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Philippines Introduces New Safety Guidelines for Construction Workers
DOLE unveils standards for temporary accommodation and welfare facilities in a bid to enhance worker safety.
QUEZON CITY – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has marked the World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2025 by announcing new guidelines aimed at improving workplace safety and health standards for construction workers.
This year’s theme, "REVOLUTIONIZING HEALTH AND SAFETY: THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) AND DIGITALIZATION AT WORK TOWARDS ACHIEVING ZERO ACCIDENT," underscores the integration of technology in enhancing worker safety across industries.
A significant development is the collaboration between DOLE’s Bureau of Working Conditions (BWC) and the Philippine Domestic Construction Board (PDCB), which has led to the creation of guidelines specifically addressing temporary accommodation and welfare facilities for construction workers.
These guidelines align with Republic Act No. 11058 and are designed to ensure that workers have access to safe, humane, and adequate facilities at construction sites.
The required amenities include water stations, toilets, bathing and laundry areas, kitchens, healthcare stations, and recreational spaces.
The formation of these guidelines involved a Technical Working Group (TWG) consisting of representatives from key government agencies and the private sector.
Public consultations were conducted with stakeholders from the construction industry to refine these standards.
The finalized guidelines successfully passed scrutiny by the DOLE’s Technical Committee on Legislative Matters (TCLM) and the National Tripartite Industrial Peace Council (NTIPC).
Engr.
Roger G. Antonio, representing the Society of Construction Law Philippines, Inc. in the TWG, expressed support for the guidelines during a ceremony, highlighting the importance of multi-sectoral collaboration and innovation in improving the safety and dignity of construction work.
On April 28, 2025, DOLE Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma signed the DOLE Department Order No. 253, Series of 2025, which formalizes these guidelines for the standard design and specifications of temporary accommodation and welfare facilities for construction workers.
This event took place at the Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) in Quezon City and marks a pivotal step in advancing the living and working conditions for one of the country’s most vulnerable labor segments.
Secretary Laguesma emphasized the government's steadfast commitment to ensuring that health and safety standards are upheld on construction sites across the nation.
The announcement aims to address long-standing concerns regarding the welfare of construction workers in the Philippines.
This year’s theme, "REVOLUTIONIZING HEALTH AND SAFETY: THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI) AND DIGITALIZATION AT WORK TOWARDS ACHIEVING ZERO ACCIDENT," underscores the integration of technology in enhancing worker safety across industries.
A significant development is the collaboration between DOLE’s Bureau of Working Conditions (BWC) and the Philippine Domestic Construction Board (PDCB), which has led to the creation of guidelines specifically addressing temporary accommodation and welfare facilities for construction workers.
These guidelines align with Republic Act No. 11058 and are designed to ensure that workers have access to safe, humane, and adequate facilities at construction sites.
The required amenities include water stations, toilets, bathing and laundry areas, kitchens, healthcare stations, and recreational spaces.
The formation of these guidelines involved a Technical Working Group (TWG) consisting of representatives from key government agencies and the private sector.
Public consultations were conducted with stakeholders from the construction industry to refine these standards.
The finalized guidelines successfully passed scrutiny by the DOLE’s Technical Committee on Legislative Matters (TCLM) and the National Tripartite Industrial Peace Council (NTIPC).
Engr.
Roger G. Antonio, representing the Society of Construction Law Philippines, Inc. in the TWG, expressed support for the guidelines during a ceremony, highlighting the importance of multi-sectoral collaboration and innovation in improving the safety and dignity of construction work.
On April 28, 2025, DOLE Secretary Bienvenido E. Laguesma signed the DOLE Department Order No. 253, Series of 2025, which formalizes these guidelines for the standard design and specifications of temporary accommodation and welfare facilities for construction workers.
This event took place at the Occupational Safety and Health Center (OSHC) in Quezon City and marks a pivotal step in advancing the living and working conditions for one of the country’s most vulnerable labor segments.
Secretary Laguesma emphasized the government's steadfast commitment to ensuring that health and safety standards are upheld on construction sites across the nation.
The announcement aims to address long-standing concerns regarding the welfare of construction workers in the Philippines.
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