Look for places where you can rest if necessary.
d. Don’t twist. Turn your whole body in the direction you want to move.
e. Use a safe lifting position. Bend your knees and keep the natural curve in your back. Pay
attention to your feet: they should be shoulder-width apart. Move as close to the object as
possible.
f. Use your legs. Once you have a firm grip on the object, lift with your legs, and don’t bend your
back. If you bend during the lift, you can cause disc or vertebrae injury.
g. Move slowly. Take small steps and make sure you can see where you are going; avoid quick,
jerky movements.
h. Keep the object close to your body. If you move the object away from you, you risk injury to
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2. UNLOADING TECHNIQUES
a. Maintain good body placement. Maintain the back’s natural curve. Flex and bend your knees.
Do not bend over the load.
b. Pay attention to your hands. Keep your fingers away from the bottom of the load.
c. Keep the object close to your body as you unload or release it. As with lifting, if you stretch
the object away from your body, you risk seriously injuring your back and neck.
3. SAFETY TIPS
a. Keep heavy material stored between waist and shoulder level; the material will then be easier
to lift and set down.
b. Avoid catching thrown or falling objects that could strain your back.
c. To lift an object from the ground to above your waist level, stop halfway through the lift and
set the load down; then, adjust your grip.
d. Use your feet
e. to pivot your body when lifting; don’t twist your back.
f. When lifting a load with a partner, try to both face front ward.
g. Maintain your body’s natural curves.
B. POWER LOCKOUT PROCEDURE

1. PURPOSE
The purpose of this procedure is to assure that employees are protected from unintended
machine motion or unintended release of energy that could cause injury.

2. MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
a. Each supervisor shall train new employees and periodically instruct all of their employees
regarding the provisions and requirements of this lockout procedure.

b. Each supervisor shall effectively enforce compliance with this lockout procedure including the
use of corrective disciplinary action where necessary.

c. Each supervisor shall assure that the locks and devices required for compliance with the
lockout procedure are provided to their employees.

d. Prior to setting up, adjusting, repairing, servicing, installing, or performing maintenance work
on equipment, machinery, tools, or processes, the supervisor shall determine and instruct
employees on the steps to be taken to assure they are not exposed to injury due to unintended
machine motion or release of energy.

3. EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY
a. Employees shall comply with the lockout procedure.
b. Employees shall consult with their supervisor or other appropriate knowledgeable
management personnel whenever there are any questions regarding their protection.
c. Employees shall obtain and care for the locks and other devices required to comply with the
lockout procedure.

4. GENERAL
a. The power source of any equipment, machine, tool or process to be set up, adjusted, repaired,
serviced, installed, or where maintenance work is to be performed and unintended motion or
release of energy could cause personal injury, such a power source shall be locked out by each
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employee doing the work. Sources of energy, such as springs, air, hydraulic, and steam shall
be evaluated in advance to determine whether to retain or relieve the pressure prior to
starting the work.
b. Safety locks are for the personal protection of the employees and are only to be used for
locking out equipment.
c. Safety locks; adapters, and “Danger Tags” can be obtained from a supervisor.
d. Equipment locks and adapters can be obtained from a supervisor. The sole purpose of the
“Equipment” lock and adapter is to protect the equipment during periods of time when work
has been suspended or interrupted. The locks are not to be used as a substitute for the
employee’s personal safety lock.
e. Personal locks shall contain a tag with the employee’s name on it.
f. One key of every lock issued shall be retained by the employee to whom it was issued and the
superintendent shall retain the only other key to the lock.
g. Employees shall request assistance from their supervisor if they are unsure of where or how
to lockout equipment.
h. Any questions concerning the lockout procedure should be directed to the employee’s
supervisor.

