CONSTRUCTION

OCCUPATIONAL
SAFETY AND HEALTH
(COSH)
Pursuance with Republic Act No.
11058, Its IRR DO 198-2018 and
DO 13-1998
Day 3
Fall
Protection
 Course Objective

Upon completion of this training,

participants will be able to
properly use fall protection gear
and ladders while complying
with OSH Standards
 FALL

• Falls are the leading cause of

fatalities in the construction
industry.

• Falls are the single biggest cause

of occupational death and
serious injury in the construction
industry
 Types of Fall

FALLS FROM HEIGHT and FALLS ON

THE SAME LEVEL are a significant
cause of harm in the construction
sector. It is estimated that nearly
one-third of serious harm accidents in
construction result from slips, trips, or
falls, either from height or on the
same level.
 Categories of Fall

•To Work Surface

•Against an Object
•From stairs, ramps, and ladders
•From edge of work level
•Into/through an opening from one
work level to the other.
 LADDER SAFETY

Participants will be able to:

• Identify safe and unsafe ladder
practices
• Describe correct practices when
ascending and descending a ladder
• Describe correct practices for using
extension ladders
 LADDER TYPES

Non self-supporting ladder Self-supporting ladder

(e.g. Straight/extension ladder) (e.g. Step ladder)
 FIVE RULES FOR LADDER SAFETY

RULE 1 • Select the Right Ladder for the Job

•Use the ladder as it is designed to be

used.
•Choose the type that has a greater load
rating than the combined weight of you
AND any items you may carry on the
ladder.
USE THE RIGHT LADDER FOR THE JOB

IF THERE IS A RISK OF ELECTROCUTION,

LADDER MUST NOT BE CONDUCTIVE
 FIVE RULES FOR LADDER SAFETY

RULE 2 • Inspect the Ladder Before Use

•If a ladder is found with a defect, the

ladder should be tagged DANGER-DO
NOT USE and removed from service
until repairs can be made, or the ladder
can be destroyed.
 FIVE RULES FOR LADDER SAFETY

RULE 3 • Set Up the Ladder with Care

•Ladder is placed on a level

surface that is free from any
substances that may cause
slipping.
 SET UP THE LADDER PROPERLY

PROPER ANGLE OF LADDER FROM THE WALL

OSHS says a safe angle is

when “the horizontal
distance from the top
support to the foot of the
ladder is about ¼ the
working length of the
ladder”
 SET UP THE LADDER PROPERLY

WAYS TO SECURE A LADDER

Securing at the base

Tying near the base

Ladder tied at top stiles

Tying part way down

 SET UP THE LADDER PROPERLY

Extension ladders
should extend 3 feet
beyond the edge that
supports the ladder
 FIVE RULES FOR LADDER SAFETY

RULE 4 • Climb and Descend Ladders Cautiously

•Must face ladder while climbing.

•Maintain at least three points of contact.
(two hands and a foot, or two feet and a
hand) contact on the ladder when
climbing. Keep your body near the middle
of the step and always face the ladder
while climbing
 FOLLOW RULES FOR CLIMBING AND USING
LADDER

Do not share a ladder with a

colleague (straight ladder),
proper installation of a
ladder, barricading the area
of work, spreader fully
extended, maintain integrity
of the system
 FIVE RULES FOR LADDER SAFETY

• Use Safe Practices When Working on a

RULE 5 Ladder

•Do not overreach while on a ladder. A

good rule of thumb is to keep your belt
buckle between the side rails.
•Never attempt to reposition a ladder
while you are standing on it.
•Do NOT place a ladder in front of a door.
 GUARDRAIL SYSTEM / FALL PROTECTION

