Section 12. Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Program.— Covered workplaces shall have a safety and health program including the following policies, guidelines or information:

1. Statement of commitment to comply with OSH requirements;

2. General safety and health, including a drug-free workplace;

3. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)/tuberculosis/hepatitis prevention and control;

4. Company or project details;

5. Composition and duties of the safety and health committee;

6. Occup ational safety and health personnel and facilities;

7. Safety and health promotion, training and education;

8. Conduct of toolbox meetings;

9. Accident/incident/illness investigation, recording and reporting;

10. Provision and use of PPE;

11. Provision of safety signage;

12. Dust control and management, and regulations on activities such as building of temporary structures, and lifting and operation of electrical, mechanical, communications systems and other equipment;

13. Provision of workers’ welfare facilities;

14. Emergency preparedness and response plan;

15. Waste management system; and

16. Prohibited acts and penalties for violations.

The safety and health program shall be prepared and executed by the employer, contractor or subcontractor, if any, in consultation with the workers and their representatives, and shall be submitted to the DOLE which shall approve, disapprove or modify the same according to existing laws, rules and regulations, and other issuances.

The approved safety and health program shall be communicated and be made readily available to all persons in the workplace.