5. LOCKING OUT AND ISOLATING THE POWER SOURCE
a. Equipment, machines, or processing main disconnect switches shall be turned off and locked
in the off position only after the electrical power is shut off at the point of operator control.
Failure to follow this procedure may cause arching and possibly an explosion.
b. Equipment/tools connected to over a 110-volt source of power by a plug-in cord shall have a
locking device applied to the plug attached to the cord leading to the machine to be considered
locked out.
c. Equipment/tools connected to a 110-volt source of power by a plug-in cord shall be considered
locked out if the plug is disconnected and tagged with a “do not start tag”.
d. After locking out the power source, the employee shall try the equipment, machine, or process
controls to ensure no unintended motion will occur; or test the equipment, machine or
process by use of appropriate test equipment to determine that the energy isolation has been
effective.
e. When two or more employees work on the same equipment, each is responsible for attaching
his/her lock. Safety locks and adapters are to be fixed on levers, switches, valves, etc. in the
no operative (off) position.
f. An employee who is assigned to a job and upon arrival finds an “Equipment Lock”, “Adaptor”,
and “Danger Tags” affixed to the equipment shall take the following action:
f.1 Affix his/her personal lock to the “Equipment Adaptor”.
f.2 Determine who placed the equipment out of service and contact all parties who have
locks on the equipment to determine if the assignment to be performed would affect
their safety. The assignment will proceed only if safe to do so with all parties involved.
f.3 Try the controls to ensure no unintended motion will occur before starting work or
qualified personnel shall test the equipment, or process by use of appropriate test
equipment to determine that the energy isolation has been effective. (Such testing
equipment is only to be employed by trained qualified personnel.)

6. PERFORMING TEST AND ADJUSTMENTS DURING LOCKOUT
a. Power may be turned on when it is required to perform tests or adjustments. All of the rules
pertaining to removing locks and restoring power shall be followed. The equipment or process
shall again be locked out if it is necessary to continue work after completing the test or
adjustments.
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b. If the employee leaves the job before its completion, such as job reassignment, the employee
shall remove his/her personal lock and adaptor and replace it with an “Equipment” lock and
adaptor. In addition, the employee will prepare and attach a “Danger Tag” indicating the
reason the equipment is locked out (should more than one employee be assigned to the job,
the last employee removing his/her lock will be responsible for affixing the “Equipment” lock,
adaptor and the “Danger Tag”).
c. Upon completion of the work, each employee will remove his/her lock, rendering the machine
operable when the last lock is removed.
d. The employee responsible for removing the last lock, before doing so, shall assure that all
guards have been replaced, the equipment, machine, or process is cleared for operation, and
appropriate personnel notified that power is being restored. This employee is also responsible
for removing the “Equipment” lock and returning it to the supervisor.
7. EMERGENCY SAFETY LOCK REMOVAL
a. The superintendent, or other designated management person, will be authorized to remove
an employee’s lock under the following conditions:
b. Receipt of a written request signed by the appropriate supervisor that shall state the reason
the employee is not able to remove the lock.
c. The supervisor is responsible for making certain all the requirements for restoring power are
followed.

8. CONFINED SPACE ENTRY
a. No employee shall enter areas defined below without authorization:
b. A space that is NOT DESIGNED FOR CONTINUOUS employee OCCUPANCY;
c. and Is large enough and so configured that a person can bodily enter into and perform
assigned work;
d. and Has LIMITED or RESTRICTED means for ENTRY or EXIT;
e. and May have a POSSIBLE HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERE that may expose employees to the risk
of death, incapacitation, impairment of the ability to self-rescue caused by: Flammable gas,
Airborne combustible dust, Atmospheric oxygen concentration below 19.5 or above 23.5%, A
toxic atmosphere or substance, Danger of engulfment UNTIL AN AUTHORIZED PERSON
EVALUATES THE AREA AND AUTHORIZES ENTRY.

9. GENERAL CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PROCEDURE
a. There shall be no unauthorized entry into a confined space by any person.
b. An authorized person shall examine, test, and evaluate a potential entry space and
determine if it is a “NON-PERMIT SPACE” and meets the following requirements:
1. It does NOT contain any atmospheric hazards or dangers or engulfment capable of causing
death or serious physical harm;
2. The space has been PROVEN SAFE, has been VERIFIED, DOCUMENTED, and has a
CERTIFIED GUARANTEE of a safe environment.
c. If the conditions in #2 have been satisfied, the ALTERNATE ENTRY PROCEDURE may be
followed.
d. If conditions in #2 are not met and have any of the following, the PERMIT ENTRY PROCEDURE
must be followed:
10. THE SPACE:
a. Contains or has a potential to contain a HAZARDOUS ATMOSPHERE.
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c. Has an internal configuration such that an entrant could be trapped or asphyxiated by an
inwardly converging wall or by a floor that slopes downward and tapers to a smaller crosssection; or
d. Contains any other recognized serious safety or health hazard.

