HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN
of
National Grid Corporation of the
Philippines (NGCP) – Mexico
Substation
Prepared by:
JOVINO G. BONDOC
Pollution Control Officer
Approved by:
PAULO JOEL M. RIMANDO
Head District VI, NLOM
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Date of Approval
Health and Safety Plan 2016
National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) – Mexico Substation
1.0 INTRODUCTION
Health and safety is really important when working in an area with polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCBs) and/or handling PCB-containing equipment or materials. This
health and safety plan (HASP) is focused on protecting personnel from exposure to
PCBs.
In compliance with the Chemical Control Order (CCO) for PCBs, the HASP of
National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) – Mexico Substation is
composed of the following elements:
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Policy and scope

Health and safety organizational structure

PCB-related hazards identification, risk assessment, and corresponding
controls

Personal protective equipment (PPE) program

Worker health monitoring

Personnel training
2.0 POLICY AND SCOPE
NGCP – Mexico Substation is committed to protect the health and safety of our
workers. This commitment is manifested in our Health and Safety Policy as shown
below:
National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) – Mexico Substation is a
transmission grid substation.
We are committed to provide and maintain a safe and healthy workplace to all our
employees by encouraging them to:

Be involved in the workplace health and safety programs
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Adhere to all established health and safety procedures
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Wear personal protective clothing and equipment
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Report all accidents and incidents

Help new employees, trainees, and visitors understand the right safety
procedures and why these exist
This policy applies to all our business processes and to all employees including
subcontractors and suppliers.
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3.0 HEALTH AND SAFETY ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
Personnel responsible for health and safety management related to PCBs are the
Pollution Control Officer (PCO), Safety Officer (SO), etc.
The company's Health and Safety Committee (HSC) has the overall management
responsibility and the authority to provide for the proper implementation and
monitoring of compliance with the provisions of this plan; suspension or
modification of work practices; and administration of disciplinary actions for
individuals whose conduct does not meet the requirements set forth herein. Table
1 presents the HSC of NGCP – Mexico Substation including their contact details.
Table 1. Health and
Position
Head District VI, NLOM
Head OPC
Safety Officer
Principal Engineer
Principal Specialist
Sr. Engineer
Supt. CLACC
Principal Engineer
Finance Specialist
Specialist II
Principal Engineer
Line Engineer
Sr. Engineer
Nurse
Sr. Engineer
ROW Specialist
Lineman
Lineman
Line Man
District Security Officer
Safety Committee of NGCP – Mexico Substation
Name
Contact Details
Paul Joel M. Rimando
0917-8791788
Arnel S. Ocampo
0917-8791225
Arnaldo H. Ting
0917-8791237
Renato I. Villamar
0917-8482718
Joselito D. Ducut
0917-8791183
John O. Lingat
Arsenio P. De Guzman
Rizaldo H. Dela Cruz
Mariam P. Bondoc
Arniel R. Pasgui
Lamberto S. Guina
Raul S. Galang
Almer C. Cordero
Zenaida R. Bernarte
Dexter H. Santos
Richard R. Lubuguin
Israel I. Tan
Joshua M. David
Laurence B. Cuellar
Genaro A. Servitillo
The PCO/SO shall be responsible for the dissemination of information contained in
this HASP to all personnel assigned to the plant or site with PCBs. As such,
he/she is responsible for the following as necessary:

Ensuring that workers have completed the medical surveillance program
examinations and have attended sufficient hazardous waste operations and
emergency response training

Conduct of regular toolbox meetings on the HASP

Documentation of safety meetings

Documentation of all accidents or HASP violations

Updating of emergency contacts
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4.0 PCB-RELATED HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION, RISK ASSESSMENT, AND
CORRESPONDING CONTROLS
This section discusses the identification of general and site-specific hazards
associated with planned industrial activities in a plant or site with PCBs. Physical
and chemical hazards are addressed separately. The job hazard analysis identifies
the potential hazards associated with PCBs and includes a description of the
corresponding control measures to be implemented.
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4.1 PHYSICAL HAZARDS
Physical hazards present in NGCP – Mexico Substation include the following:

Tripping over hoses, pipes, tools, equipment, or uneven terrain
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Slipping on wet or oily surfaces
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Injury due to lifting heavy samples or equipment

Working over or near water

Entanglement or injury from rotating or energized parts of equipment

Exposure to noise generated by motors and pumps

Exposure to potentially cool air temperatures and windy conditions

Exposure to equipment emitting radiation
4.2 CHEMICAL HAZARDS FROM PCB EXPOSURE
Routes of PCB exposure include eye contact, skin contact, inhalation, and
ingestion. As such, appropriate PPE (safety glasses, chemical-resistant gloves,
chemical-resistant suit, chemical-resistant boots, respiratory protection, where
warranted) should be used when handling PCBs or equipment/materials/wastes
that may be contaminated with PCBs.
Levels of risk associated with PCB exposure shall be established, and each
situation shall be evaluated by health and safety professionals.
4.3 ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
The following are the electrical hazards present in NGCP – Mexico Substation:

Contact with energized PCB equipment
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Contact with open electrical wires
4.4 HAZARD PREVENTION AND CONTROL
This section presents the hazard prevention and control implemented at NGCP –
Mexico Substation.
4.4.1 General Safety Precautions
General safety precautions established include the following:

Smoking is NOT permitted in areas where PCBs or
equipment/materials/wastes that may be contaminated with PCBs are
located or stored
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Wearing loose clothing around operating machinery (i.e., engines, etc.) is
prohibited; loose hair shall be appropriately secured
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Work boots with steel toe and shank shall be worn during all field work
activities
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Hard hats, long-sleeved shirts, and long pants shall be worn as appropriate
in the working area
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During warm weather, regular work breaks shall be made available to afford
consumption of drinking water and to limit the possibility of hyperthermia
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All personnel shall be required to thoroughly wash hands, forearms, and
face before eating or drinking
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Personnel shall only eat or drink in areas designated for the purpose

Gross decontamination and removal or disposal of all PPE shall be
performed prior to exiting the process area
4.4.2 Checking Symptoms of Exposure to PCB
The PCO/SO shall inform all employees of non-visual symptoms that may indicate
chemical exposure such as:
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Headaches
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Dizziness
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Difficulty breathing
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Nausea
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Vomiting
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Blurred vision
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Cramps
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Irritation of eyes, skin, or respiratory tract
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Changes in complexion or skin discoloration
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Changes in apparent motor coordination
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Changes in personality or demeanor
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Excessive salivation or changes in papillary response

Changes in speech ability or pattern
Anyone exhibiting any of the above symptoms shall be immediately brought to
Mexico Community Hospital and San Fernandino Hospital (CSFP)
Table 2 presents the summary of hazards, risks, and corresponding controls of
NGCP –Mexico Substation associated with PCBs.
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Table 2. Summary of Hazards and Risks and Corresponding Controls
Hazards & Hazardous Events
Health & Safety
Impact
Physical
Tripping over hoses, pipes, tools, equipment, or uneven
terrain
Slipping on wet or oily surfaces
Injury due to lifting heavy samples or equipment
Working over or near water
Entanglement or injury from rotating or energized parts of
equipment
Exposure to noise generated by motors and pumps
Exposure to potentially cool air temperatures and windy
conditions
Exposure to equipment emitting radiation
Chemical Hazards
Eye contact hazard
Skin contact hazard
Inhalation hazard
Ingestion hazard
Electrical Hazards
Contact with energized PCB equipment
Contact with open electrical wires
PPEs provided:
 Hard hat
 Goggles/ Safety glass
 Work bib/ Coverall
 Body harness
 Other, please specify: ___________
Risk
(indicate Low,
Medium, High)
 Safety Shoes
 Earmuffs/ Ear plugs
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Specific Controls
 Gloves
 Dust Mask
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5.0 PPE PROGRAM
This section describes the PPE program of NGCP – Mexico Substation.
5.1 OVERALL PPE PROGRAM
NGCP – Mexico Substation commits to ensuring that appropriate PPEs are provided
to all employees. No visitors, suppliers, or subcontractors shall be allowed to enter
the site without complying with the required PPE.
In general, employees are required to wear the following when entering the
site/premises:

Uniform

Closed shoes
For areas where there are known physical hazards, the following are the PPE
requirements:

Hard hat

Safety shoes

Goggles

Coverall

Earmuff
5.2 SPECIFIC PPE REQUIREMENTS FOR AREAS WITH PCBS
Workers in areas with PCBs shall wear the following PPEs:

Disposable gloves [splash proof – mid arm, made of Viton, polyethylene,
polyvinyl alcohol (PVA), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), butyl rubber, nitrite
rubber, or neoprene]
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Head protection

Safety glasses
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Chemically impervious disposable overalls
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Respirator with a twin "type A" cartridge suitable for chlorinated vapors [if
dealing with hot PCB fluid (at least 55°C)]
PPEs during emergency situation are discussed in the accompanying Emergency
Preparedness and Response Plan.
Any protective clothing that has become contaminated with PCBs shall be disposed
as PCB waste in accordance with DENR Administrative Order (DAO) 2013-22:
Revised Procedures and Standards for the Management of Hazardous Wastes
(Revising DAO 2004-36).
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5.3 PPE INVENTORY AND MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
To ensure that PPEs are available and in good condition, a PPE inventory and
maintenance program shall be implemented.
It is the responsibility of the PCO/SO to ensure that the required inspection,
replacement, and/or testing of the suitability of the PPEs are being conducted.
Budget for upkeeping and maintenance of PPEs are part of the operational expense
of the PCO/SO and are discussed during the regular HSC Meeting.
6.0 WORKER HEALTH MONITORING
NGCP – Mexico Substation provides for the Annual Physical Examination (APE) of
all employees. This APE includes the following tests/parameters:

X-ray

Urine / stool examination

Blood tests
Workers who are or are expected to be routinely entering areas with PCBs are
participants in the company’s special health monitoring program. These persons
shall be medically evaluated and cleared for use of respiratory protection
equipment and protective clothing for working with PCBs and other hazardous
materials by the examining physician(s).
Workers that manifest the symptoms of PCB exposure shall be subjected to special
testing/monitoring of PCBs.
7.0 PERSONNEL TRAINING
All workers that handle PCBs of any concentration shall be made knowledgeable
about PCBs through training on the following:
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RA 6969: Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act
of 1990 including DAO 2013-22: Revised Procedures and Standards for the
Management of Hazardous Wastes (Revising DAO 2004-36)
DAO 2004-01: CCO for PCBs, EMB MC 2015-004: Clarifications to the CCO
for PCBs, and EMB MC 2015-007: Technical Guidance Document on PCB
Management
Safety and Health Training
o Existing Local and Departmental Occupational Hazard
o Application of Different PPE with regards to the occupational hazards
o Safety Signs and other equipment safeguards
o Emergency Preparedness
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In addition, staff and personnel whose job specification will require them to handle
PCBs shall have a supplementary training on the following:
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Sampling, Analysis, and Monitoring
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Safety and Health Training
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Handling, Storage, and Transport of PCBs
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Identification and Inventories

Environmentally Sound Management
o
o
o
Decommissioning
Decontamination
Treatment and Disposal
On an annual basis, NGCP – Mexico Substation shall develop and implement a
Training Plan for PCBs as part of its overall training program using the form shown
in Annex 1. The PCO/SO shall be responsible for monitoring the implementation of
the training plan.
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ANNEX 1. PCB HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING PLAN OF NGCP – MEXICO
SUBSTATION FOR 2016
Name of Workers
Required PCB Related
Training
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Schedule of Training