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H. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR A CONSTRUCTION SAFETY
AND HEALTH PROGRAM
1. Every construction project shall have a suitable Construction Safety and
Health Program, which must be in accordance with these rules, and other
orders and issuances issued by the DOLE. The Construction Project manager, or
in his absence, the Project Manager, shall be responsible for compliance with this Section.
a. Construction Safety and Health Committee
(1) Composition:
(a) Project Manger or his representative as chairperson ex-
officio
(b) General Construction Safety and Health Officer
(c) Construction Safety and Health Officers
(d) Safety representatives (SAFETY OFFICER) from each
subcontractor
(e) Doctors, nurses and other health personnel pursuant to
the requirements stated in Rule 1042 of the
Occupational Safety and Health Services (OSHS)
(f) Workers’ representative
(2) Duties and Responsibilities:
(a) The Project Manager or his representative shall act as
the Chairperson of the committee.
(b) The committee shall conduct safety meetings at least
once a month.
(c) The persons constituting the Safety and Health
Committee shall, as far as practicable, be at the
construction site whenever construction work is being
undertaken.
(d) The committee shall continually plan and develop
accident prevention programs.
(e) The committee shall review reports of inspection,
accident investigation and monitor implementation of
the safety program.
(f) The committee shall provide necessary assistance to
government authorities authorized to conduct inspection
in the proper conduct of their activities.
(g) The committee shall initiate and supervise safety
trainings for its employees.
(h) The committee shall conduct safety inspection at least
once a month, and shall conduct investigation of work
accidents and shall submit a regular report to DOLE.
(i) The committee shall initiate and supervise the conduct
of daily brief safety meetings or toolbox meetings.
(j) The committee shall prepare and submit to DOLE,
reports on said committee meetings.
(k) The committee shall develop a disaster contingency
plan and organize such emergency service units as may
be necessary to handle disaster situations.
b. General Safety within Construction Premises
(1) The provision for personal protective equipments, danger signs,
barricades, and safety instructions for workers, employees,
public, and visitors, such as, housekeeping, walkway surfaces,
means of access, i.e. stairs, ramps, floor openings, elevated
walkways, runways, platforms and light.
(2) Personal Protective Equipments
(a) The employer shall provide adequate and approved type
of protective equipments (hard hats, safety glasses with
side-shields, rubber boots). Workers within the
construction project site shall be required to wear the
necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all
times.
(b) Construction workers who are working from unguarded
surfaced six (6) meters or more above grade, temporary
or permanent floor platform, scaffold or where they are
exposed to the possibility of falls hazardous to life or
limb, must be provided with safety harnesses and life
lines.
(c) Specialty construction workers must be provided with
special equipment, such as specialized goggles or
respirators for welders and painters or paint applicators.
(d) All other persons who are either authorized or allowed
to be at the construction site shall wear appropriate PPE.
(3) Safety Personnel
(a) The General Constructor shall provide for a full time
officer, who shall be assigned as the general
construction safety and health officer to oversee full
time the overall management of the Construction Safety
and Health Program.
(b) The general construction safety and health officer shall
frequently monitor and inspect any health and safety
aspect of the construction work being undertaken. He
shall also assist government inspectors in the conduct of
safety and health inspection at any time whenever work
is being performed or during the conduct of accident
investigation.
(4) Emergency Occupational Health Personnel and Facilities
(a) The construction project owner or his duly authorized
representative shall provide competent emergency
health officer within the worksite duly complemented
by adequate medical supplies, equipment and facilities.
The services of a full-time registered nurse shall be
required when the total number of workers exceeds 50
but not more than 200.
(b) Where an employer provides only a treatment room, he
shall provide for his workers in case of emergency,
access to the nearest medical clinic or to a medical
clinic located within 5 kilometer radius from the
workplace and can be reached in 25 minutes of travel.
Such access shall include the necessary transportation
facilities. In such situation, there shall be a written
contract with the medical clinic to attend to such
workplace emergencies.
(c) The engagement of an Emergency Health Provider for
the construction project site shall be considered as
having complied with the requirement of accessibility to
the nearest hospital facilities.
(d) The employer shall always have in the construction site
the required minimum inventory of medicines, supplies
and equipment.
(5) Construction Safety Signages and Barricades
(a) Construction Safety Signages shall be provided as a
precaution and to advise the workers and the general
public of the hazards existing in the worksite.
(b) Signage Procedure: the signages shall be:
i Posted in prominent positions and at strategic
locations.
ii As far as practicable, be in the language
understandable to most of the workers employed
in the site.
iii For non-raised floor areas, the attached yellow
CAUTION sign shall be used when using
yellow CAUTION tape.
iv For non-raised floor areas, the attached red
DANGER sign shall be used when using the red
DANGER tape.
v Placed in designated areas at 1.2 meters from
ground level, if there is no other more
practicable height for placement.
vi Regularly inspected and maintained in good
condition to achieve its purpose.
vii Signages that are damaged, illegible, those no
longer apply as to purpose, site or language,
shall be removed or be replaced by the safety
officer when needed.
viii Removed after the hazard is completely
eliminated. If upon work completion the hazard
is still present, the signage shall remain in place.
ix Designed and constructed following the Overall
Dimensions of Safety Signs Formula as required
by the Occupational Safety and Health Services
(OSHS).
x Specific with the type of hazard and should
indicate the name of the contaminant/ substance
involved (for chemical hazards), and the type of
PPE or respiratory equipment to be worn.
(c) Posting of Signages shall include, but not limited to the
following places:
i Areas where there are risks of falling objects.
ii Areas where there are risks of falling, slipping,
tripping among workers and the public
iii Prior to entry in project sites, locations and its
perimeter.
iv Where there is mandatory requirement on the
usage of PPEs.
v Areas where explosives and flammable
substances are used or stored
vi Approaches to working areas where danger from
toxic or irritant airborne contaminants/
substances may exist
vii All places where contact with or proximity to
electrical facility/equipment can cause danger
viii All places where workers may come in contact
with dangerous parts of machinery or equipment
ix Locations of fire alarms and fire-fighting
equipment
x Locations for instructions on the proper usage of
specific construction equipment, tools.
(d) Barricading Procedures: The following shall apply:
i The contractor shall provide all necessary
barricades, safety tapes, safety cones or safety
lines as required in isolating or protecting an
unsafe work area from other workers,
pedestrians or vehicular traffic.
ii Barricades shall completely enclose the
hazardous area and effectively limit
unintentional or casual entry.
iii Barricades shall be three (3) feet vertical height
from the ground, when no other more practical
height specification is available.
iv Barricades shall be maintained in good condition
to achieve its purpose.
v Barricades that are damaged; faded or that no
longer apply as to purpose, site or meaning, shall
be removed or shall be replaced by the safety
officer.
vi Barricade tape shall not be used on the floor as
this presents a slipping hazard of its own.
vii In addition to using the proper warning tape, the
contractor shall use the appropriate safety
signage when barricading an area.
viii All barricades shall be removed after the hazard
is completely eliminated.
ix Upon work completion, if the hazard is still
present, the barricade shall remain in place.