SECTION XI: HAZARD COMMUNICATION
A. HAZARD DETERMINATION
1. The company will be relying on material safety data sheets from suppliers to meet determination
requirements.
2. When the use or storage of explosives or other hazardous materials or equipment or unusual
methods are necessary for the execution of the work, the Subcontractor, Project Manager, or an
employee shall exercise the utmost care and carry on such activities under the supervision of
properly qualified personnel.
B. LABELING
A. The Project Manager or his designate is responsible for seeing that all hazardous materials coming
onto the site are properly labeled, tagged, or marked.
B. All labels should be checked for identity, hazard warning, name, and address of the responsible
party.
C. The Project Manager or his designate will be responsible for seeing that all portable containers
used in the work area are labeled with identity and hazard warnings if applicable.
D. Piping systems shall be labeled at access points.
C. HAZARDOUS NON-ROUTINE TASKS
1. On any occasion that employees are required to do work in hazardous areas (e.g. confined spaces),
prior to starting the work, each employee will be given information about the hazards involved in
these areas. This information will include:
a. Specific Chemical Hazards
b. Protection/Safety Measures that can lessen the risks.
c. Information about ventilation, respirators, the presence of any other employees, and
emergency procedures.
2. It is the policy of the Company that no employee will begin work in a confined space, or any nonroutine task without first receiving a safety briefing.

SECTION XII: 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:
A. MAJOR ACTIVITIES
Major activities for this project includes but not limited to the following: (please check on the box
all that applies)
□ Demolition
□ Excavation
□ Earthmoving
□ Piling
□ Scaffold
□ Formwork
□ Structural Steel
□ Crane Operation
□ Concreting
□ Rebarworks
□ Welding
□ Electrical
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□ HVAC
□ Painting
□ Others (please specify)

□ Plumbing
□ interior Decoration

B. 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:
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)
□ machineries
□ power and hand tools
□ electrical
□ ladders and scaffolds
□ noise
□ ventilation
□ exposure to heat
□ tripping
□ fall hazards
□ collapse
□ others (please specify)
2. Chemical Hazards
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.
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)
□ solvents
□ paint products
□ acids
□ cleaning products
□ acetylene
□ propane
□ gasoline
□ explosive chemical
□ welding fumes
□ others (please specify)
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 include but are not
limited to the following: (please check on the box all that applies)
□ blood or other body fluids
□ fungi
□ bacteria and viruses
□ plants
□ insect bites
□ animal and bird droppings
□ others (please specify)
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.
The ergonomic hazards that we identified for this project includes but not limited to the
following:
□ poor lighting
□ frequent lifting
□ poor posture
□ repetitive motion
□ exertion of force
□ awkward movement
□ others (please specify)
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C. 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 chronological order each step in a process.

SECTION XIII: WORKERS WELFARE FACILITIES
The following welfare facilities will be provided on the site to ensure humane working conditions:
To assure that the company provides adequate welfare facilities for the workers on the site the
company will implement the provision of toilets and other facilities in accordance with the
requirements of the Sanitation Code.
A. DRINKING WATER
1. An adequate supply of potable water shall be provided in all places of employment, for both drinking
and personal cleansing.
2. Cool drinking water shall be provided during hot weather.
3. Shall ensure that the sanitary control and surveillance of water supplies and that the chlorination
and fluoridation are conducted according to applicable guidelines
B. NON-POTABLE WATER
1. Outlets dispensing non-potable water shall be conspicuously posted “CAUTION – WATER UNSAFE
FOR DRINKING, WASHING, OR COOKING”.
2. There shall not be any cross-connection, open or potential, between a system furnishing potable
water and a system furnishing non-potable water.
C. TOILETS
Toilets shall be present in places of the worksite.
1. Separate toilet facilities, in toilet rooms, shall be provided for each sex and shall be provided in all
places of employment.
2. Hand soap or similar cleansing agents shall be provided;
D. CHANGING ROOMS/ BARRACKS
Whenever workers are required by a particular standard to wear protective clothing, changing rooms
shall be equipped with separate storage facilities for both street clothes and protective clothing.
E. HOUSEKEEPING
This procedure is designed to give employees guidance in maintaining a neat work area which should
encourage safe work habits. Each craft will be responsible for cleaning up its work area. No job is
complete until the area has been cleaned up.
1. Orderliness
a. Keep tools and working materials in proper containers.
b. Store trash, waste, and scrap in proper containers.
c. Store materials safely.
d. Put cigarette stubs in butt cans.
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e. Keep small items in boxes or bins.
f. Keep the floor clear of tools, rod ends, and metal shavings.
g. Keep walkways clear.
2. Access
a. Walkways and stairways must be clear, ladders must not be blocked, and emergency exits
must be not blocked.
b. Do not block any emergency equipment or electric disconnect switch/box.
c. Stack, store, or spot material so that it can be reached readily by workers and materialhandling equipment.

