DOLE – BWC Accredited Safety & Health Consultant

DENR – EMB Accredited Pollution Control Officer

LLDA – PCD Accredited Pollution Control Officer
AYLLON – DELOS REYES SAFETY
FPA Certified Pest Applicator – Fumigator
MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY
SERVICES Professional Mechanical Engineer
Department Order (D.O.) # 13, Series of 1998

 Otherwise known as the IMPLEMENTING

GUIDELINES governing OCCUPATIONAL
SAFETY & HEALTH in the CONSTRUCTION
INDUSTRY.
Department Order (D.O.) # 13, Series of 1998

SECTION 1 : DEFINITION OF TERMS

 25 TERMS as used in the guidelines were defined

in order to clarify their meaning & to distinguish
them from similar terms as defined in other
issuances.
Department Order (D.O.) # 13, Series of 1998

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 & enforcement of
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY & HEALTH in the
Philippines.
Department Order (D.O.) # 13, Series of 1998

SECTION 3 : DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY

 DOLE has the power TO DELEGATE some

enforcement powers to other government
agencies & to private organizations (SAFETY
TRAINING ORGANIZATIONS) provided that they
have adequate personnel & facilities (these cover
Technical Safety Inspections).
Department Order (D.O.) # 13, Series of 1998

SECTION 4 : COVERAGE

 The IMPLEMENTING GUIDELINES shall apply

to ALL CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES, including
demolition, whether owned by the private or the
government sector.
Department Order (D.O.) # 13, Series of 1998

SECTION 5 : CONSTRUCTION S & H PROGRAM

 Before the start of the actual construction, the construction

PROJECT MANAGER shall prepare and submit to DOLE a
comprehensive SAFETY & HEALTH PROGRAM (for
approval of DOLE – BWC) which shall include, but not
limited to:
1) Composition of the Health & Safety Committee (HSC)
2) Specific HS policies within the construction site
3) Penalties for violation
4) TRAINING OF WORKERS
5) Waste disposal
6) Other requirements of D.O. No. 13, series of 1998.
Department Order (D.O.) # 13, Series of 1998

SECTION 6 : PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

 All employers MUST PROVIDE personal

protective equipment for all employees needing
such equipment. All other persons entering the
construction site must wear the necessary
protective equipment.
Department Order (D.O.) # 13, Series of 1998

SECTION 7 : SAFETY PERSONNEL

 A means of coordination was established wherein

the MAIN or GENERAL CONTRACTOR shall
have over-all management & coordination of all
safety & health officers working within the
construction site.
 All FULL-TIME safety & health officers must be
ACCREDITED by DOLE.
! Compliance to Rule 1033 is reiterated. ONE (1)
SAFETY MAN for every 10 units of heavy
equipment.
Department Order (D.O.) # 13, Series of 1998

SECTION 8 : EMERGENCY OCCUPATIONAL

HEALTH PERSONNEL & FACILITIES

 The same provisions of the existing OCCUPATIONAL

SAFETY & HEALTH STANDARDS (OSHS) is reiterated. The
provision for an EMERGENCY HEALTH PROVIDER was
allowed. All other requirement such as emergency
medicines, supplies, equipment & facilities shall conform
with the OSHS (As Amended).
Department Order (D.O.) # 13, Series of 1998

SECTION 9 : CONSTRUCTION SAFETY SIGNAGES

 Mandatory provision of SAFETY & 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 Occupational Safety & Health Standards (As Amended).
Usage of PPE Electrical facility
Tripping or slipping hazards Dangerous moving parts of machines
Explosives and flammable Toxic or irritant air borne
substances contaminants/substances
Falling/falling objects Instructional signs
Fire alarms/fire fighting Update of man-hours lost
Department Order (D.O.) # 13, Series of 1998

SECTION 10 : SAFETY ON CONSTRUCTION HEAVY

EQUIPMENT

 A specific guide for testing, transport, erection & maintenance of

heavy equipment is formulated. All heavy equipment
OPERATORS must be TESTED & CERTIFIED by TESDA, while
HEAVY EQUIPMENT shall be TESTED by DOLE-recognized
ASSOCIATION/ORGANIZATIONS.
 DAILY ROUTING INSPECTION to be conducted by duly-certified
mechanics/operators, routine inspection by DOLE – accredited
professionals. And, maintenance of separate construction
LOGBOOK equipment.
Department Order (D.O.) # 13, Series of 1998