(e) Installation of barricades shall include, but not limited
to the following worksites conditions:
i hazardous areas
ii trip hazard
iii robotic movement
iv energized electrical works
v overhead suspended load test
vi critical high pressure test
vii chemical introduction
viii fall exposure
ix Emergency Response Zone
x Unsafe condition zone
xi Danger zone
xii Confined and enclosed space
(6) Safety on Construction Heavy Equipment
In relation to heavy equipment operation in all construction
sites, the following are required in the different phases of the
project.
(a) Pre-Construction
The General Contractor must ensure that appropriate
certification is obtained from DOLE duly accredited
organizations for the following:
i All heavy equipment operators assigned at the
project site must be tested and certified in
accordance with a standard test prescribed by
Technical Education and Skills Development
Authority (TESDA) in coordination with its
accredited organizations.
ii All heavy equipment must be tested and
certified in accordance with the standards
prepared by DOLE or its recognized
organizations prior to commissioning of said
equipment.
(b) During Construction to Post Construction
The General Constructor must ensure that the following
conditions are met or complied with:
i Load restriction of trailers carrying such heavy
equipments, the height and width clearances as
imposed by the DPWH shall be observed.
ii Only duly certified operators are allowed to
operate their designated heavy equipments and
must wear personal protective equipment.
(7) Safety and Health Information
(a) Workers shall be adequately and suitably:
i Informed of potential safety and health hazards
to which they may be exposed at their
workplace.
ii Instructed and trained on the measures available
for the prevention, control and protection against
those hazards.
(b) Every worker shall receive instruction and training
regarding general safety and health common to
construction sites which shall include, but not limited to
the following:
i The basic rights and duties of the workers at the
construction site.
ii The means of access and egress, both during
normal work and in emergency situations.
iii The measures for good housekeeping.
iv The location and proper use of welfare and first-
aid facilities.
v The proper care and use of the items or personal
protective equipments and protective clothing
provided the workers.
vi The general measures for personal hygiene and
health protection.
vii The fire precautions to be taken.
viii The action to be taken in case of any emergency.
ix The requirements of relevant health and safety
rules and regulations.
(c) The instruction, training and information materials
provided shall be given in a language or dialect
understood by the worker.
i Written, oral, visual and participative
approaches shall be used to ensure that the
worker has understood and assimilated the
information.
ii Each supervisor or any person e.g. Foreman,
lead man, and other similar personnel shall
conduct daily tool box or similar meetings prior
to the start of the operations for the day to
discuss with the workers and to anticipate safety
and health problems related.
iii No person shall be deployed in a construction
site unless he has undergone a safety and health
awareness seminar conducted by safety
professionals or accredited organizations or
other institutions recognized by DOLE.
(8) Construction Safety and Health Reports
(a) The Construction Safety and Health Report shall
include:
i Monthly summary of all safety and health
committee meetings
ii Summary of all accident investigations /reports
iii Corrective/Preventive measures/action for each
hazard
iv Periodic hazards assessment with corresponding
remedial measures for new hazards
v Safety promotions and trainings
conducted/attended
(b) Submission of Reports:
i The Constructor shall be required to submit a
monthly construction safety and health report to
the BWC copy furnished the DOLE Regional
Office concerned.
ii In case of any dangerous occurrence or major
accident resulting in death or permanent total
disability, the concerned employer shall notify
the appropriate DOLE Regional Office within
twenty-four (24) hours from occurrence.
iii After the conduct of investigation by the
concerned construction safety and health officer,
the employer shall report all disabling injuries to
the DOLE Regional Office on or before the 20th
of the month following the date of occurrence of
accident using the DOLE/BWC/HSD-IP-6 form.
(9) Workers’ Welfare Facilities
(a) Adequate supply of safe drinking water:
i If the water is used in common drinking areas, it
shall be stored in closed containers from which
the water is dispensed through taps or cocks.
Such containers shall be cleaned and disinfected
at regular intervals but not exceeding fifteen
(15) days.
ii Notices shall be posted conspicuously in
locations where there is water supply that is not
for drinking purposes.
(b) Adequate sanitary and washing facilities
i Adequate facilities for changing and for the
storage and drying of work clothes
ii Adequate accommodation for taking meals and
shelter.
iii Separate sanitary, washing and sleeping
facilities for men and women workers.
c. Violations and Penalties
(1) Pursuant to the provisions of D.O. 13 and as circumstances may
warrant, the DOLE shall refer to the Philippine Contractors
Accreditation Board (PCAB) its findings, after due process, on
any act or omission committed by construction contractors in
violation of this rule, labor standards, safety rules and
regulations and other pertinent policies. Any such violation
committed by construction contractors, whether general
contractors or sub-contractors, shall constitute as prima facie
case of a construction malperformance of grave consequence
due to negligence, incompetence or malpractice contemplated
under RA 4566 (Constructors’ Licensing Law), as amended,
and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.
(2) In cases of imminent danger situations, the DOLE Regional
Director shall issue a stoppage order pursuant to the provisions
of Rule 1012.02 of the Occupational Safety and Health
Services (OSHS) and other pertinent issuances for stoppage of
operation or for other appropriate action to abate danger.
(3) Pending the issuance of the order, the employer shall take
appropriate measures to protect his workers.
(4) The stoppage order shall remain in effect until the danger is
removed or corrected permanently.
(5) Non-compliance with the order shall be penalized under
existing provisions of labor laws.
(6) All processes and/or procedures in the conduct of General Labor Standards
inspection including General Occupational Safety and Health/Technical Safety
Inspection shall be governed by the provisions of Department Order No. 57-04
and its corresponding Manuals of Instructions.
Annex “A”
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The government offices in Laoag are dispersed into separate buildings in near vicinity of the
Ilocos Norte Provincial Capitol. An addition of a government office building is
commissioned to accommodate the growing government staff. The project will be situated in
Dap-ayan lot, J.P. Rizal Street, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte.
The project intends to construct a Government Office Building with a total building area of
15,300.00 sq.m. consisting of 7 office levels with an area of 8,640.00 sq.m., 2
commercial/retail levels of 1,400.00 sq.m., and 1 basement parking level of 1,950.00 sq.m.
and on-grade parking with hardscaping of 650.00 sq.m.
The Project envisions to provide Laoag city contemporary government office spaces to meet
current and future demands.
