List of ESH Laws

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LIST OF PHILIPPINE EHS LAWS AND OTHER REGULATIONS
EVIDENCE OF
LAWS & OTHER COMPLIANCE
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
REGULATIONS
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 Appointment of/Designation of PCO by the Top Management 
DAO 26 – New  Certificate of Attendance to PCO Course accredited by DENR (strictly required if the accreditation of PCO is still being processed) 
Guidelines for PCO  Copy of DENR Accreditation of the PCO 
Accreditation  PCO Quarterly Report 
 Perform Duties and Responsibilities as stated in Section 5 DAO 26 
DAO 27 - Amending  Preparation and submission to the EMB Regional Office of integrated Self-Monitoring Report (SMR) in prescribed format
DAO 26, DAO 29  SMR to be submitted within fifteen (15) days after the end of the said quarter.  
and SMR  SMR report to be signed and notarized
PD 984 Section 5 – Ambient Noise Quality Standards (Perimeter Noise for Class C)
Chapter Vl – Noise Morning (5:00 am to 9:00 am) 65 dB  
Control Regulations Daytime (9:00 am to 6:00 pm) 70 dB  
Evening (6:00 pm to 10:00 pm) 65 dB  
Nighttime (10:00 pm to 5:00 am) 60 dB  
The company to have a perimeter lay-out with defined sampling points for noise measurements
Compliance to the terms and conditions of Environmental Compliance Certificate

PD 1586 – DAO 96-
37 – Environmental  Establish IEE (Initial Environmental Examination) or needs an EIS (Environmental Impact Statement) or EIA (Environmental Impact Assessment)  
Impact Assessment  Issuance of an ECC by DENR to organization upon review of IEE / EIA 
System
DAO 35 - Revised Table 2A – Effluent Standards – Conventional & other Pollutants in Inland Waters Class C (NPI)
Effluent Regulations - Color 150
of 1990 revising and - Temperature 3 (max. rise in oC in RBW)  
amending the - pH (range) 6.5 – 9.0  
effluent regulations
- COD 100 mg/L  
of 1982
- Settleable Solids 0.5 mg/L  
Note: To confirm
legal limits with - 5-day 20oC BOD 50 mg/L  
Clean Water Act - TSS 70 mg/L  
- Surfactants 5.0 mg/L  
- Oil & Grease 5.0 mg/L  
- Phenolic substances 0.1 mg/L as phenols  
Legend: ** Changes / revisions made are in italics Revision Date: 19 April 2007
F - Full Compliance N/A - Not Applicable REP - Report PRA - Practice
P - Partial Compliance LIC - License/ Permit DOC - Procedure/ Records

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- Total Coliforms 10,000 MPN/100 ml  
The company is encouraged to determine if there is any possible source for phenols in its operation. If there is none, no need to test for
traces. All the other parameters must be tested though.
Note: Discharge of wastewater must be authorized by the DENR.
 Company located within the jurisdiction of DENR has to secure Authority to Construct and Permit to Operate wastewater treatment facility, i.e., WTP, oil 
separators, grease traps
Effectivity of the CWA. The CWA was published on April 21, 2004 and subsequently took effect on May 6, 2004.
Rule 8. Domestic sewage management

 All projects/ activities involving the collection, transport, treatment and disposal of sewage shall be in accordance with the guidelines on sanitation set
by the DOH. In case sewage, septage, or sludge is collected, transported, treated and disposed by a third party, the final disposal of treated sewage,
septage or sludge shall comply with the relevant standards issued by DOH.   
Republic Act No.  For effluents that go through sewerage treatment systems, the Department may impose either Pre-treatment Standards for Existing Sources (PSES)
9275 and/or Pre-treatment Standards for New Sources (PSNS).
Philippine Clean  The Department shall withhold permits or refuse issuance of ECC for establishments that fail to connect their sewage lines to available sewerage
Water Act of 2004 system as required herein.
Rule 14. Discharge Permits –any person that shall discharge in any manner wastewater into Philippine waters and/or land shall secure a wastewater 
discharge permit.
DAO 2005-10 IRR 14.16 Self-Monitoring Reports.
of  To submit a quarterly self-monitoring report on a prescribed form under oath signed by the Managing Head and the Pollution Control Officer or any
Clean Water Act registered chemical or sanitary engineer as designated/assigned by the Managing Head as PCO.
 The report shall contain the quality and quantity of wastes discharged daily or periodically, as the case may be; the characterization and laboratory
analyses conducted, preferably by a duly licensed and recognized/accredited laboratory by the Department; and such other information that may
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require by the DENR (Regional Office).
 The Self-monitoring report shall be submitted to the Regional Offices within fifteen (15) calendar days after the end of each quarter.
14.18 Pollution sources connected to sewerage systems. Pollution sources currently discharging to existing sewerage systems with operational
wastewater treatment facilities shall be exempt from the permit requirement. Provided that, in the absence of, or pending the establishment of a
sewerage system, pollution sources shall be covered by the permit requirement.
Section 14 – Chemical Substances Inventory

DAO 29 – IRR of RA  List of chemicals and chemical substances being used in the plant to be checked with the Philippine Inventory of Chemicals and Chemical Substances 
6969- Control (PICCS) to ensure that chemicals are indeed approved for use in the country
of Toxic 
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and Hazardous and - If included in the Priority Chemical List (PCL), plant to get registered with DENR as hazardous waste generator. If the chemical has Chemical 
Nuclear Wastes Control Order (CCO) a license from DENR on the use, storage and handling of such chemicals shall be obtained, e.g., cyanide, mercury,
Title 1 – Toxic asbestos
Chemical
Substances - Trichloroethane, chlorofluoro carbons and halons belong to the CCO for Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS)
 Other requirements 
- Labeling of chemicals including transfer containers
- Secured storage, handling and transfer of chemicals
a) MSDS or equivalent document to be made available where chemicals are stored or worked on 
b) Containment pan during storage 
c) Use of appropriate PPE during handling 
d) Secured trolleys during transfer/transport 
e) Spill materials available 
f) Emergency devices/ accessories like emergency eyewash, shower 
g) Limited accessibility and defined accountability to toxic substances 
h) To submit to DENR a comprehensive emergency contingency plan to mitigate and combat spills and accident involving chemicals 
i) Provide appropriate training of personnel on the implementation of the emergency plan and the hazard posed by the chemicals  
Section 26 –Waste Generator

Title ll – Hazardous  To register with DENR as Hazardous Waste Generator (Notify DENR of the type and quantity of waste being generated - identification and
and Nuclear Wastes quantification of wastes).
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 To provide DENR, on a quarterly basis, with information of the type and quantity of hazardous wastes generated and/ or, transported outside the
plant premises (monitoring and measurements 
 To submit to DENR a comprehensive Emergency Contingency Plan to mitigate and combat spills and accident involving hazardous wastes 
 Provide appropriate training of personnel on the implementation of the emergency plan and the hazards posed by the hazardous wastes  
 Other requirements 
- Labeling of wastes as per specs of DAO 29
- Secured storage, handling and transfer of hazardous wastes 
a) Containment pan during storage 
b) Use of appropriate PPE during handling 
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d) Spill materials available 
e) Emergency devices/ accessories like emergency eyewash, shower 
f) Limited accessibility and defined accountability to toxic substances 
- Transfer, treatment and disposal of hazardous wastes through DENR-accredited TSDs only 
- Permit to Transport hazardous wastes outside the company’s premises to be secured from EMB/ DENR 
- Transfer/ Transport/ Disposal of hazardous waste to be accompanied by Hazardous Waste Manifest Form  
This procedural manual provide hazardous waste generators, transporters, TSD premises operators, the general public and the regulatory personnel with clear,
sufficient and updated information about complying with the legal and technical requirements of hazardous waste management (HWM).
DAO 2004 -36 Requirements for Proper Hazardous Waste Management

