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    Department Order No. 13 : Otherwise known as the Guidelines Governing Occupational Safety and Health in the Construction Industry

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    Department Order No. 13 : Otherwise known as the Guidelines Governing Occupational Safety and Health in the Construction Industry

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    The key takeaways are that Department Order No. 13 outlines the guidelines governing occupational safety and health in the construction industry in the Philippines.

    The main sections covered by the guidelines include jurisdiction, delegation of authority, coverage, construction safety and health program, personal protective equipment, safety personnel, emergency health personnel and facilities, signages, safety on equipment, safety committees, information, training, reports, and workers' welfare facilities.

    The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has the authority to delegate some enforcement powers to other government agencies and private organizations provided they have adequate personnel and facilities.

    OSHC

    SALIENT FEATURES OF
    DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 13, series of 1998

    Department Order No. 13 :


    Otherwise known as the
    Guidelines Governing
    Occupational Safety and
    Health in the Construction
    Industry

    D.O. 13 was Issued In the


    Interest of:
    Ensuring the protection and welfare of workers
    employed in the construction industry,
    Ensuring the protection and welfare of the
    general public within and around the
    immediate vicinity of any construction worksite,
    as well as the promotion of harmonious
    employer-employee relationships in the
    construction industry.

    Outline of Presentation
    Section 2- Jurisdiction
    Section3 Delegation of Authority and
    Accreditation
    Section 4 Coverage
    Section 5 Construction Safety and Health
    Program
    Section 6 Personal Protective Equipment

    Outline of Presentation
    Section 7 Safety Personnel
    Section 8- Emergency Occupational Health
    Personnel and Facilities
    Section 9 Construction Safety Signages
    Section 10 - Safety on Construction Heavy
    Equipment
    Section 11 Construction Safety and Health
    Committee

    Outline of Presentation
    Section 12 Safety and Health Information
    Section 13 Construction Safety and Health
    Training
    Section 14 Construction Safety and Health
    Reports
    Section 15 Construction Workers Skills
    Certificate

    Outline of Presentation
    Section 16 Workers Welfare Facilities
    Section 17 Cost of construction Safety and
    Health Program
    Section 18 Miscellaneous
    Section 19 Violations and penalties

    OSHC

    SALIENT FEATURES OF
    DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 13, series of 1998
    Content
    : Section 1: Definition of terms
    26 terms as used in the guidelines were defined in
    order to clarify their meaning and to distinguish them
    from similar terms as defined in other issuances

    Section 2: Jurisdiction
    The Secretary of the Department of Labor and
    Employment, by virtue of Article 162 of the Labor Code
    of the Philippines, has the authority to issue
    appropriate laws related to the administration and
    enforcement of occupational safety and health in the
    Philippines

    OSHC

    SALIENT FEATURES OF
    DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 13, series of 1998
    Content:

    Section 3: Delegation of Authority


    DOLE has the power to delegate some enforcement
    powers to other government agencies and to private
    organizations provided that they have adequate
    personnel and facilities (These cover Technical Safety
    Inspections) ( boilers, pressure vessels, ICE, Electrical
    installations, elevators, hoisting & other mechanical
    equipment)
    Chartered cities maybe allowed to conduct TSI and
    general safety audit of construction project sites.

    OSHC

    SALIENT FEATURES OF
    DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 13, series of 1998
    Content:

    Section 4: Coverage
    The guidelines shall apply to all construction activities,
    including demolition, whether owned by the private or
    the government sector

    OSHC

    SALIENT FEATURES OF
    DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 13, series of 1998
    Content:

    Section 5: Construction Safety and Health Program


    Before the start of the actual construction, The
    construction project manager shall prepare and submit
    to DOLE a comprehensive construction safety and
    health program (for approval of the Bureau of Working
    Conditions or DOLE RO) which shall include, but not
    limited to:
    Composition of the construction safety and health
    committee
    Specific H&S policies within the construction site
    Penalties for violation
    Training of workers
    Waste disposal

    SALIENT FEATURES OF
    DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 13, series of 1998
    The cost of implementing the CSHP shall be
    integrated into the projects construction cost,
    that said cost shall be a separate pay item,
    duly quantified and stated in the projects
    tender documents and contract documents.

    OSHC

    SALIENT FEATURES OF
    DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 13, series of 1998
    Content:

    Section 6: Personal Protective Equipment (Rule 1080 of


    OSHS)
    All employers shall at his own expense provide his
    workers with adequate and approved personal protective
    equipment whenever necessary by reasons of the
    hazardous work environment he is working. All other
    persons entering the construction site must wear the
    necessary protective equipment. The equivalent cost for
    the provision of PPE shall be an integral part of the
    project cost.

    OSHC

    SALIENT FEATURES OF
    DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 13, series of 1998
    Content:

    Section 7: Safety Personnel


    The GC must provide for a full
    time Safety Officer to oversee
    the over all management of the
    CSHP. Assist government
    inspection at any time or during
    conduct of accident
    investigations. All full-time
    safety and health personnel
    must be accredited by DOLE.