Annex “B”
PROJECT COMPONENTS AND BUSINESS/COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE
A. Project Components
The Project, known as the “Development of Dap-ayan (Commercial Building)”, shall
include the following:
1. Project Site
The project site will be situated in a lot with an area of 1,955.20 sq.m. surrounded
by roads on three sides with an existing 813.34 sq.m. commercial spaces and
hardscaping.
2. Project Components
A Government Building with office spaces of 8,640.00 sq.m., retail
commercial spaces at its ground and second floor with a total area of 1,400.00
sq.m., and basement parking of 1,950.00 sq.m.
Site development consisting of on-grade parking slots with hardscapes of
650.00 sq.m.
Annex “C”
TECHNICAL PROPOSAL
A. General Design Concept and Features
The project is being referred to as the “Dap-ayan Office” with office spaces and two
levels of commercial spaces at the base. The design of the building will complement
the historical façade of the Ilocos Norte Provincial Capitol and the other structures in
the near vicinity.
Site Location and Vicinity
Exterior Perspective
The structure consists of:
A Basement parking level housing also various utilities and support spaces of
the building with a floor plate of 1,950.00 sq.m.
Ground floor consists of commercial spaces, the main lobby for the
government offices above, and a ramp to basement level with a floor area of
1,325.00 sq.m. Around the perimeter are several on-grade parking slots and
hardscaping.
Second Floor consists of commercial spaces.
3rd
floor up to the 9th
floor are all office spaces with a floor plate of 1,325.00
sq.m..
Roof deck would be a multi-purpose deck for various events.
Building Longitudinal Section
Building Elevation and Cross section
Site Development Plan
I.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN PARAMETERS
Codes and Standards
The Architectural Works shall be in accordance with following Laws, Codes, and
Standards.
Laws and Codes:
1. National Building Code of the Philippines and its Latest and amended
IRR
2. R.A. 9266 or Architecture Law and its Latest and amended IRR
3. B.P. 344 or Accessibility Law and its Latest and amended IRR
4. R.A. 9514 New Fire Code of the Philippines
5. Existing Local Codes and Ordinances
6. And other Laws that applies to the projects
Standards
1. Bureau of Product Standards (BPS)
2. Underwriters Laboratory (UL)
3. ASTM
4. ISO Standards
II. General Drawing Guidelines
1. General
All drawings shall be computer-drafted. Drawings shall be submitted both
in printed and electronics copies
Keep the same orientation for all plans. The north orientation shall be
indicated in all architectural floor plans. The orientation of the
architectural plans shall be consistent with all the engineering plans.
Existing buildings and new works shall be clearly indicated and labeled in
the site plans
Detailed plans shall have a scale not smaller than 1: 50 meters
Spot detailed plans, elevations, and sections shall have a scale not smaller
than 1: 10 meters
Avoid notes such as “see architectural detail” or “see structural”. Always
refer with a callout to the specific detail drawing and sheet number.
2. Site Plans
The site plans shall have a scale not smaller than 1: 400 meters.
3. Floor Plans
All plans shall be 1: 100 meters. The same scale shall be used for the rest
of the architectural structural, sanitary, plumbing, electrical and
mechanical plans, except for each trade’s site plan, detailed plans and spot
details.
Elevations callouts shall be indicated on the floor plans and shall be
consistent with elevation drawings.
Section lines callouts on the floor plans shall be consistent with section
drawings.
Floor plans shall be indicated with boxed room callout numbers, including
the callout for floor finishes and wall finishes.
Floor elevations shall be indicated in the floor plans. This shall be in
reference to the natural grade line or the established finished floor lines of
the adjoining existing buildings, Also consider the flood level of each site.
The location of mechanical equipment, e.g. air conditioning shall be
indicated in the floor plans. This shall be consistent with the mechanical
and electrical plans.
Door callouts shall be circles with the proper numbering, e.g. D-01
Window callouts shall be hexagons with the proper numbering, e.g. W-01
4. Elevations and Sections
Finish floor lines and top of truss and roof deck lines shall be consistent in
all the elevations, sections and structural plans and details.
5. Reflected Ceiling Plans
Reflected ceiling plans shall be indicated with boxed room callout
numbers, including the callout for ceiling finishes and lighting fixtures.
Ceiling height relative and in reference to the finish floor line shall be
indicated in the reflected ceiling plans in each room with boxed
dimensions. This is to ensure that the ceiling heights of all rooms are
established whether or not reflected in the sections.
The description and location of the fixtures, e.g. lighting, smoke detectors,
aircondition vents, exhaust fans, in the reflected ceiling plans shall be
consistent with the electrical and mechanical plans.
6. Roof Plans
Location of all downspouts shall be indicated in the roof plans.
7. Doors and Windows
Door and Window schedules shall indicate the type of door or window, the
number of sets, the location/s of the door or window, the materials and
accessories included and other special specifications, e.g. color or finish.
8. Details
Provide a minimum of one (1) bay section of a scale not smaller than 1 :50
meters for each major building preferably cut along the area with special
construction design
Provide spot detail plans, elevations and sections of a scale not smaller
than 1:10 meters for special designs with aesthetic treatment and
ornamentation.
Provide detail plans of a scale not smaller than 1 :50 for all areas needing
tile pattern, e.g. lobby, corridor, entrance walk, showing the position and
pattern of tiles.
Centerline location of plumbing fixtures shall be indicated in detail plans
with lines of reference and its corresponding dimensions. This is to
indicate the exact locations of the plumbing/sanitary roughing-ins
III. Site Works
The Master Site Development Plan of each building (A,B,C) shall include the
following:
a. Contour and survey of the lot, including bearing and distance of the
property line
b. Road networks and curbs and sidewalks
c. Parking Spaces
d. Reference location of existing trees
e. Reference location and footprint of existing buildings, with the
corresponding building names and dimensions, including distances
between adjacent buildings, and distances between buildings and nearest
property line
f. Reference location of utilities, e.g. water reservoirs, septic tank,
wastewater treatment plant, powerhouse, transformers, waste storage area,
security outposts and waiting sheds
The layout of the buildings on the site shall be zoned according to the service
and needs.
There shall be a separate road network and entry/exit for the public and the
service vehicles, e.g., Government service vehicle, Fire trucks
In limited lot areas, buildings should be at least the minimum seismic gap
Covered walkways shall be provided for access and connection to all the
buildings
Ramps should be provided in all entrances of the buildings and access for
persons with disability as required by B.P. 344 opening to walkways leading
to other buildings.
IV. Building Architectural Works
Floor Plans
The structural, sanitary, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical designs
are required to refer to architectural plans and specifications in case of
discrepancies. If an engineering design will have any possible conflict
or interference on the architectural design, the latter may be adjusted
provided that the aesthetic value will not be compromised.