 Designation of a PCO
Procedural Manual  Compliance with storage requirements (packaging and labeling)
Title III of DAO  Compliance with pre-transport requirements (immediate reporting to DENR, securing or containing the affected area, cleaning up spilled or leaked
92- 29 hazardous waste)
“Hazardous  Use of authorized transporters    
Waste  Compliance with Waste Transport or manifest system
Management”  Use of recognized treaters
 Confirmation of completion of treatment / disposal – Certificate of Treatment (including photocopy of the last page of he waste transport record,
signed by all the parties involved). Issuance of certificate of treatment shall not be later than six (6) months after receipt of wastes.
Minimum Requirement for Hazardous Waste Storage Facilities

 accessible in cases of emergency and for purpose of inspection and monitoring
 the facility should be enclosed but adequately ventilated
 floors should be impermeable to liquids and resistant to attacks y chemicals, not slippery and should be constructed so as to retain spillages;
 should be properly secured and not easily accessed by unauthorized persons; 
 drums should preferably be stored upright on pallets and stacked no more than four (4) drums high;
 all containers should be checked regularly for leaks;
 there should be segregation of acids from bases and other hazardous wastes;
 there should be segregation of non-treated from treated hazardous wastes.
Labeling Requirements
(1) Form of labels attached to vessels, containers, tanks and containment buildings (e.g metal drum with a lid or cap, plastic container, metal container, 
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All storage facilities enumerated above should be labeled as:

 Size of label is minimum 20cm x 30cm
 Color of yellow for background and black for letters / font (using permanent marking) 
 Material of label should be scratch proof and resistant to tampering and weathering
 Basic form shall contain the following information:
Hazardous Waste 
HW Class
HW Description
HW Number
Characteristic
Form (Liquid, Solid or Sludge)
Waste
Volume
Information
Packaging Date
Shipping Date (date on which the hazardous waste must be removed from the storage area and transported off site if applicable)
Waste transport record number
Capacity
Container Material
Information
ID Number
Name
Address
Telephone
Generator
Information Fax #
Name of HWMS (Hazardous Waste Management Supervisor)

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 Label is accompanied by a symbol corresponding to characteristics of the hazardous waste contained in the vessel, container, or
tank (e.g. flammable, reactive, corrosive, toxic, etc.)
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Policies and Guidelines on effective and proper handling, collection, transport, treatment, storage and disposal of health care wastes.
Scope and Coverage

These policies and guidelines shall apply to health care wastes generators, transporters and owners f TSD and final disposal facilities.
 Health Care Waste Generators – include health care facilities institutions, business establishments and other similar health care services with
activities or work processes that generate health care waste.
1. Hospitals
2. Infirmaries
Joint DENR-DOH 3. Birthing Homes
Administrative 4. Clinics
Order No. 02 5. Laboratories and Research Centers
Series of 2005 6. Drug Manufacturers
7. Institutions
 Drug rehabilitation center
 training center for embalmers
 Med-tech intern training centers
 schools of Radiologic Technology
 Medical Schools
 Nursing Homes
 Dental Schools
8. Mortuary and Autopsy Centers
 Hazardous Care Waste Generators shall register and secure the following permits:
From the DENR-EMB

o ECC   
o Permit to Operate for Air Pollution Source and Control Installation from the EMB Regional Office
o Discharge Permit
o Hazardous Waste Generator’s Registration

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From the DOH- Bureau of Health Facilities and Services
o Licenses for hospitals, laboratories, dialysis clinics, birthing homes, infirmaries, psychiatric hospitals, dental prosthetic laboratories, blood
banks, ambulatory clinics, and drug treatment and rehabilitation centers.
o Certificate of Accreditation for Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) medical clinics, surgical clinics, drug testing laboratories, HIV testing
laboratories, water testing laboratories, medical technologist intern training centers and training centers for embalmers.
For Health Care Waste Transporters   

o Register with EMB Central Office as healthcare waste transporter;
o Secure Transport Permit
o Comply with the DENR Manifest System; and
o Comply with other requirements specified in the Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA 6969.
 Final Waste Disposal Systems and Facilities

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 Completion and submission to EQD/EMB of a Hazardous Waste Registration Form 
 All users, importers and manufacturers of chemicals listed in the PICCS / PCL are required to comply with the following:
- Completion and submission to the DENR-EMB Central office of an Annual Report on or before January 31;
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- Completion and submission to the concerned EMB-Regional Office of a Hazardous Wastes Registration Form; and
 Registration and Annual Reports must be in a form prescribed by the Department and accompanied with the payment of prescribed fees.
 Includes:
- 1,4-Chlorobenzene - Chloroform
- Mercury compounds*
- 1,2-Dibromoethane - Chloropicrin
- Methyl Chloride
- 0-Dichlorobenzene - Chlorinated ethers
- Methylenechloride
- 1,4-Dichlorobenzene - Chromium compounds
DAO 2005-27 - Mirex
- 1,2-Dichloroethane - Cyanide compounds
Revised Priority - Polychlorinated Biphenyls*
- 1,2-Diphenylhydrazine - Diethyl sulfate
Chemical List - Phosgene
- 3-Hydroxyphenol - Ethylene Dibromide
- Pentachlorophenol
- Antimony Pentachloride - Ethylene oxide
- Perchloroethylene
- Arsenic compounds - Formaldehyde
- Phenic Acid
- Asbestos* - Glutaraldehyde
- Phosgene
- Benzene - Halons**
- Phthalic Anhydride
- Beryllium compounds - Hexachloroethane
- Polybrominated Biphenyls
- Cadmium compounds - Lead Compounds
- Selenium
- Hexachlorobenzene - MBT
- 1,1,1-Trichloroehtane**
- Carbon Tetrachloride** - Mercaptan, Perchloromethyl
- Trichloroehtylene
- Chloroflouro carbons (CFCs)**
- Vinyl Chloride

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Notes:
 * Asbestos, Cyanide Compounds, Mercury Compounds and Polychlorinated Biphenyls were included in the previous PCL under DAO 98-58 but are now
subject to the Chemical Control Order (CCO) under their respective DAOs.
 ** Trichloroethane, Chlorofluoro Carbons and Halons belong to the CCO for Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS)
DAO 2004-27 Updating the limiting conditions for the importation of Used Lead-Acid Batteries (ULABs) under the scrap metals category:
Amending Annex A
of DAO 1994-28, Category Specific Item Limiting Conditions
Interim Guidelines
for the
Importation of
Recyclable
Materials All used Lead-Acid Batteries (ULABs) imported must be free of extraneous materials and properly packed to prevent 
Containing leakages.
Hazardous Used Lead-Acid
Scrap metal
Substances Batteries
Only recycling facilities with capacity to handle and treat battery acid solutions and have an environmentally sound
disposal for the residual wastes generated will be allowed to import.
DAO 97- 38 – CCO  License to Use or Purchase from EMB

for Mercury and 
Mercury - Importation Clearance for importers
Compounds
 License to Treat, Transport, Store, or Dispose mercury, mercury compounds or mercury-bearing or mercury-contaminated waste 
 Quarterly Report to be submitted to EMB for the transactions and activities of the license holder. The report to include:
- Quantity stored and disposed on-site
- Transported off-site

- Treated, stored and disposed off-site
- Exported and recycled
 Report to be submitted on or before the 15th day after the end of each quarter
 MSDS to be made available to all relevant personnel and displayed conspicuously in the premises at all times  

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 Proper storage, labeling, packaging, pre-transport and transport requirements of mercury and mercury containing materials
- Labeling requirements in Section XIII, item 3
 
- Storage requirements in Section XIII, item 4
- Use of Hazardous Waste Manifest for transport
 Provide training and contingency program for all workers handling the materials  
 Inform LGU and nearby communities on the hazards and precautionary measures, including emergency preparedness programs  
 Mercury Management Plan – to be submitted to EMB 
 License to Use or Purchase from EMB

DAO 97- 39 – CCO 
for Cyanide and
- Importation Clearance for importers
Cyanide  License to Treat, Transport, Store, or Dispose cyanide and cyanide compounds or cyanide -bearing or cyanide-contaminated waste 
Compounds  Quarterly Report to be submitted to EMB for the transactions and activities of the license holder. The report to include:
- Quantity stored and disposed on-site
- Transported off-site

- Treated, stored and disposed off-site
- Exported and recycled
 Report to be submitted on or before the 15th day after the end of each quarter
 MSDS to be made available to all relevant personnel and displayed conspicuously in the premises at all times 
 Proper storage, labeling, packaging, pre-transport and transport requirements of cyanide and cyanide- containing materials
- Labeling requirements in Section XIII, item 3