    SALIENT FEATURES OF
    DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 13, series of
    1998

    Each construction subcontractor must


    provide for a representative , who shall have
    the same qualifications as the Safety
    Man/Officer , to oversee the management of
    the CSHP for the subcontractors workforce
    with the requirements of Rule 1033 of the
    OSHS.

    OSHC

    SALIENT FEATURES OF
    DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 13, series of 1998
    Safety Personnel
    Min. # of Safety Officers
    Number of Workers
    Hazardous
    Non-Hazardous
    1 - 50
    1 part-time
    1 full-time
    51 - 200
    1 full-time
    1 full-time & 1 part-time
    201 - 250
    1 F T & 1 P T 2 full-time
    251 - 500
    2 full-time
    2 full-time & 1 part-time
    Every addl 500 or
    1 addl F T
    fraction thereof
    Every addl 250 or
    1 addl FT
    fraction thereof
    1 Safetyman for every 10 units of heavy equipment

    OSHC

    SALIENT FEATURES OF
    DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 13, series of 1998
    Occupational Health Personnel
    Number of Workers

    OH Personnel

    50 or less (first aider)


    51 to 200 ( Full time registered nurse)
    201 to 300 (FT RN, PT P & D)
    more than 300( FT RN, FT P&D)

    OSHC

    SALIENT FEATURES OF
    DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 13, series of 1998
    Occupational Health Facilities
    Per 100 workers in excess of 300

    Within 5 kms. Or 25 min. of travel

    The engagement of Emergency Health Provider shall be


    considered as having complied with the requirement of
    accessibility to the nearest hospital facilities.

    OSHC

    SALIENT FEATURES OF
    DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 13, series of 1998
    Content:

    Section 8: Emergency Occupational Health Personnel and


    Facilities
    The same provisions of the existing Occupational Safety
    and Health Standards(OSHS) are reiterated. The
    provision for an emergency health provider was allowed.
    The employer shall always have in the construction site
    the required minimum inventory of medicines , supplies
    and equipment as indicated in Table 47 of the OSHS.

    OSHC

    SALIENT FEATURES OF
    DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 13, series of 1998
    Content:

    Section 9: Construction Safety Signages


    Mandatory provision of safety and
    warning signs are reiterated not only for
    the protection of workers, but also the
    public in general. Signs should conform
    with the standard requirements of the
    OSHS.

    Mandatory Usage of PPE


    Falling/ falling objects
    Explosives and flammable substances
    Tripping or slipping hazards
    Toxic or irritant airborne contaminants/substances
    Electrical facility
    Dangerous moving parts of machines
    Fire alarms/ fire fighting
    Instructional signs/ Update of man-hours lost

    WARNING: Hazardous
    Area. All personnel
    must wear protective
    equipment before entry

    Regularly inspected,
    maintained in good
    condition.

    OSHC

    SALIENT FEATURES OF
    DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 13, series of 1998
    Content:

    Section 10: Safety on Construction Heavy Equipment


    A specific guide for testing, transport, erection and
    maintenance of heavy equipment is formulated. All heavy
    equipment operators must be tested and certified by
    TESDA, while heavy equipment shall be tested by DOLE
    recognized association/organizations.

    Daily routine inspection to be conducted by duly certified


    mechanics/ operators, routine inspection by DOLE
    accredited professionals.
    Maintenance of a separate construction logbook for each
    equipment

    OSHC

    SALIENT FEATURES OF
    DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 13, series of 1998
    Content:

    Section 11: Construction Safety and Health Committee


    All construction sites must have a
    general Construction Safety and Health
    Committee composed of safety and
    health representatives from each subcontractor. The construction project
    manager shall head the committee.
    Each subcontractor shall have its own
    safety and health committee based on
    the existing requirements of the OSHS.

    OSHC

    SALIENT FEATURES OF
    DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 13, series of 1998
    Safety and Health Committee
    Composition
    Chairperson:
    Secretary:
    Members:

    Project Manager
    General Construction Safety and Health
    Officer
    Construction Safety and Health Officers
    Safety Rep. from Subcontractors
    Health Personnel
    Workers Representatives(minimum of 3)

    Duties
    Plan, develop and oversee the implementation of accident
    prevention programs

    OSHC

    SALIENT FEATURES OF
    DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 13, series of 1998
    Duties

    Direct accident prevention efforts in accordance with rules/


    program
    Conducts toolbox meetings everyday
    Review inspections and accident investigation reports
    Prepare and submit to DOLE minutes of committee
    meetings, work accidents and illnesses, and other reporting
    requirements
    Assist government inspectors
    Initiate/ supervise safety and health training for employees
    Develop and maintain a disaster contingency plan

    OSHC

    SALIENT FEATURES OF
    DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 13, series of 1998
    Content:

    Section 12: Safety and Health Information


    A detailed safety and health information system is
    included in the guidelines. These include orientation,
    instructions, and training for workers; means of
    conveying safety related information to all workers
    and specialized instructions and trainings for specialty
    workers and operators

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    SALIENT FEATURES OF
    DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 13, series of
    1998
    Section 12.2 No person shall be deployed in a
    construction site unless he has undergone a
    safety and health awareness seminar
    conducted by OSHC, BWC and other
    concerned offices of DOLE or by safety
    professionals or safety organizations or other
    institutions DOLE has accredited or
    recognized.