SECTION XIV: 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 be limited to the
following:
A.
B.
C.
D.

Identifying worker’s condition
Medical and Work History
Physical Examination
Study of worker’s competence and ability to work in a field.

SECTION XV: WORKING TIME AND SCHEDULE
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.

All workers must not exceed the 68 hours of work in one week.
All workers must not exceed 12 hours of work in one day.
Regular morning break: 9:30AM to 9:45AM
Lunch Time: 12:00NN to 1:00PM
Regular afternoon break: 3:00PM to 3:15PM

SECTION XVI: 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 at
the site:
A. Ensure that the construction wastes are segregated from that of domestic waste.
B. All domestic wastes are to be collected on a daily basis.
C. Construction debris (broken hollow blocks, spoiled concrete, loose concrete, etc) should be taken out
of the staging area.
D. Oil spills and spoiled greases should be wrapping in the black garbage bag and will be properly
disposed.
E. Application of good housekeeping.
F. All solid and liquid wastes that may arise during the construction period will be disposed by an
Accredited Hauler
G. An adequate number of waste receptacles shall be provided in a food service area and used for the
disposal of waste food. Receptacles shall be constructed of smooth, corrosion-resistant, easily
cleanable, or disposable materials, provided with solid tight-fitting covers, emptied at least daily, and
maintained in a sanitary condition.

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SECTION XVII: DISASTER AND EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS CONTINGENCIES
A. The objective of this is to ensure that the company has developed and communicated plans that will
allow for the effective management of emergencies. In case of an emergency on-site the following
procedures should be instituted at each site:
Method of communication should be determined at each site, telephone, radio, etc.
• Emergency telephone numbers should be posted:
• Post near the communication station the address of your site.
• Post names of first aid responders on site.
• Designate a person to direct the crews to the site of an emergency.
B. EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN
C. SITE EMERGENCY EVACUATION PLAN
An emergency or disaster is defined for the purpose of this plan as an event or condition which has
the potential of causing bodily injury to employees and/or significant damage to the plant and/or
infrastructure. Specific evacuation plans will be developed for site locations and will become
appendices to this procedure.
SECTION XVIII: PENALTIES AND SANCTIONS
For every offense and violation of any safety rules, regulations, and general practices promulgated
by the project and/or the company, the company recommended the following penalties and
sanctions for violation of CSH program:
1

VIOLATION
Littering and
improper garbage
disposal
Loitering, overstay
without official
business nor
permission
No PPE, Improper
use and wearing of
PPE
Non compliance to
safety rules and
regulations
Provoking others to
fight, engage in
fighting
Gambling, drinking
alcohol/liquor during
working hours,
working under the
influence of alcohol
Vandalism and
destruction of
property
Pilferage and robbery

1st OFFENSE
Warning

2nd OFFENSE
2 working
days
suspension
2 working
days
suspension

3rd OFFENSE
7 working
days
suspension
7 working
days
suspension

4th OFFENSE
14 working
days
suspension
14 working
days
suspension

5th OFFENSE
30 working
days
suspension
30 working
days
suspension

1 day
suspension

3 days
suspension

1 day
suspension

3 days
suspension

10 working
days
suspension
10 working
days
suspension

30 working
days
suspension
30 working
days
suspension

60 working
days
suspension
60 working
days
suspension

30 working
days
suspension
30 working
days
suspension

dismissal

30 working
days
suspension
dismissal

dismissal

Warning

dismissal

COSH PROGRAM

Possession of firearm
or deadly weapon
10 Possession of illegal
drugs (shabu,
marijuana, etc),
working under the
influence of drugs

