ROCKS RANGER

CONSTRUCTION AND
SUPPLY

ENGR. HOMER R. DE GUZMAN

Mining Engr .

 WORK PROGRAM
 REHABILITATION PLAN
 HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM
 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AND ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
(EPEP)

PROPOSED COMERCIAL SAND AND GRAVEL QUARY

One on the primal requirements for the issuance of Governor’s quarry permit is the preparation of Work
Program of any applicant for sand and gravel quarry permits. This requirement is based on the DENR
Administrative Order 96-40 as amended and its Revised Implementing Rules and Regulation Act. No.
7942, otherwise known as the Philippine Mining Act of 1995.
 WORK PROGRAM
REHABILITATION PLAN
HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM
AND
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND
ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (EPEP)

Proposed Commercial SAG Quarry

Taqui River Channel, Nagas Tiwi, Albay
1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

One on the primal requirements for the issuance of Governor’s quarry permit is the
preparation of Work Program of any applicant for sand and gravel quarry permits.
This requirement is based on the DENR Administrative Order 96-40 as amended
and its Revised Implementing Rules and Regulation Act. No. 7942, otherwise known
as the Philippine Mining Act of 1995.

The ROCK RANGER CONSTRUCTION AND SUPPLY has foreseen the viability of
the commercial sand and gravel business operation in Tiwi, Albay due to the
construction and development growth in Bicol Region. The timely support of the
national government in the infrastructure boon in Albay has seen an increasing
demand for aggregate materials.

The proposed SAG quarry areas is strategically located at the Taqui River Channel
of Barangay Nagas Tiwi Albay with an area of Thirty Thousand square meter
(30,000 sq. m.). The area is characterized by widespread and site flow deposit
interbedded with thin layers of pyroclastic and bedded stuff which represent the vast
construction aggregate volume.

Basically, the project objective is to extract raw materials such as base coarse, sand,
gravel and boulders for commercial purposes. The said materials will disposed to
private construction projects and for government infrastructure projects. The
proponent is expected to extract quarry materials at the rate of Ten Thousand cubic
meters per year. Earth moving equipment are essential in the quarry operation since
it could not be easily done by manual operation.

The environmental protection is the primary concern of proponent, thus, adherence

to this Work Program, Rehabilitation Plan, Health and Safety Plan and
Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program (EPEP) is indispensable.
2.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

2.1 Project Title

Proposed Commercial Sand and Gravel Quarry

2.2 Project Location

Taqui River Channel, Barangay Nagas Tiwi, Albay

2.3 Name and Address of the Proponent

ROCK RANGER CONSTRUCTION AND SUPPLY

Geraldine Subdivision, Oyama Tiwi, Albay

2.4 Project Objective

1. To generate economic advancement thru quarrying operation.

2. To generate employment opportunity.
3. To provide aggregate materials for private and public infrastructure
projects.
4. To help the community in flood mitigation.

3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.1 Location and Accessibility

The proposed area is located one kilometre from the National Highway and
five hundred meters from the barangay Nagas center. It is roughly five
kilometres from the town proper of Tiwi, Albay. The proposed quarry area is
within the Taqui River Channel bounded by coordinates; 123°40ʹ35.78ˮE;
13°25ʹ49.29ˮN; 123°40ʹ35.05ˮE; 13°25ʹ48.20ˮN; 123°40ʹ24.96ˮE;
13°25ʹ44.12ˮN; 123°40ʹ36.03ˮE; 13°25ʹ45.05ˮN. From the Town Center of
Tiwi, the site can be reached 20 to 30 minutes by any vehicle by passing
through the national highway and entering a private road.
3.2 Commodity

The proponent anticipate to extract andesitic to basaltic rocks which are

classified as an intermediate volcanic rocks. These materials will be utilized
for construction and the low quality materials will be used for fill materials.

3.3 Present Status of the Project

The proponent is currently preparing for the re-application for SAG quarry
permits from the office of the Governor of Albay. The area is presently
occupied by the proponent.

3.4 Description of the Mining Method

Sand and Gravel quarries are much shallower than rock quarries and are
usually worked and restored in progressive phases. This minimizes the area
exposed for quarrying at any time, and limits the period the land is out of use
for other productive purposes. Development and extraction will be
implemented utilizing standard earth-moving equipment. This will included
heavily and manual process. The operation shall begin upstream elevation up
to the lowest point. Excavated materials will be loaded into the dump trucks of
10-15 cubic meters capacity and will be transported to consumer’s point of
destination or will be stocked piled.

3.5 Estimated Annual Production

Based from the ECC released by the DENR-V, The proponent is allowed to
extract ten thousand cubic meters per annum.

3.6 Geology of the Area

The area is characterized by widespread andesite flow deposit (volcanic rock)

inter bedded with thin layers of pyroclastic and bedded tuff. The andesite
usually grades into basaltic andesite exhibiting dark gray to black color. It is
fined grained, glassy in place. This rock type presents the bulk of the
construction aggregate source.
3.7 Prospective Market

The extracted sand and gravel materials will be disposed to the following
consumers as follows;
3.7.1 Local Hardware and construction supplies stores
3.7.2 The different housing and subdivision, contractors and
development in Tiwi, Malinao, Tabaco City, Legaspi City and
nearby municipalities.
3.7.3 The construction of International airport in Daraga Albay, PNR rail
road project, Malls, and other infra projects in Bicol region.
3.7.4 Crashing plants

3.8 The Deposit

3.8.1 Reserves

The bulk of the resource comprised of dense and hard andesite to

andesitic is estimated at approximately 100,000.00 cubic meters
considering an area of one hectare.

