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Rule 1070 Occupational Health and Environmental Control

Work Environment Measurement, or WEM, is a branch of Industrial Hygiene aimed at

evaluating levels of workers' exposures from various physical and chemical hazards
emanating from workplace operations and recommending appropriate control measures for
the improvement of the working environment.

WEM is conducted through various sampling methodologies and/or direct measurement using
direct reading instruments to:

1. Determine the level of harmful substances (airborne contaminants) such as but not
limited to dust, mist, fumes, solvents and gases
1. Measure the level of physical hazards generated from various operations such as noise, heat,
vibrations and radiation
2. Assess the illumination levels in different work areas
1. Evaluate the performance of the general and local exhaust ventilation installed

Results of WEM are evaluated or compared with the local and international standards. Among
the standards being used as references are the Threshold Limit Value (TL V). WEM is a
requirement for all operations.

Rule 1070 — Occupational Health and Environmental Control of the OSHS, prescribed that "The
working environment measurement shall be performed periodically as may be necessary but not
longer than annually

There are many types of Environmental Monitoring such as:

2. Personal Monitoring — the measurement of a particular employee's exposure to

airborne contaminants. The measuring device is placed as close as possible to the
contaminant's entry port to the body. For example, when monitoring an air
contaminant that is toxic, the measuring device is placed close to the breathing zone
of the worker. The data collected closely approximates the concentration of
contaminants to which the worker is regularly exposed during work hours.
3. Area/Environmental Sampling — the measurement of a contaminant concentration
in the workroom. The measuring device is placed adjacent to the worker's normal
workstation or at fixed locations in the work area. This kind of monitoring does not
provide a good estimate of worker's exposure but helps to pinpoint work areas with
high or low exposure levels of contaminants.
4. Biological Monitoring involves the measurement of changes in the composition of
body fluids, tissue or expired air to determine the absorption of a potentially
hazardous material. Examples are the measurement of lead and mercury in blood or
urine.
3. Department Order 136-14 Guidelines in implementation of globally harmonized
system (GHS) in chemical safety program in the work place

We are making progress in meeting guidelines on chemicals labelling and safety data sheets
(SDSs), but continue to face challenges, especially when it comes to chemicals imported from
other countries.

"Some chemicals are not labelled according to GHS specifications and, in other establishments,
the SDS system has not been adopted yet, especially those from countries with no GHS
standards, " an official at the government's Occupational Safety and Health Centre (OSHC)
told Chemical Watch.

The guidelines (Department Order 136-14) were adopted by the Department of Labor and
Employment (DOLE), which oversees the OSHC. All Companies are required to comply.

All chemicals users, such as manufacturers, paint makers, pharmaceutical companies,

petroleum handlers, laboratories, academics and enterprises, regardless of size, are affected.

Our responsibilities include developing training program to raise awareness among

government officials and companies, while enforcement is carried out by DOLE ' s Bureau of
Working Conditions.
DOLE's guidelines for implantation and the Administrative Order issued to set out the duties
regarding the adoption of implementing rules or guidelines, which agree with the Globally
Harmonized System (GHS).

We include this program on how to follow the SDS format to produce GI-IS compliant sheets and
meeting the label requirements.

4. Promotion of Health domain of DO 198-18 implementing rules and regulations

of Occupational Safety & Health Standards and providing violations thereof;

In January of 2019, The new law on OSH is now in place with the publication of DO 198-18,
the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of RA 11058 as our contribution to widely
spread information on this law, we staring this series especially focused on areas that would be
of most interest to the company.

We made an introduction thru awareness campaign on the New RA law.

The law's full name is, "An Act Strengthening Compliance to the
Occupational Safety and Health Standards and Providing for Penalties for Violations Thereof.
Coverage
The law is applicable to all establishments, project sites, and in all other places where work is
being undertaken in all branches of economic activity, except the public sector.

