Mayor Benjie Magalong today warned project contractors to strictly observe at all times all health and safety protocols in the project sites set by the city government as a condition to their being allowed to resume construction work.
“Please be warned that we will no longer give consideration to violators. If we find a single violation of the minimum health requirements, we will not hesitate to cancel their permits,” the mayor said.
He said any worker in the construction sites must always observe Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) safety protocols like wearing of masks, keeping physical distance and at the same time keep occupational safety standards by also wearing personal protective equipment like hard hats and body gears.
In issuing permits allowing construction works, the city issued guidelines for construction sites to follow for the protection of their workers from COVID-19 like the observance of said health and safety etiquettes and the provision of ample bunk houses to ensure distancing, hygiene and disinfection facilities and temporary isolation medical area, among others.
Long before the quarantine or shortly after his assumption from office last year, Magalong stressed the importance of following safety standards and procedures in project sites and directed concerned offices to ensure that all workers in ongoing projects are wearing PPEs like protective clothing, helmets, goggles or other garments or equipment designed to protect the wearer’s body from injury or infection holding contractors accountable for violations. – Aileen P. Refuerzo