BASIC OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

AND SAFETY
RULE 1170: UNFIRED PRESSURE VESSELS

1171: Definition
“Unfired pressure vessels” shall mean any
closed vessel other than a boiler constructed to
hold steam, hot water, gas or air, ordinarily
supplied from an external source or from the
indirect application of heat.
1172: General Provisions
Construction: Every pressure vessel shall be
accompanied by a certificate issued by the
Manufacturer showing the technical specifications
to which the vessel has been constructed.
Installation: Pressure vessels shall be installed
in a way that all parts are readily accessible for
inspection
1173: Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
Vessels and other Cylinders
Vessels containing or are used as containers for
liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), chemicals, catalyst and
other corrosive gases shall be subjected to internal
and/or external inspection, at intervals not exceeding
two (2) years in the case of cylinders for corrosive gases
and five (5) years for other gas cylinders.
Handling and Storage: Cylinders shall be
adequately protected against excessive variations
of temperature, direct rays of the sun and
continuous dampness. Storage rooms containing
charged cylinders should be appropriately marked
on the outside with clearly visible danger signs.
Transport: No cylinder shall be moved by a
lifting magnet.
1174: Water and Air Pressure Tanks
The water supplied to water pressure tanks shall be
free from suspended solids and sedimentary matters.
Hot Water Pressure Tanks: Hot water pressure tanks
shall be designed to withstand full boiler pressure.
Cold Water Pressure Tanks: Cold water pressure
system shall be provided with one or more pressure relief
valves adjusted to release over the maximum air pressure
of the system.
RULE 1210 ELECTRICAL SAFETY
1211: Philippine Electrical Code
-is hereby adopted and the standards contained
therein shall be considered safety standards to the
extent that they safeguard any person employed in
any workplace and control the practice of electrical
engineering.
1212: Electrical Safety Inspection
“Installation” as used in this Rule shall mean
assemblage of electrical equipment in a given
location, designed for coordinated operation,
properly erected and wired.
“Approved” shall mean acceptable to the Bureau
after test and examination show compliance with
standards.
 RULE 1940 FIRE PROTECTION AND CONTROL

 All buildings for occupancy used shall be located in

areas provided for by applicable zoning regulations of
the locality
 Specific standards in design and construction,
occupancy and use of buildings and facilities shall be
those prescribed by the Building Code of the
Philippines.
 Fire tests of building materials and fire protection
equipment used in any place of employment shall be
those provided for the Fire Code of the Philippines.
Building Construction and Facilities
 Exits - At least two exits shall be provided in every floor and basement of every
workplace capable of clearing the work area in five (5) minutes.
 Stairways - All stairways used as fire exits shall lead directly to the street or
through fire resistant passages. All approaches to fire exits shall be cleared of
any obstruction and properly marked.
 Fire Doors - Doors giving access to stairways shall not open directly on stairs, but shall
open on landings leaving a path of travel equal to at least the width of the door.
- Doors swinging on both sides, vertical-sliding doors, rolling shutters and
revolving doors shall not be allowed as exits.
- Doors from stairways to the outside of the building shall have a width equal to
at least the effective width of the stairs.
- Doors leading into or out of any building or floor shall not be locked or
fastened during period of occupancy
Water Supply - Where connection from a public water supply system is not available,
an adequate private water supply reservoir capable of supplying all fire fighting
systems for eight (8)hours shall be provided.
 Portable Extinguisher - all places of employment, including those where automatic-
sprinkler protection system is installed, shall be provided with portable fire extinguishers
for protection against incipient fires. Portable extinguishers shall be maintained in fully
charged and operable condition and kept in their designated places at all times when not
in use.
RULE 1960 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES
 Every employer shall establish in his place
of employment occupational health services
in accordance with the regulation and
guidelines provided for under this rule.
 The employer, the workers, and their
representatives, where they exist shall
cooperate and participate in the
implementation of the organizational and
other measures relating to occupational
health services.
Definitions
 “Occupational Health Services” are services
entrusted with essentially preventive
functions and responsible for advising the
employers, the workers, and their
representatives.
“Occupational Health Personnel” in an establishment/undertaking refers to the qualified
first-aider, nurse, dentist, or physician, whose service/services have been engaged by the
employer in order to provide occupational health services in the establishment/
undertaking.
“First Aid Treatment” means adequate, immediate and necessary medical and/or dental
attendance or remedy given in case of injury or sudden illness suffered by the workers,
before more extensive medical and/or dental treatment can be secured.
“First Aider” means any person trained and duly certified or qualified to administer first-
aid by the Philippine National Red Cross or by any organization accredited by the same.
“Emergency Clinic” means an enclosed area, room or building, located within the
premises of the establishment, and equipped with the necessary medical facilities and
supplies
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