3.8.2 Quality of Material Commodity

Based on the laboratory test works, the quarry deposit contains raw
aggregate materials that have a specific gravity ranging from 2.6 to
2.7. This makes the deposit ideal for concreting and civil works,
such as road, building etc. Some portions of the deposit that have
low quality can be utilized as fill materials.

3.8.3 Cut-Off Grade

Not applicable

3.8.4 Estimated Mine Life

At the projected annul extraction of Ten Thousand cubic meters per

annum, The reserve is estimated to last many years due to
replenishment of raw materials when it rains.
 3.8.5 Workforce Information

The quarrying operation will be manned by 12 personnel; However,

pickup labours will be utilized from time to time when need arises.

Position Required
Quarry Manager 1
Foreman 1
Hydraulic Mechanic 1
Engine Mechanic 1
Heavy Equipment Operator 2
Dump Truck Driver 2
Helper 3
Utility 1
Total 12

4.0 DEVELOPMENT PHASE

Prior to the site development, pertinent documents particularly the Environmental

Compliance Certificate and the Commercial Sand and Gravel Permit to be issued by
the Governor shall be secured first. Scheduled activities during the development
stage are as follows;

4.1 Access Road Preparation

The existing access road to the project site will be improved by the proponent.
This will involve back filling and grading. Permission from the barangay
concerned and lot owners will be obtained prior to the use of the access road.
 4.2 Construction of Facilities

The construction of staff house. Field barracks and motor pool will be
contracted to carpenters residing within the project areas.

4.3 Site Development

This will include the clearing of the proposed quarry site using standard earth
moving equipment (see table below for work plan schedule)

Activity Duration (Month) Estimated Cost

(Php)

Access Road 1 100,000.00

Const of Temfacil 1 300,000.00
Quarry Site Dev’t 1 100,000.00
Total 500,000.00

4.4 Source of Financing

The initial funds to finance the development of the quarry project will be
sourced from the investment of the proponent.

5.0 PRODUCTION STAGE

5.1 Quarrying
Production schedule will commence as soon as the development phase is
completed. The target production is 1,000 cubic meters per month or as need
arises. The production rate will mostly depend on the market demand. A
backhoe or a combination of a pay loader will be utilized in the extraction of
the aggregate deposit. The truck will be loaded with 10-15 cubic meters of
materials and will be hauled to the consumer’s destination. The quarry
operation shall be made on a single shift per day (8-10 hours per day
operation).
 5.2 Estimated Cost During Operational Stage

Operating budget per month is estimated at 300,000.00 per month broken

down as follows;

Particulars Amount (Php)

Salaries and Wages 110,000.00
Fuel and Lubricant 100,000.00
Parts and Maintenance 50,000.00
Office Supplies 2,000.00
Foods and Subsistence 20,000.00
Environmental Management 10,000.00
Miscellaneous 8,000.00

6.0 IMPLEMENTING SCHEDULE

The implementing schedule for the Quarry Project is summarized in the GANNT
Chart below;
Duration (Month)
Activities 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
Mobilization
Access Roads
Preparation/Maintenance
Const. of Temfacil
Quarry Site Development
Quarrying Extraction

7.0 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS

7.1 The predicted Environmental Impacts are as follows;
7.1.1 Removal of vegetation and topsoil
7.1.2 Flooding and Siltation
7.1.3 Water discoloration
7.1.4 Alteration of topography
7.1.5 Damage to haulage road
7.1.6 Noise generation from heavy equipment
7.1.7 Dust generation
7.1.8 Material spillage from hauling
7.1.9 Oil spillage
7.1.10 Solid waste generation
7.1.11 Working Hazard
7.2 Mitigating Measures
To undertake the aforementioned impacts, the proponent shall undertake the
following measures;
 7.2.1 Regular maintenance of the quarry/mine drainage system
7.2.2 Provision of dust mask and ear plugs to operators and workers
7.2.3 Sprinkling of haulage road with water
7.2.4 Regular maintenance of heavy equipment
7.2.5 Limiting operation during daytime only
7.2.6 Oils spillage or oil contamination, garbage shall be segregated and
put in containers. A concrete sink/ditch at the maintenance shop
shall be provided for used oil. Accidental oil spillage at the
maintenance haulage road shall be immediately cleaned by use of
sawdust.
7.2.7 Proper training and orientation of workers in the operation of heavy
equipment.
7.2.8 Provision of safety gears and suffice warning/safety signs.
7.2.9 Material spillage can be prevented by covering the contained
aggregates at the back of the dump trucks with canvas sheets. In
addition, the dump box should be regularly inspected for possible
damage.
7.2.10 Strict compliance with the Mine Safety Rules and Regulation,
Implement other mitigation measures with regards to environmental
protection and imposed by the DENR/PMRB.

