Legal Register (1)

Section – 21 PROJECT LEGAL REGISTER

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Table of Contents 1

PURPOSE AND SCOPE....................................................................................................3

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LEGAL HSE REQUIREMENTS IDENTIFICATION.............................................................3

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PURPOSE AND SCOPE The propose of this document is to identify all applicable Abu Dhabi and UAE HSE requirements in order to ensure their implantation in all activities conducted by KHARAFI NATIONAL and their subcontractors for the Improvement of Fire Fighting Facility Project. This is a live document that will be updated periodically in order to evaluate the implementation of these legal requirements and to review the need of including further requirements. The goal of this first issue is to perform a first identification of the HSE requirements and establishes the periodicity that will be reviewed.

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LEGAL HSE REQUIREMENTS IDENTIFICATION

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S/N Activity / Area

Category

Applicable Legal & Other

Compliance Requirements and/or topic of

Reference /

Requirements

requirement

Control

Last update

Compliance Evaluation YES

NO

N/A

Periodicity (Months)

a) Employer to provide safety measures to protect

1

All activities

Safety

Federal law number 8 of 1980

workers against occupational injuries and diseases

on the “Regulations of

that may occur during the work and also against

Labour Relations”; Chapter V

fire. b) Employer shall adopt all other safety

Workers Safety, Protection,

measures prescribed by the Ministry of Labour and

Health and Social Care ‐

Social affairs and c) Worker shall use protective

Article 91

gear and clothing provided for the purpose and

1980 (and was amended by Federal Law No. (24) of 1981, Risk Assessment

Federal Law No. (15) of 1985

4

and Federal Law No. (12) of 1986)

shall follow the instructions. Federal law number 8 of 1980 on the “Regulations of 2

All activities

Safety

Labour Relations”; Chapter V Workers Safety, Protection, Health and Social Care ‐

1980 (and was amended by Detailed instructions against fire in conspicuous manner in Arabic and the language understood by workers

Emergency Preparedness

Federal Law No. (24) of 1981, Federal Law No. (15) of 1985 1986)

Article 92 Federal law number 8 of 1980

1980 (and was amended by

on the “Regulations of 3

All activities

Safety

Labour Relations”; Chapter V

Provision of First Aid box. 1 first aid box/100

Workers Safety, Protection,

workers

Federal Law No. (24) of 1981, First Aid / Medical

Federal Law No. (15) of 1985 1986)

Article 93 Federal law number 8 of 1980

4

All activities

H&S

Labour Relations”; Chapter V Workers Safety, Protection,

4

and Federal Law No. (12) of

Health and Social Care ‐

on the “Regulations of

4

and Federal Law No. (12) of

1980 (and was amended by Workplace to be clean, with adequate lighting ventilated and provided with drinking water and toilets.

Facility Management

Federal Law No. (24) of 1981, Federal Law No. (15) of 1985

4

and Federal Law No. (12) of

Health and Social Care ‐

1986)

Article 94

Construction, 5

Operations and/or Maintenance

Health

Federal law number 8 of 1980

a) Six monthly medical examination for workers

on the “Regulations of

exposed to occupational diseases mentioned in the

Labour Relations”; Chapter V

schedule; b) Notification to the labour department if

Workers Safety, Protection,

a case of occupational disease is identified and c)

Health and Social Care ‐

More

Article 95

examinations, if worker’s condition warrants so.

frequent

than

six

monthly

medical

1980 (and was amended by Federal Law No. (24) of 1981, First Aid / Medical

Federal Law No. (15) of 1985 and Federal Law No. (12) of 1986)

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S/N Activity / Area

Category

Applicable Legal & Other

Compliance Requirements and/or topic of

Reference /

Requirements

requirement

Control

Last update

Compliance Evaluation YES

Federal law number 8 of 1980

All activities

Health

Labour Relations”; Chapter V

Employer to provide its workers with medical care

Workers Safety, Protection,

facility as per ministry’s requirement

First Aid / Medical

Federal Law No. (15) of 1985 1986)

Federal law number 8 of 1980

All activities

H&S

Labour Relations”; Chapter V Workers Safety, Protection, Health and Social Care ‐

4

and Federal Law No. (12) of

Article 96

7

(Months)

Federal Law No. (24) of 1981,

Health and Social Care ‐

on the “Regulations of

N/A

1980 (and was amended by

on the “Regulations of 6

NO

Periodicity

1980 (and was amended by Employer

to

proactively

inform

worker

upon

recruitment about the occupational hazards and the

Federal Law No. (24) of 1981, Training

protective measures he must take.

Federal Law No. (15) of 1985

4

and Federal Law No. (12) of 1986)

Article 98 Employer to provide workers where work site is Construction, 8

Operations and/or

H&S

Maintenance

Federal law number 8 of 1980

remote and not covered by regular means of

on the “Regulations of

transport following facilities: a) Suitable means of

Labour Relations”; Chapter V

transport; b) Suitable accommodation for living; c)

Contractor

Workers Safety, Protection,

Drinking water; d) Adequate food supplies; e) First

Management

Health and Social Care ‐

aid facilities and f) Recreation and sports facility.

Article 101

Except for food none of the service cost may be

1980 (and was amended by Federal Law No. (24) of 1981, Federal Law No. (15) of 1985

4

and Federal Law No. (12) of 1986)

charged to workers. Federal law number 8 of 1980 on the “Regulations of Labour 9

All activities

Safety

Relations”; Chapter VIII Compensation for Occupational Injuries; Article

1980 (and was amended by In case of occupational injuries mention in Schedule 1 and 2, employer to immediately inform to police

Federal Law No. (24) of 1981, HSE Reporting

and labour ministry.

Federal Law No. (15) of 1985 1986)

142 Federal law number 8 of 1980

10

All activities

H&S

4

and Federal Law No. (12) of

1980 (and was amended by

on the “Regulations of Labour

Where a worker sustains occupational injury or

Relations”; Chapter VIII

disease, expenses towards treatment (till he is

Procedures /

Compensation for

declared fit or disabled), including transportation,

Instructions

Occupational Injuries; Article

to be borne by employer.

Federal Law No. (24) of 1981, Federal Law No. (15) of 1985 and Federal Law No. (12) of 1986)

144

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S/N Activity / Area

Category

Applicable Legal & Other

Compliance Requirements and/or topic of

Reference /

Requirements

requirement

Control

Last update

Compliance Evaluation YES

Federal law number 8 of 1980

All activities

H&S

Relations”; Chapter VIII Compensation for

Requirement of a medical report from physician

First Aid / Medical

Federal Law No. (15) of 1985 1986)

Federal law number 8 of 1980

1980 (and was amended by

on the “Regulations of Labour Health (H)

4

and Federal Law No. (12) of

147.

All activities

(Months)

Federal Law No. (24) of 1981,

Occupational Injuries; Article

12

N/A

1980 (and was amended by

on the “Regulations of Labour 11

NO

Periodicity

Relations”; Chapter VIII

Compensation requirements, where a worker dies

Procedures /

Compensation for

because of work related injuries

Instructions

Occupational Injuries; Article

Federal Law No. (24) of 1981, Federal Law No. (15) of 1985

4

and Federal Law No. (12) of 1986)

149 Every employer shall provide the appropriate preventive measures for the protection of workers from risks of injuries or occupational diseases which may occur during working hours and against Construction, 13

Operations and/or Maintenance

H&S

Ministerial Order No. (32) Year

fire risks and all other risks which may result from

1982 The Determination of

the use of machineries and other equipments. The

Retentive Methods and

employer

Measures for the Protection of

measures specified by the Ministry of Labour and

Workers from the Risks Work;

Social Affairs. The worker shall use the protective

Article 1

equipments and clothes supplied for this purpose

shall

also

adopt

other

preventive

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and shall comply with all the instructions of the employer aiming to protect him from risks and shall refrain from doing any work which impedes the implementation of such instructions.

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S/N Activity / Area

Category

Applicable Legal & Other

Compliance Requirements and/or topic of

Reference /

Requirements

requirement

Control

Last update

Compliance Evaluation YES

NO

N/A

Periodicity (Months)

Every employer shall display at prominent and conspicuous place, detailed and clear instructions

14

All activities

H&S

Ministerial Order No. (32) Year

on measures for the prevention of fire and the

1982 The Determination of

protection of workers from the dangers which they

Retentive Methods and

may be exposed to during the performance of their

Measures for the Protection of

work and ways and means of dealing with occurring

Workers from the Risks Work;

accidents; and the displayed instruction shall

Article 2

written in Arabic and in other language understood

Signage

1982

4

Toolbox Talks

1982

4

First Aid / Medical

1982

4

1982

4

by workers if necessary. The employer shall place warning signs in front of dangerous sites. Ministerial Order No. (32) Year Construction, 15

Operations and/or

1982 The Determination of Safety (S)

Maintenance

Retentive Methods and Measures for the Protection of Workers from the Risks Work; Article 3 Ministerial Order No. (32) Year 1982 The Determination of

16

All activities

Safety (S)

Retentive Methods and Measures for the Protection of Workers from the Risks Work; Article 4

17

All activities

H&S

Every employer or his representative shall brief his employees before they assume work on the occupational risks such as fire and machinery risks, dangers

of

falling and relevant

occupational

diseases and other risks.