PERSONAL FALL-ARREST SYSTEMS

• Personal fall-arrest systems used on scaffolds are to be
attached by lanyard to a vertical lifeline, horizontal lifeline, or
any rigid structural member.
• When vertical lifelines are used, they shall be fastened to a
fixed safe point of anchorage, independent of the scaffold, and
be protected from sharp edges and abrasion. Safe points of
anchorage include structural members of buildings, but not
standpipes, vents, electrical conduit, etc., which may give way
under the force of a fall. Two or more vertical lifelines shall not
be attached to each other, or to the same point of anchorage.
• When horizontal lifelines are used, they shall be secured to
two or more structural members. Lifelines shall be made of
good quality manila rope of at least 1.9 cm (3/4 in.) diameter
or equivalent material such as nylon rope of at least 1.27 cm
(1/2 in) diameter and shall be of sufficient strength to support
a weight of 1140 kgs (2500 lbs.) without breaking.
 GUARDRAIL SYSTEM / FALL PROTECTION

GUARDRAIL SYSTEMS
• Guardrail systems shall be installed along all open sides
and ends of platforms and must be in place before the
scaffold is released for use by personnel other than
erection/dismantling crews.
• Walkways located within a scaffold shall have guardrail
systems installed within 24cm (9½ in.) of and along at
least one side of the walkway.
• Each top rail or equivalent member of a guardrail system
shall be able to withstand a force of at least 100 kg (220
pounds) applied in any downward or horizontal
direction, at any point along its top edge. The height of
top rails on supported scaffolds shall be 91 cm (36 in.).
• Midrails, screens, mesh, intermediate vertical members,
solid panels, etc., shall be able to withstand a force of at
least 68 kg (150 pounds) applied in any downward or
horizontal direction, at any point along the midrails or
other member.
 GUARDRAIL SYSTEM / FALL PROTECTION

GUARDRAIL SYSTEMS
• Guardrails shall not be rough to prevent punctures
or lacerations to personnel and to prevent snagging
of clothing, which may cause personnel to lose
their balance.
• Ends of rails shall not extend beyond their terminal
posts unless they do not constitute a projection
hazard to personnel.
• Cross bracing may serve as a midrails when its
crossing point is between 50 and 75 cm (20 and 30
in) above the work platform and install top rail
• Cross bracing may serve as a top rail when its
crossing point is between 96 and 122 cm (38 and 48
in.) above the work platform and install midrails
 PROTECTION FROM FALLING OBJECTS

All materials, equipment, and tools, which are not in use while on the scaffold
shall be secured against accidental displacement.

•Wear Hardhats
•Barricade area below the scaffold
to forbid entry into the area
•Build a canopy or erect a net below
the scaffold that will contain or
deflect falling object
 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS – OVERHEAD POWER
LINES
MINIMUM CLEARANCES FROM Scaffolds and materials may be closer to
ELECTRICAL LINES
power lines specified above where such
INSULATED LINES
clearance is necessary for performance
Less than 300 volts 3 feet
of work, and only after the utility
300 volts to 50 KV 10 feet company, or electrical system operator,
10 feet plus 4” for each additional
has been notified of the need to work
More than 50 KV
10,000 volts closer and the utility company, or
UNINSULATED LINES electrical system operator, has
Up to 50 KV 10 feet de-energized, relocated or installed
More than 50 KV
10 feet plus 4” for each additional protective coverings to prevent
10,000 volts
accidental contact with the lines.
 SUPERVISION AND INSPECTION OF
SCAFFOLDS
•Scaffold shall be erected, added, altered, or dismantled only
under the supervision of the person in charge of the
construction.
•All materials used in any scaffold shall be inspected before
use.
•Lumber with two (2) nail holes aligned crosswise or four (4)
nail holes along its length shall not be used as horizontal
load bearing member of scaffolds.
•Ensure to brought back the scaffold to its original condition
every 4 months
 D.O. No. 128-2013 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

