Renewable Energy Safety Health and Environment Rules and Regulations Resherrr

Renewable Energy Safety, Health
and Environment Rules and

Regulations (RESHERR)
Noel B. Velasquez
Supervising Science Research Specialist
Geothermal Energy Management Division
Renewable Energy Management Bureau
Department of Energy
National Occupational Safety and Health Congress

Philippine International Convention Center, Pasay City
November 21, 2018
OUTLINE
 BACKGROUND
 OBJECTIVE OF RESHERR
 SCOPE AND COVERAGE
 STATEMENT OF AUTHORITY
 SALIENT FEATURES OF THE RESHERR
 RESHERR CODE OF PRACTICE UPDATE
 WAY FORWARD
Empowering the Filipinos
BACKGROUND
The DOE in cooperation with the geothermal

developers spearheaded in 1990 the formulation of
the Geothermal Safety and Health Rules and
Regulations (GSHRR).
The GSHRR was signed on November 8, 1991 under

OEA Circular No. 91-11- 06 by then OEA Executive
Director Mr. W. R. De La Paz.
The GSHRR authorizes the DOE to conduct safety and

health inspection in all geothermal field but only
limited to the field operations (power plants not
included).
BACKGROUND
In 1996, the DOE formed a Technical Working Group

(TWG) to revise the original GSHRR, which will conform
with the International Standards of Modern Safety
Management or Loss Control Management.
The Revised Geothermal Safety and Health Rules and

Regulations (RGSHRR) was signed by Secretary Mario
V. Tiaoqui on February 2000 under Department Circular
No. 2000-02-001 and supersedes the existing GSHRR.
The RGSHRR expands the authority of the DOE to

oversee not only the safe operations of a geothermal
steam field developer but also those of geothermal
power plant operators.
RGHSRR and Code of Practice
BACKGROUND
With the passage of RA 9513 also known as the

Renewable Energy Act of 2008, the RGSHRR was
amended to incorporate other renewable sources of
energy such as Biomass, Solar, Wind, Hydro and Ocean.
The new Circular known as Renewable Energy Safety

Health and Environment Rules and Regulations
(RESHERR) was signed by Secretary Carlos Jericho
Petilla on November 21, 2012 under DC 2012-11-0009
and supersedes the RGSHRR.
Under Rule 2 Section 8 of the DC 2012-11-0009, the

Bureau shall, in consultation with RE stakeholders and
relevant government agencies, promulgate the Code of
Practice of this Circular.
RESHERR
OBJECTIVE
The RESHERR serves as the policy

guidelines in RE Operations, to ensure
safety and protection against hazards to
health, life and property as well as pollution
of air, land and water in all the RE projects.
SCOPE AND COVERAGE
RESHERR applies to all Employers, Employees, contractors and

other entities engaged in RE Operations in the Philippines.
RESHERR covers all activities related to exploration,

development and utilization of RE resources and
manufacturing, fabrication, and suppliers of locally-produced
RE machineries, equipment, components and parts.
STATEMENT OF AUTHORITY
Pursuant to Republic Act No. 9513,

otherwise known as the “Renewable
Energy Act of 2008” and Section 5 of
Republic Act No. 7638, otherwise known as
the "Department of Energy Act of 1992”,…
SALIENT FEATURES OF RESHERR
• RESHERR requires all RE developers and accredited

manufacturers /fabricators:
o To have a general safety, health and environment policy
statement in writing shall be issued by the Employer or
corporate organization to reflect management's positive
attitude, support and commitment to effective leadership and
program administration for safety, health and environment.

o To have a Safety, Health and Environment Committee
Composition of Committee with more than one hundred (100)
workers:
Chairman -Manager
Members -One (1) Foreman/Supervisor
-Four (4) workers
-Nurse/First-aider
-Environmental Officer
-Contractor Safety Officer (if applicable)
Secretary -Safety Officer

o To have Safety Officer duly registered with DOE-REMB
Qualifications (any of the following)
-Duly licensed engineer with at least two (2) years actual
experience in occupational safety and has attended the
minimum training requirement on BOSH; or
-Degree holder or two years in college with at least five (5)
years actual experience in occupational safety and has attended
the minimum training requirement on BOSH; or
-Accredited as a Safety Practitioner by the DOLE.