Every employer shall assign the task of supervising first aid treatment to a specialist in first and treatment and shall provide for the first aid box the contents specified in table No. (3) Attached to this Decision.

Ministerial Order No. (32) Year

The employer shall take the necessary measures to

1982 The Determination of

ensure that the conditions prevailing in the place of

Retentive Methods and

work provide sufficient protection for the health and

Facility

Measures for the Protection of

safety of the worker working in the establishment

Management

Workers from the Risks Work;

and that he shall give special attention to

Article 5

requirements detailed in point a) to g).

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S/N Activity / Area

Category

Applicable Legal & Other

Compliance Requirements and/or topic of

Reference /

Requirements

requirement

Control

Last update

Compliance Evaluation YES

NO

N/A

Periodicity (Months)

The employer shall take practical and appropriate measures to prevent or reduce the health risks in the work place and he shall give particular attention to the following: a) That carrying out industrial operations or otherwise is not detrimental to the workers health or safety. b) The operations which are harmful to health shall be carried out in Ministerial Order No. (32) Year Construction, 18

Operations and/or

1982 The Determination of H&S

Maintenance

Retentive Methods and Measures for the Protection of Workers from the Risks Work; Article 6 part 1

separate equipment to prevent contact with harmful substances, gases, vapor, dust, fibres or smoke shall not be allowed to spread in the place of work in quantities harmful to health. c) Veiling dangerous radiations

from

the

workers.

d)

Dispose

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1982

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PPE Issued

1982

4

of

substances harmful to health so that the quantities of such substances used in industrial operations do not exceed the limits shown in table (2), attached. e) Promptly dispose of harmful dust, spreading gases, vaporous or fibres at the source of their formation by means of employing exhaustive equipment or by other appropriate engineering means

or

by

supplying

adequate

ventilation

system. Provide workers with protective clothes equipped with the appropriate equipments for personal Construction, 19

Operations and/or Maintenance

H&S

Ministerial Order No. (32) Year

safety, if the other adopted measures proved to be

1982 The Determination of

impractical or insufficient for the safety of the

Retentive Methods and

workers, after training the workers in the use of the

Measures for the Protection of

equipment

Workers from the Risks Work;

necessary facilities for cleaning, disinfecting and

Article 6 part 2

keeping in good condition the

supplied

and

after

providing said

the

clothes

according to the safety standards required by the conditions of the work in question.

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S/N Activity / Area

Category

Applicable Legal & Other

Compliance Requirements and/or topic of

Reference /

Requirements

requirement

Control

Last update

Compliance Evaluation YES

Ministerial Order No. (32) Year Construction, 20

1982 The Determination of

Operations

Safety

and/or

(S)

Maintenance

Retentive Methods and Measures for the Protection of Workers from the Risks Work; Article 7

NO

N/A

Periodicity (Months)

Particular attention shall be given to the following conditions at the workplace as listed in a) to g). Mobile ladders shall be of adequate strength and their steps must be of suitable dimensions, and their base or top must be so designed to reduce the

Facility Management

1982

4

risk of falling. However, ladders made of wood shall not be painted with any kind of paint. The employer shall provide necessary facilities for the prevention of fire and fire extinguishers appropriate for the type of materials used in the establishment and he shall observe the following: 1) Provide entry, exit and ladders in the work place in order to facilitate the speedy exit of workers when fire breaks out in the establishment or in any part

of

it

without

stampeding.

2)

The

fire

extinguishing equipments must be always kept in a

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All activities

Safety (S)

Ministerial Order No.(32) Year

condition suitable for

1982 The Determination of

designated for and must be placed in locations of

the purpose they are

Retentive Methods and

easy access, and a sufficient number of workers

Emergency

Measures for the Protection of

must be trained to use them. 3) There must be a

Preparedness

Workers from the Risks Work;

fire alarming (warning) system and the workers

Article 8

must be trained to respond to fire warnings. And 4) Where there are several work rooms or chambers at the work place connected to one another they must be separated by doors which prevent the spread of fire from one room to the other. Signs containing instructions for the prevention of fire shall be displayed at the inflammable places of work. Such signs shall be projected in conspicuous positions indicating the places of exits and written in Arabic and in other language understood by the workers, if necessary.

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4

S/N Activity / Area

Category

Applicable Legal & Other

Compliance Requirements and/or topic of

Reference /

Requirements

requirement

Control

Last update

Compliance Evaluation YES

The

employer

shall

undertake

NO

N/A

Periodicity (Months)

necessary

precautionary measures to protect workers from the dangers of falling, falling objects, flying metals or Ministerial Order No. (32) Year Construction, 22

1982 The Determination of

Operations

Safety

and/or

(S)

Maintenance

Retentive Methods and Measures for the Protection of Workers from the Risks Work; Article 9

sharp bodies or caustic liquid materials, or hot or inflammable or explosive materials or other harmful materials. He shall also make the appropriate precautions for protection of workers from dangers of

Risk Assessment

1982

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Risk Assessment

1982

4

1982

4

compressed gases and electricity and means of providing persons protection equipment designated for such purpose or by providing personal protection facilities such as protective glasses, gloves, belts, uniforms, mask or other protective clothes suitable for the kind of work.

Construction, 23

Operations

Safety

and/or

(S)

Maintenance

Ministerial Order No. (32) Year

The employer

1982 The Determination of

protective barriers to be installed around the

shall

always provide constant

Retentive Methods and

exposed mobile parts of generators or motors and

Measures for the Protection of

around dangerous machinery, mobile or immobile,

Workers from the Risks Work;

except when such parts are designed in a manner

Article 10

providing the required safety standard. The employer when installing barriers referred to in the preceding article shall observe the following: 1) Provide full protection against the dangers for which they installed. 2) Prevent the contact of

Construction, 24

Operations

Safety

and/or

(S)

Maintenance

Ministerial Order No. (32) Year

worker or part of his body with the dangerous area

1982 The Determination of

throughout the period of work and at the same time

Retentive Methods and

do not impede his performance. 3) They do not

Measures for the Protection of

impede production or the work of the machine. 4)

Workers from the Risks Work;

They do not impede the adjustment or repair of the

Article 11

machine or its inspection with the least service. 5) They must be fire‐resistant and rust‐proof.

They

may not be a possible cause for accident which may result from the barrier, protruding parts or because of its sharp edges or rough extensions.

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S/N Activity / Area

Category

Applicable Legal & Other

Compliance Requirements and/or topic of

Reference /

Requirements

requirement

Control

Last update

Compliance Evaluation YES

NO

N/A

Periodicity (Months)

Ministerial Order No. (32) Year Construction, 25

Operations

Safety

and/or

(S)

Maintenance

1982 The Determination of

When

Retentive Methods and

equipment or parts, the employer shall ensure that

installing

new

machines

or

operating

Measures for the Protection of

they are provided with the protection facilities which

Workers from the Risks Work;

meet the required protection standards.

Risk Assessment

1982

4

Training

1982

4

Signage

1982

4

Training

1982

4

Article 12 Ministerial Order No. (32) Year Construction, 26

1982 The Determination of

Operations

Safety

and/or

(S)

Maintenance

Retentive Methods and Measures for the Protection of Workers from the Risks Work; Article 13 Ministerial Order No. (32) Year

Construction, 27

1982 The Determination of

Operations

Safety

and/or

(S)

Maintenance

Retentive Methods and Measures for the Protection of Workers from the Risks Work; Article 14

The employer may not allow any person to remove or install any barrier or any other part of the protective equipment while the machine is running, and the machine shall not be operated unless being reinstalled in its place.

The employer shall display instruction sign boards at the locations of machinery or operations stating the necessary technical measures and such instructions shall be written in Arabic or other language understood by the workers, if necessary.

Each worker shall comply with the orders and instructions related to the precautions taken for his safety and security of work. The workers shall use Construction, 28

Operations

Safety

and/or

(S)

Maintenance

Ministerial Order No. (32) Year

safety

1982 The Determination of

equipment in his possession. The worker shall be

equipment

and

shall

care

for

such

Retentive Methods and

prohibited from doing any act which prevents the

Measures for the Protection of

implementation of the said instructions or misuse

Workers from the Risks Work;

the equipments designed for protecting the health

Article 15

and safety of the workers or damage such equipments. The employer may impose disciplinary punishments for any worker who violates the regulations stated in the preceding paragraph.

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S/N Activity / Area

Category

Applicable Legal & Other

Compliance Requirements and/or topic of

Reference /

Requirements

requirement

Control

Last update

Compliance Evaluation YES

NO

N/A

Periodicity (Months)

Ministerial Order No. (32) Year Construction, 29

Operations

Safety

and/or

(S)

Maintenance

1982 The Determination of

Workers shall be prevented from entering the work

Retentive Methods and

site when machines are in operation except when

Measures for the Protection of

they are wearing the suitable outfits as determined

Workers from the Risks Work;

by the establishment to secure their safety.

