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a) Full time — a service rendered for 8 hours/day; 48 hours/week.E. Department — the Department of Health.
b) Part time — a service rendered for at least 4 hours/day, 12 to 24 hours/week as the case may be.
1) where the nature of work exposes the workers to dangerous environmental elements, contaminants or work conditions including ionizing radiation, chemicals, fire, flammable substances, noxious components and the like;P. Industrial Establishment — refers to establishment which is either engaged in the manufacture, sale and distribution of goods or processing of raw materials into end products.
2) where the workers are engaged in construction work, logging, fire fighting, mining, quarrying, blasting, stevedoring, dock work, deep sea fishing/diving and mechanized farming;
3) where the workers are engaged in the manufacture or handling of explosives and other pyrotechnic products;
4) where the workers used or are exposed to power driven or explosive powder actuated tools and equipment; and
5) where the workers are exposed to biological agents such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, protozoas, nematodes and other parasites.
1) the requirements for establishing and maintaining a safe and healthy working environment which will facilitate optimal physical and mental health in relation to work; and
2) the adaptation of work to the capabilities of workers in the light of their state of physical and mental health.
1) ECG (electrocardiogram) — special examination done to determine cardiac abnormalities.
2) EEG (electroencephalogram) — special examination done to determine brain wave abnormalities.
3) Lung Function Test — special examination performed to determine pulmonary functions and abnormalities.
4) Audiometric Examination — special examination done to detect hearing abnormalities.
5) Optometric Examination — special examination done to determine the abnormalities of the eyes.
1) Rats/Mice — refer to a small group of animals inhabiting human households and premises which are vectors of diseases.
2) Insect — refers to any of the several kinds of arthropods which include flies, mosquitoes, cockroaches, fleas, lice and bedbugs which are vectors of diseases.
a) when there is a serious threat to the health and safety of the workers and the community; andSection 2. Responsibilities of the Local Government Unit
b) when the threat is national in scope.
Section 3. Responsibilities of the Company's Health and Safety Committee
- Pre-employment Examination
- Annual Periodic Examination
- Return to Work Medical Examination
- Transfer Examination
- Separation Examination
- Special Medical Examination (Optional)
B. Sewerage System. — Sewage works and treatment plants shall comply with the following requirements:
- An adequate potable water supply approved as to source and distribution by the Department shall be provided in all places of employment.
- Standard drinking water facilities readily accessible to all employees and approved type of drinking water facilities shall be provided to all employees in the ratio of one (1) facility for every fifty (50) employees. (See Table 1a of the Appendix)
- Where a local or city waterworks system exists, the industrial establishment shall utilize water from the system or from its own water supply that complies with the IRR of Chapter II (Water Supply) of PD 856 and the prescribed water quality standards of the Philippine National Standard for Drinking Water (PNSDW), 1993.
C. Septic Tank. — Where a public sewerage system is not available, sewer outfalls from industrial establishments shall be discharged into a septic tank to be constructed in accordance with the following minimum requirements:
- All establishments covered by the system shall be connected to the sewer in areas where a sewerage system is available.
- Completely treated effluent if conforming to the quality standards prescribed by Environmental Management Bureau-Department of Environment and Natural Resources (EMB-DENR) may be discharged into a body of water.
- Storm water shall be discharged to a storm sewer; only sanitary sewage shall be discharged to a sewerage system; but this should not prevent the installation of a combined system.
- Properly designed grease traps shall be installed in establishments where the sewage carries a large amount of grease as determined and approved by EMB-DENR.
D. Disposal of Septic Tank Effluent. — The effluent from septic tank shall be discharged into a subsurface soil, absorption field where applicable or shall be treated with some type of purification device. The treated effluent may be discharged into a stream or body of water if it conforms to the quality standards prescribed by the (EMB-DENR).
- It shall be generally rectangular in shape. When a number of compartments are used, the first compartment shall have the capacity from one half (½) to two thirds (2/3) of the total volume of the tank and shall be water-tight.
- It shall be built of concrete, either pre-cast or poured-in-place. Bricks and concrete blocks may be used provided it conforms with Rule V, Section 1c (1) of this IRR.
- It shall not be constructed under any building and within 25 meters from any source of water supply.
F. Compliance with Threshold Limit Values for Hazards. — The air quality within the workplace shall be in accordance with the Threshold Limit Values for Hazards as adopted by the Department from the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists — Threshold Limit Values (ACGIH-TLVs).
- All toxic and hazardous wastes including nuclear wastes incident to the operation of the industrial plant shall be collected, stored or disposed of in a manner that will prevent health hazards, nuisance and pollution in accordance with the guidelines set by DENR-DAO 29 (RA 6969).
- All industrial establishments discharging toxic wastes shall submit a copy of the method of treatment approved and certified by the EMB-DENR to the Department or its duly authorized representatives.
H. Facilities Required. — The following facilities shall be installed in all industrial establishments. (See Table 1b-1d of the Appendix).
- A vermin abatement program shall be maintained in places by their owners, operators or administrators.
- The procedure and frequency of vermin abatement program shall be determined and approved by the Municipal Health Officer/City Health Officer.
1. Adequate and suitable toilet and bath facilities for both male and female employees at the following ratio:I. The following minimum standards shall be strictly observed:a) Where the number of female employees exceeds one hundred (100), one (1) toilet for every twenty (20) female employees up to the first one hundred (100) and one (1) for every thirty (30) thereafter.2. Adequate restrooms and mess halls shall be provided for the employees at the following ratio:
b) Where the number of male employees exceeds one hundred (100) one (1) toilet for every twenty five (25) males up to the first one hundred (100) and one (1) more for every forty (40) thereafter.
c) Where the number of males employed exceeds five hundred (500), it is sufficient to provide one (1) toilet for every sixty (60) males.
d) In addition, male workers shall be provided with sufficient urinals in the same ratio with toilet bowl in accordance with Rule V Section 1 H(1) b and c of this IRR.a) Where ten (10) or more workers are employed at any one time, at least one (1) restroom for each sex for their exclusive use shall be provided.3. Dining facilities/mess halls shall be provided where there are ten (10) or more workers in an establishment. The recommended space requirement for four (4) workers is 10.80 sq.m., and for each additional employee, the minimum addition shall be at 0.90 sq.m.
b) Where less than ten (10) workers are employed and a restroom is not available, an equivalent space shall be provided which can be properly screened and made suitable for such use.
4. A separate bathing/washing facility for each sex shall be provided in the ratio of one bathing/washing facility for every twenty five (25) employees up to the first one hundred (100) and one more for every forty (40) thereafter.
J. Workrooms and Work Equipment. — All places of employment and all workrooms, including machinery and equipment shall be kept clean and sanitary.
- Every toilet shall be provided with enclosure, partitioned off so as to provide/ensure privacy and shall have a proper door and fastenings, so doors shall be tight-fitting and self-closing.
