Environmental Safety
This national government agency is primarily responsible for protecting the environment and natural resources in the Philippines.
What is the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)?
This government agency implements workplace health programs in the Philippines.
What is the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)?
This PPE is worn on the head to protect workers from falling objects.
What is a hard hat or safety helmet?
Before starting demolition, workers must disconnect this to prevent electrocution.
What is the power supply or electricity?
This is the number to dial for emergency services in the Philippines.
What is 911?
Under RA 9003, this refers to the systematic administration of activities that provide for segregation, collection, transport, storage, treatment, and disposal of solid waste.
What is Ecological Solid Waste Management?
This document assesses the potential health risks workers may be exposed to in their work environment.
What is an Occupational Health Risk Assessment?
This is the minimum PPE required when entering a construction site.
What are a hard hat, safety shoes, and reflective vest?
This law mandates the safety and health of workers, especially in hazardous activities such as demolition.
What is the Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHS) of the Philippines?
This emergency drill is commonly practiced in schools and offices to prepare for earthquakes.
What is the Drop, Cover, and Hold drill?
This type of pollution occurs when excessive noise disturbs the health and well-being of humans and wildlife.
What is noise pollution?
These professionals are responsible for monitoring and promoting the physical and mental health of employees.
Who are Occupational Health Nurses or Physicians/ practitioners?
Safety goggles or face shields are PPE used to protect this part of the body.
What are the eyes or face?
This safety professional must inspect the structure prior to demolition to determine the safest method.
Who is a Structural Engineer or Safety Officer?
This kit contains basic items like water, flashlight, radio, and first aid items during emergencies.
What is a Go Bag or Emergency Kit?
The unit of measurement of illumination?
What is lux?
This DOLE Department Order mandates the implementation of OSH programs in all establishments in the Philippines.
What is DOLE Department Order No. 252, Series of 2025?
In accordance with OSHC standards, this document must indicate the required PPE for each job.
What is a Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) or PPE Matrix?
DOLE requires this document to be submitted before starting any demolition project.
What is a Construction Safety and Health Program (CSHP)?
The full form of the acronym PAGASA.
What is the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration?
This is the term for facilities within a workplace that prevent toxic substances from contaminating the natural environment.
What are pollution control devices?
This type of illness results from long-term exposure to harmful agents in the workplace, such as asbestos or chemical solvents.
What are occupational diseases?
This is the term for PPE that protects against inhalation of harmful dusts, fumes, or gases.
What is a respirator or breathing apparatus?
This type of demolition is performed without heavy machinery and is considered slower but safer in congested urban areas.
What is manual demolition?
This is the workplace document that outlines procedures and responsibilities during fires, earthquakes, or other disasters.
What is an Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (EPRP)?