Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Program of
ASA COLOR & CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
I.
Complete Company Profile/ Project details
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Company Name:
Date Established:
Complete Address:
Phone and fax numbers
ASA COLOR & CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC.
March 1977
1420 Bernardo St. Brgy. Turo, Bocaue, Bulacan
02-89259439
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Website URL/Email address
www.asacolor.com.ph
human.resources@asacolor.com.ph
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Name of Company Owner/Manager/President: MR. JOSE B. ARBATIN
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Total Number of Employees:
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Description of the business
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Pls specify
99
Male 80
Female
19
o Kindly check:
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o Manufacturing:
Manufacturer of Liquid Inks
o Service:
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o Agri/fishing:
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o Wholesale/retail
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o Utilities
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o Banks and financial institution___________________
o Security Agency
o Maintenance
o Construction
o Others (Please specify)
Product descriptions: (ex. Garments, shoes, electronics)
Liquid Inks
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Description of services:
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Manufacturing
Basic Components of Company OSH Program and Policy
(DO 198-18, Chapter IV, Section 12)
1. Company Commitment to Comply with OSH Requirements
2. General Safety and Health Programs
 Safety and health Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Control (HIRAC)
 Medical Surveillance for early detection and management of occupational and
work-related diseases
 First-aid and emergency medical services
3. Promotion of Drug Free workplace, Mental health Services in the Workplace, Healthy
lifestyle
4. Prevention and Control of HIV-AIDS, Tuberculosis, Hepatitis B
5. Composition and Duties of health and safety Committee
6. OSH Personnel and Facilities
7. Safety and Health Promotion, Training and Education
 Orientation of all workers on OSH
 Conduct of Risk Assessment, evaluation and Control
 *Continuing training on OSH for OSH Personnel
 *Work permit System
8. Toolbox/Safety Meetings, job safety analysis
9. Accident/Incident/illness Investigation, Recording and Reporting
10. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
11. Safety signages
12. Welfare Facilities
13. Emergency and disaster preparedness and response plan to include the organization
and creation of disaster control groups, business continuity plan, and updating the
hazard, risk and vulnerability assessment (as required)
14. Solid waste management system
15. Compliance with Reportorial Government Requirement (refer to Item 9.0)
16. Control and Management of Hazards (refer to Item 2-HIRAC)
17. *Prohibited Acts and Penalties for Violations
18. *Cost of Implementing Company OSH program
*(Applicable for medium to high risk establishments with 10 to 50 workers and low to high risk
establishments with 51 workers and above)
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1.0 Company Commitment to Comply with OSH Policy
ASA COLOR & CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. do hereby commit to comply with the
requirements of RA 11058 and DOLE Department Order 198-18 (its Implementing Rules and
Regulations) and the applicable provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Standards
(OSHS).
We acknowledge the company’s obligation and responsibilities to provide appropriate funds
for implementing this OSH program including orientation and training of its employees on
OSH, provision and dissemination of IEC materials on safety and health, provision of
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when necessary and other OSH related requirements
and activities, to ensure the protection for our workers and employees against injuries,
illnesses and death through safe and healthy working conditions and environment.
We commit to conduct risk assessment as required to prevent workplace accidents as well as
comply with other provisions of this OSH program.
That we are also fully aware of the
penalties and sanctions for OSH violations as provided for in RA 11058 and its Implementing
Rules and Regulations.
JOTESSA F. ARBATIN
Plant Manager
Date Signed: _________
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2.0 General Safety and Health Programs
2.1 Conduct of Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment Matrix
Task
Priority:
likelihood of
injury and
illness to
Hazard Identified Risk Description
occur
(low, medium,
high)
Travel to / from work
All employees who
travel in a public
COVID 19 can be
transportation where transmitted in the high
possible to acquire working area.
COVID 19.
Receiving of Raw
Materials
Risk of cross
Goods received
contamination while
might be
receiving goods.
high
contaminated with
COVID 19 virus
Delivery of Finished
Products
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Contact transmission
of the virus by
touching
contaminated
surfaces during
delivery.
Drivers and
Helpers are at risk
of picking up the
high
infection from a
contaminated
surface.
Control
Measures
Provide shuttle
service. Advise
employees to limit
travel to other
places.
Disinfect goods to
reduce risk of
cross
contamination.
Employees to
wash hands or use
sanitizer following
contact with any
goods received.
Delivery driver and
helpers are
advised to wear
facemask and face
shields. Frequent
used of alcohol or
hand sanitizer
before boarding
the vehicle.