PREPARED BY:

ENGR HOMER R. DE GUZMAN

Mining Engineer
PRC License Number:0003956
PTR No. 4660616
Issued on January 31, 2019
Issued at: Legaspi city

CONFORME:

ALDRIN C. DANTES
Proponent

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Environmental and Natural Resources
 MINES AND GEOSCIENCES BUREAU
Regional Office No. V

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM

1. Company Data

I.1 Project Name

Commercial Sand and Gravel Project

I.2 Company Name and Address

RockS Ranger Construction and Supply

Geraldine Subdivision, Oyama Tiwi, Albay

I.3 Contact/Tilte

ALDRIN C. DANTES
Proprietor/Manager

2. Project Description

2.1 Project Details

2.1.1 Project Location

The proposed project is located one kilometre from the National Highway and
five hundred meters from the barangay Nagas center. It is roughly five
kilometres from the town proper of Tiwi, Albay. The proposed quarry area is
within the Taqui River Channel bounded by coordinates; 123°40ʹ35.78ˮE;
13°25ʹ49.29ˮN; 123°40ʹ35.05ˮE; 13°25ʹ48.20ˮN; 123°40ʹ24.96ˮE;
13°25ʹ44.12ˮN; 123°40ʹ36.03ˮE; 13°25ʹ45.05ˮN. From the Town
Center of Tiwi, the site can be reached 20 to 30 minutes by any vehicle by
passing through the national highway and entering a private road.

2.1.2 Estimated Capital Cost – Php 800,000.00

This will include the clearing of the proposed quarry site using standard earth
moving equipment (see table below for work plan schedule)
Activity Duration (Month) Estimated Cost
(Php)

Access Road 1 100,000.00

Const of Temfacil 1 300,000.00
Quarry Site Dev’t 1 100,000.00
Total 500,000.00

Operating budget per month is estimated at 300,000.00 per month broken

down as follows;

Particulars Amount (Php)

Salaries and Wages 110,000.00
Fuel and Lubricant 100,000.00
Parts and Maintenance 50,000.00
Office Supplies 2,000.00
Foods and Subsistence 20,000.00
Environmental Management 10,000.00
Miscellaneous 8,000.00
TOTAL Php 300,000.00

2.1.3 Minerals ( types to be mined)

Assorted Sand and Gravel aggregates

2.1.4 Mining Method

Development and extraction will be implemented utilizing standard

earth-moving equipment. This will include heavy equipment such as
backhoe, loaders, bulldozer and dump trucks. The operation shall
begin upstream elevation up to the lowest point. Excavated materials
will be loaded into the dump trucks of 10-15 cubic meters capacity and
will be transported to consumer’s point of destination or will be stocked
piled.

2.1.5 Estimate Production

Estimated production per day is Ten Thousand cubic meters based on

the approved ECC. The average extraction is peg at 800 to 1000 cubic
meters per month.

2.1.6 Process Plant/Mill (Type of process)

 Not applicable

2.1.7 Proposed Mine Life (years)

Five (5) years

2.2 Mineral Reserves/Resources

2.2.1 Reserves/Resources (MT in each category)

Assorted sand and gravel aggregates

2.2.2 Average Grade of Ore (each mineral commodity)

Not applicable

2.2.3 Cut-Off Grade (each mineral)

Not Applicable

2.2.4 Potential for additional Reserves

Not applicable

2.3 Access/Transportation

2.3.1 Road (preference and alternate)

Extracted SAG materials shall be hauled by dump truck and shall be

delivered to the customer’s destination. The dump truck will pass the
private access road and at the end will take the national highway.

2.3.2 Air Access (Origin and destination point)

Not Applicable

2.3.3 Shipping (Preferred port Facilities)

Not Applicable
2.4 Power Supply

2.4.1 Requirements

Generator set will be used if needed. Since extraction of SAG is done

by heavy equipment, electric power is optional.

2.4.2 Supply alternatives

Solar power

2.5 Mining Equipment

2.5.1 List of Mobile/Fixed Equipment

2 units backhoe and 2 units pay loader shall be used for the SAG
extraction.
Dump truck utilization depends on the quantity or volume to be
extracted. The proponent intends to rent dump truck if needed.

2.6 Workforce Information

2.6.1 Total Operation Workface

The quarrying operation will be manned by 12x personnel; However,

pickup laborers will be utilized from time to time when need arises.

Position Required
Quarry Manager 1
Foreman 1
Hydraulic Mechanic 1
Engine Mechanic 1
Heavy Equipment Operator 2
Dump Truck Driver 2
Helper 3
Utility 1
Total 12

2.6.2 Housing Options (camp, neighbouring, communities, new town)

Not Applicable

2.7 Development Schedule

 2.7.1 Site Construction/Development Start-Up (quarter/year)

Since the personnel are local residents, there is no need for housing
options, except for the non-resident technical personnel, which will be
provided staff house at the site.

2.7.2 Production Start-Up

February 2019
3.0 Environmental Impacts and Control
Acceptable levels of impacts to the surrounding environment resulting from quarrying
activities are presented in this section as commitments. These commitments are
expected to control impacts to acceptable levels.
3.1 Land Resources
3.1.1 Acceptable impacts during the construction, development, mining
operations and mineral processing
3.1.1.1 For underground mines
Not Applicable
3.1.1.2 For open cut mines
Not Applicable
3.1.1.3 General
Unpaved access roads could have pot holes resulting from
constant use by hauling trucks. Stockpiles on river bed could
obstruct flow of river off. Pits could develop on the river bed from
uneven extraction.
3.1.1.4 Others
Access roads shall be maintained. Stockpiles and dumps shall be
located in areas that will not obstruct flow of river run off. Extraction
shall be made while maintaining the existing long profile and cross
sectional profile of the river to minimize turbulence caused by man
made pits.