- In cases where persons of both sexes are employed, toilet and bath facilities for each sex shall be situated or partitioned so that the interior will not be visible even when the door of any facility is open from any place where persons of the other sex have to work or pass.
- If toilet and bath facilities for one sex adjoin those for the other sex, the approaches shall be separate and toilet and bath facilities for each sex shall be properly indicated. Partition shall be made of concrete or other similar permanent materials.
- Toilet and bath facilities shall be so arranged so as to be conveniently accessible to the workers at all times while they are at the establishment and shall be kept clean and in orderly condition.
- Every toilet and bath facility shall be sufficiently ventilated and Well lighted and shall not be joined with any workroom, kitchen or dining room, except through the open air or through an intervening ventilated space.
- Urinals shall be so placed or screened so as not to be visible from other parts of the factory where employees work or pass.
- Restrooms and mess halls shall be so arranged so as to be conveniently accessible to the workers and shall be kept clean and orderly at all times.
- The minimum space provided for a rest room for ten (10) workers shall be six (6.0) sq.m., and for each additional employee, the minimum addition shall be at least point two (0.2) sq.m.
- Bathing/washing facilities shall include a supply of clean running, hot and cold or warm water; soap: clean towels; or other suitable means of cleaning or drying.
- Adequate hand-washing facilities shall be so provided within or adjacent to toilet facilities.
- Mechanical washing facilities for working clothes shall be provided to prevent contaminated clothes to be brought home. Working clothes shall be washed and/or dried between shifts on any job where the process is such that washing or drying is needed or a change of clothes shall be supplied to ensure that dry clothes are available upon return to work.
K. Location and Siting. — The location and siting of industrial establishments shall be in compliance with existing policies, zoning laws, and ordinances.Sweeping and cleaning shall be strictly done in such a manner so as to avoid dispersal of air contaminants/dust particles into the work environment.
- All places of employment, passageways, storerooms, service rooms, machinery, equipment and supplies shall be kept in a clean/sanitary condition with all the unnecessary dusts, spillage and debris removed at regular intervals, frequent enough to maintain good housekeeping.
- Where wet process is used, reasonable drainage shall be maintained, dry standing areas (platforms/false floors, mats, etc.) shall be provided.
Section 2. Environmental Control
- No industrial establishments shall be allowed to be constructed in a non-industrial zone as prescribed by the City/Municipal or Provincial Planning and Development Office.
- Highly toxic and hazardous processes/operations shall be segregated/separated from non-hazardous establishments.
- In the case of old establishments, which were not covered by existing provisions of the zoning law, periodic environmental and occupational health monitoring are necessary.
a. Engineering Control1.2 Permissible Noise Exposure Limits (See Table 2a & 2b of the Appendix)
a.1 Substitution with quieter moving parts of machines, materials or processes.
a.2 Proper upkeep and regular maintenance of machinery.
a.3 Total or partial enclosure of noise producing equipment.
a.4 Utilization of anti-vibration mountings.
a.5 Treatment of the area with sound absorbing materials to decrease reverberation.
a.6 Increase the distance or construct barriers between the work area and the noise source.
a.7 Construct sound insulated remote control booths.
b. Administrative
b.1 Change of job schedules.
b.2 Rotation of workers
b.3 When noise exposure cannot be controlled adequately by environmental changes, the use of hearing protection by workers is necessary.
a) interface damping (Friction)3. Heat and Cold Stress
b) Application of layer of material with high internal losses over the surface of the vibrating element.
c) Designing the critical elements as "sandwich" structures.
a.1 Skylights and windows should be located and spaced so that daylight conditions are fairly uniform over the working area.b. Artificial Lighting (Quality)
a.2 Where necessary, skylights and windows should be provided with means to avoid glare.
a.3 A regular system of cleaning skylights and windows should be established to ensure that they are kept clean at all times.
b.1 Artificial lighting shall be provided when daylight fails or for area where the daylight illumination is not sufficient.c. Artificial Lighting (intensity) (See Table 2d of the Appendix)
b.2 The general lighting should be of uniform level, widely distributed to avoid harsh shadow or strong contrast and free from direct or reflected glare.
b.3 Where intense local lighting is necessary, a combination of general and supplementary lighting at the point of work may be provided.
b.4 Supplementary lighting shall be especially designed for the particular visual task and arranged or provided with shading or diffusing devices to prevent glare.
c.1 Artificial lighting shall be adequate at the place of work for the operation or work performed.5. Radiation
c.2 A minimum of twenty (20) lux (2 foot candles) shall be provided for yards, roadways, and outside thorough fares.
c.3 A minimum of fifty (50) lux (5 foot candles) shall be provided:
c.3.1. Where discrimination of detail is not essential, such as handling coarse materials, coals or ashes, rough sorting or grinding of clay product;
c.3.2. For passageways, corridors, stairways warehouses, storerooms for rough and bulky materials.
c.4 A minimum of 100 lux (10 foot candles) shall be provided:
c.4.1. Where slight discrimination of detail is essential such as for the production of semi-finished iron and steel products, rough assembling, milling of grain, opening, picking and carding of cotton, or other primary operation in most of the industrial processes; and
c.4.2 For engine and boiler rooms, passenger and freight elevators, crating and boxing departments, receiving and shipping rooms, storerooms and stockrooms for medium and fine materials, locker rooms, toilets and washrooms.
c.5 A minimum of 200 lux (20 foot candles) shall be provided where moderate discrimination of details is essential, such as for medium assembling, rough bench and machine work, rough inspection of testing of products, sewing light-colored textile or leather products, canning and preserving, meat packing, planing of lumber and veneering.
c.6 A minimum of 300 lux (30 foot candles) shall be provided where close discrimination of details is essential such as for medium bench, and machine work, medium inspection, fine testing, flour grading, leather finishing and weaving cotton goods or light colored cloth/goods or for office desk work with intermittent reading and writing for filing and mail sorting.
c.7 A minimum of 500 to 1,000 lux (50 to 100 foot candles) shall be provided where discrimination of fine details is involved under conditions of a fair degree of contrasts for long assembling, fine bench and machine work, fine inspection, fine polishing and bevelling of glass, fine wood-working and weaving dark colored cloth/goods or for accounting. bookkeeping, drafting, stenographic work, typing or other prolonged close office desk work.
c.8 A minimum of 1,000 lux (100 foot candles) shall be provided where discrimination of extremely fine details is involved under conditions of poor contrast for long periods of time, such as for extra fine assembling instrument, jewelry and watch manufacturing, grading and sorting tobacco products; make-up and proof-reading in printing plants, and inspection of sewing dark-colored cloth products.
c.9 The provisions of paragraph c2 to c8 apply to lighting equipment under average operating conditions. Where conditions allow, it maybe necessary to provide initially an illumination of at least 25% more. In locations where dirt will collect rapidly, the initial level should be at least 50% above the recommended standards.
c.10 Any windowless room shall be provided with general lighting sufficient in intensity for the most exacting operation carried therein.