- Storage requirements in Section XIII, item 4
- Use of Hazardous Waste Manifest for transport
 Provide training and contingency program for all workers handling the materials  
 Inform LGU and nearby communities on the hazards and precautionary measures, including emergency preparedness programs  
 Selected ODS banned regulated and/ or limited use
DAO 2004-08 – - Halons
Revised CCO for  
- Chlorofluoro carbons (CFCs)
Ozone - Carbon dioxide (fire extinguishers)
Depleting  Starting 01 January 2010, CFC-11, CFC-12 and CFC-115 in R502, all importation will be prohibited  
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Section 6 Registration of Importers and Application of Pre-Shipment Importation Clearance for ODS 
Section 7 Registration of Dealers, Retailers and Re-sellers of ODS
 Certificate of Registration
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 This applies to the generation, storage, transport, treatment, and disposal of PCB wastes, including those done by contractors, transporters and disposers. 
DAO 2004-01 – CCO  The following are covered:
for Polychlorinated
Biphenyls (PCB)
- Enclosed Applications (transformers, capacitors, voltage regulators, liquid filled circuit breakers, other electrical equipment containing dielectric
fluids)
- Partially Enclosed Applications (hydraulic fluids, heat transfer fluids)
- Open-ended applications (lubricants, casting waxes, surface coatings, adhesives, plasticizers, inks, other uses)
- PCB Wastes (contaminated solvents/wastes, used oil and waste oil, sludge’s and slurries, dredged spoils, contaminated soils / sediments, by products g.
scraps, ballasts and capacitors, other material contaminated with PCB as a result of spills, decommissioning and other demolition activities.
Section IV. Requirements

9. Registration (1.2 PCB registration certificate and all permits issued by EMB shall be retained at the premises of the registrant for at least five (5)
years)…
10. Annual Reports and Inventory Reports
2.1 submission of annual reports
2.2 Submission of Inventory reports – Registrant are required to submit an inventory report within one (1) year from effective date hereof, provided that
a partial inventory report shall be submitted within six months after registration.
11. Handling Requirements
12. Labeling Requirements (all PCB equipment, PCB-contaminated equipment, non-PCB equipment, PCB articles and PCB packaging, such as the
following, are required to have clear, visible and readable markings in English language).
 Information on the label should include: a hazard warning symbol, name of the company, serial number of the unit, other
identifying information, contact person, address and telephone number.
 Installation and storage facilities for PCBs, PCB equipment; PCB-contaminated equipment, non-PCB equipment, PCB wastes,
PCB article, PCB packaging, must have signage with the following information: “Contains PCBs” in large letters including total
volume and total weight of PCBs, total volume and total weight of PCB waste, total volume and total number of PCB packaging,
the number and type of PCB equipment, PCB contaminated equipment, non-PCB equipment and PCB articles; warning that it
contains toxic chemical and that it must be handled by authorized personnel only; and contact person, including address and
telephone number.
13. Storage Requirements (limit access to the storage areas by putting fences, posts or walls. Adequate ventilation, provide roofing and walls to
prevent rainwater from reaching stored items; floors must be constructed to prevent PCB wastes from leaching into the ground.)
14. Treatment and Disposal Requirements (all treatment and disposals must be approved by the Bureau and should be in conformance with RA 8749 –
Clean Air Act of the Phils. and other applicable laws and regulations)
If necessary, wastes containing high levels of PCBs must be exported in accordance with the provisions of Section IV Item 6.1b of this Order and must meet the requirements for
trans-boundary movement of wastes under the Basel Convention.
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15. PCB Spill Prevention and Clean-Up Plan
- prepare and retain in an accessible location of all the following and a copy of which must be submitted to EMB along with the PCB
Management Plan: Personnel Training Plan, Markings and Labeling, Assignment of Responsibilities of Response Team; Emergency
Plans; Decontamination Procedures; Disposal of contaminated debris and materials; Reporting and record keeping; and
Persons/Institutions to Contact in case of Emergency.
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16. PCB Storage and Facility Closure Plan
17. PCB Management Plan
Insurance and Surety Bond Requirements
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Section V. Ban and Phase-out on Importation, Sale, Transfer and Use of PCBs
DAO 2004 – 66 Annex A of DAO 28 of 1994 is hereto amended to include the following category.
Amending Annex A
of DAO 1994-28 Specific
Category Limiting Conditions
Item
“Interim Guidelines
for the Importation (1) Coal-fired power plant fly-ash containing Annex I substances in concentrations sufficient to exhibit Annex III 
of Recyclable characteristics (note the related entry on Basel Convention list B B205) shall not be allowed for importation
Coal-Fired
Materials Containing (2) Pre-treatment of the fly ash to conform with the requirement for clinker or cement production should be undertaken at
Fly-ash Power Plant
Hazardous the country of export.
Fly-ash
Substances” (3) Any residual or wastes fly ash which could not be used in the cement production must be shipped back immediately
to the country of origin.
DENR shall issue Chemical Control Orders for the following toxic chemical substances:
 Cadmium Compounds (Cd);
 Lead Compounds (Pb);
 Arsenic Compounds (As);
 Vinyl Chloride (C2H3Cl);
DAO2005 – 05  Benzene (C6H6); and
Toxic Chemical  Chromium (Cr6)
Substances for
Issuance of Chemical Section 2. Transitory Provision
Control Orders In the interim, users, importers and manufacturers of the above-listed chemicals shall continue the completion and submission of the following requirements to
the Environmental Quality Division (EQD) of the Environmental Management Bureau pursuant to DAO 98-58; 
 Hazardous Wastes Registration Form; and
 Biennial Report.
DAO 81 – (RA8749 – Rule XIX – Permit Regulations – All sources of air pollution must have a valid: 
Clean Air Act),  Authority to Construct for all proposed, planned and modification of sources that has potential to emit 100 tons per year or more of the regulated
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 Permit to Operate to be obtained once the new source construction or modification is completed (applied within 60 days of start up) 
 Posting of Permit in a manner as to be clearly visible and accessible at all times 

 Notification to the Bureau any Plant Operational Problem resulting to inability to comply with any of the conditions of the permit  
Air Quality Standards
& Rules Relating to  Monitoring and Reporting of the operational data and control tests of the pollution sources to be submitted quarterly to the Bureau  
Air Pollution
 Self Monitoring Reports of the emission rates, indicating the status of compliance with current standard within 6 months upon the effectivity of the 
IRR and/ or official revision of the emission standards ( DAO 81 became effective in November 25, 2000)
Note: Refer to DAO 27 for the preparation and submission of integrated SMR
Control of NOx, SOx, Particulate Emissions and Smoke Opacity

Diesel-powered electricity
generators Existing New  
NO2 2,000mg/Ncm -  
SO2 1,500mg/Ncm 700 mg/Ncm  
Particulates
-
Urban and Industrial Area 150 g/Ncm
 
Other Areas 200 g/Ncm
Not darker than

Visible Opacity shade 1 in the Not darker than shade 1 in the Ringelmann Chart  
Ringelmann Chart
Rule XVI – National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Specific Air Pollutants from Industrial Sources/Operations (NAAQS)  
Concentration
Pollutants Averaging Time (min)
(ug/Ncm)
Ammonia 200 30  
Carbon Disulfide 30 30  
Chloride and Chlorine compounds
Cl2) 100 5  
Formaldehyde 50 30  
Hydrogen Chloride 200 30  
Hydrogen Sulfide 100 30  
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375 30
Nitrogen Dioxide 260 60  
Phenols 200 30  
Sulfur Dioxide 30 30  
Suspended Particulate Matter
 
- TSP 300 60
- PM- 10 200 60
Antimony 0.02 30  
Arsenic 0.02 30  
Cadmium 0.01 30  
2 X 106
(particulates/Ncm
Asbestos -over 5 30  
micrometer in
size)
Sulfuric Acid 0.3 30  
Nitric Acid 0.4 30  
The company is encouraged to identify the nature or composition of possible chemical contaminants for air in the company’s operations
and use this information in identifying what parameters from the above list are to be tested for air pollution
Rule XXll – Section 1 – Emission Standards for In-Use Vehicles  
CO (% by  
Spark-Ignition Engines Volume) HC (ppm as hexane)
Registered prior to January 1, 1997 4.5 800  
Registered on or after January 1,
3.5 600  
1997
Registered on or after January 1,
2003 0.5 100  
Compression-Ignition Engines Naturally Turbo 1000 m