o To have Safety Officer duly registered with DOE-REMB
Requirements for Minimum Number of Full-time Safety Engineer/Officers
-Duly licensed engineer with at least two (2) years actual experience
in occupational safety and has attended the minimum training
requirement on BOSH; or
-Degree holder or two years in college with at least five (5) years
actual experience in occupational safety and has attended the
minimum training requirement on BOSH; or
-Accredited as a Safety Practitioner by the DOLE.

o Quarterly submission of statistical

accident/incident/illnesses/diseases report to REMB within
twenty (20) days following the end of each quarter using the
prescribed form.

o Notification to REMB within twenty-four (24) hours after
occurrence of any, but not limited to, the following incidents:
a) Fatal accidents;
b) Hospitalization of three (3) or more persons;
c) Accidental detonation of explosives including blasting agents;
d) Explosion or blowout;
e) Accidental or over-exposure to ionizing radiation;
f) Accidental exposure to Immediately Dangerous to Life and
Health levels of toxic substances; and
g)Property damages amounting to P1,000,000.00.

o To provide adequate safety and health training to its
Employee to be conducted by DOLE-Accredited STO upon
employment and on their being exposed to new or increased
risks and shall be repeated periodically where appropriate.

o To provide to its Employees with the appropriate PPE, safety
devices and equipment. All PPE to be used shall be of the
approved design and construction appropriate for the
exposure and the work to be performed that meets the
minimum OSHS.
o To monitor and control the employees' exposure to workplace

hazards, and shall maintain such records for each employee.

o To (1) create a Disaster Emergency Preparedness/Contingency
Plan and Response Team, (2) Establish appropriate emergency
action plan to be implemented in the event of serious and
imminent danger, (3) Set up, communicate and maintain an
appropriate emergency alarm system to alert or warn all
persons likely to be affected by existing or imminent disaster
conditions; and (4) Conduct emergency drills at least twice
every year to ensure safe and orderly evacuation of personnel
as well as timely and effective action of response team.

o To promote, protect and maintain the health and well being of
its employees through the implementation of an occupational
health program.
o To provide the necessary medical and dental services and

facilities for its employees.

o All RE operations shall be conducted in accordance with
existing environmental regulations as prescribed by the DENR
and/or any other concerned agency.
• Stiff administrative fines to ensure full compliance

of all RE developers and accredited manufacturers
and fabricators
1. Failure or late submission of quarterly statistical reports
for incident/accident/illnesses/diseases:
a. First Offense Fine of P10,000.00;
b. Second Offense Fine of P20,000.00; and
c. Third and Succeeding Offenses Fine of P50,000.00.

and fabricators
2. Failure to register or secure/renew a permit for safety
engineers/ officers:
a. Within one (1) month after the expiration of the old

permit Fine of P10,000.00; and
b. After one (1) month after the expiration of the old permit
- Fine of P20,000.00 and additional fine of P 20,000.00
per month on the succeeding months.

and fabricators
3. Failure to employ a qualified safety officer:
a. Within six (6) months after the signing of

service/operating contract and/or certificate of
registration - Fine of P 100,000.00; and
b. After the sixth (6th) month and every succeeding month
an additional - Fine of P 20,000.00 per month.

and fabricators
4. Failure to notify the Bureau using the fastest and
efficient means of communication the occurrence
of any incident/accident within the 24 hrs.
-Fine of P 10,000.00.

and fabricators
5. Failure to correct any unsafe condition(s) noted by
the Bureau's authorized representative.
a. First Offense Fine of P 100,000.00;
b. Second Offense Fine of P 200,000.00; and
c. Third and Succeeding Offenses Fine of P 500,000.00
and/or suspension of operation in the area affected until
the unsafe condition(s) is/are rectified.