Note: 1 foot candle = 10.75 lux
For purposes of computation, use 1 foot candle =
10.0 lux
d. Emergency Lighting
d.1 Where large number of persons are employed in buildings more than one storey in height, emergency lighting shall be provided in all important stairways, exits, workplaces and passages.
d.2 Emergency systems shall be capable of producing and maintaining for at least one (1) hour a minimum intensity of 5 lux (0.5 foot candle) and shall have an energy source independent of the general lighting system installation.
d.3 Provisions shall be made for the automatic lighting of the emergency system immediately upon failure of the general lighting system.
a) 0.61 meter/second for inlets between 2.44 to 3.66 meters above the floor.6.5 All exhaust systems shall discharge to the outside atmosphere, provided however, that air may be recirculated if it is passed through a suitable cleaning device and is safe and wholesome when re-used. The amount of air recirculated in workrooms shall not exceed seventy five (75%) percent and in plants and dining rooms shall not exceed fifty (50%) percent.
b) 2.54 meter/second for inlets between 3.66 to 4.88 meters above the floor.
c) 5.08 meter/second for inlets more than 5.49 meters above the floor.
a) The ability of the hoods, booths or other openings to produce a movement of air toward the opening is sufficient to prevent the escape of the contaminant to the workroom beyond the maximum allowable concentration set-up by the Department.7.3 Piping shall be located so as to be accessible for inspection and maintenance.
b) The ability of the air flow and main ducts shall be sufficient to transport the contaminant through branch and main ducts without settling.
1.1 Provide instructional materials and orientation in proper sitting, standing and lying postures in the workplace.E. Monitoring
1.2 Workroom furnitures and equipment shall be designed to prevent stress on musculo-skeletal system of the workers.
1.3 Male workers shall not be allowed to lift, carry or move any load more than 50 kg. and female workers over 25 kg. Weight over 50 kg. shall be handled or carried by more than one worker; by mechanical means., or with appropriate back support.
a) Provide adequate protection against the particular hazard for which they are designed or intended;1.2 Whenever eye protection is needed, persons whose visions require the use of corrective lenses shall wear goggles or spectacles of any of the following types:
b) Be reasonably comfortable to use;
c) Fit smugly and shall not unduly interfere with the movements of the user;
d) Be durable, easily cleaned and capable of being disinfected:
e) Be kept clean and in good condition; and
f) Be of the approved type.
a) Spectacles which provide optical corrections;1.3 Limitations and precautions indicated by the manufacturer shall be transmitted to the user and care shall be taken to ensure that such limitations and precautions are strictly followed and observed.
b) Goggles that can be worn over corrective spectacles without disturbing the adjustment of the spectacles; or
c) Goggles that incorporate corrective lenses amounted behind the protective lenses.
a) Proper selection of respirators on the basis of the hazards to which the worker is exposed.2.3 For purposes of proper selection, design, construction, testing and use of respirators, the latest recommendation of the American National Standards Practices for Respiratory Protection (ANSI z88.2 — 1059) or its equivalent is adopted.
b) Sufficient instruction and training in the proper use and limitations of respirators.
c) When practicable, the assignment of respirators to individual workers for their exclusive use.
d) Regular cleaning and disinfecting of the respirators. Respirators issued for the exclusive use of one worker shall be cleaned after each day's use as often as necessary. Those used by two or more workers shall be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected after each use. LibLex
e) Appropriate examination and testing of the conditions of the work area in order to assure that the allowable degree of employee exposure is maintained and to determine the effectiveness of the control measures.
a) Workers in enclosed toxic or oxygen-deficient atmosphere shall be assisted in case of accident by at least one additional worker stationed in an area unaffected by the incident and provided with proper rescue equipment to assist the other(s) in case of emergency. Communication (visual, voice, or signal line) shall be maintained among the individuals present.2.6 For the safe use of any respirator, the workers shall be properly instructed in its selection, use and maintenance.
b) When self-contained breathing apparatus or hose masks with blower are used in atmospheres dangerous to life or health, standby men must be present with suitable rescue equipment.
c) Persons using air-line respirator in atmospheres hazardous to life or health shall be equipped with safety harnesses and safety lines for lifting or removing persons from hazardous atmospheres or other equivalent provisions for the rescue of person. A standby man equipped with appropriate rescue equipment must be present.
a) inspection for defects including leak check;3. Head Protection
b) cleaning and disinfecting; and
c) repair and storage
a) Hard hats for the protection of workers from impact penetration from falling and flying objects, blows and from limited electric shock and burns shall be provided where there is reasonable probability of exposure to such hazards.4. Hair Protection
b) Hard hats shall be made of non-combustible or slow burning materials and when used in electrical environment shall be non-conductors of electricity.
c) The total weight of a complete hard hat should not be more than 0.45 kg. (16 ounces).
d) Hard hat shall have a brim all around to provide protection for the head, face and back of the neck.
e) Hard hat without brim and low crown may be allowed only in confined spaces.
f) The cradle and sweatband of hard hat shall be detachable and replaceable.
g) For work in excessive moisture, hard hat shall be made of waterproof material.
h) For the purpose of proper selection, design, construction, testing and use of head protectors, the American National Standards Safety Requirement for Industrial Head Protection (ANSI z59-1-1969) is adopted.
a) Cover the forearm as much as possible;Gloves torn during use shall be replaced immediately.
b) have a closed fit at the upper end; and
c) not have the slightest break.
a) Safety belts shall be made of chromed tanned leather, linen or cotton webbing or other suitable materials at least 11.5 cm. (4 ½ in.) wide and 0.65 cm. (¼ in.) thick and of sufficient strength to support a weight of 114 kg. (250 lbs.) without breaking.8. Use of Safety Shoes
b) Hardware used for safety belts should have a strength of approximately equal to the strength of the waist band. Buckles shall hold securely without slippage or other failure. This holding power should be achieved by only a single insertion of the strap through the buckle in the normal or usual way.
c) Belt anchors shall be made of metal machined from bar stock, forged or heat treated, capable of supporting a pull of 2730 kg. (6,000 lbs.) without fracture applied in the direction which the anchor must withstand should a man fall. All anchors and fastenings shall be provided with means to prevent turning, backing off or becoming loose. Anchor fittings with single thread section which is merely screwed into reinforcing plates shall not be used. Metals recommended for belt anchors are nickel, copper alloy and stainless steel.
d) Lifelines shall be made of good quality manila rope of at least 1.9 cm. (314 in.) diameter or equivalent material such as nylon rope of at least 1.27 cm. (½ in.) diameter and shall be of sufficient strength to support a weight of 1140 kg. (2500 lbs.) without breaking.
e) Safety nets shall not be less than 0.94 cm. (3/8 in.) diameter mesh ropes and not less than 1.90 cm. (¾ in.) diameter border ropes (perimeter) made of manila rope or other materials that can absorb the impact of a falling body equally as nets fabricated from manila rope of the dimensions specified. The mesh shall be arranged not to exceed 15.25 cm. (6 in.) on centers positively and securely attached to avoid wear at each crossing point and at points of contact with the border.
f) Safety nets shall be equipped with adequately padded thimbler sockets or equivalent means of attachments. Supports and anchorages shall be of sufficient size and strength to catch any falling worker. The nets shall be attached to sufficient supports outside and beyond the area of possible fall and supported at sufficient heights to prevent sagging to any solid object beneath when cushioning the fall of a worker.
g) Safety belts, lifelines and safety nets shall be inspected before use and at least once each week thereafter. Defective belts, lines or nets shall be immediately discarded and replaced or repaired before reuse.