(light absorption coefficient, m-1) Aspired charged increase in elevation
Registered for the first time prior to
December 31, 2002 2.5 3.5 4.5  
Registered for the first time on or
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The company is encouraged to obtain Certificate of Emission Compliance for all company vehicles, including vehicles in the shuttle service of
employees.
RA 9003 –  Proper segregation of wastes into:

Ecological Solid - Biodegradable/ Compostable
Wastes  
- Recyclable
Management
- Non-biodegradable/ Non-recyclable
Act - Hazardous
Procedural and
Reference Manual
for DAO 2003-27 The Procedural and Reference Manual is intended to provide the framework for a self-monitoring program for industries, specifically in the evaluation and
assessment of the Pollution Control Officer reports of individual firms. 
Self-Monitoring
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RA 7942 The Implementing Rules and Regulations (DAO 96-40) OF THE Philippine Mining Act of 1995 provides strict adherence to the principle of SUSTAINABLE
The Philippine DEVELOPMENT. This strategy mandates tht the needs of the present should be met without compromising the ability of the future generations to meet their
Mining Act of 1995 own needs, with the view of improving the quality of life, both now and in the future. Sustainable development provides that the use of mineral wealth shall be
pro-people and pro-environment in sustaining wealth creation and improve quality life.
Organizational Implementation – Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has now the administrative jurisdiction and responsibility over its regional offices.
Environmental and Safety Concerns – on top of the ECC conditions, herewith are some of the highlights provided for in the IRR:
 Mandatory allocation of an approximately 10% of the initial capital expenditures of the mining project for environment-related activities;
 Mandatory annual allocation of 3-5% of the direct mining and milling costs to implement an Annual Environmental Protection and Enhancement
Program;
 Mandatory establishment of a MINE REHABILITATION FUND (MRF)
 Mandatory establishment of the Contingent Liability and Rehabilitation Fund (CLRF) to be managed by a Steering Committee
 Conduct Environmental Work Program (EWP) during the exploration stage and an Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program (EPEP)
during the development and operations stage.
 Mandatory constitution and operationalization of a Multipartite Monitoring Team (MMT) composed of representatives from the MGB, DENR Regional
Office, affected communities, Indigenous Cultural communities, an environmental NGO, and the contractor / permit holder, to monitor mining
operations;
 Mandatory preparation and implementation of a final Mine Rehabilitation / Decommissioning Plan at least five (5) year prior to the end of the life of
the mine,
Mining Permits Granted to Qualified Persons / Organization
Exploration Permit – these permits are issued to qualified individuals or local and foreign corporations granting them to undertake purely mineral exploration
activities. Has a term of two (2) years renewable for like terms but not to exceed a total term of six (6) years for non-metallic minerals and eight (8) years
for metallic minerals. The Permittee may eventually apply for Mineral Agreement or FTAA, subject to maximum areas limitations. The maximum areas allowed
per qualified person under an Exploration Permit are: 1,620 hectares in any one province or 3,240 hectares in the entire country for an individual; and
16,200 hectares in any one province or 32,4000 hectares in the entire country for a corporation, association, cooperative or partnership.

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Mineral Agreement- are granted to individuals or local corporations giving them the right to explore, develop and utilize the minerals within the contract area.
There are three modes of Mineral Agreements namely:
 Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA) – an agreement wherein the Government grants to the contractor the exclusive right to conduct
mining operations within, but not title over, the contract area and shares in the production whether in kind or in value as the owner of the minerals
therein. The contractor shall provide the necessary financing technology, management and personnel;
 Co-Production Agreement (CA) – an agreement between the Government and the Contractor wherein the Government shall provide inputs to the
mining operations other than the mineral resources; and
 Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) – an agreement where the Government and the Contractor organize a joint venture company with both parties having
equity shares. Aside from earnings in equity, the Government shall be entitled to a share in the gross output.
The features of a Mineral Agreement are as follows:

 Term of 25 years, renewable for another term of 25 years;
 Exploration period of two (2) years renewable for like terms but not to exceed a total term of six (6) years for non-metallic minerals or eight (8) years
for metallic minerals;
 Maximum allowable areas of 810 hectares in any one province or 1,620 hectares in the entire country for an individual, or 8,100 hectares in any one
province or 16,200 in the entire country for a corporation, association, cooperative or partnership.
 Provides for mandatory relinquishment such that the maximum final area shall not exceed 5,000 hectares for metallic minerals or 2,000 hectares for
non-metallic mines;
 Subject to Environmental Work Program (EWP) during the exploration period, and to Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) and Environmental
Protection and Enhancement Program (EPEP) during the development and operation period;
Financial or Technical Assistance Agreements (FTAA) – a mining contract for large-scale exploration, development and utilization of minerals which
allows up to 100% foreign equity participation / ownership.
Sand and Gravel Permits – are issued for the extraction, removal and disposition of sand and gravel and other loose or unconsolidated materials. Permits with
areas not exceeding 5 hectares are issued by the Provincial Governor/ City Mayor while those exceeding 5 hectares but not more than 20 hectares are issued
by the MGB Regional Director. A Sand and Gravel Permit has a term of 5 years and renewable for like terms.
Quarry Resources Permits – In accordance with the Local Government Code of 1991, mining permits with areas not more than 5 hectares have been
devolved to the Provincial Governor or the City Mayor for approval upon recommendation of the Provincial / City Mining Regulatory Board. These include the
Quarry Permit, Guano Permit, Gratuitous Permit and Gemstone Gathering Permit.
Small-scale Mining Permits – In consonance with the Local Government Code and RA No. 7076, small-scale mining permits are approved and issued by the
City Mayor / Provincial Governor, upon recommendation of the Provincial/City Mining Regulatory Board.
Mineral Processing Permit – a permit granting the right to process minerals. It is issued by the DENR Secretary with a term of 5 years and renewable for
like terms.
Ore Transport Permit – no minerals, mineral products and by-products shall be transported unless accompanied by an Ore Transport Permit. The OTP is
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RA 9136  Upon the effectivity of this Act, any new generation company shall, before it operates, secure from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) a
The Electric Power certificate of compliance pursuant to the standards, as well as health, safety and environmental clearances from the appropriate government
Industry Reform agencies under existing laws.
Act of 2001  Section 65. Environmental Protection – Participants in the generation, distribution and transmission sub-sectors of the industry shall comply with all

(EPIRA) environmental laws, rules, regulations and standards promulgated by DENR including, in appropriate cases, the establishment of an environmental
guarantee fund.
Note: For specific functions and responsibilities of TRANSCO, refer to RA 9136 Sec. 9.
Batas Pambansa 73 Specifications:
(Memo 93-03-05) –  1M fuel oil equivalent liters of energy/ year = quarterly energy consumption report
Conservation and  2 M fuel oil equivalent liters of energy/ year = quarterly and annual energy consumption reports
Monitoring of Energy 
Usage
(voluntary)  Establishment of ENERCON Committee
 Appointment of an ENERCON Manager 
 Setting up of ENERCON Programs  
 Regular reporting (quarterly and annual) of energy consumption and progress to ENERCON Programs 
 Members States (The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union) have laid down measures on the restriction of the use of
RoHS Directive hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
 Also, measures on the collection, treatment, recycling and disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) were set out in Directive
Restriction on the 2002/96/EC to reduce the waste management problems linked to the heavy metals concerned and the flame retardants concerned.
use of certain Six substances that are restricted under RoHS Directives: 
hazardous  Lead (Pb)
substances in  Mercury (Hg)
electrical and  Cadmium (Cd)
electronic equipment  Hexavalent Chromium
 Polybrominated biphenyls (PBB)
 Polybrominated dipheny ethers (PDBE)
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The directive shall apply to electrical and electronic equipment falling under the categories 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 10.
 Large household appliances
 Small household appliances
 IT and telecommunications equipment
 Consumer equipment
 Lighting equipment
 Electrical and electronic tools (with the exception of large-scale stationary industrial tools)
 Toys, leisure and sports equipment
 Medical devices (with the exception of all implanted and infected products)
 Monitoring and control instruments
 Automatic dispensers
* Categories 8 & 9 are currently exempt from RoHS, but are not exempt from WEEE.