The architectural and engineering plans shall be consistent all
throughout in terms of dimensions and locations of columns, beams,
walls, roof line, conduits, ducts, pipes, and fixtures, among others.
Column and beam grid lines shall also be consistent in all the
architectural and engineering plans.
Verify and coordinate floor plans with the mechanical, electrical and
sanitary design with regard to the requirements for mechanical rooms,
AHU rooms, electrical rooms, pipe chase, and other engineering
requirements.
Public toilets shall have provisions and fixtures for persons with
disability as required by B.P. 344. If enough space allows, toilets
specially made and designated for persons with disability is preferable.
2. Walls
Exterior walls shall be 200mm. thick, while interior walls shall be
150mm. thick. This is indicative of the finished wall thickness
including the plastering and tile works.
The elevator walls shall conform to the requirements of the
manufacturer’s specification and as regulated by Structural Engineer.
Use modular partition walls inside offices.
Toilet wall tiles shall be 200mm. x 250mm. for areas of six (6) square
meters or below. Toilet wall tiles shall be 300mm. x 300mm. for areas
above six (6) square meters.
Layout and work on wall and floor tiles must be aligned, plum, level,
and square.
All edges, corners, and intersection of toilet tiles should be lot in 45°.
The top-most tile not reaching the ceiling.
Tile color and design shall be approved first before installation.
3. Floors
If floor tiles in two adjacent rooms with different material, color or
design meet at the door opening, the cut shall be located middle of the
door thickness when in a closed position. Provide details in the floor
pattern design.
Floors at the openings of toilets for persons with disability shall be
sloping. Indicate the plans and sections. Conform to B.P. 344
guidelines.
The size of the toilet floor tiles shall be 200mm. x 200mm. for area of
six (6) square meters or below. Toilet floor tiles shall be 300mm. x
300mm. for areas above six (6) square meters. Indicate the tile pattern.
The size of the floor tiles for offices shall be 600mm. x 600mm. or
bigger depending on the proportion to the size of the room. Indicate the
tile pattern.
The size of the floor tiles of the lobby and corridor shall not be less
than 400mm. x 400mm. the tile size of 600mm. x 600mm. is
recommended for bigger areas. Indicate the tile pattern.
Layout and work on wall and floor tiles must be aligned, plumb, level,
and square.
All edges, corners, and intersections of toilet tiles, shall be provide
with 45° cut
Tile color, size and design shall be approved first before installation.
4. Ceiling Works
Ceiling height for areas with special aesthetic treatment, e.g. lobby,
major conference room, auditorium, executive office, shall be
proportional to the lower area or room or as required by the designer.
However, this shall not be lower than 3000mm. Provide details
If acoustic boards or aluminum T-runners would be used for the
ceiling, layout should be on center and avoiding cut pieces. If the
remaining perimeter of the ceiling is less than 600mm. wide, it shall be
designed complimentary with fiber cement boards on light gauge metal
furrings. Likewise with acoustic boards in big areas, e.g. offices and
wards shall be designed in a way to break the redundancy. Provide
details.
Soffit or exterior beams and slabs shall have drip moulds to prevent
damage due to water sipping into the eaves or ceiling. Section details
shall be required to show the drip mould.
5. Doors and Windows
Major room that requires security shall have sturdy doors e.g. wood
panel, and metal.
Minor rooms that do not require security shall have at least have
wooden flush doors.
Toilets and other wet areas shall have polyvinyl chloride aluminum
panel doors with mechanical self-door closer.
Heavy-use doors, e.g. kitchen, storage room should be provided with
stainless steel kick or push plates and door closers
Fire escape doors, should be provided with panic hardware and door
closers, and shall conform to the requirements of the Fire code of the
Philippines.
Aluminum frames of glass doors and windows shall be powder-
coated
Door finish and color shall be approved by the architect
Window sills shall be slightly sloped outwards o prevent damage to
windows and paint due to water slippage. Section details shall be
required to show this slope.
All doors of a high-occupancy room shall have swing outwards and as
required by the Fire ode of the Philippines.
Door jambs with no moulding/casing installed on concrete walls shall
have construction grooves all around. Provide details.
All doors and windows shall have reinforced concrete lintel beams.
Provide details
6. Stairs, Ramps, and Corridors
Ramps for persons with disability shall have a slope not higher than
1:12. Handrails and clearances shall conform with the requirements of
B.P. 344
Regular stairs shall have risers at 150mm. high and treads at 300mm.
wide Fire stairs could have a maximum riser at 200mm. and tread at
250mm. handrails shall be 110mm. high. Clearances shall conform
with the requirements of the Fire Code of the Philippines.
7. Furniture, fixtures and finishings
All public or common areas must be provided with complete
furnitures, fixtures and finishings.
STRUCTURAL DESIGN PARAMETERS
1. Codes and Standards
The Civil/Structural Design shall be in accordance with the following Codes and Standards
Codes
1. National Structural Code of the Philippines (NSCP) 2015
2. National Building Code of the Philippines and its revised IRR
3. ASEP Earthquake design manual-Vol. 1-Code Provisions for lateral forces
4. ASEP steel Handbook.
Standards
1. Bureau of Product Standards (BPS)
2. Philippine National Standards (PNS)
3. DPWH Blue Book
4. American Concrete Institute (ACI)
5. American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM)
6. American Welding Society
II. Site Works
Based on Master Site Development Plan of the project, provide where applicable
complete designs and details of road (concrete with curb and gutter, including drainage)
network, walkways parking areas and fencing.
1. The main road shall be capable of two way traffic (at least 6mts. width) with a
minimum thickness of 200mm. (10 inches). Concrete strength should be at least 3000psi.
Interior road (leading to support facilities) shall be so designed to accommodate delivery
vehicles, and fire trucks in case of emergency.
2. Walkway should be at least 100mm. thick with concrete strength of 2500psi. Ramps
should be provided, instead of steps, for any change in elevations.
3. Parking area slabs should be at least 200mm. (8 inches) thick with concrete strength
of 3000psi.
4. Fences should be concrete hollow blocks with minimum height of 2 meters and to be
provided with perimeter lighting.
III. Buildings
1. The buildings should be designed using seismic importance factor of 1.25 for
immediate occupancy category. Buildings should be designed in accordance with NSCP 2015
Requirements up to Magnitude 9 Seismic gaps between buildings (old and new) should be
properly observed.
2. The buildings should be designed also using wind importance factor of 1:15
(especially for design of trusses/roofing system). Concrete gutters and parapet walls should be
provided as additional protection to the roofing system during strong typhoons.
3. The Structural designer should verify with Philippine Volcanology and Seismology
(PHIVOLCS) the distance of the proposed project to nearest active fault lines and with the
DENR for geo-hazard mapping.