3.2 Water Resources

3.2.1 Acceptable Impacts Associated with Potential Sources of Water.
 3.2.1.1 Stockpile Drainage Including Sedimentation
Stockpile along river bed could obstruct normal water flow
3.2.1.2 Mine Dewatering or Pit Drainage Including Utilization for Road
Dewatering, Processing, Disposal by Evaporation.
3.2.1.3 Process Water
Not Applicable

3.2.1.4 Tailing Pond

Not Applicable
3.2.1.5 Infrastructure
Not Applicable
3.2.1.6 Sewerage
Not Applicable
3.2.1.7 Solid Waste Disposal
Not Applicable
3.2.1.8 Product Waste and Consumable Use, Storage and Disposal
Not Applicable
3.2.1.9 Others
Pits could develop on the river bed from uneven extraction.
3.2.2 Control Strategies
Stockpiles shall be located in areas that will not obstruct flow of river run off.
Natural existing long profile and cross sectional profile of the river shall be
maintained to minimized turbulence caused by man-made pits.
3.3 Noise
3.3.1 Acceptable Levels Emanating from Potential Sources of Noise
3.3.1.1 Road Vehicles
Very minimal noise from the truck used for hauling.
3.3.1.2 Explosives
Not Applicable
 3.3.1.3 Crusher and Other One Treatment Plant
Not Applicable
3.3.1.4 Earth Moving Plant (Mining)
Not Applicable
3.3.1.5 Others
Not Applicable
3.3.2 Control Strategies
3.3.2.1 Restriction of Hours of Activity
Maximum of 8 hours’ work only.
3.3.2.2 Permanent or Temporary Relocation of Residents
Not Applicable
3.3.2.3 Changing Mining Methods or Equipment Used
Not Applicable
3.3.2.4 Construction of Sound Barriers
Not Applicable
3.3.2.5 Soundproofing of Residences
Not Applicable
3.3.2.6 Others
Not Applicable
3.4 Air Quality
3.4.1 Acceptable Levels of Air Quality
3.4.1.1 Dust from Mining Activities
Very minimal dust would be developed since aggregates would
normally be wet.
3.4.1.2 Dust from processing plan area.
Not Applicable
3.4.1.3 Fumes from floatation and concentrate storage and CIL areas.
Not applicable
3.4.1.4 Gases from underground shafts
 Not Applicable
3.4.1.5 Dust from vehicle movement
Very minimal
3.4.1.6 Dust from exploration activities such as drilling and the
forming of access tracks.

3.4.1.7 Others
Not Applicable
4.0 Approach and scope of environmental monitoring program.
4.1 Monitoring
Significant impacts to be monitored impact on access roads, impact on river bed
and on river run off
4.2 Sources of impact
4.2.1 Mining activities/infrastructure
Extraction along river bed shall be monitored to check if extraction
does not create significant change in the river profile
and that stock files do not obstruct water flow.
4.2.2 Noise
Used of 2 units of backhoe/excavator, 2 units of pay loader and 2
dump trucks used for hauling shall be maintained regularly and
maximum of 8 hours’ work shall be maintained.
4.2.3 Air Quality
Not Applicable
4.2.4 Conservation values
Activities to be confined along river bed and mechanical/manual
extraction shall be implemented for minimal effects to visual
aesthetics.
4.2.5 Heritage and cultural values
Not Applicable
4.2.6 Social issues
Not Applicable
5.0 Research Proposals at the mine
None
6.0 Total Cost of EPEP
Based on the EPEP for the period February 2019 to December 2019 the cost is
estimated at 20,000.00 per month if needed.
7.0 Name and signature of applicant or person preparing the EPEP.

ENGR HOMER R. DE GUZMAN

Mining Engineer
PRC License Number:0003956
PTR No. 4660616
Issued on January 31, 2019
Issued at: Legaspi city

8.0 Plans/Maps of the proposed operation showing location of area subject of

operations, access of property, location of works and roads, water courses, working
areas and other surface facilities.
 Republic of the Philippines
Province of Albay
ROCKS RANGER CONSTRUCTION AND SUPPLY

REHABILITATION PLAN

1. Company Data

1.1 Project Name

Proposed Commercial Sand and Gravel Project

1.2 Company Name and Address

Rocks ranger Construction and Supply

Barangay Nagas, Tiwi Albay

1.3 Contact/Title

ALDRIN C. DANTES
Proprietor/Manager

2. Project Description

2.1 Project Details

2.1.1 Project Location

The proposed project is located one kilometre from the National Highway and
five hundred meters from the barangay Nagas center. It is roughly five
kilometres from the town proper of Tiwi, Albay. The proposed quarry area is
within the Taqui River Channel bounded by coordinates; 123°40ʹ35.78ˮE;
13°25ʹ49.29ˮN; 123°40ʹ35.05ˮE; 13°25ʹ48.20ˮN; 123°40ʹ24.96ˮE;
13°25ʹ44.12ˮN; 123°40ʹ36.03ˮE; 13°25ʹ45.05ˮN. From the Town
Center of Tiwi, the site can be reached 20 to 30 minutes by any vehicle by
passing through the national highway and entering a private road.
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