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Directives The purpose of this Directive is, as a first priority, the prevention of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE), and in addition, the reuse, recycling and
2002/96 EC of the other forms of recovery of such wastes so as to reduce the disposal of waste. It also seeks to improve the environmental performance of all operators
European involved in the life cycle of electrical and electronic equipment, e.g. producers, distributors and consumers and in particular those operators directly involved in
Parliament of the treatment of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
the Council on
Waste Electrical - Applies to Member States of the European Union (those who are exporting electrical and electronic products/equipment to the EU except on
and Electronic products which are not intended for specifically military purposes).
Equipment (WEEE)
Categories of electrical and electronic equipment covered by this Directive
1. Large household appliances (e.g. large cooling appliances, refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, clothes dryer, cooking, electric stoves, air
conditioner appliances, etc.)
2. Small household appliances (vacuum cleaners, carpet sweepers, other appliances for cleaning, toasters, fryers, etc.)
3. IT and telecommunications equipment (mainframes, minicomputers, printer units, personal computing, personal computers, laptop computers, etc.)
4. Consumer equipment (radio sets, television sets, videocameras, hi-fi recorders, audio amplifiers, musical instruments, etc.) 
5. Lighting equipment (luminaries for fluorescent lamps with the exception of luminaries in households, straight fluorescent lamps, etc.)
6. Electrical and electronic tools (with the exception of large-scale stationary industrial tools) (e.g. drills, saws, sewing machines, etc.)
7. Toys, leisure and sports equipment (e.g. electric trains or car racing sets, hand-held video game consoles, video games, etc.)
8. Medical devices (with the exception of all implanted and infected products) (e.g. radiotherapy equipment, cardiology, pulmonary ventilators, nuclear
medicine, laboratory equipment for in-vitro diagnosis, analyzers, freezers, fertilization test, other appliances for detecting, preventing, monitoring,
treating, alleviating illness, injury or disability)
9. Monitoring and control instruments (e.g. smoke detector, heating regulators, thermostats, etc.)
10. Automatic dispensers (automatic dispensers for hot drinks, automatic dispensers for hot or cold bottles or cans, etc.)
Symbol for the marking of electrical and electronic equipment

The symbol indicating separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment consists of the crossed out wheeled bin. The symbol must be printed visibly,
legibly and indelibly.
Water Code of the
Philippines  Permit to Install/ Construct Deep Well facilities 
 Permit to draw out ground water 

 
 Compliance to Terms and Conditions of Permit
EO 522 – Control &  Permit to Use Chlorates, Nitrates and Nitric Acids 
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Importation, Sale
and Possession of
Chemicals Used as
Ingredients in the  Compliance to terms and condition of the permit, including proper handling, storage and disposal of empty/ used containers 
Manufacture
of
Explosives and for
Other Purposes
PD 1185 – Fire Code
 Certificate of Fire Inspection from the Bureau of Fire Protection 
of the Philippines
 Fire Exit Plan 
 Regular fire drill, at least twice a year  
 Regular inspection and maintenance of fire fighting equipment, e.g., fire extinguishers, fire hose boxes, alarm system, water sprinklers, etc  
 Fire exit doors and hallways to be conspicuously labeled  
 No obstruction of exit hallways and exit doors  

Chapter VII -
Industrial
Rule IV - Application, Renewal, Issuance and Revocation of the Sanitary Permit
Hygiene of PD  Sanitary Permit for all industrial establishments – to be renewed on or before the 20th of January of the current year  
856 -
Sanitation Code of
the Philippines  Canteen operators to have Sanitary Permit and Health Certificates for all its Food Handlers  
Rule IV - Requirements in the Operation of Industrial Establishments
 Adequate potable water supply to be provided to all employees, 
 Adequate toilet and bath facilities for both female and male employees 
 Connection to a sewerage system, if available, or to a septic tank if no public sewerage system
 Effluent from septic tank shall be discharged into subsurface soil, absorption filed or shall be treated before discharged (must conform to the quality  
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 Grease trap to be installed where sewage carries large amount of grease (canteen) 
 Adequate restroom and mess halls to be provided for the employees (Table 1b-1d) 
 Compliance with Threshold Limit Values for hazards - air quality within the workplace shall be in accordance with the TLVs in Table 4  
 Vermin Abatement Program shall be maintained in work areas  
 Adequate control of physical hazards (use of appropriate PPE, engineering and administrative controls)
- Noise (Table 2a) 
- Vibration 
- Heat and Cold stress (Table 2c) 
- Illumination (Table 2d) 
- Radiation 
- General Ventilation (pages 17-19) 
 Ergonomic Hazards
- Manual lifting - 50 kilos for men; 25 kilos for women. Weight over the prescribed limit shall be carried by more than 1 person; by mechanical  
support
 Emergency Health Services (refer to Table 3a for the specific requirements for each type and size of the company)
- Medicines  
- Medical supplies  
- Medical facilities  
 Training and Qualification of Health Personnel
- First-aider must have completed a PNRC-accredited course in first-aid  
- Nurses to have at least 50 hours of basic training on occupational nursing  
- Physician is a graduate of the Basic Training Course on occupational health medicine  
- Dentist has completed a basic training on occupational dentistry  
 Refresher training of health personnel
- Occupational health personnel to undergo minimum of 8 hours refresher training in their respective fields at least once a year  
 Occupational Health Program
- Provide guidance, information and services for family planning  
- Regular appraisal of sanitary condition, periodic inspection of premises, and evaluation of work environment  
- Health Examinations
a) Pre-employment  
b) Annual physical examination  
c) Return to work medical examination  
d) Transfer examination  
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f) Special medical examination, depending on the hazard exposure  
Rule 1030  Training of Safety Man on prescribed course of the Bureau of Working Conditions
Training of  Part time Safety Man shall be allotted at least 4 hours per week
Personnel in
Occupational Safety  Appointment / Accreditation of Safety Man by the top management and by the Bureau, respectively
  
and Health - Must be supervisory or technical personnel
 Accreditation shall be renewed every 3 years
 Number of Safety Man
Highly Hazardous Workplace

- 1 - 50 one full-time
- 51 - 200 one full-time and one part-time
- 201 - 250 two full-time
- 251 - 500 2 full-time and one part-time
- Every additional 250 or fraction thereof - one additional full-time
Hazardous Workplace
- 1 - 50 one part-time
- 51 - 200 one full-time  
- 201 - 250 one full-time and one par-time
- 251 - 500 2 full-time
- Every additional 500 or fraction thereof - one additional full-time
Non-Hazardous Workplace
- 1 - 250 one part-time
- 251 - 500 2 part-time
- 501 - 750 one full-time
- 751 - 1000 2 full-time
Every additional 500 or fraction thereof - one additional full-time
 Duties are described in Rule 1047 
 A qualified Safety Consultant may be engaged in lieu of Safety Man. The Safety Consultant must have undergone the training prescribed by the
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Note: All safety consultants or consulting organizations shall be accredited by the Bureau, and registered with the concerned Regional Office.
Rule 1040  Appointment/ organization and registration of Health and Safety Committee to the Bureau of Working Conditions (use form DOLE-BWC-HSD-IP-5).
Health and Safety Membership depends on the size of the company (pages 11-12)  
Committee  Duties of the Committee includes the following:
- Planning and development of accident prevention programs 
- Conducting safety meeting at least once a month  
- Reviewing reports of inspection, accident investigation and implementation of safety programs 
 Duties of Employers include the following:
- Reports the health and safety program, activities undertaken including safety performance, meetings, recommendations and measures taken for
recommendations – at least once every 3 months from January.
Rule 1050
Notification and  Reporting of all disabling work accidents and occupational illnesses in places of employment to the Bureau of Working Conditions on the 20th of
 
