Mayor Joy Belmonte on Friday ordered an extensive investigation into the construction site accident at the Quezon City hall compound that killed one person and injured three others on Thursday night.
“I have instructed city engineer-lawyer Dale Perral to lead the probe and hold those accountable,” she said.
“First is to identify the kind of system that is being implemented by the contractor at the construction site, and to look into if the aspect of occupational safety is being employed,” she added.
Part of the building’s wall fell during an ongoing demolition was ongoing on Thursday at 10 p.m., which was being undertaken to install a scenic elevator in front of the Civic Center B Building.
The four, all workers of MRB II Construction Corp., were rushed to the East Avenue Medical Center.
Perral said the wall being demolished was part of the architectural wall and would not affect the structural integrity of the whole building.
“Rest assured that Civic Center B is still structurally sound and safe for use. Just the same, we will ensure that the construction site, especially the ground floor, will be cordoned off and safe for passersby and city hall employees,” he said.
The investigation would focus on the contractor’s compliance with occupational, safety, and health standards.
Belmonte ordered concerned city offices to extend financial assistance to the family of the deceased and to provide medical assistance to the injured.