COMPETENT PERSON
Refers to the one who is capable of identifying existing &
potential hazards in the surrounding or working conditions, and
who has the authority to take prompt corrective action to
eliminate them.
Training & Competency Requirements:
• COSH Training Certificate from DOLE Accredited
Training Organization
• TESDA Prescribe Scaffold Erection Certificate
• At least 2 years experience on scaffold erection
 D.O. No. 128-2013 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFIED PERSON
Refers to the one who, by possession of a recognized technical
degree, certificate, or professional standing, or who by
extensive knowledge, training & experience, has successfully
demonstrated his/her ability to solve or resolve problems
related to the work

Training & Competency Requirements:

• Mandatory 8-Hour OSH Training for Workers
• TESDA Prescribe Scaffold Erection Certificate
 CLEAR POINTS

•Amending Rule 1414 on Scaffoldings of the 1989 OSHS, DO

No. 128-2013 aims to improve the standards of safety for
working on scaffolds.
•Every scaffold shall be of good construction of sound
materials and strength for the purpose for which it is
intended.
•Employers shall provide fall protection for personnel
erecting, installing or dismantling scaffolds, where it is
feasible and when using it does not create a greater hazard.
Personal
Protective
Equipment
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
 OSHS RULE 1080:
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
 OSHS RULE 1080:
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
 DO 13-1998 SECTION 6:
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
 PPE is a Legal Requirement
D.O. 198-18
Section 8 PPE
PPE MUST BE PROVIDED
LIMITATIONS OF PPE
LIMITATIONS OF PPE
LIMITATIONS OF PPE
LIMITATIONS OF PPE
LIMITATIONS OF PPE
LIMITATIONS OF PPE
LIMITATIONS OF PPE
LIMITATIONS OF PPE
 Head Protection

Hard Hat or Safety

Helmet
A rigid device that is worn to
provide protection for the
head and which is held in
place by a suitable
suspension.
Parts of a Hard Hat
Safety Spectacles or Glasses
Eye & Face Protective Equipment
Are primary protective devices intended to shield the wearer’s eyes from flying and
striking objects, glare and injurious radiation hazards.

Protective eye and

face equipment shall
be required where
there is a reasonable
probability of injury
that can be prevented
by such equipment.
 Eye & Face Protective Equipment
Goggles
are primary protective devices intended to fit the face immediately
surrounding the eyes.

Unlike safety glasses, goggles provide a secure shield around the entire
eye area.
 Eye & Face Protective Equipment

Face Shield
It is a protective device intended to shield the wearer’s face, or portions thereof from striking
objects or chemical, heat and glare hazards.
 Respiratory Protective Equipment

•Oxygen or air SCBA

•Supplied air respirators
•Canister and cartridge
respirators
Criteria for Selection of Respirators

• Identification of contaminants
• Maximum possible
concentration of contaminants
in the work area
• Acceptability in terms of
comfort
• Compatibility with the nature
of job
• Proper fit to the face of user
to prevent leakage
End of Service Life Indicator
Hearing Protection

Earplugs
Hearing protectors
placed inside the ear to
block out noise. To work
effectively, they should
fit snugly into the ear
canal.
 Hearing Protection

Earmuffs
A device composed of a
headband with two
cushioned ear cups that form
a seal around the outer ear,
covering it completely and
blocking out the noise.
Noise Reduction Rating
 Different Kinds Of Gloves

Metal mesh gloves resist Leather gloves Vinyl & neoprene

sharp edges and prevent shield your hands gloves protect
cuts from rough surfaces your hands against
and heat toxic chemicals
 Different Kinds Of Gloves

Die-Electric gloves protect you when Cotton gloves help grasp slippery objects
working around electricity. and protect against slivers, dirt, moderate
heat or cold.
 Foot Protection

Safety Shoes
• Toe cap footwear
protects your toes
from being crushed
• Mid-sole Device
protects the foot from
punctured hazards.
Personal Protective Equipment
Development PPE Program