1.1 Every employer covered by this IRR shall keep in his workplace at least the minimum quantity of emergency and essential medicines, medical supplies and equipment and medical facilities listed in Table IIIa (Appendix) on medicines, supplies and facilities, for the use of the workers employed in the establishment/undertaking.2. Medical and Dental Services: (See Table 3b of the Appendix for the required health personnel)
1.2 The medicines, medical supplies and facilities prescribed in Table IIIa may be substituted with other comparable medicines and/or facilities as prescribed by the occupational health physician of the workplace.
1.3 The medicines, medical supplies and facilities prescribed in Table IIIa shall be kept inside the treatment room/medical clinic required under Rule V Section 4 E (1) and shall be replaced with the same quantity immediately after use or consumption.
2.1 Where the number of workers is from 1 to 50, the services of a full-time first-aider shall be provided, who may be one of the workers in the workplace and who has immediate access to the first-aid medicine prescribed in Rule V Section 4 E, of this IRR.3. Emergency Hospital
2.2 Where the number of workers is from 51 to 99, the services of a part-time occupational health nurse shall be provided, who shall stay in the premises of the workplace at least four (4) hours a day, six (6) times a week. Where there are more than one work shift in a day, the Nurse shall stay at the workplace during the shift which has the biggest number of workers. The services of a full-time first-aider including the maintenance of an emergency treatment room for workers shall also be provided.
2.3 Where the number of workers is from 100 to 199, the services of a part-time occupational health physician and a part-time dentist shall be provided, each of whom shall stay in the premises of the workplace at least four (4) hours a day, three (3) times a week, and each one working on alternate days with the other, where there are more than one work shift in a day, the physician and the dentist shall stay in the workplace during the shift which has the biggest number of workers. In addition, the services of a full-time occupational health nurse and a full-time first-aider shall be provided. An emergency treatment room shall be maintained in the place of employment.
2.4 Where the number of workers is from 200 to 600, the services of a part-time occupational health physician and a part-time dentist shall be provided, each of whom shall stay in the premises of the workplace at least four (4) hours a day, six (6) times a week, and each working in alternate periods with the other. Where there are more than one work shift in a day, the physician and the dentist shall stay at the workplace during the shift which has the biggest number of workers. The services of a full-time occupational health nurse and a full-time first-aider shall also be provided. An emergency medical clinic for workers shall be maintained in the place of employment.
2.5 Where the number of workers is from 601 to 2000, the services of a full-time occupational health physician shall be provided who shall stay in the premises of the workplace eight (8) hours a day, six (6) times a week in alternate periods with the other. The services of a full-time dentist shall also be provided. The physician and the dentist shall stay at the workplace during the shift which has the biggest number of workers. The services of a full-time occupational health nurse and a full-time first-aider shall be provided for every shift. An emergency medical and dental clinic for workers shall be maintained in the place of employment.
2.6 Where the number of workers is more that 2000, provisions shall be made for the services of a full-time occupational health physician and a full time dentist, each of whom shall stay in the premises of the workplace eight (8) hours a day, six (6) times a week during the work shift which has the biggest number of workers. In addition, provisions shall likewise be made for the services of one (1) part-time occupational health physician for each of the other work shifts who shall stay in the premises of the workplace at least four (4) hours a day, six (6) times a week. The services of a full-time occupational health nurse and a full-time first-aider shall also be provided for every work shift. An emergency hospital having a bed capacity of one (1) bed for every one hundred (100) workers and a dental clinic shall be maintained in the place of employment.
2.7 Every employer of industrial establishments having factories/plants using, manufacturing or formulating pesticides under toxicity categories I and II of the World Health Organization (WHO) toxicity classification standards shall provide the following:a) a medical clinic within 100 meters of working areas in the formulating/manufacturing plant;For Non-Hazardous Workplaces
b) the services of a competent full-time occupational health physician who shall stay in the medical clinic provided for above, at least eight (8) hours a day during the work shift which has the biggest number of workers;
c) a bathroom with showers and eye wash facilities within or beside the medical clinic; and
d) an examining table with capacity to allow trendelenburg position.
2.8 Where the number of workers is from 1 to 99, the services of full-time first-aider shall be provided who maybe one of the workers in the workplace and who has immediate access to the first-aid medicines prescribed under Rule V Section 4 E, of this IRR. Where the number of workers is from 51 to 99, an emergency treatment room shall be provided.
2.9 Where the number of workers is from 100 to 199, the services of a part-time occupational health nurse shall be provided who shall stay in the premises of the workplace at least four (4) hours a day, six (6) times a week. Where there are more than one work shift in a day, the nurse shall stay in the workplace during the shift which has the biggest number of workers. The services of a full-time first-aider shall be provided. An emergency treatment room for workers shall be maintained in the place of employment.
2.10 Where the number of workers is from 200 to 600, the services of a part-time occupational health physician and a part-time dentist shall be provided, each of whom shall stay in the premises of the workplace at least four (4) hours a day, three (3) times a week, on alternate days with the other. Where there are more than one work shift in a day, the physician and the dentist shall stay in the workplace during the shift which has the biggest number of workers. In addition, the services of a full-time occupational health nurse and a full-time first-aider shall be provided. An emergency treatment room for workers shall be maintained in the place of employment.
2.11 Where the number of workers is from 601 to 2,000, the services of a part-time occupational health physician and a part-time dentist shall be provided, each of whom shall stay in the premises of the workplace at least four (4) hours, a day, six (6) times a week working in alternate periods with the other. Where there are more than one work shift in a day, the physician and the dentist shall stay in the workplace during the shift which has the biggest number of workers. The services of a full-time occupational health nurse and a full-time first-aider shall also be provided. An emergency clinic for the workers shall be maintained in the place of employment.
2.12 Where the number of workers is more than 2,000, the services of a full-time occupational health physician and a full-time dentist shall be provided each of whom shall stay in the premises of the workplace eight (8) hours a day, six (6) times a week during the work shift which has the biggest number of workers. In addition, the services of one (1) part-time occupational health physician for each of the other workshift shall be provided, who shall stay in the premises of the workplace at least four (4) a day, six (6) times a week. The services of a full-time occupational health nurse and full-time first-aider for every workshift shall also be provided. An emergency medical and dental clinic for workers shall be maintained in the place of employment.
