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CONSTRUCTION AND
SAFETY MANUAL
YOUTH BUILD
May 28, 2011
BayaniJuan sa Calauan
Site 2,
2 Brgy.Dayap, Calauan, Laguna
Unit 26-A,26/F
A,26/F PET Plans Tower,#444 EDSA,Guadalupe
EDSA,Guad lupe Viejo,Makati City 1211
Tel. No: (632) 846 2177 Telefax No: (632) 897 3248
E-mail:
mail: info@habitat.org.ph www.habitat.org.ph
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. GENERAL INFORMATION
Habitat for Humanity Philippines Foundation, Inc.
II. COMMUNITY INFORMATION
BayaniJuan sa Calauan
III. BUILDING THE HABITAT WAY
Job Description
Safety Guidelines
Construction Activity
Non – Construction Activity
What to Bring
Activity flow
Site Development Plan
House Plans
Different types of Concrete Interlocking Blocks(CIB)
Location Map
ABOUT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY:
Habitat for Humanity Philippines is a nonprofit, Christian housing ministry that works both to
eliminate poverty housing and to make adequate housing a matter of conscience and action.
Habitat for Humanity International was founded in 1976 by the late Millard Fuller and his wife
Linda. Its headquarters is located in Americus, Georgia, USA. Today, HFHI has built and
rehabilitated more than 300,000 houses, sheltering more than 1,500,000 people in thousands
of communities in North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, Eastern and
Western Europe, and throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Worldwide, there are 2,291 affiliates.
In the Asia-Pacific region alone, affiliates have reached 132.
In the Philippines, the first local affiliates of Habitat for Humanity International were
established in 1988. Today, Habitat for Humanity Philippines has built more than 32,000
houses, 760 schools and community centers nationwide and helped about 200 communities.
COMMUNITY INFORMATION:
BayaniJuan sa Calauan
Project SUMMARY:
The project is a holistic, multi-sectoral intervention to address the potentials of disasters
occurring among slum colonies living along the Pasig River banks through adequate
resettlement and the provision of adequate shelter, clean water and sanitation, and community
building and human empowerment, towards contributing to environmental health and
protection by restoring a dying river.
Portions of the river still need to be cleared and more than 4,000 families still live along the
river bank today. The target beneficiaries of this project are marginalized families, mostly
migrants to Metro Manila from various provinces, currently living in slum colonies along the
river banks of the Pasig River, making a living through informal jobs such as vendors, drivers,
and daily wage laborers. Thus the resettled community will be a mixed group coming from
different provinces outside Metro Manila.
In this action, HFH Philippines (HFHP) works with various organizations from the nongovernmental humanitarian network, the private sector, national government and local
government units to implement the different phases of the project, with main focus on
resettlement.
BUILDING THE HABITAT WAY
“It is our mission to promptly provide every volunteer with a meaningful task and the
leadership, materials and tools with which to accomplish it.”
Construction team:
Construction Supervisor – Habitat duly designated staff that will manage, direct and
oversee the technical and building component of the project.
Construction Foreman - will lead and supervise on the work and tasks of each skilled
worker and laborer as well as will assist the Construction Supervisor in the day-to-day
management of personnel, home partners and volunteers.
Mason – will lead and teach workers on the proper mixing of concrete cement/mortar
and the laying or stacking of Concrete Interlocking Blocks (CIB).
Mason Helper – will assist the mason in the proper mixing of concrete and mortar.
Mortar Mixer – will mix mortar for use in the masonry joints.
Mortar Carrier – will carry mortar from mixing area to each mason.
Joint Pointer – will dress-up or tidy masonry joints after concrete blocks have been
stacked.
Framing Carpenter – will assemble formworks and wood trusses; install trusses and
purlins; install roofing.
Finish Carpenter – will install doors and windows; install locksets and jalousies; install
kitchen counter.
Electrician – will install all electrical conduits, outlets, and systems for the house.
Plumber – will install all plumbing systems for the house.
Painter – will paint both interior and exterior components of the house.
Landscaper – will plant vegetation and tress; smooth ground around house area; pour
concrete on front door sidewalk.
Welder – will lead in the welding and installation of steel purlins and roofing.
BLOCK LEADER – is a Habitat technical staff who oversees 5-10 team leaders, and checks
and monitors the progress of work, quality control and safety of the members.
TEAM LEADER – assists Habitat technical staff in the actual construction, oversees their
team members, particularly at the pick-up point for registration; organizes them and gives
instructions; checks and monitors the progress of work, quality control and safety of the team
members; and makes sure the volunteers have work to do. The team leader is also the point
person for the tools, gloves and ID distribution, and food distribution.
