Checklist For DO 198 (IRR of RA 11058)
Checklist For DO 198 (IRR of RA 11058)
Checklist for the Compliance against Department Order No. 198 series of 2018, or the IRR of RA
11058 entitled “An Act Strengthening Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health
Standards and Providing Penalties for Violations Thereof”
22 Safety officer/s of all workplace must possess the necessary training and experience 25k N/A
requirement according to its category. The respective qualifications of safety officers are as
follows:
23 25k N/A
24 25k Yes
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25 25k N/A
26 In the case of contractor or subcontractor, at least one (1) safety officer must be deployed at 40k Yes/No
each specific area of operations to oversee the management of the safety and health program for
its own workforce.
27 The engagement of the services of a certified OSH consultant (SO4) shall be allowed for a period 40k Yes
not longer than one (1) year for establishments whose designated safety officer has to be
trained or is in the process of completing the prescribed training courses and relevant
experience.
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28 Section 15: 40k Yes
Occupational First-Aider: One (1) for every 100
Health workers
Personnel
and OH Nurse: 501-2000 1FT
Facilities. – >2000 1FT/shift and
Covered every 250 +1FT
workplaces
shall have
qualified OH Physician: 501-2000 2PT
occupational >2000 1FT and 2PT
health every 500 +1FT or 4PT
personnel
such as
certified
first-aiders,
nurses,
dentists, and
physicians
duly MOA of Health Care Provider:
complement Name of Service Provider and
ed with the period:
required
medical
supplies,
equipment
and facilities.
29 Every employer covered shall provide his/her workers medical services and facilities and shall 30k Yes
not be an excuse by an employer from maintaining in his/her workplace a first aid treatment
room or clinic for workers which shall be as follows:
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30 The employer may not establish a hospital in the workplace where there is a hospital or dental 30k Yes MOA with nearest hospital(s):
cl;inic which is located not more than five (5) kilometers away from the workplace, accessible in If applicable, name and date:
not more than twenty-five (25) minutes travel time, and the employer has facilities readily
available for transporting workers to the hospital or dental clinic in cases of emergency. For
this purpose, the employer shall enter into a written contract with the hospital for the use of
such hospital for the treatment of workers in cases of emergency.
31 Section 16. (a) All safety and health personnel shall undergo the mandatory orientation or training on OSH 25k
Safety and as prescribed by DOLE. Said training shall be evidenced by the issuance of a certification by
Health DOLE or a DOLE-Accredited Training Organization.
Training.
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N/A
32 N/A
33 Yes
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34 N/A
59 Rule 1220: Permit to Operate (Elevator, etc.) 40k Yes/No If applicable, Permit No. and
validity:
60 Rule 1940: Fire Protection and Control 40k Yes
1944.05: Portable Extinguisher
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(1) General Requirement
a. 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;
b. portable extinguishers shall be maintained in fully charged and operable condition and kept in their designated places at all
times when not in use;
c. approved fire extinguishers shall be used;
d. extinguishers shall be installed on hangers or brackets conspicuously located in unobstructed areas readily accessible in the
event of fire;
e. extinguishers having group weight not exceeding 18 kilograms shall be installed so that the top is not more than 1.5 meter
above the floor. Those exceeding 18 kgs., except wheeled types, shall be installed not more than 1 m. above the floor.
f. extinguishers shall be inspected monthly or at more frequent intervals when circumstances require to ensure they are in their
designated places, to determine physical damages and that they are in good operable condition;
g. at regular intervals of not more than one year, or when specifically indicated by an inspection, extinguishers shall be thoroughly
examined, recharged or repaired; and
h. on the place where extinguishers are located, the type and use of the extinguishers and instructions on its proper use shall be
marked in visible and easily readable letters.