For both hazardous and non-hazardous workplaces
2.13 Where there are more than one workshift in a day, additional services of a full-time first-aider for every work shift shall be provided.
2.14 Where only a treatment room is provided for the workers, in case of emergency, access to the nearest medical/dental clinic or to a medical/dental clinic located not more than 5 kilometers away from the workplace shall also be provided. Such access shall be in the form of providing the necessary transportation facilities and a written agreement with the medical/dental clinic to attend to such emergencies brought to them.
2.15 The physician/dentist required to stay in the workplace during the work shift having the biggest number of workers shall be subject to call at any time during the other shifts to attend to emergencies,
3.1 An employer may not establish an emergency hospital or dental clinic in his workplace as required in this IRR provided there is a hospital and dental clinic which is located not more than five (5) kilometers away from the workplace, if situated in an urban area or which can be reached in twenty-five (25) minutes of travel, if situated in a rural area, and the employer has facilities readily available for transporting workers to the hospital or clinic in case of emergency. For purpose of this IRR, the employer shall enter, into written contract with the hospital and dental clinic for the use of such hospital/clinic in the treatment of workers in case of emergency. However, this shall not excuse the employer from maintaining in his workplace an emergency treatment room for his workers.4. Contracts for Occupational Health Services:
4.1 Contracts for occupational health practitioner services entered into by employer shall only be with occupational health practitioners and/or occupational health clinics accredited by the Bureau of Working Conditions, DOLE and the Department.F. Training and Qualifications of Health Personnel
4.2 No occupational health practitioner, whether acting singly or as part of a group/association, shall enter into a contract for occupational health practitioner services with more than ten (10) establishments.
4.3 No part-time occupational health physician/nurse shall enter into contract for occupational health services with more than four (4) establishments.
4.4 When full-time occupational health physician/nurse who is also a qualified occupational health practitioner, has entered into a contract for occupational health services with one (1) establishment, he/she shall not engage himself/herself, with or without a written contract, for the same services with any other establishment.
4.5 Under no circumstances shall an employer enter into a retainership contract for health services in place of the occupational health services provided for under Rule V, Section 4, of this IRR.
4.6 The employer shall furnish the Department and the local health authority concerned a copy of each of the contract for Occupational Health Services.
1.1 A first-aider must be able to read and write and must have completed a course in first-aid conducted by the Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) or any organization accredited by the same.2. Opportunity for Training
1.2 A nurse must have passed the examination given by the Board of Examiners for Nurses and duly licensed to practice nursing in the Philippines with at least fifty (50) hours of Basic training in occupational nursing conducted by the Bureau of Working Conditions or the regional office concerned, the College of Public Health of the University of the Philippines, or by any institution/organization accredited by the former.
1.3 A physician, whether part-time or full-time, must have passed the examination given by the Board of Examiners for Physicians, is licensed to practice medicine in the Philippines, and a graduate of the Basic Training Course in occupational health medicine conducted by the Bureau of Working Conditions, DOLE, the College of Public Health of the University of the Philippines, or by any institution/organization duly accredited by the former.
1.4 A physician engaged by the employer of a hazardous establishment employing more than 2,000 workers, to be its full-time occupational health physician must have, in addition to the qualifications required under Rule V, Section 4 F 1.3, of this IRR, a diploma or master's degree in occupational health or industrial health or its equivalent or completed a residency training program in occupational medicine, must be duly certified by the Bureau of Working Conditions, and must have registered with the DOLE, Regional Office.
1.5 A dentist, whether part-time or full-time, must have passed the examination given by the Board of Examiners for Dentists, is licensed to practice dentistry in the Philippines, and has completed a basic training course in occupational dentistry conducted by the Dental Health Service of the Department or any organization duly accredited by the same.
1.6 An occupational health practitioner, as defined under Rule I, Section I, of this IRR must have all of the following qualifications:a) a graduate of an advanced training course in occupational health and safety conducted by the Bureau of Working Conditions, DOLE, the College of Public Health of the University of the Philippines, or any institution/organization duly authorized/accredited or recognized by the former;
b) must have had at least five (5) years experience in the field of or practice of occupational health and safety;
c) must be duly certified/accredited by the Bureau of Working Conditions, DOLE: and
d) must have registered with the DOLE-Regional Office concerned.
2.1 Physicians, Dentists and Nurses who do not possess the special training qualifications provided for in Rule V, Section 4 F, of this IRR, shall within six (6) months from the date of employment, comply with this requirement.3. Refresher Training
2.2 All employers without the required trained first-aider on the date of this IRR shall, within six (6) months, have the required number of his workers undergo the prescribed training in first-aid.
3.1 The occupational health personnel and the first-aiders of every establishment shall undergo a minimum of eight (8) hours refresher training course in their respective fields at least once a year.G. Duties of the Health Personnel
1.1 Organizes, administers and maintains an occupational health service program integrating therein an occupational safety program;2. Duties of the Occupational Health Dentist
1.2 Monitors the work environment for health hazards through periodic inspection of the workplace;
1.3 Prevents diseases or injuries in the workplace by establishing proper medical supervision over substances used, processes and work environment;
1.4 Conserves the health of the workers through periodic physical examinations, proper advice for placement and health education;
1.5 Provides medical and surgical care to restore health and earning capacity of injured workers;
1.6 Maintains and analyses records of all medical cases and to prepare and submit to the employer annual medical reports as required by this IRR;