4. Soil investigation (at least five bore holes, four at corners and one at center) should
be conducted to determine soil bearing capacity and recommend foundation design (applicable
even for one storey structure).
5. The structural designer is encouraged to use fire-resistive and non-toxic materials.
IV. Details-the following shall be provided
1. Connection details of beams and columns following the requirements of NSCP 2015
on confined areas.
2. Connection of trusses to beams and columns
3. Splicing details of reinforcing bars on columns and beams and the required bar cut-
off points.
V. Summary of Materials
1. Concrete shall be Portland cement and conforming to ASTM Specification C150,
Type I to Type II
2. Course Aggregates shall consist of washed gravel, crushed stone or rock or a
combination thereof conforming to ASTM C33
3. Concrete Hollow Blocks shall be a standard product or recognized manufacturer
conforming to PNS 16 with at least 350psi/Strength
4. Reinforcing bars shall conform with PNS Grade 60 for 16mm. dia. And above and
PNS Grade 40 for 12mm. dia. And below
5. Structural steel shall conform with ASTM A36/A6M
6. Bolts and Studs shall conform with ASTM A 325
7. Welding electrodes shall be E60 or E70 and conform with AWS
SANITARY/PLUYMBING DESIGN PARAMETERS
I. Codes and Standards
The Sanitary/Plumbing Design shall be in accordance with the following Codes and Standards.
Codes:
1. Department of Health 1. The Code of Sanitation of the Philippines with Implementing Rules and Regulations
2. Philippines National Standards for Drinking Water
2. National Water Resources Council Philippine Water Code and the Implementing Rules and Regulations
3. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Environment Management Bureau (EMB Absorbed Functions of National Pollution Control Commission)
1. Rules and Regulation of NPCC, As Amended
2. DENR Administrative Order 34 Revised Water Usage and Classification 3. DENR Administrative Order 35 Revised Efficient Regulations of 1990
4. PD No. 1594 and Its Implementing Rules and Regulations as revised (Licensing and
Accreditation of Philippine Contractors) Construction Industry of the Philippines
5. National Building Code of the Philippines and Implementing Rules and Regulations (DPWH)
6. National Plumbing Code of the Philippines, As Amended
7. Sanitary Engineering Code of the Philippines
8. Applicable Provisions of Charter: DILG, NHC 9. The Fire Code of the Philippines and Regulations
10. Board of Master Plumbing Regulations
11. Creation of Professional Regulation Commission
12. Plumbing Law 13. Protection of Professionals in the Philippines
Standards:
1. Bureau of Products Standards (BPS)
2. Philippine National Standards for Drinking-Water
3. Underwriters Laboratory (UL)
4. National Water Resources Board (NWRB) 5. National Plumbers Association of the Philippines (NAMPAP)
6. Philippine Society of Sanitary Engineers, Inc. (PSSE)
II. Site Works
Based on the Master Site Development of the Construction of Provincial Capitol Expansion, the Site
Works shall provide complete layout of the following:
1. Storm Drainage Network, indication Drainage Manholes and Pipe Culvert;
2. Sewerage Pipe Network, indicating the location Sewage Manholes, Sewage Pipes and the location of
the proposed Sewage Treatment Plant; and 3. Water Supply Network, indicating the location of Water Service entrance, Cisterns, Elevated Water
Tank and proposed Pump House and main water lines.
The Storm Drainage Network shall accommodate the magnitude of peak rates of surface run-off
including drainage coming from the buildings. The system shall be capable of handling the design flows routing to the designated ourfall;
For rainfall calculation and sizing of drainage pipes, refers to Chapter II, National Plumbing Code of
the Philippines and current rainfall record from PAGASA.
The Sewerage Pipe Network design shall accommodate all sewage coming from all the facilities;
conveyed by gravitational flow leading to the proposed Sewage Treatment Plant;
The Water Supply Network shall include the provision of Fire Hydrants, accessible Faucet that will
serve as testing point for sale and potable water supply;
III. Building Facilities Sanitary/Plumbing System
1. Sewerline and Vent System
Provide complete Sewerline and Vent System from all (Domestic) plumbing fixtures and floor
drains, laid by gravity floe or pumping from lift or transfer station leading to the Sewage
Treatment Plant (STP); 2. Wastewater line and Vent System
For all Areas generating infectious wastes, provides separate Wasteline and Vent System
routing into a proposed Neutralization Tank prior to discharge to the Sewage Treatment Plant;
For all Wash Areas dealing and generating with oil/grease, provide separate Wasteline and
Vent System, solely tap to the proposed Grease Trap, and then connect its effluent to the Sewage Treatment Plant.
For Estimated Demand Weight of Fixtures in Fixture Units; refers to Chapter 7, Table 7-2,
NPCP
3. Waterline System
Provide complete cold water supply pipes to all plumbing fixtures. From the main water source
to cistern, the water shall be pumped to the Elevated Water Tank (EWT) and conveyed to the
fixtures by gravity system and or distributed to fixtures by transfer pumped with constant
pressure through a Pneumatic Storage Tank to plumbing fixture, whichever is feasible.
Provide complete Hot Water system with portable water heaters for selected Areas as required
and or specified by the Owner.
For Estimated Demand Weight of Fixtures in Fixture Units; refer to Chapter 6, Table 6-5,
NPCP
4. Storm Drainage System
Complete Storm Drainage System shall be provided for all roofs, canopies, concrete ledges
and balconies including condensate drains laid for gravity flow connected to a leader/pipe line
leading to the natural ground level storm drainage network. Also, provide for court and
courtyard.