These includes:

1. Establishments located inside special economic zones and other investment promotion
agencies (such as Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA), Clark Development
Corporation (CDC);

2. Utilities engaged in air, sea and land transportation; and

3. Industries such mining, fishing, construction, agriculture and maritime.

Also covered by the law are contractors and sub-contractors including those engaged in the
projects of the public sector.

Workers on contractors and sub-contractors are to follow the OSH policy and program of the
establishment where they are assigned.

The public sector is the government. The Civil Service is supposed to provide OSH guidelines for
government offices.

Imminent Danger
The term, "imminent danger" have been redefined, from "a condition or practice that could
reasonably be expected to cause death or serious physical harm before abatement under the
enforcement procedures can be accomplished. (Rule 1012.1, OSHS);

To

"a situation caused by a condition or practice of employment that could reasonably be expected to lead to death
or serious physical harm.” (Chapter 11, sec. 3, (i), DO. 198-18 or the IRR to RA 11058).

The last part of the previous definition has been removed probably because an imminent danger can exist even
before and/or without abatement under the enforcement procedures.

In the past, evidence of imminent danger was the basis for the stoppage of operations where fatalities were reported in
some establishments.

A classic example would be the hydro pulper of a paper mill where two deaths were reported. The machine, which
was installed at floor level, was operating without the usual railing to prevent contact of workers with the machine
and conveyor to push used paper materials for it to recycle.
 The new law now also classifies establishments as to Risk and Size (Sec. 3, DO 198-18)

1. High Risk establishment- refers to a workplace wherein the presence of hazard or

potential hazard within the company may affect the safety and/or the health of workers
not only within but also persons outside the premises of the workplace. There is high
level of exposures to safety and health hazards, probability of a major accident
resulting to disability or death or major illness is likely to occur if no preventive or
control measures are in place. Examples of such are the following:

2. Chemical works and chemical production plants;

3. Construction;
4. Deep sea fishing;
5. Explosive and pyro technic companies
6. Firefighting;
7. Healthcare facilities;
8. Installation of communication accessories, towers and cables; LPG filling, refilling, storage and
distribution;
9. Mining;

10. Petrochemical and biofuel works and refineries;

11. Power generation, transmission, and distribution in the energy sector; 'Storage, handling, and
distribution center for toxic or hazardous chemicals;

12. Storage and handling of fertilizers in high volume;

13. Transportation;

14. Water supply, sewerage, waste management, remediation activities;

15. Works in which chlorine is used in bulk; and

16. Activities closely similar to those enumerated above and other activities as determined by DOLE in
accordance with existing issuances on the classification of establishments.

17. Medium risk establishment- a workplace where there is moderate exposure to safety and
health hazards and with probability of an accident, injury or illness, if no preventive or
control measures are in place.

18. Low risk establishment — a workplace where there is low level of danger or exposure to
safety and health hazards and with probability of an accident, injury or illness, if no
preventive or control measures are in place.
Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) establishments employing less than ten (10) employees,
and the establishments employing less than one hundred (100) employees, regardless of
capitalization
19. Department Order No. 128-13 Amending Rule 1414 on Scaffolding of the 1989
Occupational Safety & health Standards as amended.
Scaffolds
Scaffolds are temporary work platforms erected so workers can safely do elevated work
20. Scaffolds allow workers to perform jobs that
__ Require elevation
__ Take a long time
__ Require both hands
__ Require more than one worker