dismissal
dismissal

COSH PROGRAM

FIRST AID
SECTION XIX: EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND FIRST AID
A. FIRST AID, HEALTH CARE MEDICINES, AND GENERAL TIPS
1. Prior to the start of work, arrangements shall be made for medical facilities and personnel to provide
prompt attention to injured employees and for consultation concerning occupational safety and health
matters.
2. An effective means of communication (hard-wired or cellular telephone, two-way radio, etc.) or other
emergency response source, and transportation to effectively care for injured workers shall be provided.
Communication devices shall be tested in the area of use to assure functionality.
3. The telephone numbers of physicians, hospitals, or ambulances shall be conspicuously posted, at a
minimum, on the safety bulletin board, and near the on-site project office telephones. Medical facilities
and personnel expected to treat injured employees shall be informed of the nature of the work to be
performed and the injuries/illnesses prevalent on such job sites.
4. The company will provide a first-aid kit and health care medicines and facilities for workers on the site
in accordance with the requirements of Rule 1960 of the OSHS.
FIRST AIDER AT SITE
First Aider should be properly identified and employees, in general, are made aware of work shift
schedules and site assignments.
A regularly replenished kit should contain properly labeled and segregated medicines and paraphernalia.
First Aid consists of two basic steps:
1. Providing the most important basic treatment to save lives and minimize injuries.
2. Obtaining prompt professional help such as paramedics or a rescue squad.
GENERAL TIPS
In case of an injury:
1. Make sure that you’re not exposing yourself to the same risk.
2. Do not attempt to move the injured person unless there is a possibility of fire, explosion, or falling
walls.
3. Check to see if the victim is breathing, is bleeding or is unconscious.
4. Always remain calm and try to comfort and reassure the injured person.
B. ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION
1. Act quickly – once a person stops breathing he has only 4 – 6 minutes to live.
2. With one hand, tilt the head back gently so the chin is pointing upward.
3. Place the other hand on the victim’s forehead and push his/her head backward.
4. Pinch the victim’s nose with thumb and finger of the hand on his/her forehead.
5. Take a deep breath. Cover the victim’s mouth completely with your mouth and blow four quick
breaths into his/her mouth in 3 – 5 seconds. If the chest doesn’t rise, move his/her head back farther
and try again.
COSH PROGRAM

FIRST AID
6.

Remove your mouth from the victim’s mouth. Stop when the chest is expanded. Watch the chest to
see that it falls as air leaves the lungs.
7. If there is still no breathing, blow one breath into the victim’s mouth. Stop when the chest is
expanded. Watch the chest to see that it falls as air leaves the lungs.
8. Repeat the blowing cycle at the rate of one breath every 5 seconds.
9. Make sure that the chest rises each time you breathe into the victim’s mouth.
10. Be sure that you have an airtight seal between your mouth and the victim’s mouth so that air does
not escape when you blow.
11. Continue giving artificial respiration until the victim starts breathing by himself, until someone else
takes over, until the victim is pronounced dead by a physician, or until the rescuer has to stop from
exhaustion.
12. Restarting breathing takes priority over first aid treatment.
C. BLEEDING
1. Injuries involving bleeding are of next importance in order of treatment.
2. Adults can lose one pint of blood without serious effects. However, a loss of two pints begins to be
serious. A victim with arterial cuts or internal bleeding can bleed to death in a very short time.
3. First aid for bleeding requires stopping the bleeding quickly and getting the victim to the hospital in
case a blood transfusion is needed.
4. If there is bleeding from a wound, apply a sterile dressing or anything else that’s clean directly over
the bleeding area and press hard. You can use your bare hand if nothing else is available.
5. Keep pressing for 20 minutes or more until the bleeding stops. Once you apply a dressing, do not
remove it. Let a clot form.
6. Lift a bleeding arm or leg in the air unless the limb is broken.
7. Keep the victim lying still. Moving about increases bleeding and hinders clotting.
8. If there’s glass or metal in a small cut or wound and you can flush it out with water, do so.
9. If an object is imbedded or impaled, don’t remove it. Apply pressure just above it to stop the
blee…

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