1.7 Conducts studies on occupational health within his means and resources;
1.8 Acts as adviser to management and labor on all health matters; and
1.9 Reports directly to top management in order to be effective.
2.1 Plans, organizes and establishes a comprehensive dental health program integrating occupational health, hygiene and safety to promote a high level oral health of the workers;3. Duties of the Occupational Health Nurse
2.2 Conducts a complete and thorough oral examination of the workers in addition to the required pre-employment physical examination and certifies whether the workers is "orally fit or not";
2.3 Conducts oral examination of the workers during employment at least once a year in a non-hazardous workplace and periodic oral examination as may be deemed necessary upon the request of supervisors in work areas which are hazardous in nature;
2.4 Using x-ray and other diagnostic aids, conducts a complete thorough oral examination of workers in hazardous work areas who are leaving the company and certifies whether a worker is suffering or not from occupational diseases of the hard and soft tissues of the oral cavity;
2.5 Conducts oral examination of workers treated and recovered from contagious oral diseases to certify whether they are fit to return to work or not;
2.6 Reports to company physician and supervisors for immediate and appropriate action, cases of occupational oral diseases detected after oral examination during employment which cannot be attended to by the dental service;
2.7 Attends to emergency dental cases so that the worker can go back to work as soon as possible;
2.8 Provides prompt treatment and/or referrals of occupational and non-occupational oral diseases;
2.9 In hazardous work areas, it is the responsibility of the occupational dentist to recommend to management that worker shall be provided with suitable protective equipment/devices to protect them from occupational hazards;
2.10 Gives chairside instructions while treating the patients, explains and discusses with him his oral condition and recommends positive actions with emphasis on good and proper nutrition that the worker can take to improve his oral health;
2.11 Participates actively with other health personnel in the preparation of health education materials, as well as disseminating health information to the workers and thru them to members of their families;
2.12 Should be recommended and serves as member of the Health and Safety Committee including investigation of accidents and inspection of workplaces;
2.13 Coordinates with the supply officer of the industrial establishment in establishing a regular schedule in the procurement of needed equipment, dental materials and supplies;
2.14 Submits for the approval of the management through the Budget Officer, budget estimates to operate and maintain adequate standards of dental services for a period of at least one calendar or fiscal year;
2.15 Complies and maintains a complete record of oral examinations, treatments, and/or referrals done for each patient;
2.16 Submits periodic reports of accomplishments to the employer;
2.17 Submits dental reports to the employer and to the Department or the Local Health Authority;
2.18 Evaluates the occupational dental health service/program of the establishment annually and makes a report of such evaluation and recommendation to management;
2.19 Coordinates his activities with the activities of the other members of the health staff;
2.20 Performs such other duties that may be assigned by his employer.
2.21 Other Responsibilities:
The occupational health dentist should know the extent and magnitude of the oral problems of the workers. This information will provide him the basis for organizing, planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating dental care programs; its effects and cost benefits as well as recommending budgetary requirements.
3.1 In the absence of a physician, organizes and administers a health service program integrating occupational hygiene and safety, otherwise, these activities of the nurse shall be in accordance with the physician;4. Duties of the First-Aider
3.2 Provides nursing care to injured or ill workers;
3.3 Participates in health maintenance examination. If a physician is not available, to perform work activities which are within the scope allowed by the nursing profession and if more extensive examinations are needed, to refer the same to a physician;
3.4 Participates in the maintenance of occupational health, hygiene and safety by giving suggestions in the improvement of working environment affecting the health and well-being of the workers; and
3.5 Maintains a reporting and recording system, and if a physician is not available, prepares and submits an annual report to the employer and the Department or the Local Health Authority as required by this IRR.
4.1 Gives immediate temporary treatment in case of injury or illness, before the services of a physician becomes available. If the case needs a physician, the first aider shall immediately call or refer the injured to one;4.3 Maintains medical services and facilities.
4.2 Participates in the maintenance of occupational health, hygiene and safety programs, if a member of the health and safety committee; and
5.1 Advises the employer, the workers and their representatives in the workplace the necessary requirements in establishing and maintaining a healthy and safe working environment which will facilitate optimal physical and mental health for workers;H. Occupational Health Program
5.2 Conducts periodic inspection of the workplace as required under Rule V, Section 4 E, of this IRR;
5.3 Acts as adviser to the employer, workers and their representatives in matters concerning the organization, administration and maintenance of an occupational health program; and
5.4 Maintains a reporting and recording system and prepares and submits an annual medical report to the employer and to the Department or the Local Health Authority as required by this IRR.
1. Aside from the responsibilities of the employer under Rule III, Section 1, of this IRR the employer shall organize and maintain an occupational health program to achieve the following objectives:2. The Health Program shall include the following activities:1.1 Assess the workers' physical, emotional and psychological assets as well as his liabilities in order to facilitate his proper placement and ensure the suitability of individuals according to their physical capacities, mental abilities and emotional make-up in work which they can perform with an acceptable degree of efficiency without endangering their own health and safety and that of their co-workers;
1.2 Protect employees against health hazards in their working environment in order to prevent occupational as well as non-occupational diseases;
1.3 Provision for first-aid, emergency services and treatment depending on the nature of the industry;
1.4 Assure adequate medical care of ill and injured workers;
1.5 Encourage personal, health maintenance and physical fitness and proper nutrition practices; and
1.6 Provide guidance, information and services for the family planning programs.
a) Entrance or pre-employment2.3 Diagnosis and Treatment of all injuries and occupational and non-occupational diseases;
b) Periodic or Annual Examination
c) Special Examination
d) Transfer Examination
e) Separation Examination
1.1 before entering employment for the first time;2. All examinations shall:
1.2 periodically, or at such intervals as may be necessary on account of the conditions or risks involved in the work;
1.3 when transferred or separated from employment; and
1.4 when injured or ill.
2.1 be complete and thorough3. The results of these physical examinations shall be recorded carefully and legibly on appropriate forms by the health service personnel charged with such responsibility.
2.2 be rendered free of charge to the workers; and
2.3 include x-ray or special laboratory examinations when necessary due to the peculiar nature of the employment.
a) to determine the physical condition of the prospective employee at the time of hiring; and5.2 Pre-employment physical examination shall:
b) to prevent the placement of a worker on a job where through some physical or mental defects, he may be dangerous to his fellow workers or to property.
a) be a general clinical examination including special laboratory examinations when necessary due to the peculiar nature of the worker's prospective employment;5.3 At the completion of the examination, the applicant shall be rated as follows:
b) include chest x-ray examinations. Under the following circumstances, x-ray examination shall be rendered free of charge:
— where the employer or establishment is required by these IRR to engage the services of an Occupational Health Physician and where there are x-ray facilities in the establishment;
— where the employer does not maintain such facilities, x-ray examinations shall be conducted by the government clinics or hospitals; the occupational health physician and private clinics or hospitals when applicants are referred to them.
c) in all other instances, the applicant shall pay the cost of the examination.
a) Class A — Physically fit for any work6. Periodic/Annual Medical Examinations
b) Class B — Physically under-developed or with corrective defects, (error of refraction, dental caries, defective hearing and other similar defects) but otherwise fit to work.
c) Class C — Employable but owing to certain impairments or conditions (heart disease, hypertension, anatomical defects) requires special placement or limited duty in a specified or selected assignment requiring follow-up treatment/periodic evaluation.
d) Class D — Unfit or unsafe for any type of employment (active PTB, advanced heart disease with threatened failure, malignant hypertension and other similar illnesses).
6.1 Shall be as complete and as thorough as the pre-employment examinations and include general clinical examinations.7. In occupation where there is a risk to the health of the worker either due to toxic substances they handle or of the environment in which they work, only persons who are pronounced medically fit shall be employed.
6.2 Shall include all special examinations and/or investigations deemed necessary for the diagnosis of these diseases which will be free of charge in case the workers are exposed to occupational health hazards.
6.3 Shall include, whenever feasible, a chest x-ray examination at least once a year which shall be rendered free of charge to the workers.
6.4 Shall be as frequent as the nature of employment may warrant taking into consideration the special hazards involved and their relative importance.