•Written Policy
•Proper Selection of PPE
•Proper Training on:
•Enforcement
•Proper use
•Maintenance Program
 Clear Points
• Assess the workplace for hazards
• Use engineering and work practice controls to
eliminate or reduce hazards before using PPE
• Select appropriate and approved PPE to protect
employees from hazards that cannot be
eliminated
• Inform employees why the PPE is necessary, how
and when it must be worn
• Train employees how to use and care for their
PPE, including how to recognize deterioration and
failure
• Require employees to wear selected PPE
Job Hazard
Analysis
 OBJECTIVES
By the end of the module, the
participants will be able to:
• Define Job Hazard Analysis
(JHA) and its purpose
• Discuss the importance or
value of JHA; and
• Explain the basic steps of JHA.
Accident Occurs

The process of determining

the hazard associated with
a job often referred to as a
JHA or a Job Hazard
Analysis
 So, How do you start?

Review your company’s Health & Safety

JHA Team Statistics to determine which jobs pose
the highest risk to employees.

REMEMBER:
Job should not be selected at
random
 The Basic For Need

These sub-systems are also so

interrelated that they cannot be
considered separately without
the risk of degrading job
performance.
Job Hazard Analysis Steps
Steps 1: Identify the Basic Steps of the Job

SELECTING JOBS FOR

ANALYSIS
• Past loss experience
• Potential for big loss
• Probability of
recurrence
• The new or unknown
SOLUTION
List as steps only
those task would be
described to
someone being
trained to perform
the job.
Steps 2: Determine Associated Hazard

Identify the hazards of each

step. For each hazard, ask the
following:
• What can go wrong?
• How could it happen?
• What are other
contributing factors?
• What are the
consequences & how likely
is it that the hazard will
occur?
Hazards Guide
• The Physical Action required for that
specific step.
• The Materials use.
• The Equipment, Machine or Tool
use.
• The Condition or Environment
under which the steps is normally
performed.
“What If” Questions

• Anticipate Hazardous Situations

• Abnormal Operating Conditions
• Incorrect or Out of Sequence
Procedures
• Check Additional Attachments
• Process Replacement or
Alternatives
• Consequences
Steps 3: Recommending Corrective Actions

• Should be developed at
the job site whenever
possible.
• Should be developed in
sequence, beginning
with the first hazard.
• Must be specific
4 Factors to Control Hazard
4 Factors to Control Hazard
4 Factors to Control Hazard
4 Factors to Control Hazard
 What to do next?
Periodically Review All Critical Processes to find hazards you missed before

JHA’
Assemble a competent JHA Team

When injuries or close calls occur when doing the task

When the task or process is changed

Are SIMPLE
S STEP TO
SAFETY…
 CLEAR POINTS
• A Job Hazard Analysis is a technique that focuses as a way to
identify hazards before they occur.
• A Safety Officer can prevent workplace injuries and illnesses using
JHA by looking at your workplace operations, establishing proper
job procedures, and ensuring that said procedures are monitored
and evaluated properly from time to time
• 3-Step Method of JHA:
1. Identify Basic Job Step
2. Determine Associated Hazards
3. Make your Recommendation
Construction Site
Safety Inspection
using HIRAC
 OBJECTIVES
At the end of the session, the
participants will be able to:
• To know how to conduct
critical examination of the
workplace.
• To identify and record
hazards for corrective action
• To conduct HIRAC
 Safety and Health Inspection

• Is the process of detecting potential accidents

causes so they may be corrected before
accidents occur.
• An organized method of
identifying hazards and
eliminating or controlling
them.
 Types of Inspection

Continuous Inspection
The process conducted as part of their
job responsibilities in noting and
correcting potential danger.
 Types of Inspection

Periodic or Interval Inspection

A systematic process with specific intervals and widely
regarded as real safety and health inspection.
• Regular Inspection – conducted for a
specific are or equipment
• General Inspection – planned
walk-through of an entire area including
places not usually inspected.
 Types of Inspection

