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Construction Safety and Health Program (CSHP)
Aug 18, 2024
OSH Programming Lecture Notes
Overview of OSH Programming
OSH Programming
: Focuses on the Construction Safety and Health Program (CSHP)
CSHP
: Guide for the implementation of occupational safety and health at construction sites
Course Objectives
:
Define the CSHP
Discuss the criteria and elements of CSHP
Analyze the legal basis of CSHP
Discuss monitoring and evaluation of policies and programs
Definition of CSHP
CSHP
: A set of detailed policies for processes and practices at a specific construction site in accordance with OSH standards
Includes:
Personnel responsible
Penalties for legal violations
Requirement of CSHP when applying for a building permit according to DPWH and Building Code of the Philippines
Types of CSHP
Simple CSHP
For small projects (e.g., residential, two-story buildings, minor repairs)
Comprehensive CSHP
For projects with a budget of 3 million and above
Legal Basis
Department Orders
:
DO 13, Section 5
: Every construction project must have an appropriate CSHP
DO-198-18, Section 12
: For the Occupational Safety and Health Program
National Building Code
: DOLE-approved CSHP required when applying for a building permit
DILG Memo
: Tighten the requirement for obtaining a DOLE-approved CSHP
Department Administrative Order 152-2011
: Decentralizing evaluation of CSHP to Dole Regional Offices
Elements of CSHP
Project Description
Name and location of the project, type, owner, contractor, number of workers, start date, and activities
Company Safety Policy
Statement of commitment to OSH requirements
Composition of safety and health committee
On-site safety and health promotion and information dissemination
Accident Investigation/Reporting
Environmental Control and Personal Protective Equipment
Transportation Facilities and Fire Protection
Workers' Welfare Facilities
Monitoring and Evaluation
DOLE-approved CSHP is the first thing labor inspectors look for
Summary
CSHP
: A set of detailed policies for processes and practices at construction sites in accordance with OSHA standards
Types
: Simple CSHP for small projects and Comprehensive CSHP for larger projects
Approval of CSHP
: Must be submitted to the Dole Regional Office
Required Attachments
DO-174-17, OSH Standard Rule 1020, project contracts, safety training certificates, and third-party inspection certificates
Reminders
Ensure all provisions in the CSHP are implemented at construction sites to avoid non-compliance.
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