SECTION 11 : CONSTRUCTION HEALTH & SAFETY

COMMITTEE (HSC)

 All construction sites must have a general

Construction HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE
composed of safety & health representatives
from each sub-contractor. The construction
PROJECT MANAGER shall head the committee.
 Each SUB-CONTRACTOR shall have its own
HEALTH & SAFETY COMMITTEE based on the
existing requirements of the OSHS.
Department Order (D.O.) # 13, Series of 1998

SECTION 12 : SAFETY & HEALTH INFORMATION

SYSTEM (COMMUNICATION)
 A detailed safety & health information system is included in the guidelines.
These include
• orientation, instructions, & training for workers,
• means of conveying (bulletin boards) safety-related information to all
workers, &
• specialized instructions & trainings for specialty workers & operators.
 This shall also include

1 general OSH measures 6 care & use of PPE

2 basic rights & duties of worker 7 personal hygiene & health protection
3 emergency procedures 8 OSH rules & regulations
4 good housekeeping 9 DAILY TOOL BOX MEETINGS
5 welfare & first-aid facilities
Department Order (D.O.) # 13, Series of 1998

SECTION 13 : CONSTRUCTION HEALTH & SAFETY

TRAINING
 All SAFETY PERSONNEL assigned within the construction site are
required to undergo the Basic Construction Safety Training
Courses (BOSH/COSH & LCM) 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.
 Specialized INSTRUCTION & TRAINING: operation of
construction equipment, erection or dismantling of scaffolds,
excavation works, handling of explosives, workers engaged in
pile-driving, compressed air/cofferdams/caissons, erection of
steel structural frames and all chimneys, handling hazardous
substance and materials, rigging & signaling.
Department Order (D.O.) # 13, Series of 1998

SECTION 14 : CONSTRUCTION HEALTH & SAFETY

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.
Department Order (D.O.) # 13, Series of 1998

SECTION 15 : CONSTRUCTION WORKER’S SKILLS

 A SKILL CERTIFICATE shall be required for construction-

related occupations which have been classified as
“CRITICAL OCCUPATIONS” by TESDA.
 An OCCUPATION shall be considered as CRITICAL:
• When it may affect & endanger people’s lives & limbs
• When it involves the handling of hazardous tools, equipment,
supplies
• When it requires a relatively long period of education &
training
• When the performance of the job may compromise the safety,
health & environment concerns within the immediate vicinity
of the construction site.
Department Order (D.O.) # 13, Series of 1998

SECTION 16 : WORKER’S WELFARE FACILITIES

 The EMPLOYER shall provide for adequate

supply of SAFE DRINKING WATER, ADEQUATE
SANITARY & WASHING FACILITIES in order to
ensure humane conditions of work. Specifically,
these facilities should include:
 COMFORT ROOMS or PORTALETS
 CANTEEN or EATING PLACES
 CLINIC or FIRST-AID STATION complete with nurse or
first-aider, medical kit, and stretcher or spine board
with accessories.
Department Order (D.O.) # 13, Series of 1998

SECTION 17 : COST OF CONSTRUCTION HEALTH &

SAFETY PROGRAM

 The TOTAL COST of the Construction SAFETY &

HEALTH PROGRAM shall be a mandatory
integral part of the construction project.
 It shall be treated as a separate pay item &
reflected in the PROJECT’S BID TENDER
DOCUMENTS.
Department Order (D.O.) # 13, Series of 1998

SECTION 17 : EFFECTS ON OTHER ISSUANCES &

DEFINITION OF TERMS

 PROVISIONS of other existing occupational

safety & health guidelines not inconsistent with
this Guidelines shall form part of this
Department Order. Standards, rules &
regulations not specifically provided shall
remain in full force & 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 & effect.
Department Order (D.O.) # 13, Series of 1998

SECTION 19 : VIOLATIONS & 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 (Contractor’s
Licensing Law) as amended & pertinent IRR.
 In cases of imminent danger situations, the
procedures/requirements of the OSHS & DOLE
regulations shall be applied.
Department Order (D.O.) # 13, Series of 1998

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, SERIES 1998 WAS SIGNED ON JULY
23, 1998 and published on August 1, 1998 in the
Philippine Daily Inquirer & on August 3, 1998 in
People’s Tonight
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