Keeping of records the month following the date of occurrence (use form DOLE-BWC-OHSD-IP-6)
of accidents and/or
occupational  Submission of Annual Work Accident/Illness Exposure Data Report to the Bureau of Working Conditions (use form DOLE-BWC-OHSD-IP-6b). 
illnesses
 If accident or illness results in death or permanent total disability, notify the Regional Labor Office within 24 hours after occurrence
 Submission of Annual Work Accident/Illness Exposure Data Report to the Bureau of Working Conditions (use form DOLE-BWC-OHSD-IP-6b) copy
furnished the Regional Labor Office on or before the 30th of the month following end of the calendar year (e.g. January 30).
 Maintain and keep record of accident or illness with the following minimum information:
- Date of Accident or Illness;
- Name of injured or ill employee;
- Occupation of injured or ill employee at the time of the accident or illness; 
- Assigned Courses of accident or illness
- Extent and nature of disability
- Period of Disability (actual and/or charged)
Rule 1060  Proposed building plans whether new construction, alterations, or substantial repairs shall be submitted to the Building Official for examination and
approval  
Premises of
Establishments  Premises shall be provided with necessary danger signs and safety instructions in standard colors 
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 Personal Facilities: Comfort rooms and lavatories separate for male and female workers; adequate dressing rooms for female workers and locker rooms
for male workers – refer to DOH requirements
 Proper construction of facility with regard to safety in all aspects, e.g. Walkway, Ladderway Opening – Guarded, Stairway openings – Guarded, Manholes
– cover with adequate strength, Stairs, Railings, Toeboards, Window Openings, Overhead Walks, Runways and Platforms, Parking of Vehicles – speed
limit, entry and exit
Rule 1070  Compliance to the threshold limit values for Airborne Contaminants (Table 8, 8c, 8d), Noise (Table 8b) and Illumination (Table 8c). 
Occupational Health
and Environmental  Working Environment Measurement, WEM, e.g., temperature, humidity, pressure, illumination, ventilation, concentration of substances and noise.
- To be performed periodically but not longer than annually. 
Control
Note: The measurement shall be performed by the safety and medical personnel who have taken adequate training and experience in work
environment measurement, or, shall commission the OSH / Regional Labor Office or other Accredited institutions.
Rule 1080
Personal Protective  Issuance of Personal Protective Equipment, at the expense of the Employer, to the employees for the protection of their eyes, face, hands and feet,
 
Equipment and such as the following
Devices
Eye and Face Protection
 It shall be provided where the following hazards are present:
- Flying objects;
- Liquids;  
- Injurious radiation
- Glare; or
- A combination of the hazards.
Respiratory Protection
 Provision for Engineering Control Measures such as enclosures or confinement of the operation, general and local ventilation, and substitution of less toxic  
materials. Otherwise, appropriate respirators shall be used.
Head Protection
 Hard hats shall be issued to the workers for their protection from impact penetration from falling and flying objects, blows, and to limit electric shock and  
burns.
Hearing Protection
 Mandatory use of hearing protection where sound level within a workplace exceed the 90 dBA for an 8 hour working period (Rule V - Industrial Hygiene of  
the Sanitation Code of the Philippines)
Hand and Arm Protection
 
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Safety Belts, Life Lines, and Safety Nets

 Workmen working in unguarded surface above open pits or tanks, steep slopes, moving machineries, and similar locations, or working from unguarded  
surfaces six (6) meters (20 ft) or more above water or ground shall be secured by safety belts and life lines or safety nets shall be installed.
Safety Shoes
 
 Workers shall be provided with the approved safety shoes and leg protection whenever necessary and should be worn on designated place of work.
Rule 1090 General Rules Governing the Use of Hazardous Materials
Hazardous Materials Includes:
 Reduction of Hazards
 Control of Processes
 Use of Personnel Protective Equipment 
 Marking of containers
 Testing of atmospheres
 Ventilation/Exhaust
 Whenever practicable, harmless substances shall be substituted for the hazardous substances. 
 Process that involves hazardous materials or substances shall be controlled:

- Hazardous processes shall be carried on in separate rooms or buildings with minimum number of workers.
- The process or operation shall be carried out in an airtight enclosure to prevent personal contact with harmful substance.
- Where airtight enclosures or apparatus cannot be used; harmful dust, fibers, fumes, gases, mist, or vapors shall be removed through fume chambers 
or suction hoods.
- General ventilation to provide a continual inflow of fresh air shall be provided to keep the concentration of contaminants within safe limits.
 All containers with hazardous substances shall be properly labeled, refer to Figure 10a. 
 Atmospheric conditions of workrooms shall be tested periodically as specified in Rule 1070. 
 Ventilation and exhaust equipment shall be inspected and tested periodically. 
 Suitable warning device shall be installed to alert the personnel in case of liberation of dangerous quantities of said substances. 
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Hot and Corrosive Substances
 In all workplaces where corrosive and hot gases, fumes, mists or vapors are generated and liberated, adequate measures such as proper handling,
emergency measures to prevent spillage of acids and alkalis, proper education when diluting acids, and emergency measures in case of physical contact
with corrosive substances.
 Spillage: Corrosive Acid shall not be absorbed by sawdust, waste cloth or other organic materials – flush out with water or neutralizer with chalk or lime.
 In diluting acids, water should never be poured into acid.
Storage
 Adequate and approved storage shall be provided for hazardous substances prescribed by the specifications on Vats and Tanks, Storage Tanks for Non-
flammable Hazardous Liquids, Drums, Carboys for Acids in this rule.
 Construction of tanks used for corrosive or caustic liquids – provided with Permanent Open Wet Pipe 5cm in diameter at the highest point in the Tank. 
 Filling connections of Tanks shall be at the top and the discharge pipes 15cm above the bottom.
 Workers exposed to lead shall be subjected to a Physical Examination and Lab Examination at intervals of not more than 6 months and if above TLV, P.E.
shall be at least once every 3 months.
 Authorization required before welding and cutting operations 
Rule 1100 Gas  Fire extinguishers to be provided at welding or cutting operation areas 
and Electric Welding
 Welding or cutting is prohibited on containers filled with explosives or flammable substances 
and Cutting
Operation
 Welders and cutters, including their assistant must be provided with:
 Goggles, helmet or head shield fitted with suitable filter lenses and apron 
 Fumes, gas and dust from welding or cutting must be controlled 
 Be aware of requirements when welding at confined spaces. Confined space entry approval applies here.
Rule 1120 –
Hazardous Work Includes underground tank and similar confined spaces work
Processes
 Area to be checked
- To ensure free of explosive gases, fumes, and vapors

- For oxygen content
- Carbon monoxide
 Use of “buddy system” when entering or working in a confined space 
 No spraying of volatile solvents or oils 
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Rule 1150
Materials Handling Compliance to the following
and Storage
 Permanent aisles and passageways shall be appropriately marked 
 Safe clearance to be provided for mechanical handling equipment 
 Secured storage/ stacking of materials to prevent sliding or collapse 
 Storage areas to be kept free from tripping, fire, explosion or pest harborage 
 Covers/ guard rails shall be provided to open pits, tanks, vats, ditches, etc. 
Rule 1170
Unfired Pressure  Comply with requirements for construction, installation, access and inspection openings, safety valves, markings, handling and storage, and
 
Vessels transportation/transfer of unfired pressured vessels.
 Maintenance Records of cylinders containing the following information: dates of all tests, internal examination, cleaning and repairs undertaken, shall be
kept and be made available upon request of the Safety Engineer of the Regional Labor Office or authorized representative having jurisdiction. 
Rule 1200  All moving parts of prime movers, transmission equipment and all dangerous parts of driven machinery shall be effectively guarded, unless so
Machine Guarding constructed or located to prevent any person or object from coming or brought into contact with them.
 Specifications for
- Machinery guards

- Machine Guards at operation
- Transmission machinery guards
- Woodworking machinery
- Mechanical power presses, foot and hand power presses
Rule 1210
Electrical Safety The provisions, standards and requirements of the Philippine Electrical Code is adopted and shall be considered as the safety standard of this rule.
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 Electrical Safety Certificate/Permits shall be secured from the Regional Labor Office prior to the connection of service of power supply.

 A certificate/permit to use the installation shall be secured from the Regional Labor Office prior to occupancy or commencement of work activities.