Pre-Mixing of Raw
Materials
Employees exposure Can acquire lung
high
to chemicals
disease or illness
Provide and
require personnel
to wear
appropriate PPE’s
Evaluation of Raw
Materials
Potential spillage of Increase chance
hazardous chemical of skin contact to Medium
chemicals
Provide proper
training on how to
handle chemicals.
Electrical
Electrical failures
Using of Laboratory Failures/malfunction can be a cause of
low
Equipment/Apparatus
fire
Maintenance
Personnel to do
Monthly Inspection
Employees exposure Can acquire lung
to welding fumes
disease if expose
low
to welding fumes
Provide and
require personnel
to wear
appropriate PPE’s
Employees working
at heights
low
Provide and
require personnel
to wear
appropriate PPE’s
Low
Provide equipment
for heavy lifting
Welding
Painting of Building
Walls
Transfer of Raw
Materials to
Warehouse
Slips, trips and fall
Repetitive movement Risk of strain or
injury
2.2 Medical Surveillance
The company requires all employees to undergo a baseline or initial medical health
examination prior to assigning to a potentially hazardous activity. The examination will
include but not limited to the following:
a.
b.
c.
Routine: ( √ ) CBC
(√ ) Chest X-ray ( √ ) Urinalysis ( ) stool exam
Special:
( ) Blood Chemistry ( √ ) ECG
( ) others, please specify
Schedule of Annual medical examination: ( ) Q1 ( )Q2 ( )Q3 ( √ )Q4
d.
Is random drug testing conducted? Yes
√ when: November 16, 2020 No ___
2.3 First-Aid, Health Care Medicines and Equipment Facilities
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How many treatment rooms/first aid rooms are existing in your company? 1
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How many Clinics in the workplace? 1
What hospital (s) are you affiliated with? Any hospital accredited by employees
Healthcard
3. Promotion of Drug Free Workplace and Mental Health Services in the Workplace
See attached Policy and Program
4. Prevention and Control of HIV-AIDS, Tuberculosis and Hepatitis B
See attached Policy and Program
5. Composition and Duties of Safety and Health Committee
The Safety and Health Committee of the company is responsible to plan, develop and
implement OSH policies and programs, monitor and evaluate OSH programs and investigate
all aspect of the work pertaining to the safety and health of all the workers. SHC shall be
composed of the following in compliance with the law:
Ex-Officio Chairperson
:
JOTESSA F. ARBATIN
Name of Employer or his/her Representative
Secretary
: MARICEL HERNANDEZ / AR-JUN SANTOS
Safety Officer
Members
:
JAYSON CRISTOBAL
Certified First Aiders
ANGELA FERNANDO / REAH MARIE DICHOSA
Name of OH Nurse
Safety and Health Committee Minutes/Reports submitted to DOLE (pls attach latest OSH
committee minutes/report)
Yes _√__ No ______
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6. OSH Personnel and Facilities
6.1 Safety Officer
Name of Safety Officer(s):
Training(s) (kindly include number of hours)
AR JUN SANTOS
Basic Occupational Safety and Health (40 hours)
MARICEL HERNANDEZ
Basic Occupational Safety and Health (40 hours)
Loss Control Management (40 hours)
6.2 Emergency Occupational Health Personnel and Facilities
List of competent emergency health personnel within the worksite duly complemented by
adequate medical supplies, equipment and facilities based on the total number of workers.
Shift/Area/unit/
Department
Manufacturing
Plant
Total number
of
Workers/Area
99
Health Personnel & Facilities
Health Personnel (FirstFacilities
aider, Nurse, Physician,
(Treatment Room/
Dentist)
Clinic/ Hospital)
Jayson Cristobal (First Aider)
Angela Fernando (Nurse)
1
Rhea Marie Dichosa (Nurse)
7. Safety and Health Promotion, Training and Education provided to workers
Training is an essential part of our plan to provide a safe work place at ASA Color and
Chemical Industries, Inc.. An employment training checklist is available to ensure that
all employees are trained before they start to work. Annual Training Plan was also
prepared to ensure that the employee has received the training needed to do the job
safely.