General Requirements for Scaffolds

21. Footing and anchorage of scaffolds must be
__ Sound
__ Rigid
__ Capable of carrying the maximum intended load without settling or displacement
•Do not use unstable objects to support scaffolds
__ Barrel
__ Boxes
__ Loose bricks
__ Concrete blocks
1. Scaffolds and their components should be capable of supporting, without failure, at least four times
the maximum intended load
2. Maintain scaffolds in a safe condition
3. Do not alter or move scaffolds horizontally while they are occupied.
4. Nuts and bolts used for construction of scaffolds must be adequate size and used in sufficient
numbers to develop the designed strength
5. Planking and platforms must be overlapped at least 12 inches or secured from movement
6. Safe access must be provided
7. Scaffold planks must extend over end supports between 6-18 inches • Poles, legs, and uprights must
be plumb and securely and rigidly braced to prevent swaying and displacement
8. Materials being hoisted onto a scaffold must have a tagline
9. Overhead protection must be provided on a scaffold exposed to overhead hazards •Scaffolds must
be provided with a screen between the toe board and the guardrail, extending along the entire
opening
10. Tools, materials, and debris are not allowed to gather in quantities to cause a hazard
11. Only use treated or protected rope when working with corrosive substances or chemicals
12. Wire and fiber rope used for suspension must be capable of supporting at least 6 times the intended
load
13. When using acid solutions for cleaning structures over 50 feet in height, wire rope •Scaffolds must
be secured to permanent structures through use of anchor bolts, reveal bolts, or other equivalent
means
14. Protect scaffold parts when using heat-producing processes
15. Scaffolds cannot be taller than 4 times the smallest dimension of the base

Scaffolding Inspection
16. A qualified worker must inspect scaffolds for
--- Damage
---- Deterioration
---- Missing parts

17. Scaffolds must be inspected

1. Before you are allowed to use them
2. Before each shift
3. After any occurrence that may affect the stability or safe use of the scaffolding

The inspector should check that

4. Risers and braces are securely fastened with the locking mechanism properly engaged
5. Diagonal cross braces are provided according to design specifications
6. Handrails and toe boards are installed on all open ends and sides of scaffolding greater
than 10 feet high
7. Caged ladders or stairways are provided for entry

Very Tall Scaffolds

Scaffolds higher than 4 times the smallest dimension of the base
8. Use tying to secure scaffolds to tall structures to prevent swaying or
displacement •Scaffolds must be tied at least—Every 30 feet horizontally —
Every 26 feet vertically
9. Use guying whenever tall scaffolds cannot be secured to an adjacent structure
10. Guying must be designed by a competent engineer
Wheeled Scaffolds
11. Wheeled scaffolds can only be used on smooth, firm, and level surfaces
12. You are only allowed on the scaffold when it is stationary
13. Never ride a wheeled scaffold

Safe Work Practices

14. Employees must not work on scaffolds during storms or high winds
15. Employees must not work on scaffolds covered with ice or snow

—All ice or snow must be removed and planking sanded to prevent slipping
16. Do not mix components from different scaffolding systems

—A hybrid scaffold may not be able to bear the desired weight

17. Shore scaffolds and lean-to scaffolds are prohibited

18. Window cleaners' anchor bolts must not be used to secure scaffold to permanent structures
19. If electrical equipment is being used on scaffolding

20. Ground to reduce risk of injury

21. Keep scaffold and conductive materials at least 10 feet away from overhead power line
22. Do not stand on boxes, crates, or barrels, or use ladders to increase working height
23. Wear overhead protection when you may be exposed to overhead hazards
24. Use scaffolds only for their intended use
25. Always use a ladder or stairs to access the upper work surface of a scaffold
26. Never climb on the
27. Handrail
28. Mid-rail
29. Cross-braces
30. Braces of the scaffold system
31. When using stairs
---- Keep hands free
— Use the handrails
32. RULE 1050 : NOTIFICATION AND KEEPING OF RECORDS OF
ACCIDENTS AND/OR OCCUPATIONAL ILLNESSES
As Defined in Rule 1051
1. Medical Treatment Injury Disabling,
2. Death
3. Permanent Total Disability in one accident:
1. Permanent Partial Disability Temporary Total Disability
2. Regularly Established Job
3. Day of Disability
4. Total Days Lost Scheduled Charges
5. Employee
6. Exposure
7. Disabling Injury Frequency Rate • Disabling Injury Severity Rate

Special Provision on Rule 1052:

Report made by the employer shall be exclusively for the information of the Regional Labor Office
or duly authorized representative in securing data to be used in connection with the performance of
its accident and illness prevention duties and activities and is a requirement distinct from that Of the
Employee's Compensation Commission or any other law.