and fabricators
6. Withholding or failure to provide pertinent data
or information regarding the safety aspects of
RE operations as required by the Bureau.
a. First Offense Fine of P10,000.00

b. Second Offense Fine of P20,000.00; and
c. Third and Succeeding Offenses Fine of P50,000.00.
RESHERR CODE OF PRACTICE UPDATE
• Finalization of RESHERR Code of Practice (COP).
Public Consultations conducted in the following:
June 6, 2018 - Cebu City

June 18, 2018 - BGC, Taguig City
July 3, 2018 - Cagayan de Oro City
November 2018 - Writeshop
December 2018 - Target Issuance of COP
Draft Code of Practice
Section I. Safety, Health and Environment Policy Statement
Section II. Definition of Terms
Section III. Safety, Health and Environment Practices
A. General Safety
B. Workplace Monitoring and Control
C. Lock-Out, Tag-Out and Try Out (LOTOTO) Procedures
D. Electrical Works Requirements
E. Demolition Requirements
F. Working in Confined Spaces Procedures
G. Safe Work Permit Procedures
H. Hazardous Materials Handling and Storage
I. Compressed Gas Handling and Storage
J. Flammable Liquids Handling, Storage, Labelling and Disposal
K. Explosives Storage, Use and Transportation
L. Warehouse Safety
M. Ladder Safety
N. Lightning Protection
O. Facility Improvement Works
P. Motor Vehicle and Heavy Equipment Operations
Q. Hoist and Lifting Works Operations
R. Fire Hazards, Protection and Control
S. Scaffolding Safety
T. Machine Shop Safety
U. Tools, Equipment and Machinery Operations
V. Machine Guarding
W. Biological Safety
X. Emergency and Disaster Management
Y. Communication
Z. Incident Reporting and Investigation
AA. Health, Environment and Safety Plan
BB. Geohazards Requirements
Section IV. Power Plant and Control Room Safety

A. Power Plant
B. Control Room Safety
C. UPS and Battery Bank Room Requirements
D. Electrical Power Facilities and Equipment Repair and Troubleshooting
WAY FORWARD
• Capacity Building for REMB technical personnel.
• Continuous RESHERR Compliance Audit to all RE

Developers.
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Renewable Energy Safety, Health

and Environment Rules and

National Occupational Safety and Health Congress

The DOE in cooperation with the geothermal

The GSHRR was signed on November 8, 1991 under

The GSHRR authorizes the DOE to conduct safety and

In 1996, the DOE formed a Technical Working Group

The Revised Geothermal Safety and Health Rules and

The RGSHRR expands the authority of the DOE to

With the passage of RA 9513 also known as the

The new Circular known as Renewable Energy Safety

Under Rule 2 Section 8 of the DC 2012-11-0009, the

The RESHERR serves as the policy

RESHERR applies to all Employers, Employees, contractors and

RESHERR covers all activities related to exploration,

Pursuant to Republic Act No. 9513,

• RESHERR requires all RE developers and accredited

• RESHERR requires all RE developers and accredited

• RESHERR requires all RE developers and accredited

• RESHERR requires all RE developers and accredited

• RESHERR requires all RE developers and accredited

o Quarterly submission of statistical

• RESHERR requires all RE developers and accredited

• RESHERR requires all RE developers and accredited

• RESHERR requires all RE developers and accredited

o To monitor and control the employees' exposure to workplace

• RESHERR requires all RE developers and accredited

• RESHERR requires all RE developers and accredited

o To provide the necessary medical and dental services and

• RESHERR requires all RE developers and accredited

• Stiff administrative fines to ensure full compliance

• Stiff administrative fines to ensure full compliance

a. Within one (1) month after the expiration of the old

• Stiff administrative fines to ensure full compliance

a. Within six (6) months after the signing of

• Stiff administrative fines to ensure full compliance

• Stiff administrative fines to ensure full compliance

• Stiff administrative fines to ensure full compliance

a. First Offense Fine of P10,000.00

• Finalization of RESHERR Code of Practice (COP).

Public Consultations conducted in the following:

June 6, 2018 - Cebu City

Section IV. Power Plant and Control Room Safety

• Capacity Building for REMB technical personnel.

• Continuous RESHERR Compliance Audit to all RE

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