5. Sewage Treatment Plant
Provide complete detailed design of Sewage Treatment Plant commensurate to the Total
Drainage Fixture Unit of the facility; Adapt a Biological process of sewage treatment in
compliance to the parameters set under the provision of Environmental Statutory Laws
specifically DENR Administrative Order No. 35
IV. Specific Requirements
Provide details of the following:
1. Grease Trap 2. Neutralization Tank
3. Cistern Tanks and Elevated Water Tanks (c/o Mechanical)
4. Septic Tank
V. Summary of Materials
Sewer and Vents pipes; Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride (uPVC) extra series 1000
(Conforming to ISO 4435 ASTM D2729 including Trims and Fittings)
Storm Drainage pipes; Downspouts, Unplasticized Polyvinyl Chloride (uPVC) extra series
1000 (Conforming ISO 3633, ISO 4435 ASTM D2729 including Trims and Fitting, BPS Certified)
Drainage Pipes; 250mm dia. And below, Non-Reinforced Concrete Pipe (NRCDP) 300mm
dia. And above, Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCDP)
Drainage Manholes; Street Inlet, Curb Inlet, Traffic Type Reinforced Concrete Area
drain/Catch Basin, Reinforced Load Bearing CHB
Sewage Manholes; Traffic Reinforced Concrete with Standard Cast Iron Cover
Wastewater pipeline; was area/dietary (same as sewer and neat pipes)
Cleanouts; High Quality Stainless steel, Laboratory HPDE and Filling PN16/Brass with
counter sunk plug screw locks (BPS Certified)
Floor Drains/Deck Drains; High Quality Stainless Steel Brass (BPS Certified)
Gutter Drains; Cast Iron Dome Type Brass/High Quality Stainless Steel (BPS Certified)
Cold Waterline pipes; for building, Polypropylene Pn16/Pn20 Fusion Weld Pipes including
Trims and Fitting (BPS Fitting)
Hot Waterline System; for building, Polypropylene Pn20 Fusion Weld Pipes including Trims
and Fittings (BPS Certified)
Trench Grating; Galvanized/Stainless Steel Iron gates
Plumbing Fixtures including Trims, Fittings and accessories; (BPS Certified)
a) Water Closet-Tank Type lever flush/Blowout Type b) Lavatory-(Pedestal/Counter Type)/semi-pedestal with C-spout spray faucet
c) Kitchen Sink-Ga#16 Stainless Steel seamless bowl with gooseneck faucet
d) Urinal-Wall hung Flush valve/lever/push button or waterless type
VI. Drawing Requirements: See attached DPWH checklist standards based on Revised IRR of the National Building Code of the Philippines (PD 1096).
ELECTRICAL DESIGN PARAMETERS
I. Codes and Standards
The Electrical System design Parameters shall be in accordance with the following Codes and Standards.
Codes:
14. Philippine Electrical Code
15. National Electrical Code
16. New Fire Code of the Philippines 17. National Building Code of the Philippines and its New IRR
18. Existing Local Codes and Ordinances
Standards:
1. Bureau of Products Standards (BPS)
2. National Fire Protection Association
3. Illumination Engineering Society (IES) 4. National Electrical Manufacturer’s Association (NEMA)
II. Site Works
Based on the Master Site Development of the Construction of Provincial Capitol Expansion, the Site
Works shall provide complete layout of the following:
1. INEC/power House to the new proposed structures. 2. KVA rating and other specifications of Transformer.
3. Panelboard Layout
4. Electrical Metering Devices 5. Service Conductors and Conduit Layout
6. Grounding System
7. Emergency Standby Generatos
8. Street and Perimeter Lighting System
III. Building Facilities Electrical System
2. Lighting System
Provide and install adequate normal -0branch circuits for Lighting System to all areas using the
standard Lighting Design Analysis. Utilize the standard Illumination requirements per area of concern using the preferred particular type of luminaries.
2. Power System
Provide and install adequate main and normal branch circuits for the Power System.
3. Standby/Emergency System
Provide and install equipment to all branch circuits for lighting power and auxiliary system
4. Auxiliary System
Provide and install the following Auxiliary System:
a) Communication System
Telephone System
Local Area Network System
b) Fire Alarm System c) Security System
5. Lighting Protection System
The building lighting protection system shall include roof-mounted air terminals grounding
conductors, ground rods, conduits, clamps, and auxiliary equipment as required for a complete
and operational lighting protection system.
IV. Specific Requirements
Provide details of the following:
1. Grease Trap
2. Neutralization Tank
3. Cistern Tanks and Elevated Water Tanks (c/o Mechanical) 4. Septic Tank
V. Provide Details of the following: 1. Lighting Fixtures/Luminares
2. Panel board and Circuit Breakers
3. Switchgear and other Metering Devices
4. Electrical Equipment 5. Installation and Termination of Auxiliary and other Special Devices and Equipment
6. 6. Power and Telephone handholes (as may be required)
7. Pedestral and Service Entrance to building 8. Grounding System Layout
9. Substation/Power House and Electrical Room
10. Transformer and Generator Mounting 11. Others as may be required
VI. Summary of Materials
1. General Lighting Luminares: Fixtures type shall be as indicated on the Lighting Layout Plan.
Fluorescent Lamp shall be Linear; circular or self-ballasted compact fluorescent lamps. (LED
Fixtures)
LED Light lamps shall be cool or warm white and lamp holders shall be made of thermosetting
plastic.
LED Light Fixture housing shall be steel sheet with high reflectance powder coat paint finish.
Downlights and Pinlights shall be of heavy gauge spun aluminium equipped with lamp as
indicated on the drawings.
Other Special Lighting requirements shall be as approved by the implementing agency.
2. Wiring Devices: Wiring devices shall be non-automatic control devices, the contract is guaranteed by
the pressure of the special spiral springs.
Switches shall be of 15A, 240V except as otherwise noted and approved. Terminals shall be
screw-type or quick-connected type.
General use receptacle shall be 15A, 240V grounding type unless otherwise indicated on the
drawings.
Special purpose receptacles shall be as called for on the drawings. Matching plugs shall be
supplied.
3. Panel boards and Circuit Breakers: The Panel board and Circuit Breakers shall be equipped with melded-case circuit breakers and shall be the type as indicated in the panel board schedule and details.
Provide molded-case circuit breakers of frame, trip rating and interrupting capacity as shown
on the drawings. The circuit breakers shall be quick-make, quick break, thermal-magnetic, trip-
indicating and shall have common trip on all multiple breakers with internal trip mechanism.
All current-carrying parts of the panel boards shall be plated. Provide solid neutral (S/N)
assembly when required. The assembly shall isolate from the enclosure.
4. Electrical Conduits, Boxes and Fittings: All conduits, boxes and fittings shall be standard rigid steel,
zinc coated or galvanized.
Rigid Steel Conduits (RSC)
Rigid Metal Conduits (RMC)
Intermediate Metal Conduits (IMC)
Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT)
Plasticized Polyvinyl Chloride (uPVC) if required shall be schedule 40
5. Conductors: Wires and cables shall be of the approved type and unless specified or indicated otherwise,
all power and lighting conductors shall be insulated for 600 volts.
The conductors used in the wiring system shall be of soft-annealed copper having conductivity
of not less than of that of pure copper and insulated for 60 ◦C Temperature.
All conduits of convenience outlets and wireways for lighting branch circuit homeruns shall be
wired with a minimum of 3.5 mm square in size.
6. Master Antenna Television (MATV) and Cable Television (CATV) System:
Two sources of TV signals shall be provided to the building. One (1) shall be from a master
antenna installed at the roof or within a suitable area of the building and the other will be from
a commercial cable television service.
The master antenna system shall consist of FM, VHF and UHF antennas, combiner, distribution
amplifier, coaxial cables, splitters, tap-offs and TV outlets.