 Annual Safety Inspection of electrical installation
Note: Electrical plans shall be prepared under the responsible charge of, signed and sealed by a Professional Electrical Engineer, duly licensed to
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Rule 1410
 Health and Safety Committee shall be organized and maintained conforming to Rule 1040
Construction Safety 
 Medical and Dental Service conforming to Rule 1960 to be provided
 Fire protection equipment shall be provided in accordance with the requirement of Rule 1940. 
 Every work area and approach thereto shall be provided with adequate lighting as provided by the minimum requirements of Rule 1210. 
 Manual lifting limited to 50kg for men and 25kg for women 
 Compressed gas cylinders shall be stored in upright position protected against heat and overturning. When not in use, control valves shall be covered
with protective caps. 
 Flagmen, warning signs, barriers or lane control devices shall be provided in work areas where vehicular traffic hazards are present. 
- Excavation
- Scaffoldings
- Construction equipment 
- Plant and equipment
- Demolition
- Explosives
Construction Equipment
 Lifting appliances shall be properly maintained and inspected at least once a week; Records shall be kept, maintained, and made available to the user and  
enforcing authority.
- Brake controls and safety devices
- Protection of cane drivers
 
- Anchorage and load test of cranes
- Drums and pulleys
- Crane and derricking jibs
Cranes and other Lifting Equipment
 Operator to be trained, competent and authorized  

 Need for Signaler when operator has no clear or restricted view during operation
 Safe working load to be marked on every lifting appliance and must not be loaded beyond its safe working load 
 Testing and examination before use initially and once a year thereafter  

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 The employer, through its contractor/supervisor, shall maintain a Load Test Record of Cranes.  
 Hoists shall be tested and examined every six (6) months, after erection or alteration by a competent person.
 Results of such tests and examination shall be kept, maintained, and available for reference and verification.  
 Chains, ropes, and lifting gears shall be tested and examined by a competent person. The same shall approve the use of such equipment and appliances.  
Demolition
 Demolition operations shall not commence until all necessary steps have been taken to prevent injury
 Defined demolition area shall be equal to 1½ times the height of the structure being demolished. Where the distance is not possible, the structure shall be 
fenced and unauthorized person shall not be allowed entry.
 All existing gas, electrical connections and other services likely to endanger a worker shall be shut off or disconnected prior to demolition activities. 
 Glass shall be removed from windows and other locations or otherwise be protected to prevent breakage at any stage of the demolition. 
Explosives
 Records of names of persons designated to handle, transport, prepare or use dynamite or other high explosives shall be posted in the field office and/or in 
the magazine.
Note:The applicable provisions of Rule 1140 shall also apply to the use, handling, and storage of explosives in construction safety.
Rule 1940
Chapter 9 of the PSME Code shall be used as the standard in the design and installation of indoor, outdoor general storage, sprinkler system, and fire protection
Fire Protection and 
system.
Control
Exits
 At least two (2) exits shall be provided in every floor and basement of every workplace capable of clearing the work area in five (5) minutes. 
 Safe, continuous and unobstructed passageways with a minimum width of at least one meter, but not less than the width of the exits, shall be
provided and maintained. 
Stairways
 All approaches to fire exits shall be cleared of any obstruction and properly marked to make the direction of egress clear. 
 Stairways used as fire exits must lead to the streets 
Fire Doors
 Provided on stairway enclosures, fire exits and partitions that can easily be opened on either side towards the line of travel in leaving the building. 
 Doors giving access to stairways must open on landings 
 Doors swinging on both sides, vertical sliding doors, rolling shutters and revolving doors shall not be used as exits 
 Fire Doors shall not be locked or fastened during period of occupancy. 
Fire Fighting Facilities
 Adequate water supply 

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 Hydrants of the same type and sizes as those of local fire fighting units 
 Hose couplings of the same type and size as those of local fire fighting units 
 Tested at frequent intervals or at least once every 4 months 
 Adequate fire extinguishers
- Provided in all places of employment
- Fully charged and operable condition
- Installed on hangers or brackets conspicuously located and unobstructed
- Group weight not exceeding 18 kg, top should not be more than 1.5 meters above the floor.
- Inspected monthly or more frequent interval where need arises 
- Thorough examination, recharging or repair regularly at an interval not more than 1 year
- Type and use to be marked in places where these are located
- Access to the fire extinguisher shall not be more than 15 meters of travel from any point
- Have durable tag to show maintenance, re-charge data and signature of person performing the task
- Hydrostatically tested every 5 years
Flammable and Combustible Liquids
51.This requirement shall apply to liquids with a flash point of not more than 93.3oC
52. Tanks used for flammable and combustible liquids shall be built of steel
53. Tanks may be built of materials other than steel for underground installation or if required by the properties of the liquid stored shall be designed to 
specifications approved for use.
54. Unlined concrete tanks may be used for storing flammable or combustible liquids having a gravity of 40 degrees or heavier.
55. Tanks located above ground or inside buildings shall be of non-combustible construction. l
Tank storage
Specifications 
- Design and fabrication
- Installation of above ground and underground tanks
- Service stations 
- Processing and bulk plants
- Combustible solids
Emergency System
 Emergency Lighting System shall be provided to automatically light emergency exits. 
 Building of two or more stories to have fire alarm system and distinct signals 
 Hand operated fire alarm boxes to be provided on every floor with travel distance of not more than 30 meters apart 
 Fire alarm stations to be conspicuous, unobstructed and located along the natural fire escape path 
 Fire brigade for every place of employment 
 Fire exit drill to be conducted at least twice a year  

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Rule 1950  Pesticides and fertilizers shall be handled and used only by persons thoroughly instructed in their use handling hazards and the precautions that shall be
Pesticides and taken to avoid such hazards.
Fertilizers  Persons working with pesticides and fertilizers shall have pre-employment and periodic examinations as provided under Rule 1960.
 Persons handling pesticides and fertilizers which react strongly to alcohol, shall abstain from alcohol drinks at least ten hours before and at least twelve
hours after any work or operation where these substances are used or applied.
 All containers of pesticides and fertilizers shall state on the label:
 Product information  
 Directions for use
 Direction for storage and disposal
 Safety precautions, whenever applicable
 First aid measures, whenever applicable
 Physician’s information and treatment
Rule 1960 Emergency Health Services
Occupational Health  Keep at least a minimum quantity of medicines, medical supplies and equipment and medical facilities listed in Table 9 
Services
 Provide medical and dental services and facility 
For hazardous workplaces (unless assessed by the Bureau as Non-hazardous workplace)
 From 1 – 50 employees, 1 full-time first aider
 51 – 99, 1 part-time occupational health nurse, at least 4 hours/day, 6 times/week, at the shift with highest number of employees
 100 – 199, 1 part-time occupational health physician and 1 part-time dentist, at least 4 hours/day, 3 times/week, each one working on alternate days with the
other; 1 full-time occupational health nurse and 1 full-time first-aider
 2—to 600, 1 part-time occupational health physician and 1 part-time dentist, 4 hours/day, 6 times/week; 1 full-time occupational health nurse and 1 full-time
first aider
 601 – 2000, 1 full-time occupational health physician, 8 hours/day, 6 times/week, or 2 part-time occupational health physician each working 4 hours/day, 6
time/week in alternate periods with the other; 1 full-time dentist; 1 full-time occupational nurse and 1 full-time first-aider for every shift
 More than 2000, 1 full-time occupational health physician, 1 full-time dentist, 8 hours/day, 6 times/week; 1 part-time physician for each of the other shifts to
stay at least 4 hours/day, 6 time/week; 1 full-time occupational health nurse and 1 full-time first-aider for every shift; 1 bed for every 100 workers and a
dental clinic
Physical Examination
 All workers, irrespective of age and sex, shall undergo physical examination
- Pre-employment
- Periodic annual or more frequent, depending on the hazard exposure of employee  
- Exit or upon termination
- When injured or ill
 All examinations shall
- Be complete and thorough
- Be rendered free of charge to the workers; and 
- Include x-ray or special laboratory examinations when necessary due to the peculiar nature of the employment.

