CHAPTER XIII – INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE
Sec. 86. Sanitary Requirements for Operating an Industrial and Agro-Industrial Establishment. The following sanitary requirements shall be applicable to industrial and agro-industrial establishment:
a. No person, firm, corporation, or entity shall operate any industrial and agro-industrial establishment without first obtaining a sanitary permit from the Municipal Mayor through the MHO or his duly authorized representative.
b. Industrial and agro-industrial establishments shall be allowed to operate only in places or zones assigned for the kind of industry by existing zoning laws, ordinances or policies. The Municipal Mayor through the MHO or his duly authorized representative shall determine the suitability of location where no zoning law, ordinance or policies exists.
c. Adequate potable water supply shall be provided to employees.
d. Sewage disposal shall be by means of a municipal sewerage system whenever possible. If no municipal sewerage system exists, it shall be done in accordance with the provisions of this Code. Adequate and conveniently located toilet and bath facilities shall be provided for each sex.
e. All wastes incident to the operation of the industrial plants shall be collected, stored or disposed of in a manner to prevent health hazards, nuisances and pollution. Where a municipal collection and disposal system exists, it should be utilized.
f. An abatement program for the control of vermin shall be maintained.
g. Adequate restrooms and mess halls shall be provided for employees.
h. All places of employment and all work rooms, including machinery and equipment, shall be kept clean and sanitary.
Sec. 87. Responsibilities of the Employer and Employees. The following are the responsibilities of the employer and employees in the industrial and agro-industrial establishment:
a. Employer Responsibility:
i. Provide, install and maintain in good conditions all control measures and protective equipment;
ii. Inform affected employees regarding the nature of the hazards and the reasons for, and methods and control measures and protective equipment;
iii. Make periodical testing of the hearing of all employees of noisy areas of operation;
iv. Adopt measures so that the noise produced is within allowable limits so as not to affect neighboring offices, buildings or establishments;
v. Request the DOH a permit for variation from the requirements when other means or equivalent protection are provided; and
vi. Provide personal protective equipment and/or protective barriers when they are necessary.
b. Employees Responsibility:
i. Observe strictly protective control measures which are prescribed; and
ii. Use equipment properly.