There shall be individual trunking for master antenna and cable television rising in the building.
7. Structured Cabling and Telephone System:
A minimum provision for estimated 500 mixed PABX extension and direct telephone lines
shall be required for tertiary hospitals.
Final details of the system shall follow specific requirements, quantity and type of service.
8. Fire Detection and Alarm System:
The Fire Detection and Alarm System shall be of multiplex, microprocessor-controlled
addressable or zonal conventional fire detection, alarm and communication system.
The system shall consist of full integration automatic fire detection, voice alarm
communication and fire fighters telephone system.
The system shall consist of control station, mimic panel initiating and indicating devices,
control modules and system of wirings.
Actuation of the protective signalling system shall occur by manual pull station, automatic
smoke or heat detector, sprinkler flow switch and tamper switch.
The system shall be able to monitors the status of flow switches and supervisory switches
installed at the Sprinkler System risers. These monitoring points are also addressable or the conventional zonal in the same way as the detectors are making them easily recognizable at the
control panel.
Occupant notification shall be accomplished automatically. Notification will be general,
audible alarm type complying with appropriate section of NFPA.
The system shall be installed with provisions for future connection to the nearest fire services
station in the locality.
9. Security System:
The Security system shall include intrusion detection and alarm, CCTV, access control or as
may be required.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR A CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM
1. Every construction project shall have a suitable Construction Safety and Health Program, which must be in accordance with these rules, and other orders and issuances issued by the DOLE. The Construction Project manager, or in his absence, the Project Manager, shall
be responsible for compliance with this Section.
a. Construction Safety and Health Committee
(1) Composition:
(a) Project Manger or his representative as chairperson ex-officio
(b) General Construction Safety and Health Officer
(c) Construction Safety and Health Officers
(d) Safety representatives (SAFETY OFFICER) from each subcontractor
(e) Doctors, nurses and other health personnel pursuant to the requirements stated in Rule 1042 of the Occupational Safety and Health Services (OSHS)
(f) Workers’ representative (2) Duties and Responsibilities:
(a) The Project Manager or his representative shall act as the Chairperson of the committee.
(b) The committee shall conduct safety meetings at least once a month.
(c) The persons constituting the Safety and Health Committee shall, as far as practicable, be at the construction site whenever construction work is being undertaken.
(d) The committee shall continually plan and develop accident prevention programs.
(e) The committee shall review reports of inspection, accident investigation and monitor implementation of the safety program.
(f) The committee shall provide necessary assistance to government authorities authorized to conduct inspection in the proper conduct of their activities.
(g) The committee shall initiate and supervise safety trainings for its employees.
(h) The committee shall conduct safety inspection at least once a month, and shall conduct investigation of work accidents and shall submit a regular report to DOLE.
(i) The committee shall initiate and supervise the conduct of daily brief
safety meetings or toolbox meetings.
(j) The committee shall prepare and submit to DOLE, reports on said committee meetings.
(k) The committee shall develop a disaster contingency plan and organize such emergency service units as may be necessary to handle disaster situations.
b. General Safety within Construction Premises
(1) The provision for personal protective equipments, danger signs, barricades, and safety instructions for workers, employees, public, and visitors, such as, housekeeping, walkway surfaces, means of access, i.e. stairs, ramps, floor openings, elevated walkways, runways, platforms and light.
(2) Personal Protective Equipments
(a) The employer shall provide adequate and approved type of protective
equipments (hard hats, safety glasses with side-shields, rubber boots). Workers within the construction project site shall be required to wear the necessary Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) at all times.
(b) Construction workers who are working from unguarded surfaced six
(6) meters or more above grade, temporary or permanent floor platform, scaffold or where they are exposed to the possibility of falls hazardous to life or limb, must be provided with safety harnesses and life lines.
(c) Specialty construction workers must be provided with special
equipment, such as specialized goggles or respirators for welders and painters or paint applicators.
(d) All other persons who are either authorized or allowed to be at the
construction site shall wear appropriate PPE. (3) Safety Personnel
(a) The General Constructor shall provide for a full time officer, who shall be assigned as the general construction safety and health officer to oversee full time the overall management of the Construction Safety and Health Program. (b) The general construction safety and health officer shall frequently monitor and inspect any health and safety aspect of the construction work being undertaken. He shall also assist government inspectors in the conduct of safety and health inspection at any time whenever work is being performed or during the conduct of accident investigation.
(4) Emergency Occupational Health Personnel and Facilities
(a) The construction project owner or his duly authorized representative shall provide competent emergency health officer within the worksite duly complemented by adequate medical supplies, equipment and facilities.
The services of a full-time registered nurse shall be required when the total number of workers exceeds 50 but not more than 200.
(b) Where an employer provides only a treatment room, he shall provide for his workers in case of emergency, access to the nearest medical clinic or to a medical clinic located within 5 kilometer radius from the workplace and can be reached in 25 minutes of travel. Such access shall include the necessary transportation facilities. In such situation, there shall be a written contract with the medical clinic to attend to such workplace emergencies.
(c) The engagement of an Emergency Health Provider for the construction project site shall be considered as having complied with the requirement of accessibility to the nearest hospital facilities.
(d) The employer shall always have in the construction site the required minimum inventory of medicines, supplies and equipment.
(5) Construction Safety Signages and Barricades
(a) Construction Safety Signages shall be provided as a precaution and to advise the workers and the general public of the hazards existing in the worksite.
(b) Signage Procedure: the signages shall be:
i Posted in prominent positions and at strategic locations.
ii As far as practicable, be in the language understandable to
most of the workers employed in the site.
iii For non-raised floor areas, the attached yellow CAUTION sign shall be used when using yellow CAUTION tape.
iv For non-raised floor areas, the attached red DANGER sign shall be used when using the red DANGER tape.
v Placed in designated areas at 1.2 meters from ground level, if there is no other more practicable height for placement.
vi Regularly inspected and maintained in good condition to achieve its purpose.
vii Signages that are damaged, illegible, those no longer apply as to purpose, site or language, shall be removed or be replaced by the safety officer when needed.
viii Removed after the hazard is completely eliminated. If upon
work completion the hazard is still present, the signage shall remain in place.
ix Designed and constructed following the Overall Dimensions of Safety Signs Formula as required by the Occupational Safety and Health Services (OSHS).
x Specific with the type of hazard and should indicate the name of the contaminant/ substance involved (for chemical hazards), and the type of PPE or respiratory equipment to be worn.