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 Includes x-ray or special laboratory examination 
 Records of physical examination shall be considered strictly confidential 
 Employers shall adopt and implement a comprehensive Health program for his workers.  
 The Health Program of every establishment shall include
- Maintenance of a healthy work environment through the conduct of regular appraisal of sanitation and hygienic conditions.
- Health examinations (entrance, periodic, special examination, transfer examination, separate examination)
- Diagnosis and treatment of all injuries and occupational and non-occupational diseases;
- Immunization programs; and
 
- Accurate and complete medical records of each worker
- Health Education and Counseling in which the occupational health and safety personnel shall cooperate with the supervisors in imparting appropriate
health and safety information to employees, such as health hazards and proper precautions, habits of cleanliness, orderliness, safe work practices,
use and maintenance of available personal protective clothing and devices, and the use of available health services and facilities; and
- Nutrition program which shall be under the dietician and supervised by a physician if the latter is present
 Submit an Annual Medical Report using form DOLE/BWC/HSD/OH-47 to the Regional Labor Office concerned; copy furnished the Bureau of Working 
Conditions on or before the last Day of March of the year following the covered period.
 Periodic Annual medical examination shall be conducted in order to follow-up previous findings to allow early detection of occupation and non-
occupational diseases, and determine the effect of exposure of employees to health hazards.
Department For Guidelines Governing Occupational Safety and Health in the Construction Industry refer to DO # 13, series of 1998.
Order No. 13,
series of 1998 This Department Order includes Specific Construction Safety and Health Program, Specific duties of Safety and Health Personnel, General Safety within 
Construction Premises, and others.
Guidelines
Governing Construction safety signages must be provided to warn the workers and the public of hazards existing in the workplace. Signages must be posted in prominent
Occupational Safety positions at strategic locations, and, as far as practicable, in the language understandable to most of the workers employed in the construction site.
and Health in the Signages should be regularly inspected and maintained in good and legible condition. Damaged signs or hose that no longer apply should be immediately
Construction Industry removed or replaced as the workplace condition warrants.
Workers Welfare Facilities
The employer shall provide for:
a. adequate supply of safe drinking water for the workers in the project site; 
b. suitable drinking areas, drinking water containers which should be cleaned and disinfected at intervals not exceeding 15 days;
c. adequate sanitary and washing facilities based on the requirements of the DOH;
d. adequate facilities for changing, storing and drying of working clothes;
e. suitable living accommodation for workers, as may be applicable, for their families; and
f. separate sanitary, washing and sleeping facilities for male and female workers.

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Pre-Construction
 All heavy equipment operators assigned at the project site must be tested and certified in accordance with a standard trade test prescribed by
TESDA in coordination with its accredited organization/s.
 All heavy equipment must be tested and certified in accordance with the standards prepared by DOLE or its recognized organization/s prior to
commissioning of said equipment.
During Construction
Mobilization or transport of heavy equipment
 Load restrictions, height and width clearance as imposed by DPWH for all roads and bridges to be utilized during transport.
 Only duly certified operators are allowed to load and unload heavy equipment to trailer
 Equipment to be transported must be properly secured to the trailer
Erection / set-up of heavy equipment
Routine Inspection
 Routine inspection of all heavy equipment must be performed by DOLE accredited professionals in accordance to standards set by DOLE recognized
equipment supplier
 All equipment which do not comply with the minimum safety standards for equipment certification shall be immediately removed from the work site for
restoration or repair until they meet said standards or requirements.
Certified Operators
 Only duly certified operators shall be allowed to operate their designated heavy equipment
 All operators and riggers must wear personal protective equipment as prescribed in the above pertinent sections.
Administrative The manual on labor standards contains the Checklist and its corresponding Guide in accomplishment for users to be able to assess the minimum requirements
Order No. pursuant to the provisions of the Labor Code, as amended, its Implementing Rules and Regulations, and other relevant issuances, the Occupational Safety
296, and Health Standards (OSHS) and various Orders and issuance affecting our workers.
series of 2003
and Department  Self-assessment shall be undertaken by employers of establishments employing at least two hundred (200) workers and unionized establishments  
Order No. 57 - with certified Collective Bargaining Agreements regardless of the number of workers employed.
2004  Checklist shall be distributed within the First Quarter of every year to all covered employers.
 Checklist shall be submitted within 5 days from the conduct of Self-Assessment
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LIST OF PHILIPPINE EHS LAWS AND OTHER REGULATIONS

Compliance to the terms and conditions of Environmental Compliance Certificate

F - Full Compliance N/A - Not Applicable REP - Report PRA - Practice

P - Partial Compliance LIC - License/ Permit DOC - Procedure/ Records

Rule 8. Domestic sewage management

Section 14 – Chemical Substances Inventory

F - Full Compliance N/A - Not Applicable REP - Report PRA - Practice

P - Partial Compliance LIC - License/ Permit DOC - Procedure/ Records

Section 26 –Waste Generator

F - Full Compliance N/A - Not Applicable REP - Report PRA - Practice

P - Partial Compliance LIC - License/ Permit DOC - Procedure/ Records

DAO 2004 -36 Requirements for Proper Hazardous Waste Management

Minimum Requirement for Hazardous Waste Storage Facilities

F - Full Compliance N/A - Not Applicable REP - Report PRA - Practice

P - Partial Compliance LIC - License/ Permit DOC - Procedure/ Records

All storage facilities enumerated above should be labeled as:

Waste transport record number

F - Full Compliance N/A - Not Applicable REP - Report PRA - Practice

P - Partial Compliance LIC - License/ Permit DOC - Procedure/ Records

Scope and Coverage

From the DENR-EMB

F - Full Compliance N/A - Not Applicable REP - Report PRA - Practice

P - Partial Compliance LIC - License/ Permit DOC - Procedure/ Records

For Health Care Waste Transporters   

 Final Waste Disposal Systems and Facilities

P - Partial Compliance LIC - License/ Permit DOC - Procedure/ Records

DAO 97- 38 – CCO  License to Use or Purchase from EMB

F - Full Compliance N/A - Not Applicable REP - Report PRA - Practice

P - Partial Compliance LIC - License/ Permit DOC - Procedure/ Records

 Mercury Management Plan – to be submitted to EMB 

 License to Use or Purchase from EMB

F - Full Compliance N/A - Not Applicable REP - Report PRA - Practice

P - Partial Compliance LIC - License/ Permit DOC - Procedure/ Records

F - Full Compliance N/A - Not Applicable REP - Report PRA - Practice

P - Partial Compliance LIC - License/ Permit DOC - Procedure/ Records

F - Full Compliance N/A - Not Applicable REP - Report PRA - Practice

P - Partial Compliance LIC - License/ Permit DOC - Procedure/ Records

Section IV. Requirements

F - Full Compliance N/A - Not Applicable REP - Report PRA - Practice

P - Partial Compliance LIC - License/ Permit DOC - Procedure/ Records

F - Full Compliance N/A - Not Applicable REP - Report PRA - Practice

P - Partial Compliance LIC - License/ Permit DOC - Procedure/ Records

 Posting of Permit in a manner as to be clearly visible and accessible at all times 

Control of NOx, SOx, Particulate Emissions and Smoke Opacity

Not darker than

F - Full Compliance N/A - Not Applicable REP - Report PRA - Practice

P - Partial Compliance LIC - License/ Permit DOC - Procedure/ Records

Rule XXll – Section 1 – Emission Standards for In-Use Vehicles  

Compression-Ignition Engines Naturally Turbo 1000 m

F - Full Compliance N/A - Not Applicable REP - Report PRA - Practice

P - Partial Compliance LIC - License/ Permit DOC - Procedure/ Records

RA 9003 –  Proper segregation of wastes into:

P - Partial Compliance LIC - License/ Permit DOC - Procedure/ Records

Mining Permits Granted to Qualified Persons / Organization

F - Full Compliance N/A - Not Applicable REP - Report PRA - Practice

P - Partial Compliance LIC - License/ Permit DOC - Procedure/ Records

The features of a Mineral Agreement are as follows:

P - Partial Compliance LIC - License/ Permit DOC - Procedure/ Records

(proposed maximum concentration 0.1%) by weight in homogeneous materials

F - Full Compliance N/A - Not Applicable REP - Report PRA - Practice

P - Partial Compliance LIC - License/ Permit DOC - Procedure/ Records

P - Partial Compliance LIC - License/ Permit DOC - Procedure/ Records

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