Training

1982

4

1982

4

Article 17 The employer shall take precautionary measures to protect the workers from dangerous materials by Ministerial Order No. (32) Year Construction, 30

Operations and/or Maintenance

1982 The Determination of Safety (S)

Retentive Methods and Measures for the Protection of Workers from the Risks Work; Article 18

keeping them stored safely in special places or by placing such materials inside suitable barriers or fences. When such materials are kept in containers, such containers must be closed tightly bearing labels displaying the name of the contents and the

Contractor Management

correct method of using them, and the appropriate warnings against their dangers which must be written in Arabic and in other language understood by the workers if necessary.

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S/N Activity / Area

Category

Applicable Legal & Other

Compliance Requirements and/or topic of

Reference /

Requirements

requirement

Control

Last update

Compliance Evaluation YES

NO

N/A

Periodicity (Months)

The employer shall take precautionary measures to protect

the

workers

who

are

engaged

in

construction, demolition or digging from the risks of work by observing the following: a) In digging and demolition work: 1) When digging a trench or hole, the digging must always start from upward to downward while maintaining a slope suitable to the type of land being dug. The sides of a pit over 1.5 meter deep must be planked with strong wooden bars to prevent implosions, and safe passages must Construction, 31

Operations and/or Maintenance

H&S

Ministerial Order No. (32) Year

be kept and warning signs must be put at the edge

1982 The Determination of

of holes to avoid dangers of falling. 2) The dust or

Retentive Methods and

sand dug from the pit must not be dumped in heaps

Contractor

Measures for the Protection of

next to the edges of the pit but must be placed at an

Management

Workers from the Risks Work;

appropriate distance from the pit to prevent the risk

Article 19 Part 1

of a fall-back into pit. 3) The demolition operations must start with the upper stories after taking sufficient

protective

measures

to

enforce

the

projecting walls which must be technically separated before the demolition work starts. An experienced demolition supervisor must be present throughout the demolition work. 4) The debris must not be thrown down from above but shall be removed either by hoisting machines or through sloping fenced passages. The site where the debris is gathered must be enclosed by a fence.

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1982

4

S/N Activity / Area

Category

Applicable Legal & Other

Compliance Requirements and/or topic of

Reference /

Requirements

requirement

Control

Last update

Compliance Evaluation YES

NO

N/A

Periodicity (Months)

b) In Construction work: 1) Scaffolding and stands must be wide enough to allow for the safe passage of workers and must have side barriers or fences Ministerial Order No. (32) Year Construction, 32

Operations and/or Maintenance

1982 The Determination of H&S

Retentive Methods and Measures for the Protection of Workers from the Risks Work; Article 19 Part 2

when installed at heights over 8 meters from the ground. Workers must be provided with safety belts which protect them against the danger of falling. 2) The ground must be fenced if the nature of work requires the workers to climb to the roof. Shafts

Contractor Management

must be fenced or covered in a manner to prevent falling of persons or objects. Strong protective shelters must be built at sufficient width to protect workers or passers‐by from the dangers of falling objects.

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1982

4

S/N Activity / Area

Category

Applicable Legal & Other

Compliance Requirements and/or topic of

Reference /

Requirements

requirement

Control

Last update

Compliance Evaluation YES

NO

N/A

Periodicity (Months)

Hoisting machinery and towing tools must meet the following conditions: a) Each hoisting machine or elevator for carrying people or goods must be manufactured in solid state, consisting of sound composition, and the parts must be sufficiently solid. Such machines must be provided with necessary technical maintenance and examined regularly, at least once a year by a specialist. b) Places of elevators must be surrounded by high fences which Construction, 33

Operations and/or

Safety (S)

Maintenance

Ministerial Order No. (32) Year

prevent any person from jumping or approaching the

1982 The Determination of

moving parts of the elevators. Doors must not be

Retentive Methods and

opened while the elevator is moving. c) A sign

Contractor

Measures for the Protection of

stating maximum loading capacity of the elevator or

Management

Workers from the Risks Work;

machine must be displayed in conspicuous place in

Article 20

the elevator. d) The worker may not be asked to

1982

4

1982

4

carry loads beyond his capabilities and in cases the carried load must not be more than 50 kilograms for a man and not more than 20 kilograms for a woman and use hoisting equipment whenever possible in carrying loads instead of depending upon human effort only. The chains, ropes or towing wires or alike, must be in a solid state and must be fully and continuously maintained at least once every six months and must not be overloaded. The establishment which assign to a contractor Ministerial Order No. (32) Year 1982 The Determination of 34

Construction (C)

Safety (S)

Retentive Methods and Measures for the Protection of Workers from the Risks Work; Article 21

construction or building works of any kind must inform the competent labour department, at least six months, on the following: a) The name of the

Meetings and/or

establishment main contractor b) The name of the sub-contractor c) The type of works d) The site

Communications

where the work will take place. The date of commencement of work and the period of time which the execution will take.

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S/N Activity / Area

Category

Applicable Legal & Other

Compliance Requirements and/or topic of

Reference /

Requirements

requirement

Control

Last update

Compliance Evaluation YES

NO

N/A

Periodicity (Months)

The responsibility in providing industrial security Construction, 35

Operations and/or Maintenance

Safety (S)

Ministerial Order No. (32) Year

equipment for contracting works by the employer,

1982 The Determination of

main contractor

Retentive Methods and

according to the following: a) The employer shall be

Facility

Measures for the Protection of

responsible for the industrial security conditions

Management

Workers from the Risks Work;

related to the work site and the equipment which he

Article 22

use. Personal safety equipment for workers shall be

and sub‐contractors shall be

provided by the contracting company.

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1982

4

S/N Activity / Area

Category

Applicable Legal & Other

Compliance Requirements and/or topic of

Reference /

Requirements

requirement

Control

Last update

Compliance Evaluation YES

NO

N/A

Periodicity (Months)

The employer shall notify the competent labour department on accidents which that may occur during working hours in his establishment and which may cause the following: a) The death of a worker; b) Fires or explosions; c) Rendering any of the workers unfit to perform his work for three or more days. The employer shall give notice of such accident in the form show in table (4) attached to this decision, provided that notification shall be as follows: 1) In case of the death of a worker, fire or explosion, notice must be given immediately after

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All activities

Safety (S)

Ministerial Order No. (32) Year

the occurrence of the accident through the fastest

1982 The Determination of

means of communication available. 2) When a

Retentive Methods and

worker becomes unable to do his work for three or

Measures for the Protection of

more days, notice must be given within 24 hours

Workers from the Risks Work;

following the occurrence of the accident. In all

Article 24

cases, however, the employer shall present to the

HSE Reporting

1982

4

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4

competent labour department, a report in two copies, once every three months, containing an account of the injuries of work and occupational diseases in the form designated for that purpose, provided that the said report shall not be delayed for more than 15 days from the expiry date of the three month period referred to herein. The employer shall keep a third copy of the said report at his establishment

so

that

the

competent

labour

inspector may have easy access to it when he visits the establishment. Construction, 37

Operations and/or Maintenance

Federal Law No. 24; Chapter 1 Environment (E)

The Executive Order shall specify the period required for keeping all the records referred to in

Section 1; Article 8

Article (7) of this Law.

Procedures / Instructions

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S/N Activity / Area

Category

Applicable Legal & Other

Compliance Requirements and/or topic of

Reference /

Requirements

requirement

Control

Last update

Compliance Evaluation YES

NO

N/A

Periodicity (Months)

It is prohibited in accordance with the Executive 38

All activities

Environment (E)

Federal Law No. 24; Chapter 3; Article 43

Order to undertake any activity contributing directly or indirectly, to damaging, disturbing the natural

Risk Assessment

1999

4

1999

4

properties or polluting the soil in any way that may affect its productivity. It is prohibited to undertake any activity that damages the quantity or quality of flora in any area,

39

All activities

Environment (E)

Federal Law No. 24; Chapter 3; Article 44

thus causing desertification or deformation of the natural environment and it is prohibited to cut, uproot or cause damage to any tree, shrub or grass

Contractor Management

without authorization from the competent authority, in coordination with the Agency.

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All activities

Environment (E)

Federal Law No. 24; Chapter 4; Article 49

Machines, engines or vehicles producing exhaust

Meetings and/or

gases that exceed the limits specified in the

1999

4

Communications

Executive Order shall not be used. It is prohibited to throw, treat or burn garbage and solid wastes except in places designated for such

Construction, 41

Operations and/or

Environment (E)

Federal Law No. 24; Chapter 4; Article 50

Maintenance

purposes away from residential, industrial and agricultural areas and the water environment. The Executive Order shall determine the specifications,

Facility Management

1999

4

1999

4

regulations and minimum distance of the designated places from such areas. It is prohibited to spray or use pesticides or any other chemical compounds for agriculture, public health requirements or other purposes except after

42

All activities

Environment (E)

Federal Law No. 24; Chapter 4; Article 51

satisfying the conditions, controls and safeguards specified in the Executive Order to avoid the direct or indirect, immediate or late exposure of human, animal,

plant,

water

courses

or

any

Facility Management

other

components of the environment to the harmful effects of such pesticides or chemical compounds.