Intermittent Inspection
An unscheduled inspection may be
needed to find and correct unsafe
conditions.
Purpose of Safety and Health Inspection
Qualification of a Good Inspector
ELEMENTS OF EFFECTIVE INSPECTION
 Prepare for Inspection

• Start with a positive attitude

• Plan the inspection
• Prepare checklists
• Know what to look for and
what to look at
• Review previous inspection
reports/records
• Get tools and materials
 Creating a Checklist

• Write down every potential hazard within the category

that you know exists in your work area.
• Check the written sources you have available to add any
hazards that you did not think of.
• Examine the work area itself to see if you overlooked any
conditions that need to be checked, and note the locations
of the hazards already listed.
• Have a supervisor review your list to make sure you have
included all the hazards and identified the locations of
each one.
Perform Inspections

• Inspectors need to be fully

alert and keep their eyes and
ears open for all potential
hazards.
• Inspecting requires attention
to detail.
• Checklists guide inspectors,
but a safety mindset is also
important.
 Evaluate your Findings

• Consider potential severity of loss

• Evaluate the probability of
occurrence
• Weigh various control alternatives
• Assess the likely degree of a control
to be achieved
• Determine the cost of control
• Justify the recommended control if
major expenditures are involved
 Develop Remedial Actions

Aimed toward eliminating or reducing the Hazard

Priority-based
• What to do (Action plan)
• Who is responsible (Accountability)
• When is it due ( Target date)
• What to expect (Output)
Develop Recommendations
 Take Follow-up Action

An Inspection Program becomes effective through routine

inspection and Follow-up on corrective actions.
 What is a Risk Assessment?

HIRAC Identify hazards and risk factors that have

the potential to cause harm (hazard
RISK ASSESSMENT identification).

is a term used to Analyze and evaluate the risk associated

with that hazard (risk analysis, and risk
describe the overall evaluation)

process or method Determine appropriate ways to eliminate

the hazard or control the risk when the
where you: hazard cannot be eliminated (risk control).
 WHEN TO CREATE HIRAC?

Every activity / task should have a corresponding HIRAC,

prioritizing the following considerations:
1. High Frequency of Accidents
2. Increase occurrence of Near-Misses
3. History of Serious Accidents / Fatalities
4. Potential for Serious Harm
5. New Jobs or New Equipment
6. Changes in Procedures or Standards
 (5) Five Steps to Risk Assessment?

1. Identify the hazards

2. Decide who might be harmed and how
3. Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions
4. Record your findings and implement them.
5. Review your risk assessment and update if necessary
 Workplace Hazards

HAZARD
Any source of
potential
damage, harm,
or adverse
health effect on
people.
How are Risk Ranked or Prioritized?

Severity Criteria
How are Risk Ranked or Prioritized?

Severity Criteria
 How are Risk Ranked or Prioritized?

THE RISK
MATRIX
How are Risk Ranked or Prioritized?
The following are workplaces commonly associated
with potentially HIGH-RISK activities:
Regulatory Requirements
 Communicating Inspection Results

• Discuss them at
safety meetings
• Post the complete
checklists
• Post maintenance
requests
 SUMMARY

An Inspection
Program becomes
effective through
routine inspection
and Follow-up on
corrective actions.
 CLEAR POINTS

• When conducting hazard identification, it may help to

work as a team and include both people familiar with the
work area, as well as people who are not - this way you
have both the experienced and fresh eye to conduct the
inspection.
• There is no one simple or single way to determine the level
of risk. Nor will a single technique apply in all situations.
The organization has to determine which technique will
work best for each situation
 CLEAR POINTS

• Ranking or prioritizing hazards is one way to

help determine which risk is the most serious
and thus which to control first.
• Any violation of the OSH Standards and other
laws must be considered as immediately
dangerous or totally unacceptable.
EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS
AND RESPONSE
 OBJECTIVES
• Enumerate the different types of
emergencies;
• Explain the elements of an
emergency preparedness
program;
• Discuss basic preparations for
common emergencies; and
• Explain the fire brigade concept
and organization.
 Definition of Terms

