IMPLEMENTATION

OF
CONSTRUCTION SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM
(CSHP)
IN THE WORKPLACE
(ORIENTATION ON THE PROVISIONS OF THE MOA AND JAO NO.
1 SERIES OF 2011)

PRESENTED BY:
ENGR. JOHN ROY A. ELEVADO
SR. LEO, TSSD, DOLE, RO VI

OBJECTIVES OF CSHP ORIENTATION:

1. To encourage participants promote a culture of Safe
and
Healthful workplaces in the field of Construction
Industry.
2. To promote a Zero Accident Program.
3. To know the process flow in the preparation and
approval of Construction Safety and Health Program
(CSHP) for every Construction Project.
4.
To
know
some
issuances
(Memos/DOs/AOs/Agreement) and the implementation of
D.O. 13.
5. To formulate a local agreement regarding the issues
and concerns on Construction Safety and Health Program.

I. Introduction:
Pursuant to Art. 162 of the Labor Code of the
Philippines
as
amended
and
in
line
with
implementation of the DOLE Rationalization Program,
a Guidelines was issued for a strict implementation
which also decentralize the evaluation and approval
of the Construction Safety and Health Program
(CSHP-section 5 of D.O. no. 13 ) to the DOLE Regional
Offices.
On April 7, 2011, a Memorandum of Agreement
was entered into by and among the five (5)
government agencies (DOLE, DPWH, DTI-CMDF/PCAB,
DILG and PRC) to strengthens their coordination and
linkages in order to promote the welfare of the
Construction Workers and the growth of the
Construction Industry.

II. Guiding Principles:

On May 11, 2011 a Joint Administrative Order
no. 01 series of 2011 was issued for strict
implementation of the MOA. The Commitment,
agreements and responsibilities among the
collaborating agencies as specified in the
aforementioned MOA to include other related
programs and activities with the end view of
ensuring proper coordination and harmonization of
policies and programs to ensure safety and health
of the workers in the construction industry.
The programs and activities covered by this
Joint Administrative Order (JAO) shall complement
the relevant provisions of the following policy
guidelines of the collaborating agencies:
DPWH- Department order no. 56 s 2005
( Guidelines for the implementation of D.O. no. 13
s 1998) and constructors Performance Evaluation
System-Implementing Unit (CPES-IU)

DILG- Memorandum Circular 2004-65, 2004-65A and

2008-113 on the Civil Applications Systems, requiring
Local Government Units to ensure that all contractors,
sub-contractors and specialty contractors are to
secure first a license from PCAB prior to the granting
of business permit to engage in construction business.
DTI-CMDF/PCAB- Republic act no. 4566
( Contractors licensing Law ), Presidential Decree no.
1746 ( Construction Industry authority of the
Philippines, CIAP Law and other applicable trade and
industry laws, rules and regulations.

PRC- Republic Act no. 8981-PRC Modernization

Act of 2000 specially on strengthening PRCs
enforcement power.

DOLE- Labor Standards Enforcement Program (LSEP),

Department Order no. 13 series of 1998 ( Guidelines
Governing OSH in the Construction Industry) and other
related policies, rules and regulations on construction
safety and health. The DOLE enforcement procedures
shall be followed in coordination with concerned
agencies to ensure the efficient monitoring of
contractors compliance with Labor Standards including
OSH Standards and D.O. no. 13 series of 1998.
Also, the implementation of the Anti- red tape Act of
2007 (RA 9485) to effectively eliminate bureaucratic red
tape and improve efficiency in the delivery of
government
services.
For
these
purpose,
the
requirements being implemented by the concerned
agencies shall not be duplicated but shall be
strengthened
with
a
harmonized
issuance
of
permit/license

Purpose and coverage - commitments,

agreements and responsibilities of the agencies to include
other related programs and activities with the end in view
of proper coordination and harmonization of policies and
programs to ensure safety and health of workers
in the construction industry.

Date of
signing :

MOA on April 7, 2011

JAO on April 29, 2011

Agency Agreements and

Responsibilities

DOLE

DOE

DO
LE
O

Shall decentralize the approval of

the CSHP from BWC to the DOLE
Regional Offices
(AO 152 issued on April 26,
2011)
ROs shall evaluate application
within five (5) days upon receipt of
the complete requirements of
CSHP from the contractor/s.

Agency Agreements and

Responsibilities
ROs shall undertake the necessary site

DO
L
E

inspection for verification of compliance

BWC shall maintain a data base of all ongoing constructions projects and shall
prepare a consolidated monthly report of
all inspection activities.
Shall refer LS violations to PCAB for
blacklisting pursuant to R. A. 4566
(Contractors Licensing Law) as amended
and its implementing rules.

Agency Agreements and

Responsibilities

DP
W
DPW
H

Shall issue an MC instructing all

local Building Officials to require the
submission of a DOLE-approved
Construction Safety and Health
Program (CSHP) prior to the issuance
of all building permit.
NBC-MC No. 2 issued on
March 2011
(copy provided to ROs)

Agency Agreements and

Responsibilities

DTIDTICMDF
PCAB

Shall enhance the program of

instilling a culture of safety among
contractors/ subcontractors. All
Authorized Managing Officers
(AMOs) of the contractors shall
undergo a safety and health
orientation course as a
requirement for the issuance of
a contractors license (through
PCAB)

Agency Agreements and

Responsibilities

Shall assist DOLE in the

DTICMDF

development of a
comprehensive safety and
health training course for
construction
Shall offer a safety and health
orientation course for AMOs &
conduct a one day safety
orientation seminar for
construction workers.
Shall develop and
institutionalize data
management system of all
construction workers and

Agency Agreements and

Responsibilities

Shall issue a directive to the LGUs reiterating the requirements

of DOLE-D.O. 13, s. 1998, D.O. 18 and Rule 1020 of the OSHS
and the licensing requirements of the DTI-PCAB pursuant to
DILG Memorandum Circulars 2004-65 and 65A requiring all
contractors, sub-contractors and specialty contractors to secure
first a license from PCAB before engaging in any construction
activity in the country.

DIL
G

AGENCY AGREEMENTS AND

RESPONSIBILITIES

nPRC

Shall provide technical

assistance in the conduct of
safety monitoring at the
worksite, through its
Regulatory Boards and in
coordination with the Local
Building Officials and DOLE
Regional Offices

JAO 01
s
2011

Section 4-Inter-agency Task Force

Shall be established, with members

composed of DOLE, DTI-CMDF-PCAB, DPWH,
DILG and PRC to formulate and recommend
policies and measures for the effective
implementation of D.O. 13 and the OSHS.
Likewise, it shall assist in the monitoring
and inspection of worksites.

JAO 01
s 2011

Section 5 -Inter-agency Action

Plan

The DOLE through the BWC, in coordination

with the concerned agencies,
shall
be
responsible for the development of an interagency action plan and shall act as
the
coordinating office relative to the inter-agency
activities..
There shall be a periodic review of the action
plan to conform to the developments in the
construction industry.

Website: bwc.dole.gov.ph

Email:
bureauofworkingconditions@gma
il.com