61 (2) Selection of Extinguishers: 40k Yes Clean Agent or HCFC 123 or
Extinguishers shall be selected for the specific class or classes or hazards to be protected against similar for indoor/Chemical Fire
Ex for outdoor or common areas
62 (3) Distribution of fire extinguishers: 40k Yes
a. Extinguishers for light hazards Class “A” fires, where the amount of combustible or flammable materials present are of such
quantity that fires of small size may be expected in offices, schoolrooms, churches, assembly halls and other similar places shall
be located that a person will not travel more than thirty (30) meters from any point to reach the nearest extinguisher. One (1)
unit of five to six (5 to 6) quarts (1 114 to 1 1/2 gal.) foam extinguisher for every 250 sq. meters
63 g. Extinguishers shall have a durable tag securely attached to show the maintenance and re-charge data and containing the 40k Yes
signatures of persons performing the service;
64 h. Extinguishers shall be properly marked to indicate the suitability of the extinguishers for particular class of fires; 40k Yes
65 i. Extinguishers shall be hydrostatically tested before use and periodically tested at least once in every five (5) years or as may be 40k Yes
required by the enforcing authority when inspection indicate the need for such examination.
66 1947: Electrical Installation 40k Yes Refer to the latest edition of the
1947.01: General Requirements Philippine Electrical Code (PEC) –
All electrical installations shall be in accordance with the provisions of Rule 1210 (Electrical Safety)
2017 edition
67 1947.02: Emergency Systems 40k Yes
Emergency lighting system shall be provided to automatically light emergency exits in case of failure of the main electrical power
line.
68 1948.01: Sounding Devices 40k Yes
(1) All buildings having two or more stories in height shall be equipped with fire alarm system and signals of distinctive quality
and pitch clearly audible to all persons inside the building.
(2) Hand-operated sending stations of fire alarm boxes shall be provided on every floor and located that the travel to reach a
station is not more than thirty (30) meters for industrial and commercial establishments with moderate or low hazard occupancy.
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(3) Fire-alarm stations shall be conspicuous, readily accessible, and in the natural path of escape from fire.
(4) Hand operated sending stations of fire alarm boxes shall be provided on every floor and located such that the travel to reach
a station is not more than sixty-one (61) meters for business establishments with moderate or low hazard occupancy.
69 1948.02: Fire-fighting Drills 40k Yes
(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.
70 (2) The members of the fire brigade shall be physically qualified for the job and properly trained on firefighting use of hose, line, 40k Yes
ventilation of buildings, salvage operations, rescue operations, first aid, and other related activities.
71 1948.03: Fire Exit Drills: 40k Yes
(1) Fire-exit drills shall be conducted at least twice a year to maintain an orderly evacuation of buildings, unless the local fire
department requires a higher frequency of fire drills.
72 Section 21: The total cost of implementing a duly approved OSH program shall be an integral part of the - Yes
Cost of Safety operations cost. It shall be separate pay item in construction and in all contracting or
and Health subcontracting arrangements.
Program
Other Requirements:
Appli-
Item RA/DO Specific Requirements Penalty Action Plan
cability
73 DO 174; DO Registration of subcontractors (e.g. DO 174, PCAB) For Yes If applicable, Permit No. and
Checking
13; validity:
RA 4566
74 PD 856 Sanitation Permits of Food Handlers And Canteen Concessionaire(s) For Yes If applicable, Permit No. and
Checking
validity:
75 DO No. 55-03 Family Welfare Policy and Programs For Yes Policy No and date approved:
Checking
76 RA 7877 Anti Sexual-Harassment Policy For Yes Policy No and date approved:
Checking
Prevention of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
Policy and programs on the prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace shall be developed and implemented in
conformance with RA 7877, known as the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act of 1995. It is an Act Declaring Sexual Harassment Unlawful
77 RA 9514 Fire Safety Inspection Certificate (FSIC) For Yes FSIC No, date approved and
SECTION 4.0.0.3 SPECIFIC AUTHORITY OF CHIEF, BFP Checking
validity:
A. Further, the Chief, BFP or his duly authorized representative, is hereby specifically authorized to: 5. Issue Fire Safety
Inspection Certificate (FSIC) as a pre-requisite to the grants of permits and/or licenses by the local governments and other
government agencies concerned
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List of Subcontractors/Outsourced:
No. Name Service Provided No. of employees
deployed
1