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The Safety Personnel General constructor must provide for a full-time general construction safety and health officer and additional construction safety and health officer depending on the number of ______
The Safety Personnel General constructor must provide for a full-time general construction safety and health officer and additional construction safety and health officer depending on the number of ______
workers
In accordance with Safety Personnel Requirement DO 16 & DO 13, in Hazardous Workplaces with 1 – 50 workers, there should be 1 ______
In accordance with Safety Personnel Requirement DO 16 & DO 13, in Hazardous Workplaces with 1 – 50 workers, there should be 1 ______
Part-time Safety Man
According to Section 9 of Department Order No. 13 of 1998, Construction Safety Signages are mandatory to provide protection for workers and the ______
According to Section 9 of Department Order No. 13 of 1998, Construction Safety Signages are mandatory to provide protection for workers and the ______
public
Usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is necessary for various hazards like falling objects, explosives, toxic substances, and dangerous moving parts of ______
Usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is necessary for various hazards like falling objects, explosives, toxic substances, and dangerous moving parts of ______
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For every 10 units of heavy equipment, there should be 1 ______ as per the safety regulations
For every 10 units of heavy equipment, there should be 1 ______ as per the safety regulations
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In a construction site with 51 – 200 workers, there should be 1 ______
In a construction site with 51 – 200 workers, there should be 1 ______
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All employers must provide personal protective equipment for all employees needing such ______
All employers must provide personal protective equipment for all employees needing such ______
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All other persons entering the construction site must wear the necessary ______
All other persons entering the construction site must wear the necessary ______
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The equivalent cost for the provision of PPE shall be an integral part of the project ______
The equivalent cost for the provision of PPE shall be an integral part of the project ______
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For all other persons authorized or allowed within the construction site, PPE is provided ______ of charge
For all other persons authorized or allowed within the construction site, PPE is provided ______ of charge
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A means of coordination was established wherein the main or general contractor shall have overall management and coordination of all safety and health ______ /personnel working within the construction site
A means of coordination was established wherein the main or general contractor shall have overall management and coordination of all safety and health ______ /personnel working within the construction site
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All full-time safety and health personnel must be accredited by ______
All full-time safety and health personnel must be accredited by ______
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All personnel must wear ______ before entry
All personnel must wear ______ before entry
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Operators must be tested and certified by ______
Operators must be tested and certified by ______
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Heavy equipment must be tested and certified by ______ or its recognized organizations
Heavy equipment must be tested and certified by ______ or its recognized organizations
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Construction Safety and Health Committee Composition - Chairperson:
Construction Safety and Health Committee Composition - Chairperson:
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Safety Inspection is a systematic way of identifying potential workplace hazards before they cause a health and safety ______
Safety Inspection is a systematic way of identifying potential workplace hazards before they cause a health and safety ______
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The duty to initiate/supervise safety and health training for employees falls under the responsibility of ______
The duty to initiate/supervise safety and health training for employees falls under the responsibility of ______
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Study Notes
Safety Personnel Requirements
- A full-time general construction safety and health officer is required for every construction project.
- The number of additional construction safety and health officers required depends on the number of workers:
- 1-50 workers: 1 part-time safety officer
- 51-200 workers: 1 full-time safety officer
- 201-250 workers: 1 full-time and 1 part-time safety officer
- 251-500 workers: 2 full-time safety officers
- Every additional 500 workers or fraction thereof: 1 additional full-time safety officer
- 1 safety officer for every 10 units of heavy equipment
Hazardous Workplaces
- Safety signs are mandatory for the protection of workers and the public.
- Signs should conform to the standard requirements of the OSHS (Occupational Safety and Health Standards).
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Employers must provide PPE for all employees who need it.
- All other persons entering the construction site must wear necessary protective equipment.
- The cost of PPE shall be integrated into the project cost as a separate pay item.
Construction Safety and Health Programs
- The construction project manager or project manager shall execute and verify the construction safety and health program.
- The program shall be submitted to Regional Offices for approval or modification.
- The cost of the program shall be integrated into the project cost.
Safety and Health Committee
- The committee shall have a chairperson, secretary, and members from the project manager, general construction safety officer, construction safety officers, safety representatives, and health personnel.
- The duties of the committee include:
- Directing accident prevention efforts
- Conducting toolbox meetings and inspections
- Reviewing accident investigation reports
- Preparing and submitting reports to DOLE
- Assisting government inspectors
- Initiating safety and health training for employees
- Developing and maintaining a disaster contingency plan
Safety Inspection
- Safety inspection is a systematic way of identifying potential workplace hazards before they cause a health and safety problem.
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Learn about the safety personnel requirements for general construction sites, including the number of safety officers needed based on the number of workers. Understand the regulations outlined in DO 16 & DO 13 for ensuring safety in hazardous workplaces.
