Photo shows the Manila Water Safe Systems of Work Handbook, a testament of Manila Water’s commitment which puts premium on safety. The handbook aims to provide a structured approach in executing a particular task safely while serving as a ready reference on the basic guidelines to ensure safe operations.
Safety starts with me. This is the advocacy that East Zone concessionaire Manila Water is espousing in light of the need to keep its workplaces and project sites safe for its employees, customers, communities and service providers.
In this regard, Manila Water recently launched its maiden Safe Work Systems Handbook designed to equip its employees with the knowledge necessary to minimize the risks of being exposed to hazards at work.
Manila Water Operations Group Director Geodino Carpio said the company has decided to come up with the handbook to effectively communicate hazards in the workplace and ensure that knowledge on appropriate controls to eliminate or minimize the risks of being exposed to these risks is well-communicated to its stakeholders.
“Manila Water Safety Solutions has released the handbook to strengthen employees’ compliance to Safety Standards through the use of visual standards as well as achieve an incident and injury-free workplace,” Carpio said.
At the same time, he added the handbook will also serve as a tool for Manila Water employees as well as its contractors and service providers to observe safety precautions at all times.
Carpio’s statement was echoed by Manila Water Safety Solutions Head Liezel Lee who explained that the handbook is compliant with the Philippine Occupational Safety and Health Standards as well as the Fire Code. Lee also said that plans are afoot for Manila Water to handover the handbook to officials of the Department of Labor and Employment and the Occupational Safety and Health Center.
Manila Water Safe Systems of Work Handbook is an informative tool and guide for employees to ensure that tasks are carried out in the workplace putting premium on safety. The handbook was drafted based on the following safety pillars: Assessing the Task, Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment, Defining Control Measure, and Identification of Applicable Work Permit.
