The Safety Seal Certification is a voluntary certification scheme that affirms that an establishment is compliant with the minimum public health standards set by the government and uses or integrates its contact tracing with StaySafe.ph or other tool available.
The Municipal Government of Paete issues the Safety Seal for Malls, Wet markets, Other retail stores, Restaurants outside Hotels/Resorts, Fast food, Eateries, Coffeeshops, etc., Banks, Money Changers, Pawnshops, Remittance Centers, Car Wash, Laundry Service Centers, Art galleries, Libraries, Museums, Zoo, Sports centers, Tutorial, Testing, and Review Centers, Gyms, Spas, Cinemas, Arcades, All other private establishments.
CERTIFICATION PROCESS
STEP 1
Applicant secures checklist and performs self-assessment based on the application checklist.
STEP 2
Applicant must fill out the Google Form for application of Safety Seal Certificate.
STEP 3
Issuing authority contacts applicant for inspection schedule.
STEP 4
Issuing authority conducts the inspection.
STEP 5
If COMPLIANT, issuing authority provides SEAL to the applicant.
If there are deficiencies, the applicant must implement CORRECTIVE ACTION and apply for reassessment
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFETY SEAL CERTIFICATION
| 1 Valid Business Permit/Mayor’s Permit | 9 Installed physical barriers in enclosed areas to maintain social distancing |
| 2 Use of StaySafe.ph (or another Contact Tracing Tool – Staysafe.ph) | 10 Availability of personnel-in-charge for monitoring and maintaining social distancing, and ensuring compliance to health protocols |
| 3 Availability of temperature or thermal scanner | 11 Availability of windows for adequate air exchange |
| 4 Availability of health declaration sheet | 12 Compliance with the disinfection protocol |
| 5 QR Codes for StaySafe.ph (or other CT Tool) are conspicuously placed | 13 Conduct regular (at least twice a week) cleaning and disinfection |
| 6 Availability of isolation area | 14 Personnel, employees, clients, and visitors always wear facemasks and face shields especially in enclosed places |
| 7 BHERTs and other COVID-19 Emergency hotlines are conspicuously displayed | 15 Presence of designated Safety Officer |
| 8 Availability of handwashing stations (soap, sanitizers, and hand drying equipment) | 16 Availability of storage facility for proper collection, treatment, and disposal of used facemasks and other infectious wastes |