Page 18 of 77

S/N Activity / Area

Category

Applicable Legal & Other

Compliance Requirements and/or topic of

Reference /

Requirements

requirement

Control

Last update

Compliance Evaluation YES

NO

N/A

Periodicity (Months)

Handling or dealing with hazardous substances, 43

All activities

E, H & S

Federal Law No. 24; Chapter 5; Article 58

hazardous wastes and medical wastes is prohibited without license from the Competent Authorities. The Executive Order shall specify the conditions and

Procedures / Instructions

1999

4

1999

4

1999

4

1999

4

regulations for license issuance. Disposal of hazardous wastes and medical wastes shall 44

All activities

Environment (E)

be undertaken

in accordance with the

Federal Law No. 24; Chapter

conditions and criteria specified by the Executive

Procedures /

5; Article 59

Order. It is prohibited to establish any facilities for

Instructions

the treatment of hazardous wastes without a license issued by the Competent Authorities. Transport of hazardous waste and its disposal 45

All activities

Environment (E)

Federal Law No. 24; Chapter

through land borders, regional waters and air fields

5; Article 60

of the State shall be controlled according to the

Contract

regulations stipulated in the Executive Order. Persons in charge of the production or handling of hazardous substances, whether in gas, liquid or solid states, shall take all the necessary precautions to ensure that no damage to the environment occurs. The Executive Order shall stipulate such precautions. The owner of the 46

All activities

Environment (E)

establishment

Federal Law No. 24; Chapter

undertaking activities resulting in the production of

Facility

5; Article 61

hazardous wastes according to this Law, shall keep

Management

a registry for such hazardous wastes, methods of disposal and the parties contracted to receive such wastes. The Executive Order shall indicate the information and the party authorized to review the registry to ensure that the information conforms to applied practices.

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S/N Activity / Area

Category

Applicable Legal & Other

Compliance Requirements and/or topic of

Reference /

Requirements

requirement

Control

Last update

Compliance Evaluation YES

NO

N/A

Periodicity (Months)

Defines the Medical Care which the Employer is obliged to provide to his Workers: An employer whose the number of his workers in one place or within an area the radius of which is twenty kilometers, is exceeding fifty workers and less than two hundred, and in addition to his obligation to provide first aid kits, must employ a nurse holding a nursing certificate recognized by the Ministry of 47

All activities

H&S

Ministerial Decision No. (37/2)

Health who shall be entrusted with rendering first aid

Year 1982, Article 3

treatment. The employer shall also appoint a doctor

First Aid / Medical

1982

First Aid / Medical

1982

to treat workers at the place prepared by him for that purpose and shall give them medicines required, all free of charge. And if treatment requires a specialist doctor, the establishment doctor shall recommend in writing for the treatment of the worker by a specialist provided that in such case, treatment expenses shall equally be shared by both the employer and the worker. The expenses of transportation of workers to the clinic shall be paid by the employer and at the times specified for treatment or medical check -up. However, the worker shall not be entitled to such expenses unless he complies with the instructions of the employer as to the times specified for treatment 48

All activities

E, H & S

Ministerial Decision No. (37/2)

or medical examination at the clinic except in

Year 1982, Article 7

emergencies or urgent cases. The employer may designate means of transportation for transporting patients and injured workers, and in such a case, the worker may not refuse such transportation means if they are suitable and shall not be entitled to transportation expenses if he refuses to use the transportation means without justifiable reason.

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4

S/N Activity / Area

Category

Applicable Legal & Other

Compliance Requirements and/or topic of

Reference /

Requirements

requirement

Control

Last update

Compliance Evaluation YES

NO

N/A

Periodicity (Months)

If there is a fund in the establishment or a scheme providing medical services in which the worker is contributing which gives the right to receive medical 49

All activities

E, H & S

Ministerial Decision No. (37/2) Year 1982, Article 8

treatment for himself and the members of his family, the employer shall reduce the subscription fees of

1982

4

1982

4

the worker in such fund or scheme to an amount equal to the expenses of his treatment which the employer bears, pursuant to the provisions of this decision. An employer who employs fifty workers or more must display at the main gates used by workers to enter to the workplace, the following informations: a. The location of workers clinic. b. Days and working hours of such clinic. c. Address of the hospital, and the specialist doctors who are entrusted to treat

50

All activities

E, H & S

Ministerial Decision No. (37/2) Year 1982, Article 9

workers, and timings of such treatment if the employer is bound to provide according to the provisions of this decision. Inspectors of the labour inspection division at the Ministry may instruct to display all the foregoing informations or some of them, as the case may be, at another place or suitable places whenever they deem it necessary. Informations must be displayed in an easy manner for workers to see.

Page 21 of 77

S/N Activity / Area

Category

Applicable Legal & Other

Compliance Requirements and/or topic of

Reference /

Requirements

requirement

Control

Last update

Compliance Evaluation YES

NO

N/A

Periodicity (Months)

Any employer must prepare for every worker employed by him a medical file including the following: a) The result of medical examination of the worker at the time he joined work. b) The result of medical check-up, and the prescribed treatment whenever the worker reports for medical checkup and any date thereof. c) The results of medical 51

Ministerial Decision No. (37/2)

analysis, or treatment and X‐ray, if any. d) Result of

Year 1982, Article 11

medical examination to know whether the worker is

1982

4

1982

4

2009

4

2009

4

suffering from chest or dermatological disease. e) The period for which the worker was absent because of illness provided that every (4) days of absence due to illness or accidents shall be shown separately. Such files shall be confidential, and shall not be seen except by the treating doctor, or the employer or who represents him. An employer who employs fifty workers or more must send a list of two copies every three months to Ministerial Decision No. (37/2)

52

Year 1982, Article 12

the concerned labour department showing the number of workers who received medical treatment at the expense of the employer, the nature of their diseases and the days of absence because of illness.

Decree no. 42 of 2009 on the 53

54

All activities

Projects

E, H & S

E, H & S

EHSMS in Abu

a) Conduct audit of EHSMS in accordance with Abu Dhabi EHSMS b) Submission of periodical reports of their EHSMS in accordance with the reporting

Dhabi Emirate; Article 8

mechanism approved by the authority

Abu Dhabi Emirate

a) Regulatory requirement of integration of EHS; b)

Environment, Health and

Requirement of integrated EHSIA on new and

Safety Management System

existing

(AD EHSMS); EHSMS Manual;

significant impact on the environment and c) This

Section 1.5

replaces the requirement of ELA

projects

requiring

modifications,

with

HSE Reporting

Procedures / Instructions

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S/N Activity / Area

Category

Applicable Legal & Other

Compliance Requirements and/or topic of

Reference /

Requirements

requirement

Control

Last update

Compliance Evaluation YES

NO

N/A

Periodicity (Months)

Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and 55

All activities

E, H & S

Safety Management System (AD EHSMS); EHSMS Manual;

In case of conflict between Abu Dhabi EHSMS and

Meetings and/or

Law/regulation – the LAW/regulation will supersede

Communications

2009

4

Contract

2009

4

Training

2009

4

Risk Assessment

2009

4

Risk Assessment

2009

4

Section 1.9 Abu Dhabi Emirate

Construction, 56

Operations and/or

Environment, Health and E, H & S

(AD EHSMS); EHSMS Manual;

Maintenance

57

All activities

Safety Management System Section 2.8

E, H & S

Nominated entities to ensure that the EHS risks from contractors are minimized. In case of conflict between Abu Dhabi EHSMS and Law/regulation – the LAW/regulation will prevail.

Abu Dhabi Emirate

a)Training and competence nominated entities to

Environment, Health and

ensure that employees having impact on EHSMS

Safety Management System

are suitably trained and are competent, and b) to

(AD EHSMS); EHSMS Manual;

have procedures to train employees in EHS at each

Section 2.9

relevant function and level.

Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and 58

All activities

E, H & S

Safety Management System

Implementation of a Risk management Program

(AD EHSMS); EHSMS Manual; Section 3.1 Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and 59

Projects

E, H & S

Safety Management System (AD EHSMS); EHSMS Manual;

Project to submit the EHSIA as a part of submission process

Section 3.2 Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and 60

All activities

E, H & S

Safety Management System (AD EHSMS); EHSMS Manual;

Compliance to necessary permitting and licensing requirements mandatory.

HSE Reporting

4 2009

Section 3.3

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S/N Activity / Area

Category

Applicable Legal & Other

Compliance Requirements and/or topic of

Reference /

Requirements

requirement

Control

Last update

Compliance Evaluation YES

NO

N/A

Periodicity (Months)

Abu Dhabi Emirate 61

All activities

E, H & S

Environment, Health and

Integrated management of all EHS elements: In

Safety Management System

case of conflicting EHS results, an analysis should

(AD EHSMS); EHSMS Manual;

be undertaken to implement the best option.

