Question & AnswerQ&A (LETTER OF INSTRUCTIONS NO. 1238)
The addressee is the Minister of Labor and Employment of the Philippines.
It prohibits the use of wood or bamboo scaffoldings beyond a certain height as determined after a proper study.
The study and determination are to be completed within six (6) months from the date of issuance of the Instruction.
Faulty construction practices, obsolete technology, and the use of inferior materials in scaffoldings and similar tools.
The goal is to improve systems and practices in construction to reduce injuries and fatalities among construction workers.
High-rise buildings are specifically emphasized for improved safety regulations.
The Minister should translate the findings of the study into appropriate safety regulations.
Because construction accidents have increased, resulting in fatal and severe injuries due to unsafe practices, thereby affecting life and property heavily.