Course
Mandatory 8 hour Safety and Health Seminar for Workers
Fire and Safety Awareness Orientation
Basic First Aid Training
Basic Chemical Handling
Forklift Training
Workplace Good Housekeeping
Workplace Prevention and Control of COVID-19
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Who must attend
All Employees
All Employees
Selected Employees
Raw Materials Personnel
Forklift Operator
All Employees
All employees
Name of OSH
Training/Orientation
Number of Employees
in attendance
Date
Fire Safety Practices and
Readiness Orientation
83
March 31, 2021
March 29, 2022
Mandatory 8-hour Safety &
Health Seminar
17
January 22, 2021
Basic First Aid Training
1
February 9 – 12, 2021
8. Conduct of Tool Box Meetings/ Safety Meetings if applicable
Conduct of Safety Meetings/Tool Box
Meetings
No meetings conducted
Date
9. Accident/Incident/Injury Investigation Recording and Reporting
Any dangerous occurrence, major accident resulting to death or permanent total disability,
will be reported to the DOLE Regional Office within twenty-four (24) hours from occurrence
using the prescribed form (Work Accident / Incident Notification).
After the conduct of investigation, ASA Color shall prepare and submit work accident report
using the prescribed form (WAIR). Moreover, other work accidents resulting to disabling
injuries such as Permanent Partial Disability and Temporary Total Disability shall be reported
to the DOLE Regional Office within 30 days after the date of occurrence of accident using the
DOLE prescribed form (WAIR).
All near misses shall be recorded and reported. A system for notification and reporting of
work accidents including near misses within the company shall be developed and reviewed
by the OSH Committee as necessary.
Report Submitted
Annual Medical Report
Report on Safety and Health Organization
Annual Work Accident/Illness Exposure
Data Report
Employer’s Work Accident/Illness Report
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Date
March 8, 2022
March 8, 2022
March 8, 2022
March 8, 2022
10. Provision and use of PPE
Issuance of PPE shall be supplemented by training on the application, use, handling,
cleaning and maintenance.
PPE provided
Chemical Mask Respirator
Face Mask
Rubber Gloves
Safety Shoes
Surgical Gloves
Face Shield
Number of Workers
given
40
99
80
88
18
99
11. Safety Signage
Safety signage in the workplace is very important to identify and warn workers who may be
exposed to hazards in the workplace. Safety signs can assist in the communication of
important instructions, reinforce safety messages and provide instruction for emergency
situations. The safety signages include warning to workers and employees and the public
about the hazards within the workplace.
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12. Workers Facilities Provided:
FACILITIES
a. Adequate supply of drinking water
b. Adequate sanitary and washing
facilities
c. Suitable living accommodation (if
applicable)
d. Separate sanitary, washing and
sleeping facilities (if applicable)
e. Lactation station (in consonance
with DOLE D.O. 143-15)
f. Ramps, railings, and the like
g. Other workers’ welfare facilities as
prescribed by OSHS and other
related issuances
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PROVIDED?
YES
NO
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REMARKS
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Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
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13. Emergency and Disaster Preparedness:
Ye √
14.1. Written Emergency and Disaster Program
No
See attached procedure
14.2. Types and number of Drills conducted
Type of Drills (fire,
earthquake)
Fire Safety Awareness
Date
Responsible person/position
Maricel Hernandez/HR Supervisor
BFP Officers of Bocaue
March 31, 2021
March 29, 2022
Basic Safety Orientation
and Earthquake Drill
March 29, 2022
BFP Officers of Bocaue
14. Solid Waste Management System
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Written Pollution Control Program:
Yes:
No:
Name of Pollution Control Officer:
CHITA A. LOZANO
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15. Compliance with Reportorial Government Requirements (refer to item 9.0)
16. Control and Management of Hazards
ASA Color and Chemical Industries, Inc., is committed to eliminating or controlling
workplace hazards that could cause injury or illness to our employees. We will meet
the requirements of state safety standards where there are specific rules about a
hazard or potential hazard in our workplace.
Whenever possible we will design our facilities and equipment to eliminate employee
exposure to hazards. Where these engineering controls are not possible, we will write
work rules that effectively prevent employee exposure to the hazard. When the above
methods of control are not possible or are not fully effective, we will require employees
to use personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hand gloves face mask, safety
glasses, hearing protection, foot protection etc.
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17. Prohibited Acts and Penalties/Sanctions for Violations on Occupational Safety and Health
Violation Against Health / Safety Security Regulations
Safety Violation
1. Acts creating or
contributing to
unsanitary or unsafe
conditions including but
not limited to cooking in
production/office areas,
spitting or blowing of
nose in floors and other
prohibited areas.
2. Knowingly harboring a
contagious disease
which may endanger
the health of fellow
employees without
notifying a doctor
3. Unauthorized carrying
or possession of
deadly weapons and
explosives inside the
company compound.
4. Smoking within
company premises.
5. Unsafe use/handling
of materials or
equipment.
6. Intentionally
detaching, refraining
from use or rendering
inoperative
mechanical or Safety
devices.
