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CSHP TEMPLATE FOR SMALL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
RESIDENTIAL PROJECT/S (2 STOREY AND BELOW) OR MINOR REPAIR WORKS
1.0 Company Safety and Health Policy
       It is the general policy of      (Name of Owner)____                     to perform work in the
safest manner possible consistent with good construction practices.
      To achieve these objectives, we are committed to the following:
                   Identification   of    potential    hazards    that  may       arise   from  the
                    programmed/scheduled work activities;
                   Organizing the work activities so as to minimize the risk arising from them;
                   Ensuring that all workers are given orientation/briefing or induction prior to
                    deployment to the site;
                   Establishing a site safety committee to act as policy making body of the project
                    on all issues pertaining to safety and health;
                   Ensure the conduct of daily toolbox meetings;
2.0 Project Details
      Project description:
          a.       specific name of project: _________________________________________
          b.       Address/location:      ___________________________________________
          c.       classification of the project: (2 storey residential or minor repair works 15 workers
                   and less) _____________________________________________________
          d.       project owner: __________________________________________________
          e.       name of main contractor and list of sub-contractors (if any) and PCAB License,
                   ______________________________________________________________
          f.       estimated number of workers in the site:      ___________________________
          g.       estimated start date of (execution of the project) construction_______________
          h.       duration of the project (no. of calendar days) and; _______________________
          i.        specific scope of work to be undertaken: ____________________________
                   ________________________________________________________________
                   ________________________________________________________________
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3.0 Composition of Construction Safety and Health Committee (CSHC).
        I/We _____(Name of Owner)________ am/are committed to organize a CSH Committee
at the project site to act as a policy making body of the project on all issues pertaining to safety
and health.
       3.1 Composition of Construction Safety and Health Committee (SHC)
             Our CSHC at the        (Name of Project)            consist of:
          o Chairman – ________________________________________________
              Members        :       __________________________
                                      __________________________
                                      __________________________
                                      __________________________
              Secretary – ____________________________________________
       3.2 Functions of CSH Committee shall include but are not limited to the following:
                   Plans, develops and oversees the accident prevention programs for the
                    construction project;
                   Gather feedback, discuss,        review   safety   policies,   procedures   and
                    recommend improvements;
                   Conducts safety/toolbox meetings.
                   Communicate safety and health concerns and information to management
                    and staff personnel;
                   Reviews reports of accident investigation and implementation of program;
                   Solicit, evaluate and confirm implementation of safety and health
                    suggestions from employees.
4.0 Composition of Health & Safety Personnel (if there is any)
              5.1 Complete Name of Safety Officer/s: ________________________________
               (please attached the certificate of COSH training)
              5.2 Complete Name of First-Aider/s: __________________________________
               (please attached the certificate of First-Aid training)
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5.0 Duties and Responsibilities
       a. Owner
                 Responsible in operation, safety and health of the entire project.
                 Delegate personnel for the implementation of safety
                 Chairman of the safety and health committee. Arranges schedule and place of
                  meeting and notifies members.
       b. Project Coordinator
               Ensures that all workers under his supervision understand safety responsibility.
               Ensures that proper use of PPE
               Acts without delay in addressing all hazards and unsafe conditions or actions
                  within the scope of their area of responsibility.
               Holds toolbox safety meeting with the workers.
       c. Worker
              Consistently observes work conditions, operation, equipment and tools for the
                 purpose of accident prevention.
              Complies with all the regulations as well as safe work practices and safety rules.
              Uses all necessary personal protective safety equipment and other safe working
                 practices.
              Corrects any unsafe practices within the scope of work operations and reports
                 any unsafe conditions.
              Attend all committee/toolbox meetings.
6.0 Conduct of Toolbox Meeting
        To hold a daily safety toolbox meeting every morning before the start of work to attain
    the following objectives:
              To discuss matters pertaining to the job;
              To provide briefing on the planned work;
              To predict potential hazards or actual occurrence of accidents at the site;
              To provide tips and suggestions on how to prevent possible accidents, and;
              To discuss other pertinent matters (e.g. accident prevention)
7.0 Personal Protective Equipment
           The company will provide the following basic PPEs and enforce the use of the
    adequate and approved type of personal protective clothing and equipment suited to the risk
    inherent in the work and operations performed:
              Safety shoes - will be used for general works and to be worn at all times on the
               site.
              Safety helmet – all workers must wear an approved safety helmet while on the
               construction site.
              Safety gloves - to be worn wherever possible for hand protection
              Safety goggles/Face shield – protection against flying objects from doing work
               such as chipping, grinding, cutting, drilling works and alike.
              Safety belt/harness – to be used whenever working at height.
              Others (specify depending on the nature of work and hazard identified)
              _____________________________________________________________
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                  _____________________________________________________________
8.0 First-Aid, Health Care Medicines and Equipment Facilities
             The owner/employer will provide the following basic first-aid kit and health care
    medicines and facilities for workers in the site:
             ______________________________________________________
             ______________________________________________________
             ______________________________________________________
9.0 Workers Welfare Facilities
        The following welfare facilities will be provided in the site to ensure humane working
    conditions:
               a. Adequate supply of safe drinking water
               b. Adequate sanitary, washing and sleeping facilities separate for men and
                  women workers
               c. Adequate facilities for changing and for the storage and drying of work clothes.
               d. Adequate accommodation for taking meals.
10.0 Working Hour & Break Time (Indicate the maximum number of work hours per day).
        ______________________________________________________________
          ______________________________________________________________
11.0 Construction Waste Disposal
           The main constructor including subcontractors will be responsible for minimizing
     waste generated during the implementation of the project. The following procedures for
     disposal of wastes will be implemented in the site:
                  1.    Ensure that the construction wastes are segregated from that of domestic
                        waste.
                  2.    All domestic wastes are to be collected on a daily basis.
                  3.    Construction debris (broken hollow blocks, spoiled concrete, loose
                        concrete, etc) should be taken out on the staging area.
                  4.    Oil spills and spoiled greases should be wrapping in the black garbage bag
                        and will be properly disposed.
                  5.    Application of good housekeeping.
12.0 Safety Work Practices - (indicate safety work practices based on the scope of work to be undertaken.
      Use additional sheet if necessary)
                  12.1 Welding and Cutting
                  12.2 Hand and Power Tools
                  12.3 Safe Handling of Materials –
                  12.4 Electrical Works and Installation
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13.0 Enumerate/describe other safety procedures in accomplishing the project.
     ________________________________________________________________________
      ________________________________________________________________________
      ________________________________________________________________________
      _________________________________________________________________________
14.0 Penalties/Sanctions – as a matter of policy and to ensure that the safety and health rules
specified herein are complied with, the owner recommended the following sanctions/penalties for any
violations of CSH program(Please attach company policy on penalties, if there are any). :
                      First offense            – ______warning – (written)______
                      Second offense           -- penalty – (one (1) day salary deduction)
                      Third offense            – penalty – (three (3) days salary deduction)
                      Fourth offense           – dismissal
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       Name of Project Owner                                                Date
       Signature over Printed Name
                                                            ________________________
Name of Person who will supervise the project                           Date
  Signature over Printed Name