6.5 Shall include regular biochemical monitoring which shall be conducted free of charge for workers exposed to toxic substances/pesticides classified under toxicity categories I & II of the World Health Organization (WHO) toxicity classification standards.
6.6 Shall have an interval of not longer than one year between two (2) consecutive periodic physical examinations.
9.1 Applicants examined for employment and accepted for specific work or job shall not be transferred to another work or job until they have been examined by the physician and certified that the transfer is medically advisable.10. Other Special Examinations
10.1 Special examinations maybe required where there is undue exposure to health hazards, such as lead, mercury, hydrogen sulfide, sulfur dioxide, nitroglycol and other similar substances.11. Return to Work Examinations
11.1 to detect if illness of the worker is still contagious;12. Separation from Employment Examination
11.2 to determine whether the worker is fit to return to work; and
11.3 after prolonged absence for health reasons, for the purpose of determining its possible occupational causes.
12.1 to determine if the employee is suffering from any occupational diseases;
12.2 to determine whether he is suffering from any injury or illness which has not completely healed; and
12.3 to determine whether he has sustained an injury.
NO. OF SDW FACILITY | NO. OF EMPLOYEES |
1 2 3 4 5 | 1 — 50 51 — 100 101 — 150 151 — 200 201 — 250 |
NO. OF WORKERS | NO. OF TOILET BOWLS | NO. OF URINALS |
Male 1 — 25 26 — 50 51 — 75 76 — 100 101 — 140 141 — 180 181 — 220 221 — 260 261 — 30 301 — 340 341 — 380 381 — 420 421 — 460 461 — 500 501 — 580 561 — 620 621 — 680 681 — 740 741 — 800 | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 |
Female 1 — 20 21 — 40 41 — 60 61 — 80 81 — 100 101 — 130 131 — 160 161 — 190 191 — 220 221 — 250 | 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
FACILITY | RECOMMENDED SPACE | NO. OF EMPLOYEES |
RESTROOM | 6 sq. m. 6.2 sq. m. 6.4 sq. m. 6.6 sq. m. 6.8 sq. m. 7.0 sq. m. 7.2 sq. m. 7.4 sq. m. 7.6 sq. m. 7.8 sq. m. 8.0 sq. m. | 10 or less 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
DINING/MESS HALL | 10.80 sq. m. 11.70 sq. m. 12.60 sq. m. 13.50 sq. m. 14.40 sq. m. 15.30 sq. m. 16.20 sq. m. | 4 or less 5 6 7 8 9 10 |
NO. OF BATHING/ WASHING FACILITY | NO. OF EMPLOYEES |
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 | 1 — 25 26 — 50 51 — 75 76 — 100 101 — 140 141 — 180 181 — 220 221 — 260 261 — 300 301 — 340 |
DURATION/DAY (HOURS) | SOUND LEVEL ( dBA+) |
8 6 4 3 2 1 ½ 1 ½ ¼ | 90 92 95 97 100 102 105 110 115 * |
SOUND LEVEL (dB *) | PERMITTED NO. OF IMPULSES OR IMPACTS/DAY |
140 130 120 | 100 1,000 10,000 |
WORK/REST REGIMEN | W O R K L O A D | ||
LIGHT | MEDIUM | HEAVY | |
Continuous Work | 30.0 | 26.7 | 25.0 |
75% Work — 25% Rest/Hour | 30.6 | 28.0 | 25.9 |
50% Work — 50% Rest/Hour | 31.4 | 29.4 | 27.9 |
25% Work — 75% Rest/Hour | 32.2 | 31.1 | 30.0 |
AREA OF OPERATION | MINIMUM LIGHTING LEVEL AND TASK LUX |
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Cutting Cloth | 2000 and above |
Sewing Cloth | (200 foot candles) |
Finish Inspection |
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Fine assembly |
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Color grading |
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Fine machining |
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Inspection and assembly | 1000 |
Clay enameling and glazing | (50 foot candles) |
Electric motor insulating |
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Coil winding and testing |
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Chipping |
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Grinding |
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Fine core making |
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Machine shop benchwork |
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Transcribing handwriting |
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Indexing references |
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Accounting |
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Pattern making |
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Drafting |
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Welding | 500 |
Automotive frame assembly | (50 foot candles) |
Chemical laboratory |
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Foundry molding |
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Metal pouring |
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Sorting |
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Core making |
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Rubber extrusion and tire making |
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Punch Press |
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Shearing |
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Stamping |
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Spinning |
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Woodworking |
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Sizing |
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Planing |
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Rough Sanding |
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Medium quality machine and benchwork |
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First aid station |
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Packaging | 300 |
Barrel Washing | (30 foot candles) |
Turbine |
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Clay molding and pressing |
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Chemical furnace |
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Tank |
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Dryer |
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Evaporator |
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Extractor |
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Cleaning and annealing furnace |
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Plating |
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Drop-forge shop |
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Lunch Room |
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Rest room |
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Shower room |
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General construction plant and shops e.g. batching plants, screening plants, mechanical and electrical equipment rooms, carpenter shops, rigging lofts, and active storerooms, barracks or living quarters, tunnel and shaft heading during drilling, mucking and scalding | 100 (10 foot candles) |
Tunnels, shaft and general underground work areas, General construction areas concrete placement, excavation and waste areas, access ways, active storage areas, loading platforms, refueling, and field maintenance areas, indoors: warehouses, corridors, hallways and exitways. | 50 (5 foot candles) |
LAMP TYPE | EFFICACY RANGE (*) (LUMENS/WATT) | COLOUR RENDERING INDEX (CRI) |
Incandescent Lamp (10-100w) | 15-15 | 100 |
Fluorescent Lamp (10-40w) | 50-95 | 52-86 |
HP Mercury Fluorescent (40-63) | 40-63 | 20-45 |
Metal Halide (up to 10,000w) | 75-95 | 70 |
LP Sodium Lamp (20-200w) | 100-180 | — |
HP Sodium Lamp (50-100w) | 80-130 | 25 |
TYPE OF PPE | USES |
I. RESPIRATORY PROTECTION | |
* 1. AIR PURIFYING RESPIRATORS | |
a. Particulate-filter respirator | Exposures from particulate matters such as dusts, mists and metal fumes |
b. Chemical Cartridge Respirator | Exposures from gases and vapors |
c. Combination of Chemical Cartridge Respirator and Particulate Filter Respirator | Exposures from both gaseous and particulate matters |
d. Gas Mask | Exposures from particulates, gases and |
vapors in higher concentrations. | |
* Can be used only if the atmosphere contain sufficient oxygen to sustain life (i.e., at least 19.5% by volume | |