OBJECTIVES OF PLAN.......................................................................................................... 1
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ......................................................................................... 1
BACKGROUND ………………………………………………………………………………………2
PREVIOUS WORKS.......................................................................................................2
STAGED WORKS...........................................................................................................2
PLAN IMPLEMENTATION ..................................................................................................... 3
Site Preparation.. .....................................................................................................3
Benching ......... .........................................................................................................3
Species Selection ....................................................................................................4
Timing of seed collection and sowing .....................................................................5
Weed management ..................................................................................................5
MONITORING AND REVIEW ................................................................................................. 6
BACKGROUND ......................................................................................................................6
ON‐GROUND MONITORING ..................................................................................................6
Vegetative Cover…….......................................................................................................6
Weeds. .......................................................................................................................6
COMPLETION OF WORKS .......................................................................................................7
Assessment of completion ........................................................................................7
REVIEW OF PLAN ....................................................................................................................7
OBJECTIVES OF PLAN
The objectives of this Progressive Rehabilitation Plan (the Plan) are to:

 Apply practical and reasonable on‐ground measures to re-vegetate and rehabilitate the
no longer used sections of the Quarry;

 Minimize the likelihood of erosion, slumping and sedimentation of exposed surfaces

during re-vegetation works;

 Control and where reasonably practicable, eradicate Declared Weeds within

rehabilitated areas; and

 Monitor and conduct remedial works where necessary to minimize erosion, control
weed growth and maximize native vegetation cover in the rehabilitation area over time.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  
The company is to ensure that:

 The Site Manager (SM) is briefed on the requirements of the Plan and its importance to
the overall success of progressive rehabilitation works at the Quarry; and

 This Plan is complied with through assessments of the quarry and liaison with the SM;

 Variations to this Plan are developed and provided to key stakeholders    (ENRO,
MGB.LGU) prior to their implementation; and

 This Plan is complied with and appropriately implemented;

 Coordination of the work of staff and contractors;

 Timely and effective coordination of staff/contractor training in weed hygiene

measures, with emphasis on those relevant to their appointed tasks; and that

 Expert re-vegetation – rehabilitation technique advice is sought when required. Staff

and Contractors are to ensure that they:

 Apply re-vegetation, rehabilitation and weed control measures consistent with

this plan;

 Apply weed hygiene measures for which they have received training; and to

 Report any breaches of this Plan to the SM as soon as practical, providing

written details of the breach, and any measures that were immediately taken to
reduce the likelihood of any environmental harm.
BACKGROUND
PREVIOUS WORKS
From the start of the project, topsoil has been effectively removed and stockpiled for
rehabilitation purposes. Additional weathered gravels that are deemed suitable as a substrate
will also be stockpiled separately and utilized as a first base resource in the substrate
application.  Sediment from the primary sediment settling pond and the sediment interceptors
will be cleared on a regular basis and used as a growth substrate addition. Stockpiled growth
substrate will not exceed 2.5 meters in height to reduce/prevent soil movement by wind; the
location where the topsoil is stored is in a very sheltered area which is surrounded by vegetation
on the north and western sides. If other materials are required to obtain a substrate depth of
300mm organic materials will be utilized that are weed free.  The quarry operator has
successfully used waste wood and bark from forestry operations as the substrate base as this is
a weed free resource and provides a re‐use option for this timber processing by‐product.
STAGED WORKS
Essentially the rehabilitation of used quarry areas will be based on the following principles:
1. Benches prepared for rehabilitation no less than 3 meters wide.
2. Final aim is the re‐establishment on an ongoing basis of used quarry areas back to
the local native vegetation species and community type.
3. Stockpiled weathered gravel, topsoil (from quarry site) and sediment from sediment
interceptors applied to prepared benches at a minimum depth of 300mm.
4. Application of local provenance native seed by tea tree slash method.
5. Monitoring of the following factors:
a. Weed infestation;
b. regrowth success; and
c. landform stability (especially following blasting activities).
PLAN IMPLEMENTATION
Site Preparation
The following tasks will be conducted to prepare areas for rehabilitation works and to then
assess the success of the rehabilitation works over time.

Task No Task Description Purpose

Wash down all equipment to be used
1
for quarry rehabilitation works
Form benches to minimum three
2 meter platforms and maximum eight
meter faces
Shape the quarry area to blend with
the surrounding landscape and
3
generally level off piles and
depressions
Rip any surfaces that would be too
4 hard to allow vegetation and/or
moisture to penetrate
Where possible native vegetation
5 that has regenerated naturally will be
left undisturbed
Spread substrate mix over prepared
6 bench platforms to a depth of about
200 to 300mm
Tea tree slash collection and
7 placement on substrate
Monitor the parameters identified in
this Plan during the works and after
8
completion of works
To prevent the spread of weeds
and soil pathogens
Stabilizing landform and width
adequate for equipment
movement
Assist with blending landform in
with surrounds
Allows moisture and plant roots
to penetrate into rock surface
Also gives an indication of what
local native species are likely to
regenerate in the quarry area
Provides a growing medium for
native seeds
Provides seed resource,
provides cover for emerging
seedlings
Essential for on-going success
of re-vegetation and for weed
and disease identification for
management

Benching
The height of benches will not exceed 8 meters in height and the bench width will be no less
than 3 meters when preparing for rehabilitation. The bench platforms will be ripped prior to the
application of a substrate derived from local materials.