(c) Posting of Signages shall include, but not limited to the following places:
i Areas where there are risks of falling objects.
ii Areas where there are risks of falling, slipping, tripping among
workers and the public
iii Prior to entry in project sites, locations and its perimeter.
iv Where there is mandatory requirement on the usage of PPEs.
v Areas where explosives and flammable substances are used or stored
vi Approaches to working areas where danger from toxic or irritant airborne contaminants/ substances may exist
vii All places where contact with or proximity to electrical facility/equipment can cause danger
viii All places where workers may come in contact with dangerous parts of machinery or equipment
ix Locations of fire alarms and fire-fighting equipment
x Locations for instructions on the proper usage of specific construction equipment, tools.
(d) Barricading Procedures: The following shall apply:
i The contractor shall provide all necessary barricades, safety
tapes, safety cones or safety lines as required in isolating or protecting an unsafe work area from other workers, pedestrians or vehicular traffic.
ii Barricades shall completely enclose the hazardous area and effectively limit unintentional or casual entry.
iii Barricades shall be three (3) feet vertical height from the
ground, when no other more practical height specification is available.
iv Barricades shall be maintained in good condition to achieve its purpose.
v Barricades that are damaged; faded or that no longer apply as to purpose, site or meaning, shall be removed or shall be replaced by the safety officer.
vi Barricade tape shall not be used on the floor as this presents a slipping hazard of its own.
vii In addition to using the proper warning tape, the contractor shall use the appropriate safety signage when barricading an area.
viii All barricades shall be removed after the hazard is completely eliminated.
ix Upon work completion, if the hazard is still present, the barricade shall remain in place.
(e) Installation of barricades shall include, but not limited to the following worksites conditions:
i hazardous areas
ii trip hazard
iii robotic movement
iv energized electrical works
v overhead suspended load test
vi critical high pressure test
vii chemical introduction
viii fall exposure
ix Emergency Response Zone
x Unsafe condition zone
xi Danger zone
xii Confined and enclosed space
(6) Safety on Construction Heavy Equipment
In relation to heavy equipment operation in all construction sites, the following are required in the different phases of the project. (a) Pre-Construction
The General Contractor must ensure that appropriate certification is obtained from DOLE duly accredited organizations for the following:
i All heavy equipment operators assigned at the project site
must be tested and certified in accordance with a standard test prescribed by Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) in coordination with its accredited organizations.
ii All heavy equipment must be tested and certified in accordance with the standards prepared by DOLE or its recognized organizations prior to commissioning of said equipment.
(b) During Construction to Post Construction
The General Constructor must ensure that the following conditions are met or complied with:
i Load restriction of trailers carrying such heavy equipments,
the height and width clearances as imposed by the DPWH shall be observed.
ii Only duly certified operators are allowed to operate their designated heavy equipments and must wear personal protective equipment.
(7) Safety and Health Information
(a) Workers shall be adequately and suitably:
i Informed of potential safety and health hazards to which they may be exposed at their workplace.
ii Instructed and trained on the measures available for the prevention, control and protection against those hazards.
(b) Every worker shall receive instruction and training regarding general safety and health common to construction sites which shall include, but not limited to the following:
i The basic rights and duties of the workers at the construction
site. ii The means of access and egress, both during normal work and
in emergency situations.
iii The measures for good housekeeping.
iv The location and proper use of welfare and first-aid facilities.
v The proper care and use of the items or personal protective
equipments and protective clothing provided the workers.
vi The general measures for personal hygiene and health protection.
vii The fire precautions to be taken.
viii The action to be taken in case of any emergency.
ix The requirements of relevant health and safety rules and regulations.
(c) The instruction, training and information materials provided shall be given in a language or dialect understood by the worker.
i Written, oral, visual and participative approaches shall be
used to ensure that the worker has understood and assimilated the information.
ii Each supervisor or any person e.g. Foreman, lead man, and other similar personnel shall conduct daily tool box or similar meetings prior to the start of the operations for the day to discuss with the workers and to anticipate safety and health problems related.
iii No person shall be deployed in a construction site unless he has undergone a safety and health awareness seminar conducted by safety professionals or accredited organizations or other institutions recognized by DOLE.
(8) Construction Safety and Health Reports
(a) The Construction Safety and Health Report shall include:
i Monthly summary of all safety and health committee meetings
ii Summary of all accident investigations /reports iii Corrective/Preventive measures/action for each hazard iv Periodic hazards assessment with corresponding remedial
measures for new hazards v Safety promotions and trainings conducted/attended
(b) Submission of Reports:
i The Constructor shall be required to submit a monthly construction safety and health report to the BWC copy furnished the DOLE Regional Office concerned.
ii In case of any dangerous occurrence or major accident resulting in death or permanent total disability, the concerned employer shall notify the appropriate DOLE Regional Office within twenty-four (24) hours from occurrence.
iii After the conduct of investigation by the concerned
construction safety and health officer, the employer shall report all disabling injuries to the DOLE Regional Office on or before the 20th of the month following the date of occurrence of accident using the DOLE/BWC/HSD-IP-6 form.
(9) Workers’ Welfare Facilities
(a) Adequate supply of safe drinking water:
i If the water is used in common drinking areas, it shall be stored in closed containers from which the water is dispensed through taps or cocks. Such containers shall be cleaned and disinfected at regular intervals but not exceeding fifteen (15) days.
ii Notices shall be posted conspicuously in locations where there is water supply that is not for drinking purposes.
(b) Adequate sanitary and washing facilities
i Adequate facilities for changing and for the storage and drying of work clothes
ii Adequate accommodation for taking meals and shelter.
iii Separate sanitary, washing and sleeping facilities for men and women workers.
c. Violations and Penalties
(1) Pursuant to the provisions of D.O. 13 and as circumstances may warrant, the DOLE shall refer to the Philippine Contractors Accreditation Board (PCAB) its findings, after due process, on any act or omission committed by construction contractors in violation of this rule, labor standards, safety rules and regulations and other pertinent policies. Any such violation committed by construction contractors, whether general contractors or sub-contractors, shall constitute as prima facie case of a construction malperformance of grave consequence due to negligence, incompetence or malpractice contemplated under RA 4566 (Constructors’ Licensing Law), as amended, and its Implementing Rules and Regulations.
(2) In cases of imminent danger situations, the DOLE Regional Director shall issue a stoppage order pursuant to the provisions of Rule 1012.02 of the Occupational Safety and Health Services (OSHS) and other pertinent issuances for stoppage of operation or for other appropriate action to abate danger.
(3) Pending the issuance of the order, the employer shall take
appropriate measures to protect his workers.
(4) The stoppage order shall remain in effect until the danger is removed or corrected permanently.
(5) Non-compliance with the order shall be penalized under existing provisions of labor laws.
(6) All processes and/or procedures in the conduct of General Labor
Standards inspection including General Occupational Safety and
Health/Technical Safety Inspection shall be governed by the provisions of
Department Order No. 57-04 and its corresponding Manuals of Instructions.