7. Where injury to
oneself or another
result frpm violation of
# 5 and 6
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1st
Offense
2nd
Offense
3rd
Offense
4th
Offense
3 days
suspension
6 days
suspension
12 days
suspension
Written
warning
6 days
suspension
Dismissal
6 days
suspension
Dismissal
6 days
suspension
Dismissal
Written
Warning
Dismissal
Dismissal
Dismissal
5th Offense
Dismissal
8. Endangering one’s
safety, those of others
or company property
through reckless
imprudence
6 days
suspension
12 days
suspension
Dismissal
9. Horse playing within
company premises and
practical jokes or
pranks
3 days
suspension
6 days
suspension
Dismissal
10. Where injury to others
or damage to property
result on # 2
Dismissal
11. Tampering or
unauthorized removal
of the protection,
equipment from
designated areas
12 days
suspension
Dismissal
12. Unauthorized entry to
or exit from any
restricted area
designed by the
company
Written
Warning
6 days
suspension
13. Assisting any nonemployee without
proper written
authorization to enter
company restricted
areas
6 days
suspension
Dismissal
6 days
suspension
Dismissal
14. Refusal to submit or
failure to comply with
health safety or security
requirements of the
company or refusal to
submit oneself for
medical examination
and/or treatment as
advised by a doctor
without valid
reason/justification
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12 days
suspension
Dismissal
15. Withholding / submitting
misleading or false
information or refusal to
cooperate to provide
needed information in
an official investigation /
inquiry as to cause
unnecessary delay or
obstruct cause of
justice, unwarranted
interference or pressure
on security personnel
on the discharge of the
latter’s responsibility
Written
Warning to
Dismissal
Dismissal
Written
Warning
3 days
suspension
6 days
suspension
Dismissal
17. Unauthorized writing or
drawing on walls or
other company
properties.
Written
Warning
3 days
suspension
6 days
suspension
12 days
suspension
18. Non-wearing of
faceshield
6 days
suspension
Dismissal
19. Reporting for work
under the influence or
suffering from the
effects of alcohol.
1 day
suspension
3 days
suspension
16. Posting or writing
unauthorized notices,
distribution of
unauthorized memo or
reading materials,
removal of or mutilating
official notices / posters
in the company bulletin
boards.
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Dismissal
Dismissal
20. Cost of Implementing Company OSH Program
Php 996,880.00 ; Annual estimated amount for OSH program implementation to include but
not limited to the following: orientation/training of workers, safety officer, OH personnel,
purchase and maintenance of PPE, first aid medicine and other medical supplies, safety
signages and devices, fire safety equipment/tools, safety of equipment ( i.e machine guards,)
etc.
Estimated Cost/year
OSH Item
PPEs (Safety Shoes, Gloves,
Respiratory Mask, Hairnet,
Goggles, Dust Mask)
Php 297,980.00
OSH trainings
Php 30,000.00
Safety Signages
Php 10,000.00
Machine Guards and related
equipment
Php 48,500.00
Medical examinations
Php 250,000.00
Medical supplies/medicines
Php 30,000.00
Others: Fire Safety Equipment
Php 330,400.00
Safety Officer 2:
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AR-JUN M. SANTOS
Safety Officer 3
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MARICEL P. HERNANDEZ
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ANNEX A:
WORKPLACE POLICY AND PROGRAM ON PROMOTING WORKERS HEALTH AND
ENSURING PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF HEALTH-RELATED ISSUES AND
ILLNESS
ASA COLOR & CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES, INC. is committed to promote and ensure a
healthy and safe working environment through its various health programs for its employees.
We shall conform to the all issuances and laws that guarantee workers health and safety at
all times.
The company shall ensure that worker’s health is maintained through the following company
programs and activities:
a) Orientation and education of employees
b) Access to reliable information on illness and hazards at work
c) Referral to medical experts for diagnosis and management of illness or healthrelated concerns
d) Provide health-related programs such proper nutrition and exercise activities are
made available to the workers
The above-mentioned programs shall comply with the Government’s issuances on promoting
healthy lifestyle, addressing mental health in the workplace and preventing and controlling
substance abuse.
In addition, company policies to protect workers’ rights arising from illness shall be
guaranteed. The company shall promote the following workers’ rights:
a)
b)
c)
d)
Confidentiality of information
Non-discrimination including non-termination
Work accommodation following a course of illness
Assistance to compensation
This policy is formulated for everybody’s information. The company is committed to
ensuring workers’ health and providing a healthy and safe workplace.
JOTESSA F. ARBATIN
Owner /Manager
DATE: ______________
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Employees’ Representative