Emergency
A serious situation or occurrence
that demands immediate action.
Disaster
It is the result of a calamitous
event causing massive death,
injury or damage.
Types of Emergencies
WHAT ARE THE POTENTIAL LOSS IN AN
EMERGENCIES?
 EMERGENCY
WHAT IS THE BEST PREPAREDNESS
WAY TO MINIMIZE
THIS POTENTIAL The objectives of this are to
LOSS? ensure that the company has
developed and
communicated plans that will
allow for the effective
management of emergencies.
Why Emergency Preparedness Planning?
 ULTIMATELY THE RESPONSIBILITY OF
EMERGENCY PLANNING LIES TO WHOM?

To the highest levels of

management who best
know a facility’s
resources, operation and
capability.
WHAT THEN IS THE PART OF THE SAFETY &
HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

• Act as the Consultant

• Guide the line management
through the process of
identifying potential emergency
events.
• Developing primary and
contemporary plans to respond
to them.
ELEMENTS OF AN EMERGENCY
PREPAREDNESS PROGRAM
ELEMENTS OF AN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
PROGRAM

Identify &
Evaluate
Hazards
ELEMENTS OF AN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
PROGRAM

Evaluate Resources
•Material Resources
•Human Resources
ELEMENTS OF AN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
PROGRAM

Develop Emergency Plan and

Procedures
•Command, Control, and Communications
•External Communication
•Records Preservation
•Life Safety
•Property Protection
•Recovery and Restoration
•Community Outreach
ELEMENTS OF AN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
PROGRAM

Conduct Training
•Information on Different Types of
Emergencies
•Safety & Health Hazard Risk
Assessment
•Incident & Accident Reporting
•Hazardous Communication
Program
ELEMENTS OF AN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
PROGRAM

Conduct Drills and Exercises

•Co-existing Emergency
Program
•Safety & Health Procedures &
Protocols
•Duties of Other Person
ELEMENTS OF AN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
PROGRAM

Educate
The Public
ELEMENTS OF AN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
PROGRAM

Conduct Drills and Exercises

•Co-existing Emergency
Program
•Safety & Health Procedures &
Protocols
•Duties of Other Person
ELEMENTS OF AN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS
PROGRAM

Integrate with Community Plan

•LGU
•Philippine National Police
•Bureau of Fire
•National Disaster Risk Reduction
and Management Council
(NDRRMC)
 PLANNING AN EMERGENCY
SOME
WORKPLACES • A method for sounding the alarm;
MAY ALSO
• A description of potential emergencies;
REQUIRE:
• A map of the workplace that shows
evacuation routes and head count
location, as well as the location of
emergency equipment, first aid station
and fire extinguishers
• An evacuation, head count and rescue
plan.
FIRST CONCERN IN EMERGENCY PLANNING

•Safety of employees and safety

of public
•Ways of protecting the
property and the environment
•Restoring business operations
to normal
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES &
RESPONSES

Emergency Call Sequence

Implement
Call Emergency Call the Incident Emergency
Number Commander Response
Procedure
 Workplace Emergency Preparedness
Preparing For Common Emergencies

DURING AN EARTHQUAKE
• A siren or bell is used to indicate and earthquake
• Duck, Cover & Hold under sturdy desk, tables or chairs
until the alarm stops.
• Evacuate the building using the safe routes to open
spaces or to your designated Assembly Areas
• Go to your respective division & make yourself
countable
• Identify problems encountered during the conduct of
the drill and develop the necessary adjustment for
future drills.
 Workplace Emergency Preparedness
Preparing For Common Emergencies

AFTER AN EARTHQUAKE
• Be prepared for aftershocks. Do not
panic, stay calm.
• Check for injured persons and assist
as necessary.
• If indoors, your supervisor may
initiate an evacuation.
• Check for communication system
 Workplace Emergency Preparedness
Preparing For Common Emergencies

