Overview/Background

It is the policy of the DOLE to set and enforce mandatory occupational safety and health standards to eliminate or reduce occupational safety and health hazards in all workplaces and institute new, and update existing, programs to ensure safe and healthful working conditions in all places of employment.

Application for clearing of mechanical or electrical plans shall submitted to the DOLE-Regional Office (RO) which has jurisdiction over the workplace where the mechanical equipment or electrical installation will be placed.