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2. AIR SUPPLIED RESPIRATORS |
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a. Hose Mask with Blower | When continuous supplies of respirable air are needed and exposures to concentrations of dust, mist, vapor of gas not immediately dangerous to life or health. Can be used with a maximum hose length of about 50-90 m. depending on the type of blower and supply valves. |
b. Hose Mask without Blower | The same uses with blower and can be used with a maximum hose length of about 22 m. |
c. Air-line Respirator | When regulated supplies of respirable air are needed and exposures to concentrations with dust, mist, vapor or gas not immediately dangerous to life or health. Can be used with a maximum hose length of up to 90 m. |
* 3. SELF CONTAINED RESPIRATORS (SCBA) | |
a. Demand-type self contained apparatus | All types of emergencies |
b. oxygen-generating self-contained apparatus | Confined spaces |
c. Rebreathing-type-self-contained Mine Rescue Operations apparatus | |
* Used to provide respiratory protection in any toxic gases, and oxygen deficiency conditions. These are the equipment of choice for emergency situations. It can be used at distances greater than 90m from source of fresh air. | |
II. EYE AND FACE PROTECTION | |
1. EYE PROTECTION | |
a. Spectacles-Metal or Plastic Frames with side shields | Protection from flying objects, glare, and injurious radiation |
b. Plastic Eyeshield with side shields | Protection from flying objects |
c. Flash Goggles with leather side shields | Protection against radiant heat and flying hot particles. They are suggested for wear under welding helmets and for furnace work, brazing, babbitting, and other work involving heat and glare. |
d. Smelter's Goggles with cobalt blue lenses | Used by steel smelters and others whose work require periodic inspection of metal heats. |
e. Cup type Goggles | Used when greater protection is required than can be provided by spectacles with side shields. |
f. Standard Cup-type Goggles | Designed to be worn by individuals who do not wear corrective spectacles. |
g. Cover Cup-type Goggles | Designed to fit over corrective spectacles. |
h. Chippers Models | Provides protection from front or sides against flying objects. |
i . Dust and Splash Models | Provide protection against flying objects from the front or sides. |
j. Welder's and Cutter's Models | Provide protect against glare, flying sparks and scale and injurious radiation. |
k. Chemical Goggles | Provide protection from entry of liquid splashes and dusts. |
l. Foundryman's Goggles | Provide protection against impact hazards normally encountered in foundries. |
m. Gas-tight Goggles | Provide protection against dusts and mists. |
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2. FACE PROTECTION |
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a. Welder's Helmets | Provides protection for the eyes, faces, ears, and neck against intense radiant energy. |
b. Hand Shields | Used in some welding operations or for observing the welding process. |
c. Face Shields | Provide protection to the face (i.e., the front part of the head, including forehead, eyes, checks, nose, mouth and chin) from flying particles and sprays of hazardous liquids and also provide anti-glare protection. |
III. HEAD PROTECTION | |
1. PROTECTIVE HAT-Type No. 1 (Hat, full brim) | |
a. Class A (General Service) | Protection against impact and flying particles; limited dialectric strength (not exceeding 200 volts). |
b. Class B (Utility Service) | Protection against impact and flying particles; (high dialectric strength) |
c. Class D (Fireman Service) | Protection against impact; limited dialectric strength (not exceeding 600 volts) |
2. PROTECTIVE HAT — Type No. 2 (Cap, brimless, with peak) | |
a. Available in all classes except Class D | |
IV. HEARING PROTECTION | |
1. HEAR PROTECTORS | |
a. Plug insert type | Use to lower noise level by as much as10% of the original sound. |
b. Cup or muff type | Use to reduce the effects of excessive noise by as much as 15-20% of the original sound. |
V. BODY AND LEG PROTECTION | |
1. BODY PROTECTION | |
a. Aprons | Protection against heat, hot metal splashes, impact and cut hazards, splashing liquids or radiation hazards. |
b. Cape Sleeves | Cover the back, shoulders and arms and extend over the upper chest. |
c. Jackets | Used to protect the upper part of the body. They cover the shoulders and extends to the hips. Jackets made for flame and heat hazards are suitable for welding, particularly overhead wielding, and for furnace or fire-fighting work. Other jackets intended for general laboratory or industrial use offer protection against chemical splashes, solvents, acids, alkalis, oils and greases. |
d. Coats | Coats being knee or ankle length give legs as well as body protection. |
e. Coveralls and Overalls | Coveralls and overalls cover the body except head, hands and feet. They also are made of materials designed to protect against heat, flame or chemical burns. |
f. Night Hazard Clothing | Luminescent clothing is designed to reflect and is used by night time workers where there is a hazard from moving vehicles. |
g. Firefighting Suits | Flame resistant suits are designed to completely protect firemen while extinguishing fires and during rescue work around fires. |
h. Radiation Exposure Suits | Coveralls suits, made of plastic or paper, protect clothing against contamination from particular matter. |
i . Liquid Hazard Suits | Suits consisting of light weight jacket, over-all pants, and hood, are used by maintenance men and repairmen when they are working around hazardous liquids. |
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VI. ARM AND HAND PROTECTION |
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1. Gloves and mittens | Protection to the fingers; hands, and sometimes to the wrists and forearms. |
2. Hand Pads | Used to protect the palm of the hand against cats and abrasions or against burns caused by direct contact with hot objects or against sparks, flame or heat. |
3. Finger Cots | Protection to finger tips only and designed to protect against moisture, acids, alkalis, oil, grease and solvents or against cuts. |
4. Sleeves | Where protection to the arms are necessary, sleeves are worn in conjunction with gloves. Made in three lengths: cuff length for wrist and forearm, elbow length and shoulder length. Rubber sleeves are worn by electricians and linemen for protection against live conductors. |
VII. FOOT PROTECTION | |
1. Safety Shoes | For general wear, safety shoes should be well constructed with an impact resisting metal toecap. Protection toecap should support a static load of 2,500 pounds or 50 pounds dropped 18 inches. |
2. Congress-Type Shoes | Required for places where molten motel metal may get into shoes. These shoes generally have wooden soles or are attached to wooden soled sandals. |
3. Foot Guards | Should be capable of withstanding up to 200 pounds dropped 1 foot. |
4. Metal Foot Guards | Used to protect not only the toes but also the instep. |
5. Foot and Skin Guards | Where there is also a hazard to the skin, a combination foot and skin guard is available. |
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6. Wooden Soled Sandals | Used as protection against hot walking surfaces as in paving with hot asphalt. |
7. Boots | Made of rubber with safety toecaps. Used to protect against wet surfaces and slipping hazard. Toecap should support a static load of 2500 pounds or 50 pounds dropped 18 inches. |
MATERIAL | PROTECTS AGAINST |
Leather | Light Metal Splash |
Light impact | |
Actinic Rays Welding | |
Asbestos | Flame Radiant Heat |
Wool | Flame Acid Splash |
Treated Duck | Abrasion Rubbing Splashes |
Flying Materials | |
Dirt, Oil Heat | |
Rubber, Rubberized Fabrics | Acids excess moisture |
Corrosive Dusts | |
Skin penetrants |