IN CASE OF SEVERE WEATHER

• Monitor the News
• Identify what are the endemic emergencies in
your area or workplace.
• Identify important documents or facilities
need to be evacuated also.
• Identify the community's evacuation routes.
• Keep a portable radio, flashlights, whistle,
spare batteries and other emergency supplies
ready.
 Workplace Emergency Preparedness
Preparing For Common Emergencies

IF A FLOOD OCCUR
• If you are inside, turn off main electrical power.
• Follow the established evacuation procedures
for the facility. Make plans for assisting
employees who may need transportation.
• If you are outside, never attempt to walk across
a flooded area. The water could sweep you
away.
• If you are in your car, do not try to drive through
flood waters. If your car stalls in rising water,
abandon it.
 Workplace Emergency Preparedness
Preparing For Common Emergencies
Medical Cases:
The most likely workplace emergency is a medical emergency. A
serious medical emergency such as cardiac arrest requires
immediate attention – Response Time Is Critical.
• Inform the Nurses & First Aiders for CPR or other first-aid task.
Do not move the victim
• Call the local emergency hotline, tell location and the nature
of the emergency.
• Inform the Incident Commander.
• Assist Professional Medical Responders when they arrive.
• Inform the victim's Supervisor
 Workplace Emergency Preparedness
Preparing For Common Emergencies
SUGGESTIVE EMERGENCY KIT ESSENTIALS
• Personal items
• Water and food, needed medications, clothing …
• Financial and legal documents
• Waterproof container that cannot be easily replaced
• Name and phone numbers of contacts out of area
• Personal Preparedness Plan
• Food
• Extra Clothing
• Sleep Bags
• Personal Protective Equipment
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 FIRE BRIGADE CONCEPT AND
ORGANIZATION

REMEMBER:
• The head of the company, through its
duly designated Safety Officer shall
evaluate the potential magnitude of a
fire emergency within the company, and
the availability of firefighting assistance
RA 9514: The from the BFP to determine the nature of
Revised Fire Code the organization to be established.
of the Philippines
FIRE BRIGADE CONCEPT AND
ORGANIZATION

ORGANIZATION OF FIRE
BRIGADE AS A REQUIREMENTS
• Business establishments employing
at least fifty (50) persons.
• Requirements for the grant of Fire
Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC)
FIRE BRIGADE CONCEPT AND
ORGANIZATION

OSHS Rule 1948.02 (Item 1)

• Every place of employment
depending on the magnitude of
potential fires and the availability
of assistance from the public fire
department shall organize a fire
brigade to deal with fires and other
related emergencies.
 OBJECTIVES OF THE FIRE BRIGADE

•To enable the building head to conduct an effective fire safety

program;
•To provide the organization by how the occupants can combat
fires, evacuate the building and prevent damage to lives and
properties
•To provide the building with the means by which a safety
consciousness among the building occupants and the community
of certain buildings;
•To establish the necessary support and cooperation in the fire
prevention and suppression.
 EVACUATION DRILL
PURPOSE
• Familiarize, train and rehearse the occupants
with evacuation procedures so that order and
control is maintained in actual emergency.
• To determine if emergency escape facilities are
sufficient for orderly evacuation of all
occupants
 GENERAL EVACUATION PROCEDURES

• When you hear an alarm, stop work activities and prepare to evacuate as directed by your
supervisor.
• Proceed promptly to the nearest emergency exit. Walk quickly, but do not run.
• Do not Use elevators, instead use stairways to the designated safe assembly area. Safe
assembly areas should generally be away from the building, upwind and out of the way of
incoming emergency personnel.
• Remain in the safe assembly area location so that the supervisory personnel may conduct
a survey to account for all building personnel. Do not disperse or move to other assembly
locations.
• Do not re-enter the building until the emergency response team leader has deemed it safe
and supervisory personnel have given permission to go back into the facility.