Procedures / Instructions

2009

4

2009

4

2009

4

2009

4

2009

4

Section 3.4 Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and 62

All activities

E, H & S

Safety Management System (AD EHSMS); EHSMS Manual;

Develop and implement emergency management

Emergency

programs

Preparedness

Develop an EHSMS to comply with the requirements

Procedures /

of Abu Dhabi EHSMS

Instructions

Section 3.5 Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and 63

All activities

E, H & S

Safety Management System (AD EHSMS); EHSMS Manual; Section 4.10 Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and

64

All activities

E, H & S

Safety Management System (AD EHSMS); EHSMS Manual; Section 6.2

Audit and inspection plans to ensure compliance to: a)

AD

EHSMS

requirements;

c)

requirements;

b)

International

Sector

Standards

Audits or Inspections

requirements and d) Internal EHSMS requirements

Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and Safety Management System 65

All activities

E, H & S

(AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 01 – EHSMS Administration

Key performance indicators requirements

Monitoring & Measurement

and Mechanisms, Section 3.3.1

Page 24 of 77

S/N Activity / Area

Category

Applicable Legal & Other

Compliance Requirements and/or topic of

Reference /

Requirements

requirement

Control

Last update

Compliance Evaluation YES

Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and 66

All activities

E, H & S

Safety Management System (AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 03 – Self Regulation; Section 3.1

NO

N/A

Periodicity (Months)

Abu Dhabi EHSMS minimum requirements: a) Documentation requirements to have documented EHS policy, manual, procedures, etc; b) Meet reporting requirements; and c) Undergo annual

Procedures / Instructions

2009

4

2009

4

external audit

a) Requirement to develop a risk register of

67

All activities

E, H & S

Abu Dhabi Emirate

identified risks; b) Risk assessment methodology –

Environment, Health and

option of different complexity of risk assessments; c)

Safety Management System

Consultation with employees, concerned persons; d)

(AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP

Operational safety – requirement of risk assessment

05 – Risk management;

in operational condition; and e) Food safety risk

Various Sections

programs – can be developed using the HACCP

Risk Assessment

framework Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and Safety Management System 68

All activities

E, H & S

(AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 02 – Roles and responsibilities, Various Sections

a) The relevant requirements under various sections include documentation and communication of roles and

EHS

Procedures /

improvement plans by responsible positions/ stake

responsibilities;

b)

Development

of

Instructions

2009

holders; and c) Entities to show conformance to the documented responsibilities.

Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and Safety Management System 69

All activities

E, H & S

(AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 07 – Environment, Health and Safety Impact Assessment

a) EHSIA to address each phase of the project life cycle and b) EHSIA to have two sections 1) EIS/EIA

Risk Assessment

and 2)HSIA

(EHSIA) requirements; Section 3.1

Page 25 of 77

2009

4

S/N Activity / Area

Category

Applicable Legal & Other

Compliance Requirements and/or topic of

Reference /

Requirements

requirement

Control

Last update

Compliance Evaluation YES

Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and Safety Management System 70

All activities

E, H & S

(AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 07 – Environment, Health and Safety Impact Assessment (EHSIA) requirements; Section 3.2

a)

EHSIA

is

modification,

required operation,

before or

NO

N/A

Periodicity (Months)

construction,

expansion;

b)

Environmental permitting requires submission of EHSIA as per application process described in Law 24 and document “Technical Guidance Document

Risk Assessment

2009

4

Risk Assessment

2009

4

Risk Assessment

2009

4

Job Description

2009

4

for submission of Environmental Impact Assessment Report 2009”; and c) The minimum criteria for HSEIA also stipulated in the above mentioned document.

Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and

71

All activities

E, H & S

Safety Management System

The section lays down requirements for the contents

(AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP

of the EIS (EIA) and b) EAD is responsible for

07 – Environment, Health and

reviewing

Safety Impact Assessment

component of the EHSIA.

and

approving

the

environmental

(EHSIA) requirements; Section 3.3 Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and

72

All activities

E, H & S

Safety Management System

The level of health and safety assessment required

(AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP

is to be commensurate with the potential impact the

07 – Environment, Health and

activities of the project can have on the workforce

Safety Impact Assessment

and/or community.

(EHSIA) requirements; Section 3.4 Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and Safety Management System 73

All activities

E, H & S

(AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 07 – Environment, Health and Safety Impact Assessment (EHSIA) requirements;

a) Requirement of HSIA are stated in this section; b) The relevant sector authority is responsible for reviewing and approving the health and safety component of the EHSIA; and c) The topics of the EHSIA are stated in Appendix A

Section 3.5

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S/N Activity / Area

Category

Applicable Legal & Other

Compliance Requirements and/or topic of

Reference /

Requirements

requirement

Control

Last update

Compliance Evaluation YES

NO

N/A

Periodicity (Months)

a) Develop Audit procedure to ensure that the audits Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and 74

All activities

E, H & S

Safety Management System (AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 08 – Audit and Inspection; Section 3 a

are performed at regular intervals: i) Mandatory external audits are carried out; ii) External audit results shall be submitted to the Sector regulatory authority; and iii) Internal and entity self audits to be conducted by qualified in-house personnel; b)

Audits or Inspections

2009

Procedure for Non conformance and Corrective Action to be developed; and c) Develop an inspection procedure a) Personnel responsible for conducting EHSMS

Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and 75

All activities

E, H & S

Safety Management System (AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 08 – Audit and Inspection; Section 3.1

audits with the emirate of Abu Dhabi shall i) Ensure the audit team has appropriate range of knowledge and experience to conduct the audit; ii) Establish the audit objectives, criteria, extent, scope; iii) Define various responsibilities in the context of the audit; iv)

Audits or Inspections

2009

4

2009

4

Implement audit plan and programme; v) Maintain records and vi) Monitor the audit plan; and b) Code of conduct requirements for auditors

Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and 76

All activities

E, H & S

Safety Management System (AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP

Responsibilities of EHSMS auditors

Audits or Inspections

08 – Audit and Inspection; Section 3.2

Page 27 of 77

S/N Activity / Area

Category

Applicable Legal & Other

Compliance Requirements and/or topic of

Reference /

Requirements

requirement

Control

Last update

Compliance Evaluation YES

NO

N/A

Periodicity (Months)

Scope of EHSMS audit to include (but not limited to following system

requirements):

a)

documentation;

b)

EHS

management

EHS

roles

and

responsibilities; c) External reporting requirements; d)Regular management reviews; e) Discharge to air, water and land; f) Management of water (waste water, ground water, drinking water); g) Minimization and management of waste including resource Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and 77

All activities

E, H & S

Safety Management System (AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 08 – Audit and Inspection; Section3.3

recovery, reuse and recycling; h) Hazardous waste management

and

responding

to

hazardous

releases; i) Managing hazardous substances such as asbestos, pesticides and oil pollution; j) Noise management; k) Occupational and public health and

Audits or Inspections

2009

4

2009

4

safety including PPEs, training and supervision; l) Adequacy of monitoring and measurement practices (including calibration); m) Risk assessment and management including hazard identification and communication; reporting

n)

activities,

investigation

Hazard o)

activities;

identification

Incident p)Audit

reporting and

and and

inspection

activities, q) Non conformance and corrective action activities and r) Emergency management planning and response Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and 78

All activities

E, H & S

Safety Management System

Managing the audit program as per guidance in ISO

(AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP

19011:2003

Audits or Inspections

08 – Audit and Inspection; Section 3.4

Page 28 of 77

S/N Activity / Area

Category

Applicable Legal & Other

Compliance Requirements and/or topic of

Reference /

Requirements

requirement

Control

Last update

Compliance Evaluation YES

NO

N/A

Periodicity (Months)

Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and 79

All activities

E, H & S

Safety Management System

Audit activities

(AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP

19011:2003 requirements

see guidelines as per ISO

Audits or Inspections

2009

4

2009

4

08 – Audit and Inspection; Section 3 a Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and Safety Management System 80

All activities

E, H & S

(AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP

Managing an EHSMS audit program ‐ to be in

08 – Audit and Inspection;

accordance with the EHSMS regulatory framework

Audits or Inspections

Section 3.6

81

82

All activities

All activities

E, H & S

E, H & S

Abu Dhabi Emirate

Qualifications for EHSMS auditing personnel: a)

Environment, Health and

Internal auditors to be suitable competent and b)

Safety Management System

The

(AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP

auditors shall be recognized and sufficient to be

08 – Audit and Inspection;

certified

Section 3 a

management system

Abu Dhabi Emirate

a) Inspections refer to a physical walk-through of an

Environment, Health and

area conducted by either the nominated entity or by

Safety Management System

a Regulatory Agency to determine compliance with

(AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP

regulations

training to

undertaken

by

undertake

and/or

sector

external

EHSMS

policies

EHSMS

audits

and

Audits or Inspections

2009

of

b)

08 – Audit and Inspection;

Responsibilities of nominated entities to develop

Section

inspection programmes, conduct inspection and

3.8

report findings are stated.