The growing substrate will consist of:

 stock piled topsoil from quarry site;

 weathered gravels and soil from quarry; and/or

 sediment collected from the sediment dams and drainage network (channels etc).
Species Selection
The aim of the progressive re-vegetation of old quarry areas is to establish a variety of local
provenance native species that represent as much as possible the local vegetation species mix
and community type.  The key ‘rehabilitation species are those that are seed “holders‟; that is,
species that have a seed resource that is generally contained in a hard capsule that opens long
after the flowering period that led to the seed being set (could be months or years).  Other
species that will be utilized on a less frequent basis will be local species that have a shorter
seed viability period but that can be collected by frequent observation and timely
collection/application.
The main species that occur locally and are suitable for re-vegetation on prepared sites are
listed below –

 Leptospermum scoparium
 Melaleuca squarrosa;
 Eucalyptus obliqua and E. amygdalina;
 Allocasuarina littoralis;
 Banksia marginata;
 Acacia species(A. dealbata, A. melanoxylon, A. mucronata, A. terminalis, A. verticillata);
 Cassinea aculeata;
 Gahnia grandis;
 Lepidosperma concavum;
 Lomandra longifolia;
 Olearia lirata and O. phlogopappa;
 Pultenaea daphnoides and
 Solanum laciniatum.

After substrate application branches are cut from suitable species and placed on the substrate.
Past experience shows that it is often necessary to weigh down some branches to prevent wind
blowing them away from the area required.  The mixing of different species is important to allow
a variety of species to establish which allows not only a mix of species but also more chance of
species that are suitable for an area and/or microclimate to establish. The branches used create
an excellent shelter for the seedlings and prevent browsing by native animals. Past experience
at the quarry suggests that browsing by native animals can be a major limiting factor especially
during the early years of plant establishment.    Like a lot of native vegetation re‐establishment
after a number of years‐normally three‐the vegetation will quickly establish a viable and
sustainable structure. The slash from the long seed holding species will form the main base for
the establishment of other shorter seed viability species that tend to be smaller branch size and
more susceptible to movement from wind and water.

Timing of seed collection and sowing

Most native species in the area produce viable seed from January onwards.  The long seed
holding species will be viable for up to twelve months whereas the shorter seed viability species
will need to be watched for seed production timing (which can vary according to the
season).   Most native species prefer to seed in late summer and therefore if the majority of tea
tree slash and other species are applied from January through to June as the main seeding
period; this will provide the best opportunity for plant germination and growth success.

Weed management

The progressively rehabilitated areas will be managed for weed control works under the Weed
Management Plan for the quarry.

MONITORING AND REVIEW BACKGROUND

This Plan is flexible to allow changes in the focus of management, especially the weed spraying
program, because the presence, extent and severity of weed infestations may change across
the site as rehabilitation occurs.    Remedial works such as the installation of additional erosion
control measures(eg. netting, jute mesh, fibre cord rolls or drainage rock linings) may also be
required subject to weather conditions, native plant growth rates and level of weed growth‐
infestation. The focus of the rehabilitation efforts will be reviewed and may be modified from
time to time as new data become available for the site, especially following field surveys –

 To identify, record and map new and current weed occurrences in the rehabilitation
area; and
 To identify areas in need of remedial works; and
 To assess the extent and health of native species regrowth and establishment in the
rehabilitation area.

ON‐GROUND MONITORING

Vegetative Cover

The health and extent of re-vegetation efforts will be assessed no less than once every 12
months.   Remedial works may include supplementary seed sowing (broad‐cast application) or
the application of fertilizer to promote native plant growth.

Weeds

A survey to identify any new weed species(especially Declared Weeds) within the rehabilitation
works area will be conducted at least once every 12 months until the completion of the
rehabilitation/re-vegetation process.  This approach should enable the early detection of weed
species before they reach an extent where control and eradication is very costly and/or difficult
to achieve.

The following monitoring regime will be applied during the life of the rehabilitation works:

1) Annual assessments by a suitably qualified person will be made at an appropriate time of

the year to ‐ 

a. Identify, record and map any new weed species not previously recorded in the
rehabilitation area;

b. Assess and map the extent of known weed infestations, particularly those of
Declared Weeds, to determine if they are becoming larger and/or more significant; and
 c. Review/assess the weed control works that have been conducted in the previous 12
month period and to provide advice, where necessary, on the management of weeds in
the rehabilitation area.

2) Areas where weed control/eradication works have occurred (eg spraying) will be assessed no
more 12 months after the treatment occurred to determine if the measures implemented were
successful.  Where measures have proved unsuccessful, repetition and/or modification of the
weed control technique(s) will be employed.

COMPLETION OF WORKS

Assessment of completion The completion of the works will be determined using the following
subjective criteria ‐ 

 Stable landforms;

 Minimal weed incursions (eg weed occurrences that are of little to no consequence,
the patch/patches are unlikely to ever be eradicated due to other factors operating at the
location, the weed is unlikely to persist in the location or surrounding native vegetation
given enough time for the native vegetation to recover);

 Soil surfaces that are not highly erosive, or are eroding at a rate that would be
expected in a natural setting; and

 Natural processes are occurring without the need for intervention, such as the
colonization of areas by natural seedfall and unassisted growth of native plants in
rehabilitated areas.   

REVIEW OF PLAN

The objectives, responsibilities and management actions within this Plan will need to adapt to
new information about the site as it becomes available.  The Plan will be reviewed each year as
required. Reviewed versions of the Plan (or addendums to minimize major reprints of the whole
Plan) will be provided to the Environment Protection Authority for approval prior to on‐ground
implementation.

