2 M safe man-hours reached

By Hedcor and contractor
In recognition to its strict compliance to safety policies and procedures, AboitizPower’s subsidiary Hedcor and the Department of Labor and Employment – Region IX recognized its contractor JV Angeles Construction Corporation (JVACC) for achieving Two Million Safe Man-hours for the construction of HedcorTudaya 1 & 2 hydropower plants.
Engr. YolibelleAviñante, Technical Adviser DOLE – IX formally acknowledge the exemplary performance of the team by awarding a plaque and certificate to Hedcor’s assistant vice president for engineering and construction ServillanoHaboc and JVACC vice president Roberto Majito last January 24 at Brgy. Astorga, Sta. Cruz, Davao del Sur.
Aviñante in her speech said, “I do believe that each and every one is a material in reaching 2 Million Safe Man-hours or in making an establishment accident-free.” She further reiterated that manpower is the best resource we have and as what the President Benigno Aquino believes.
The Zero Accident Program under DOLE in collaboration with Occupational Safety and Health Center ensures the promotion and maintenance of the highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being of workers in all occupations.
Since the construction of the 13.6 MW run-of-river hydropower projects in July 2012, no lost time accident was recorded. This milestone demonstrates outstanding efforts to provide safe and healthy working environment. The hydropower plants are to be commissioned first quarter of the year.
In the global arena, the International Labor Organization estimates that 2.2 million work-related deaths occur annually around the world. In support to DOLE’s clamor of zero accidents, Hedcor accounts to the highest standard of safety as it is certified in Occupational Health and Safety (OHSAS 18001:2007) by the International Standard Organization.
Hedcor has built a culture of safety among its employees in its 35 years of operation. Through the management’s strong conviction and commitment, the value of safety is inculcated to each and everyone beginning day one.
Further, Aviñante urged Hedcor to apply for GawadKaligtasan at Kalusugan (GKK) as they will definitely nominate Hedcor for the award. Hedcor bagged the award in years 2002 and 2008. While in 2010, Hedcor won GKK-Labor Secretary’s Award and the Bureau of Working Conditions also gave the Safety Milestone Award in the same year.