    OSHC

    SALIENT FEATURES OF
    DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 13, series of 1998
    General Safety and Health Measures ( Every worker shall
    received instruction and training )

    Basic rights and duties of workers


    Emergency procedures (means of access & egress both normal and
    emergency)
    Good housekeeping
    Welfare and first-aid facilities
    Care and use of PPE
    Personal hygiene and health protection
    Fire precaution and action to be taken in case of any emergency
    Safety and health rules and regulations

    SALIENT FEATURES OF
    DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 13, series of
    1998
    Daily tool box meeting or similar meetings prior
    to starting the tasks for the day to discuss with
    the workers and anticipate and health
    problems related to every task and the
    potential solutions to the problem. The
    supervisor shall remind the workers on the
    necessary safety precautions that need to be
    undertaken.

    OSHC

    SALIENT FEATURES OF
    DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 13, series of 1998
    Content:

    Section 13: Construction Safety and Health Training


    All safety personnel assigned within
    the construction site are required to
    undergo the basic construction safety
    training course prescribed by the
    Bureau of Working Conditions.
    Continuing training (minimum of 16
    hours per year) for all full-time safety
    personnel shall also be a responsibility
    of each constructor.

    OSHC

    SALIENT FEATURES OF
    DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 13, series of 1998
    Specialized instruction and training

    Operation of construction equipment


    Erection or dismantling of scaffolds
    Excavation works
    Handling of explosives
    Workers engaged in pile-driving
    Compressed air, cofferdams, and caissons
    Erection of steel structural frames and tall chimneys
    Handling hazardous substance and materials
    Rigging and signaling

    OSHC

    SALIENT FEATURES OF
    DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 13, series of 1998
    Content:

    Section 14: Construction Safety and Health Reports


    The monthly submission of summary
    reports to DOLE is required. The
    summary reports shall include safety
    committee meeting agreements,
    accident investigation reports, and
    hazard assessments with
    corresponding remedial
    action/measures required.
    Notification of major accidents to DOLE
    within 24 hours

    OSHC

    SALIENT FEATURES OF
    DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 13, series of 1998
    Content:

    Section 15: Construction Workers Skills


    A Skills certificate shall be required for construction
    related occupations which have been classified as
    Critical Occupations by TESDA.
    An occupational shall be considered as critical

    When it may affect and endanger peoples lives and limbs


    When it involves the handling of hazardous tools, equipment,
    supplies
    When it requires a relatively long period of education and
    training
    When the performance of the job may compromise the safety,
    health and environment concerns within the immediate vicinity
    of the construction site.

    OSHC

    SALIENT FEATURES OF
    DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 13, series of 1998
    Content:

    Section 16: Workers Welfare Facilities


    The employer shall provide for adequate supply of safe
    drinking water, adequate sanitary and washing facilities
    in order to ensure humane conditions of work.

    Section 17: Cost of Construction Safety and Health Program


    The total cost of the Construction Safety and Health
    Program Shall be a mandatory integral part of the
    construction project. It shall be treated as a separate pay
    item and reflected in the projects bid tender documents.

    OSHC

    SALIENT FEATURES OF
    DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 13, series of 1998
    Content:

    Section 18: Effects on Other Issuances Definition of terms


    Provisions of other existing occupational safety and
    health guidelines not inconsistent with this Guidelines
    shall form part of this Department Order. Standards,
    rules and regulations not specifically provided shall
    remain in full force and effect. However, in the event that
    any provisions of the Guidelines is declared invalid by
    competent authority, the rest of the provisions thereof
    not affected shall remain in full force and effect.

    OSHC

    SALIENT FEATURES OF
    DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 13, series of 1998
    Content:

    Section 19: Violations and Penalties


    Violations committed by constructors as determined by
    DOLE after due process shall be considered as prima
    facie case of a construction mal-performance of grave
    consequence under RA 4566 (Constructors Licensing
    Law) as amended and pertinent IRR.
    In cases of imminent danger situations, the
    procedures/requirements of the OSHS and DOLE
    regulations shall be applied.

    OSHC

    SALIENT FEATURES OF
    DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 13, series of 1998
    Content:

    Section 20: Effectivity


    The Guidelines shall be immediately effective, that is, 15
    days after publication in newspapers of general
    circulation, as provided in Article 5 of the Labor Code.
    D.O. No. 13, s.1998 was signed on July 23, 1998 and
    published on August 1, 1998 in the Philippine Daily
    Inquirer and on August 3, 1998 in Peoples Tonight

    OSHC

    SALIENT FEATURES OF
    DEPARTMENT ORDER NO. 13, series of 1998

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