Republic of the Philippines

Province of Albay
Rocks Ranger Construction And Supply

HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM

1. Company Data
 1.1 Project Name

Proposed Commercial Sand and Gravel Project

1.2 Company Name and Address

Rocks Ranger Construction and Supply

Barangay Nagas, Tiwi Albay

1.3 Contact/Title

ALDRIN C. DANTES
Proprietor/Manager

2. Project Description

2.1 Project Details

2.1.1 Project Location

The proposed project is located one kilometre from the National Highway and
five hundred meters from the barangay Nagas center. It is roughly five
kilometres from the town proper of Tiwi, Albay. The proposed quarry area is
within the Taqui River Channel bounded by coordinates; 123°40ʹ35.78ˮE;
13°25ʹ49.29ˮN; 123°40ʹ35.05ˮE; 13°25ʹ48.20ˮN; 123°40ʹ24.96ˮE;
13°25ʹ44.12ˮN; 123°40ʹ36.03ˮE; 13°25ʹ45.05ˮN. From the Town
Center of Tiwi, the site can be reached 20 to 30 minutes by any vehicle by
passing through the national highway and entering a private road.
INTRODUCTION
Health and safety law places a duty on employers to ensure the health as well as the safety of
their employees. Yet across industry, each year many more people become ill as a result of
their work than are killed or injured in industrial accidents. Most diseases caused by work do not
kill, but can involve years of pain, suffering and discomfort for those affected. It has long been
recognised that health risks have not received the same attention as safety risks. Several
reasons for these are:

 The health risk may not be understood or well defined and the cause/effect relationship
not established.

 Health risks tend not to attract widespread publicity or demand the same urgent attention
as safety risks.

 Health risks appear to have little, if any, short term effect and it may be that ill-health does
not occur for many years after exposure.

 Health risks may be more difficult to address, resulting in attention being directed to risks
where control is more visible and likely to attract tangible benefits

 Comprehensive data on the occupational ill-health may simply not exist in many cases
and in practice, the true extent of occupationally related ill-health may be unknown.

Health problems may not be as obvious as a safety failure such as a structural collapse,
machinery accident or a fire & explosion. Most people may never see cases of occupational ill
health whilst at work. They may miss the connection between the effect and its causes, so it is
even more important to adopt a proactive approach to managing health risks.
TYPICAL HEALTH RISKS

Risks to health from work activities include:

 Skin contact with irritant substances, leading to dermatitis etc;

 Inhalation of respiratory sensitizers, triggering immune responses such as asthma

 Badly designed workstations requiring awkward body postures or repetitive movements

result in upper limb disorders, repetitive strain injury and other musculoskeletal conditions;

 Noise levels which are too high, causing deafness and conditions such as tinnitus;

 Too much vibration, eg from hand-held tools leading to hand arm vibration syndrome and
circulatory problems;

 Exposure to ionising and non-ionising radiation including ultraviolet in the sun’s rays causing
burns, sickness and skin cancer

There are a number of specific health and safety Regulations that deal with specific health
hazards. These all require a risk based approach and include:

 Chemicals & hazardous substances: The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health

Regulations , 1999

 Noise: Noise at Work Regulations, 1989

 Manual Handling: Manual Handling Operations Regulations, 1992

 Ionising radiation: Ionising Radiation (Protection) Regulations, 1985

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Occupational health is about protecting the physical and mental health of workers and ensuring
their continual welfare in their working environment. In addition to preventing ill health, other
important aspects of occupational health include:

 Ensuring fitness and physical capability to perform a job safely;

 Health education and promotion;

 Providing medical services including health surveillance;

 Rehabilitation after illness or injury.

HEALTH RISK MANAGEMENT

The principals for the management of health risks are the same as described in the last topic,
although there are some specific differences. A typical health risk management process is
described below, based on the diagram shown below (Bailey, 19961)

START

Workplace risk assessment

No Risk Measure Exposure:

uncertain risk
STOP  airborne -OEL’s
known risk

Select control measures for:

 exposure, and
 spread of contamination

elimination
engineering
administration
Review if: personal protective equipment
 significant changes
 new information
 every 2-5 years

Ensure Ensure use of controls:

Monitoring Programme continuing  information, instruction, training
 design effectiveness  rules and procedures
 implement of controls  supervision

The workplace risk assessment covers the elements of hazard identification and risk
assessment.

1
HAZARD IDENTIFICATION

For each work activity all the heath hazards need to be identified. Most hazards can be
identified based on knowledge and observation of the work activity, though specialist advice or
assistance may be necessary. Useful advice is also available from other sources such as data
sheets supplied with equipment or chemicals.

The most common agents likely to present health hazards at quarries are listed below according
to work activity (This list is not exhaustive).

Dust Noise Vibratio Oil, Skin Manual Eyesigh Welding Asbesto DSE
n Fuel, respirator handling t fume s
Greas y
e senisiters

Weighbridg   
e
Office Staff   
Loading     ? 
Shovel
Dumper     ? 
Plant    ? ?  ?
Operator
Crusher    ? ?  ?
Operator
Foreman   ? ? ? 
Driller   ? ?  
Shotfirer   ? ?  
Fitter   ?      ? ?
Electrician   ?     ?
Manager   ? ?   ?