Audits or Inspections

Page 29 of 77

2009

4

S/N Activity / Area

Category

Applicable Legal & Other

Compliance Requirements and/or topic of

Reference /

Requirements

requirement

Control

Last update

Compliance Evaluation YES

Develop an appropriate monitoring and reporting procedure which includes, hierarchies, time tables

83

All activities

E, H & S

Abu Dhabi Emirate

and responsibilities for reporting: a) Record retention

Environment, Health and

provisions; b) EHS monitoring programme; c)

Safety Management System

Reporting

(AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP

performance to the SRA; ii. EHS incidents to the

09 – Monitoring and

SRA; iii. Annual audit results to SRA; and iv. Internal

Reporting; Section 3 a

EHS reporting requirements; and e. All other legal

requirements,

including:

i.

EHS

Monitoring & Measurement

2009

and regulatory reporting requirements Monitoring: a) Measurement of discharges to atmosphere, discharge of liquid, any other type of discharge, such as waste; b)Beneficial uses of the environment are to be managed and protected; c) Monitoring of hazards. Hazards may include: Chemical exposure; Fire and explosion; Lack of oxygen;

Ionizing

radiation;

Biological

hazards;

Safety hazards; Electrical hazards; Heat stress;

84

All activities

E, H & S

Abu Dhabi Emirate

Cold exposure; Noise, etc.};

Environment, Health and

programme can be further separated into monitoring

d) The monitoring

Safety Management System

of discharges or monitoring of processes; and e)

Monitoring &

(AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP

Different levels of monitoring that will apply to all

Measurement

09 – Monitoring and

elements and aspects of the environment. The

Reporting; Section 3.1

levels are: i. Minimal monitoring – may require yearly monitoring; ii. monitoring on a regular basis, as discharge is relatively uniform. This may be required on two occasion per year; iii.

frequent

monitoring (monthly); iv. discharge levels that are highly variable and contain significant quantities of pollutants. Level 3 monitoring may be weekly, daily, continuous,

depending

upon

the

nature

of

discharge/activities.

Page 30 of 77

2009

NO

N/A

Periodicity (Months)

S/N Activity / Area

Category

Applicable Legal & Other

Compliance Requirements and/or topic of

Reference /

Requirements

requirement

Control

Last update

Compliance Evaluation YES

NO

N/A

Periodicity (Months)

Air: a) Permit from Sector Regulatory Authority shall Abu Dhabi Emirate Construction, 85

Operations and/or

Environment, Health and E, H & S

Maintenance

Safety Management System (AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 09 – Monitoring and Reporting; Section 3.1.1

contain air discharge

limit and ground level

concentration; b) Sources of air pollution stationery, mobile (motor vehicle), other sources, radiation; c) Ambient air monitoring strategy is being developed; d) Monitoring may require i. Oxides of sulphur,

Monitoring & Measurement

2009

4

2009

4

2009

4

nitrogen and carbon; ii. Organic compounds such as hydrocarbons (fuel vapor, solvents); iii. Metal oxides iv. Odor; and v. Toxic substances. Noise: a) Monitoring includes monitoring of noise

Construction, 86

Operations and/or

E, H & S

Maintenance

Abu Dhabi Emirate

complaints and ambient noise levels; b) If a

Environment, Health and

complaint is made the noise level shall be monitored

Safety Management System

from the complainant’s property; c) For industrial

Monitoring &

(AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP

developments, monitoring shall take place during

Measurement

09 – Monitoring and

the whole operational cycle; and d) For a specific

Reporting; Section 3.1.4

development, noise will need to be monitored at different stages of the development. Waste: a) Monitoring of waste characteristics, constituents, quantities and management practices. Monitoring activities can identify the types and quantities of waste produced, by which sector and

Construction, 87

Operations and/or Maintenance

E, H & S

Abu Dhabi Emirate

where and how waste is stored, transported, treated

Environment, Health and

and disposed; b) Permit conditions to outline specific

Safety Management System

monitoring programs;

c) Waste monitoring in

Monitoring &

(AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP

accordance with CoP 16; d) Waste monitoring

Measurement

09 – Monitoring and

requirements from different entities given in table

Reporting; Section 3.1.5

3.2: Requirements for ADFEC can be ‐ i) Tonnes/ volmes of waste produced; ii) Types of waste received iii) Types of storage containers used; iv) How waste is stored/ stockpiled on site and V) Quantities disposed and recycled

Page 31 of 77

S/N Activity / Area

Category

Applicable Legal & Other

Compliance Requirements and/or topic of

Reference /

Requirements

requirement

Control

Last update

Compliance Evaluation YES

Construction, 88

Operations and/or

E, H & S

Maintenance

Abu Dhabi Emirate

Hazardous materials: a) Permit will require safe

Environment, Health and

management,

Safety Management System

hazardous material; b) Monitoring activities also in

(AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP

response to international treaties and conventions

09 – Monitoring and

such as BASEL and Stockholm conventions; and

Reporting; Section 3.1.6

c) CoP 15 outlines various requirements

use

and

potential

release

NO

N/A

Periodicity (Months)

of Permit

2009

4

2009

4

2009

4

Abu Dhabi Emirate Construction, 89

Operations and/or

Environment, Health and E, H & S

Maintenance

Safety Management System (AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 09 – Monitoring and

Biodiversity

and

Conservation:

May

not

be

Meetings and/or

applicable except where required for preparation of Communications

an EHSIA for a major development.

Reporting; Section 3.1.7 Occupational and Environmental Health and Safety: a) Employers are responsible for monitoring the Abu Dhabi Emirate Construction, 90

Operations and/or Maintenance

Environment, Health and Health (H)

Safety Management System (AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 09 – Monitoring and Reporting; Section 3.1.9

health of employees, particularly those deemed to be working in high-risk areas or with high‐ risk chemicals, substances or materials; b) Employers are also responsible for monitoring EHS conditions under their control to ensure EHS standards are

Monitoring & Measurement

being met; and c) The monitoring of EHS shall include:

i)

substances;

Noise iii)

exposure;

Occupational

ii)

Hazardous

illness;

and

iv)

Accident on safety due to a specific hazard

Page 32 of 77

S/N Activity / Area

Category

Applicable Legal & Other

Compliance Requirements and/or topic of

Reference /

Requirements

requirement

Control

Last update

Compliance Evaluation YES

NO

N/A

Periodicity (Months)

Reporting: a) Part of the reporting requirements of the nominated entities will be to provide annual Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and 91

All activities

E, H & S

Safety Management System (AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 09 – Monitoring and Reporting; Section 3.2

reporting on discharge to air, water and land in two main categories – I ) Total discharge rate; and ii) Pollutant discharge rate; b) Requirement of yearly reporting. There may be instances where reporting

HSE Reporting

2009

4

HSE Reporting

2009

4

HSE Reporting

2009

4

to the competent authority/ SRA more frequently, example when permit limits of emissions are exceeded; and c) Requirement for a reporting program to meet number of requirements state din the section. Reporting – Air: Reporting of air quality to include a) Type of monitoring programme in place; b) The

Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and 92

All activities

E, H & S

Safety Management System (AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 09 – Monitoring and Reporting; Section 3.2.1

types of instruments used; c) List of substances emitted to air, their concentration and quantities; d)Meteorological

conditions

that

may

affect

dispersion; e) Geographical conditions that may affect dispersion; f) Geographical conditions that may affect dispersion; g) Source of the air pollutants; h) Number of exceedence incidents and the causes; and i) The performance against the permit condition and the requirements of the CoP Reporting – Water: Reporting of water quality to

Abu Dhabi Emirate Construction, 93

Operations and/or Maintenance

Environment, Health and E, H & S

Safety Management System (AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 09 – Monitoring and Reporting; Section 3.2.2

include

a) Description of monitoring program in

place; b) The types of instruments used; c) List of substances emitted to water, their concentration and quantities; d) Source of water pollutants; e) Source of the air pollutants; f) Number of exceedence incidents and the causes; and g) The performance against the permit condition and the requirements of the CoP

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S/N Activity / Area

Category

Applicable Legal & Other

Compliance Requirements and/or topic of

Reference /

Requirements

requirement

Control

Last update

Compliance Evaluation YES

Abu Dhabi Emirate Construction, 94

Operations and/or

Environment, Health and E, H & S

Maintenance

Safety Management System (AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 09 – Monitoring and Reporting; Section 3.2.3

NO

N/A

Periodicity (Months)

Reporting – Land: a)Reporting to include inspection reports, site investigation results and if there has been any remediation; b) Details of the requirements of preliminary site investigation report given; c)

HSE Reporting

2009

4

HSE Reporting

2009

4

HSE Reporting

2009

4

Details of the requirements of site remedial action given; and d) Details of the requirements of site validation plan given

Abu Dhabi Emirate Construction, 95

Operations and/or

E, H & S

Maintenance

Environment, Health and

Reporting ‐ Noise: a) The results of noise monitoring

Safety Management System

test shall be reported to competent authority/SRA;

(AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP

and b) Details of noise report contents also given in

09 – Monitoring and

this section

Reporting; Section 3.2.4 Reporting – Waste: Licensed facilities that manage Abu Dhabi Emirate Construction, 96

Operations and/or Maintenance

Environment, Health and E, H & S

Safety Management System (AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 09 – Monitoring and Reporting; Section 3.2.5

waste will be required to report on a monthly and yearly basis. The information to be provided in the reports include: a)Monthly reports – Total tonnage of waste received and tonnages of specific source separated information

wastes; to

and

b)

accompany

Annual the

reports

annual

–

report,

generally the permit renewal application. Details of the contents of the report given in this section.