Safety Guidelines
Safety at our work sites is important for all of us. Safety is an attitude of care and concern
for yourself, and for others who are working with you. We ask all volunteers and homepartners
to take heart and observe safe work practices throughout the build. Here are some reminders:
Before Working. Survey before working in any area, please survey the space around your
feet and overhead for obstacles and potential hazards.
Dress with safety in mind. Clothes should fit comfortably but should not be baggy. Steel toe
work boots are preferred but sneakers with solid toes are fine. Please leave your jewelry at
home, hard hats are required when overhead work is being done and eye protection and
pair of work gloves are required.
Power Tools. If you are assigned to operate power tools know the correct procedures.
Before operating inspect the cords, electrical outlets and blades.
Maintain Good “House keeping”. Please keep trash in dumpster and scrap lumber where it
belongs if nails are protruding from scrap lumber, bend them down or remove them with a
hammer. Keep the work area free of nails in boards, broken glass or cut corrugated iron. If
you see something that does not belong to you, pick it up and set aside in a safe spot.
Ladders & Scaffolding. Ladders are to be inspected before use. Check any loose steps or
other defects. Watch for temporary overhead power lines, ladders, must be on firm footing.
Do not allow tool and materials to accumulate on scaffolding. No playing on scaffolding &
ladders.
Lifting and Carrying. When lifting stand close to the load and bend your knee, grasp firmly
and then lift by straightening your legs. Keep you body vertical. Don’t lift beyond your
strength.
Think & Concentrate on Your Task. Never set or place a tool above shoulder height. When
working on a roof, never laid your hammer or tools on a roof, hook them over a piece of
wood. Serious accidents have occurred due to tools falling above. If you are uncertain about
how to do a task, or how to use a tool, asks your house leader.
Speak up if something looks unsafe, so it can be corrected.
No Children’s allowed at the Construction Area.
Hydrate. Drink a lot of water when you perspire a lot.
Above all, know your limits and do not push yourself too hard. Think before you act,
and consider the risks that are involved in all that you do. Also, use the “buddy system”—
volunteers should keep an eye on each other. If you notice that your “buddy” looks ill, help
him or her to a place to rest and tell your team leader. Get medical attention if necessary. If
you are unsure how to perform a task, do not hesitate to call upon your crew leader, who
will be happy to assist you. Team leaders and Block leaders should make sure that no one is
doing work that is inappropriate for their age, strength and skill level.
Keep an attitude of safety.
`` The way to be safe is to think and act safely``.
Construction Activity:
House Building (15 volunteers per house)
1. Brick Passing
2. Brick Laying
3. Grouting
Painting (10 volunteers each group. One group paints three houses.)
Rebar Fabrication (10 volunteers)
CIB making (10 volunteers per group.)
Hauling & Sand Sieving (10 volunteers per group.)
Sand Sieving
Hauling
Non-construction-related:
Distribution of school supplies
Medical
Registration/Information
Marshalls – toilets, parking (buses), traffic of people, security
Water distribution
Food
Documentation – photos, videos,
What to bring:
• Bottled water, snacks, meals for the day. Food will be provided but better bring extra food to
keep you hydrated and sated;
• Work gloves, unless provided at the site;
• Extra cotton t-shirt, face and hand towel;
• Sun block spray or lotion, hand sanitizers;
• Sun glasses, hat or bandana;
• Raincoat or poncho, in case it rains;
• A small bag for personal effects.
Activity Flow:
5:00-5:30 – assembly at bus pick-up points
6:00-6:30 – leave the area
8:00 – arrive at the site (orientation may be given in the buses)
8:30 – welcome program
9:00 – START of build (breaks in between)
12:00 – lunch
1:00 – resume build
2:30 – closing program
3:15 – clean-up
3:30 - departure
Site Development Plan
House Plan
PERSPECTIVE VIEW
FLOOR PLAN
FRONT ELEVATION
FRONT ELEVATION
LONGITUDINAL SECTION
DIFFERENT TYPES OF CIB
WHOLE BLOCK
HALF CHANNEL BLOCK
HALF BLOCK
UTILITY BLOCK
CHANNEL BLOCK
PLUMBING BLOCK
BEAM BLOCK
Habitat for Humanity Philippines staff:
Information
Volunteer schedules
Food and site logistics
Pick-up points:
Mandaluyong
Manila
Makati
Quezon City
Claire Algarme
Marcia Yogore
Gladys Santos-Ledina
0917-5857160
0917-5547803
0917-5547783
Ann Nagtalon
Sherilyn Sarmiento
Abby Sabroso
Eunice Agilada
0917-5547763
0935-9970896
0917-5547812
0917-5547855
LOCATION MAP:
THANK YOU!
Habitat for Humanity Philippines
+632 – 8462177
info@habitat.org.ph
www.habitat.org.ph
www.facebook.com/habitatphilippines