RISK ASSESSMENT

In order to be able to make an assessment of the risk of health hazards, the two major elements
that need to be considered are:

 The potential consequences of exposure to the hazard;

 The potential exposure to the hazard.
  Physical
 Hazardous form;
properties  Quantity
 Activities

Potential Potential of
severity Exposure

Risk of
Harm

POTENTIAL SEVERITY
The potential severity of exposure to the hazard is related to the properties of the hazard. For
example:

 The toxicity of a chemical;

 The sound pressure level at the operators ear and the frequency of a noise source;
 The intensity and penetrability of ionising radiation;

POTENTIAL EXPOSURE
Potential for exposure means the opportunity to do harm. In assessing the potential exposure to
the hazard, it is necessary to consider:

 The proportion of the work force who are or will be exposed to the hazard (in
particular the frequency of exposure and length of time of exposure).

 Any risk reducing control measures that are in place and their effectiveness in
reducing the risk.
 Estimating Risk

Risk = Severity of Harm x Likelihood of occurrence

Where Severity is rated according to:
(3) Major
Death or major injury or illness causing long term disability
(2) Serious
Injuries or illness causing short-term disability
(1) Slight
All other injuries or illnesses

The likelihood of harm may be rated according to:

(3) High
Where it is certain that harm will occur
(2) Medium
Where harm will often occur
(1) Low
Where harm will seldom occur

Where necessary some form of sampling and exposure measurements should be undertaken to
determine the extent of the hazard at the time of the assessment. These can then be compared
with any occupational exposure limits that have been set for the industry, as well as any in-
house standards. Such exposure measurements may also assist in determining any remedial
action that is necessary.

CONTROLLING THE RISK

If the assessment of risk shows that further action is necessary, then control measures should
be selected according to the hierarchy of risk control, namely
Hierarchy of Risk Control

 Elimination of the risk. This can be achieved through redesigning the activity or
equipment to eliminate the release of the hazard;

 Reduction of the risk at source through engineering controls. This can be

achieved by enclosing the activity or equipment to capture and/or absorb the
hazard, dilute the hazard or release it into a safer place;

 Minimising the risk through procedural controls. This involves implementing

systems and procedures so that work is carried out in a particular way that limits
exposure to the hazard.

 Use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

The use of PPE is the last resort for the control of the exposure of employees to hazards. This
is because PPE only protects the wearer and then only if worn properly. Situations where the
use of PPE may be necessary are:
 Where adequate control of exposure cannot be achieved by elimination, reduction at source
or minimisation through administrative controls.
 As a ‘stop-gap; measure, where a risk assessment indicates that further control measures
are necessary and until those further measures have been introduced and are deemed
effective.

Examples of Hierarchy of Risk Control: Noise

 Sound absorbent material around noisy machinery;

 Use of sound absorbing wall and floor materials;

 Cover the source of the noise (e.g. using hoods);

 Arranging plant and equipment to create screens and reduce the level
of reflected sound;

 Isolating workers from the noise source;

 As a last resort provide comfortable PPE

ENSURING THE USE OF CONTROL MEASURES

Having introduced new control measures it is essential that they are adequately used by
employees, and so systems should be put in place to ensure that such measures are used
effectively. This is a responsibility of both the employer and employee and can be achieved by
ensuring that the work force receive adequate instruction and training through:

 Working procedures, codes of practice or other procedural controls;

 Educating the workforce on the hazards and risks involved in their work and how
control measures will protect their health.

 Effective supervision.

Employees must use these control measures in compliance with any such instruction and
training.

Systems should be put in place to ensure that the effectiveness of all the risk reducing control
measures does not decrease over time. Any engineering controls should be subject to regular
checking and maintenance. The frequency of this should be determined by the risk assessment
and based on the engineering reliability of the control measures and the consequences of their
failure with respect to exposure.

PROACTIVE MONITORING: SAMPLING & EXPOSURE MONITORING

Active monitoring is achieved through sampling and exposure monitoring in order to:

 Check the effectiveness of risk reducing control measures, as a failure

in these measures results in an increased risk of harm occurring;
 Confirm that Occupational Exposure Limits are not exceeded;
 Tie in with the medical surveillance programme.
HEALTH SURVEILLANCE

Health surveillance means having a system to look for early signs of ill-health caused by work in
order to:

 Detect adverse effects early;

 Prevent further harm being caused.

Health surveillance is mandatory in some cases, such as work with certain chemicals or with
ionising radiation. It may also be appropriate where the risk assessment has identified a high
level of exposure to other hazards. The criteria for carrying out occupational health surveillance
are:
 There is an identifiable disease or condition associated with the work;

 There are valid techniques to detect the condition at an early stage;

 There is reasonable likelihood that the disease or condition will occur in the particular
circumstances of the exposure;

 That health surveillance will be of benefit to individuals or groups of workers.

Elements of a health surveillance programme (from QPA Health Surveillance Guide)

It is becoming increasingly common to carry out new employee health assessments to ensure
that the person is fit for the duties that they are required to perform. This may take the form of
health questionnaires together with medical examinations where appropriate.
Health questionnaires can also be administered as part of the surveillance programme, along
with the appropriate testing techniques (such as audiograms, lung function tests). These
techniques, along with the frequency at which the assessments take place depend on the
hazard and associated risk.

Health surveillance can be carried out at several levels depending upon the complexity of the
health effect being monitored.
 Supervisors, with some training, can recognise the onset of many conditions and have
the advantage of being in daily contact with the workforce;
 An occupational health nurse can administer standardised tests, such as audiometric
testing, lung function tests etc.
 A doctor with appropriate qualifications and experience would be required to carry out
more detailed clinical examinations such as assessments of hand arm vibration
syndrome.