Report Requirements under Rule 1053.01:

1. All work accidents or occupational illnesses in places of employment, resulting in
disabling condition or dangerous occurrence as defined in 1053.2 shall be reported by the
employer to the Regional Labor Office or duly authorized representative in duplicate and a
copy furnished the employee or his duly authorized representative using form
DOLE/BWC/HSD-LP-6.
2. Where the accident or fitness results in death or permanent total disability, the employer,
in addition to the written report required under sub-paragraph (1) above, shall initially
notify the Regional Labor Office or duly authorized representative within twenty-four (24)
hours after occurrence using the fastest available means of communication.
3. All deaths and permanent total disabilities shall be investigated by the Regional Office or
duly authorized representative within forty-eight (48) hours after receipt of the initial
report of the employer, prepared in duplicate using the prescribed form DOLE/
BWC/OHSD- IP-6a.

Rule 1053.02:

1. Any dangerous occurrence as specified in sub-paragraph (2) hereunder, which may or may not
cause serious bodily harm to workers employed or seriously damage the premises of employment
shall be investigated and reported by the employer upon occurrence to the Regional Labor Office or
duly authorized representative having jurisdiction in duplicate using the prescribed form
DOLE/BWC/HSDIP-6.

2. The following are dangerous occurrences, which shall be investigated and reported:

1. Explosion of boilers used for heating or power.

2. Explosion of a receiver or storage container

 3. Bursting of a revolving wheel, grinder stone or grinding wheel operated by mechanical
power.
4. Collapse of a crane, derrick, winch, hoist or other appliances used in raising or towering
persons or goods
5. Explosion or fire causing damage to the structure
6. Electrical short circuit

1. Keeping of Records under Rule 1054:

1. Date of accident or illness;
2. Name of injured or ill employee, sex and age;
3. Occupation of injured or ill employee at the time of accident or illness;
4. Assigned causes of accident or illness;
5. Extent and nature of disability;
6. Period of disability (actual and/or charged);
7. Whether accident involved
8. Record of initial notice

Evaluation of Disability under Rule 1055:

Rule 1055.01 on Charges:

1. Death resulting from accident shall be assigned at time charge of 6,000 days.
2. Permanent total disability resulting from work accident shall be assigned a time charge of 6,000 days.

Measurement of Performance under Rule 1056:

1056.01: Exposure to Industrial Injuries:

Exposure to work injuries shall be measured by the total number of hours of employment of all employers
in each establishment or repotting unit. The exposure of a central administrative office or

central sales office of a multi-establishment concern shall not be included in the experience of any one
establishment, nor prorated among the establishments, but shall be included in the over-all experience of the
multi-establishment.
Disabling Injury/Illness Number of Disabling Injury/Illness x 1,000,000 Frequency Rate
(FR) = Employees-hours of exposure

The frequency rate shall be rounded to the nearest two decimal places.

1. Disabling Injury/illness Severity Rate — The disabling injury/ illness severity rate is based
on the total of all scheduled charges for all deaths, permanent total and permanent partial
disabilities, plus the total actual days of the disabilities of all temporary total disabilities
which occur during the period covered by the rate. The rate relates these days to the total
employee-hours worked during the period and expresses the loss in terms of million man-
hour unit by the use of the formula.

Disabling Injury [Illness total days lost x 1,000,000 Severity Rate (SR) = employee-hours of
exposure

The severity rate shall be rounded to the nearest whole number.

2. Average Days Charged per Disabling Injury — The average days charged per disabling
injury/illness expresses the relationship between the total days charged and the number of
disabling injuries/illness.

The average may be calculated by the use of the formula:

Average days charged per Total Days Lost-

Disabling injury/illness total number of disabling injuries/illnesses or
Average days charge per injury severity rate Disabling injury/illness =
injury/illness frequency rate