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S/N Activity / Area

Category

Applicable Legal & Other

Compliance Requirements and/or topic of

Reference /

Requirements

requirement

Control

Last update

Compliance Evaluation YES

Hazardous materials:

NO

N/A

Periodicity (Months)

Production, handling and

disposal as per CoP 15 and relevant laws. Hazardous materials reporting shall include: a) Quantities of hazardous materials produced, stored, transported, treated and disposed; b) Quantities of Construction, 97

Operations and/or

E, H & S

Maintenance

Abu Dhabi Emirate

hazardous substances released; c) The types of

Environment, Health and

hazards present and the UN hazard classification; d)

Safety Management System

The concentration of the hazardous substances

Procedures /

(AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP

present; e) Where the hazardous material was

Instructions

09 – Monitoring and

treated and the treatment method used; f) The

Reporting; Section 3.2.6

storage pressure and temperature; g) Details of the emergency

management

procedures

2009

4

2009

4

and

emergency contacts; h) Details of hazard mitigation procedures and plans; i) Name of personnel, responsibilities and qualifications (including any relevant training); and j) Any incident reported Reporting‐Occupational and Environmental Health Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and 98

All activities

E, H & S

Safety Management System (AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 09 – Monitoring and Reporting; Section 3.2.8

and Safety: a) Employer to appoint a competent person to receive reports and maintain records; b) Every person who suffers an injury or illness to report to employer immediately; c) Requirement of incident reporting (details specified); d) Record of

Incidents & Investigations

incidents to be kept for at least 5 years; and e) The employer has a duty to preserve all evidences associated with the incident

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S/N Activity / Area

Category

Applicable Legal & Other

Compliance Requirements and/or topic of

Reference /

Requirements

requirement

Control

Last update

Compliance Evaluation YES

NO

N/A

Periodicity (Months)

Reporting ‐ Environmental, Health and Safety Incident : a) The process of reporting EHS incidents to relevant authority b) Following types of incidents are to be recorded at the time of occurring and reported to relevant SRA as a part of EHS reporting: Near miss incidents;

Minor pollution incidents;

Medical treatment case; and Restricted work cases (light duties); c) Following types of incidents are to be reported within 3 working days of the incident Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and 99

All activities

E, H & S

Safety Management System (AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 09 – Monitoring and Reporting; Section 3.2.7

occurring: dangerous

Serious

Miss

occurrences;

Incidents; Receipt

Reportable of

written

diagnosis or other knowledge of the occurrence of an occupational disease /illness arising out of and in the course of work; Lost Time Injury; Moderate

Incidents & Investigations

2009

Pollution Incident (EAD reporting may be required); d) Incidents to be reported verbally and in writing to the relevant SRA as soon as practicable after the incident occurring”: Fatality; Reportable Serious Issues;

and Major Pollution reporting (EAD

reporting is also required); e) Nominated entities to submit initial report of incident after completion of investigation has been concluded, within 3 working days; and f) An incident/injury involving a worker on any journey arising out of or in the course of employment shall also be reported. Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and 100

All activities

E, H & S

Safety Management System (AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 09 – Monitoring and

Schedule

A:

List

Occurrences and

of

Reportable

Dangerous

Schedule B: List of Serious

Injuries that require Immediate Reporting

Incidents & Investigations

Reporting; Schedules

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2009

4

S/N Activity / Area

Category

Applicable Legal & Other

Compliance Requirements and/or topic of

Reference /

Requirements

requirement

Control

Last update

Compliance Evaluation YES

NO

N/A

Periodicity (Months)

Provision of Training, Instruction and Information: Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and 101

All activities

E, H & S

Safety Management System (AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 10 – Occupational Health and Safety; Section 1

regarding arrangements, reporting of incidents, procedures,

access

provisions/facilities, provisions,

to

information,

emergency

evacuation

first

aid

management

procedures,

fire

alarm

procedure and fire equipment placement and use,

Procedures / Instructions

2009

4

2009

4

2009

4

2009

4

use of PPEs, information of the risk, provided with information, instruction, equipment, and necessary training.

Abu Dhabi Emirate Construction, 102

Operations and/or

Environment, Health and E, H & S

Maintenance

Safety Management System (AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 10 – Occupational Health and

Contractors, Self Emºployed Persons: To undertake measures to ensure the H&S of persons who may be affected by activities carried out by him

Contractor Management

Safety; Section 3.1.2 Responsible persons: a) Employer to appoint a

103

All activities

E, H & S

Abu Dhabi Emirate

Responsible Person to carry out the requirements of

Environment, Health and

this CoP; b) Full time Responsible person for facility

Safety Management System

having more than 150 persons; c) Responsible

(AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP

person for facility with more than 1000 persons shall

10 – Occupational Health and

be a competent Safety Professional or Industrial

Safety; Section 3.2

Hygienist; and d) To be provided with appropriate

Job Description

resources

Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and 104

All activities

E, H & S

Safety Management System (AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 10 – Occupational Health and Safety; Section 3.3

EHS management system or equivalent: Where required to implement an EHSMS, employer to ensure achievement of Occupational H&S within the system.

EHSMS

to

contribute

in

continual

improvement. Where EHSMS not a requirement,

Procedures / Instructions

Employer to ensure compliance to applicable EHS laws.

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S/N Activity / Area

Category

Applicable Legal & Other

Compliance Requirements and/or topic of

Reference /

Requirements

requirement

Control

Last update

Compliance Evaluation YES

Worker Involvement in Health and Safety:

NO

N/A

Periodicity (Months)

a)

Requirement of information, training and awareness; b) New workers to be provided with induction training;

c) Workers to receive refresher training

programmes for the jobs or tasks performed; d) Record of worker training for period of worker employment plus one year; e) Information and training in Arabic, English and where necessary in Abu Dhabi Emirate Construction, 105

Operations and/or

Environment, Health and E, H & S

Maintenance

Safety Management System (AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 10 – Occupational Health and Safety; Section 3.4

other native languages; f) Entity with greater than 50 workers or as warranted by risk assessment, to appoint an EHS team or equivalent; g) Employer to

Meetings and/or

provide resources and assistance to the H&S committee;

h)

Employer

shall

consult

with

2009

4

2009

4

Communications

employees on matters related to occupational and environmental health and safety in the workplace; i) Requirement of consultation when:

# Risks are

assessed and reviewed; # Decisions are made to eliminate or control the risks; # Introducing or altering the procedures for monitoring the risks; # Decisions about the adequacy of facilities and welfare of employees is being made;

and #

Changes are made that may affect H&S or welfare of the premises where the employees work Permit to work system: a) A documented permit to

106

All activities

E, H & S

Abu Dhabi Emirate

work system will apply to complex/high risk

Environment, Health and

activities; b) The system shall define the type of

Safety Management System

work that requires a Permit to Work; and

c)

Procedures /

(AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP

Examples of hazardous work need to be controlled

Instructions

10 – Occupational Health and

by permit to work – Hot work, Confined Spaces,

Safety; Section 10.01 # 1

Weather (working in extremes of temperature), Cold work, etc.

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S/N Activity / Area

Category

Applicable Legal & Other

Compliance Requirements and/or topic of

Reference /

Requirements

requirement

Control

Last update

Compliance Evaluation YES

NO

N/A

Periodicity (Months)

Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and 107

All activities

E, H & S

Safety Management System (AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 10 – Occupational Health and

Permit

to

work

documentation:

This

section

describes documentation requirements for Permit to work

Procedures /

2009

4

2009

4

Training

2009

4

Method Statement

2009

4

Instructions

Safety; Section 10.01 # 2 Scope of Work: a) To have clearly defined scope of work and validity period; b) Each permit to cover one

108

All activities

E, H & S

Abu Dhabi Emirate

work activity; c) Work conditions, boundaries and

Environment, Health and

scope

Safety Management System

Completion of work shall not exceed the maximum

Procedures /

(AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP

duration of the Permit to Work as defined by start

Instructions

10 – Occupational Health and

and finish time; e) The permit to be revalidated if

Safety; Section 10.01 # 3

work extends beyond the permit time; and f) The

of

work

shall

be

clearly

defined;

d)

system should allow for limited extensions or revalidations

109

All activities

E, H & S

Abu Dhabi Emirate

Training and Competence:

Environment, Health and

given an overview of the Permit to Work; b) Persons

a) All persons to be

Safety Management System

responsible (delegated by Permit authority) for

(AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP

issuing of permits; and c) Competence requirements

10 – Occupational Health and

shall be defined for Permit authority, Permit holder

Safety; Section 10.01 # 8

and Work party members Hazard Identification (for Permit to work scope of

110

All activities

E, H & S

Abu Dhabi Emirate

work):

Environment, Health and

identified and risks assessed associated with the

a) At planning stage, all hazards shall be

Safety Management System

scope of work; b) Risk assessment shall identify

(AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP

concurrent activity interfacing hazards and their

10 – Occupational Health and

controls and controls required for work that extends

Safety; Section 10.01 # 9

beyond a single shift; and c) The risk assessment shall consider external influencing hazards

Page 39 of 77

S/N Activity / Area

Category

Applicable Legal & Other

Compliance Requirements and/or topic of

Reference /

Requirements

requirement

Control

Last update

Compliance Evaluation YES

Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and 111

All activities

E, H & S

Safety Management System (AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 10 – Occupational Health and Safety; Section 10.01 # 10

Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and 112

All activities

E, H & S

Safety Management System (AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 10 – Occupational Health and Safety; Section 10.01 # 11

NO

N/A

Periodicity (Months)

Control in place: a) Permit holder to ensure that controls stated in the permit documents shall be confirmed before starting the activity; and b) Permit holder to ensure that communication to affected internal and/or external parties takes places in

Procedures / Instructions

2009

circumstances such as removal of critical equipment requiring isolation Simultaneous activities: Conflicting or simultaneous activities shall be identified in the area to ensure: a) Interfaces

between

working

parties;

and

b)

Interfaces between contractors and Entity. Where a number of Permits are in operation, the Permit

Procedures / Instructions

2009

4

2009

4

2009

4

2009

4

Authority shall designate a competent person to ensure that the interfaces are properly managed.

Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and 113

All activities

E, H & S

Safety Management System (AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 10 – Occupational Health and

Communication: Effective communication to control

Meetings and/or

activities should be ensured. Details given in the section

Communications

Safety; Section 10.01 # 12 Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and 114

All activities

E, H & S

Safety Management System (AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 10 – Occupational Health and

Close out: a) Clear instructions should be given on close‐out and return to normal operation; and b) Conditions for permit close‐out

Procedures / Instructions

Safety; Section 10.01 # 13 Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and 115

All activities

E, H & S

Safety Management System (AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 10 – Occupational Health and

Verification of Isolations: a) The energy isolations for the job shall be verified and put into place; and b) Requirement for certification is stated

Procedures / Instructions

Safety; Section 10.01 # 14

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S/N Activity / Area

Category

Applicable Legal & Other

Compliance Requirements and/or topic of

Reference /

Requirements

requirement

Control

Last update

Compliance Evaluation YES

NO

N/A

Periodicity (Months)

Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and 116

All activities

E, H & S

Safety Management System (AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 10 – Occupational Health and

Management of Change:

When circumstances

change work shall be stopped, made safe and reassessed.

Procedures / Instructions

2009

4

2009

4

2009

4

2009

4

Safety; Section 10.01 # 15 Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and 117

All activities

E, H & S

Safety Management System

Change of work scope:

(AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP

revoked and new permit shall be issued

Permit to work shall be

Procedures / Instructions

10 – Occupational Health and Safety; Section 10.01 # 15.1 Abu Dhabi Emirate

118

All activities

E, H & S

Environment, Health and

Shift change: At the end of shift change Permit to

Safety Management System

work documentation shall be returned to the

Procedures /

(AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP

Central location. Revalidation of permit if work is to

Instructions

10 – Occupational Health and

continue in the next shift.

Safety; Section 10.01 # 15.2 Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and 119

All activities

E, H & S

Safety Management System (AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 10 – Occupational Health and

Emergency situation: a) All permits shall be suspended under emergency conditions; and b) To be revalidated and reissued prior to start of work

Emergency Preparedness

Safety; Section 10.01 # 15.3

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a) Each employer who maintains the workplace where hazardous substances are used shall assesses worker

Construction, 12

Operations

0

and/or Maintenance

E, H & S

exposure

to

hazardous

Abu Dhabi Emirate

substances as per acceptable risk

Environment, Health and Safety

assessment techniques (refer CoP

Management System (AD

05); b) Employer to determine if

EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 10 –

worker is exposed at or over the

Occupational Health and Safety;

Occupational Exposure limit (as per

Section 10.02 Monitoring

Abu

exposure to hazardous

Standard); c) If worker is exposed

substances (Exposure

as stated above, measurement of

assessment)

exposure to the contaminant; d)

Dhabi

Samples breathing

shall zone

Occupational

be of

taken a

Air

in

Monitoring & Measurement

2009

a

sufficient

number of workers to provide a suitable representation of exposure

Page 42 of 77

4

(Continue) Refer to the CoP for specifics on the TWA and STEL requirements;

e)

Employer

to

ensure that the method used for measurement gives accurate results with acceptable degree of scientific certainty: i) Measuring equipments shall be calibrated; ii) Recognized method

is

used

for

sample

collection; and ii) Where laboratory (Continue) Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and Safety Management System (AD

Construction, 12

Operations

1

and/or Maintenance

EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 10 – E, H & S

Occupational Health and Safety; Section 10.02 Monitoring exposure to hazardous substances (Exposure assessment)

is used, it should be registered with the Regulatory Authority; f) Where results show that worker is exposed at or above the limit, measurements shall be repeated once or more

Monitoring &

annually; g) Employer to conduct

Measurement

additional

assessment

2009

whenever

there is change in work place, methods, material, equipments that may result into increased exposure levels; h) Communication of results to employees or employee groups; i)

The employer should maintain

accurate records of the exposure; j) The required monitoring records are to be maintained for at least 30 years; and k) If employer ceases to exist before this period, Regulatory Authority should be informed and records to be transferred to the RA.

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4

a) All medical surveillances shall comply with Art 95 of Fed Law 8. b) Employer

shall

provide

pre

employment medical examination and medical examination to workers who are exposed for 30 or more days.

c)

Additionally,

medical

examination to be provided when a Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and Safety Management System (AD

Construction, 12

Operations

2

and/or Maintenance

EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 10 – Health (H)

Occupational Health and Safety; Section 10.03 Medical Surveillance of workers exposed to Hazardous Substances

worker

develops

signs

or

symptoms. In case of spill, leak, fire resulting in likelihood of exposure, affected workers shall be provided medical consultation with a licensed

Monitoring &

healthcare profession. d) Medical

Measurement

2009

examination at no additional cost. e) Medical

examinations

to

be

provided by a licensed physician. f) The physician to be familiar to the work

environment.

g)

Required

physical examination to be provided minimum annually. h) The content of

medical

examination

to

be

determined by the physician. i) Where physician deems it medically necessary the scope of medical surveillance shall be expanded

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4

(Continue) j) A written opinion to be provided by the physician within 30 days of the examination (covering the points mentioned in the section). k) The employer shall instruct the physician, in terms understandable (Continue) Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and Safety Management System (AD

Construction, 12

Operations

3

and/or

EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 10 – Health (H)

Maintenance

by the worker, of the results of the medical

examination

conditions

which

and

require

any further

explanation or treatment. l) The

Occupational Health and Safety;

employer

shall

Section 10.03 Medical

maintain

an

establish

and

accurate

and

Surveillance of workers

confidential record of each worker

exposed to Hazardous

provided medical surveillance. m)

Substances

The required medical surveillance

Monitoring & Measurement

2009

4

2009

4

records are to be maintained by the employer for the duration of the worker’s years.

employment, n)

Employer

plus to

30 allow

examination of these records by Regulatory Authority. Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and Safety

Application

assess

risks

are

Construction,

Management System (AD

Operations

EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 10 –

hazardous substances and ensure

Risk

4

and/or

Occupational Health and Safety;

that workers, contractors and other

Assessment

Section 10.4 Management of

persons are protected from the risks

Hazardous Substances in the

arising from hazardous substances.

Maintenance

to

Employers

12

E, H & S

required

–

of

Workplace # 1

Page 45 of 77

Hazard determination: a) Employer may rely on hazard information provided by MID (manufacturers, importers and distributors) or may Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and Safety Construction, 12

Operations

5

and/or

E, H & S

Maintenance

perform

their

determination

own

hazard

conformance;

and

Management System (AD

b)Where the hazardous chemical is

EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 10 –

a mixture of hazardous substances,

Risk

Occupational Health and Safety;

the MID shall determine the hazards

Assessment

Section 10.4 Management of

and

Hazardous Substances in the

hazardous components of mixture i)

provide

information

on

Workplace # 2

Constituting one percent (by weight

2009

4

2009

4

all

or volume) or greater of the mixture; and ii) Constituting 0.1 percent of the mixture, if the component is deemed a carcinogenic Requirements Storing,

for

Handling

Employers or

Hazardous Substances: assessment substances;

on b)

Using a) Risk

hazardous SDS

to

be

maintained; c) Container to be Abu Dhabi Emirate

stored, handled or used should be

Environment, Health and Safety

labeled according to the CoP; d)

Construction,

Management System (AD

Vessels, piping systems and other

12

Operations

EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 10 –

transient containers to be labeled to

Procedures /

6

and/or

Occupational Health and Safety;

clear identification; e) SDS are

Instructions

Maintenance

E, H & S

Section 10.4 Management of

legible

Hazardous Substances in the

workers f) Workers to be provided

Workplace # 3

with

and

understandable

information

about

by

hazards,

risks, SDS, etc. # This information to be updated and # Information to be provided before assigning the job; g) New activity or changes involving

haz

substances

shall

udergo risk assessment

Page 46 of 77

Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and Safety Construction,

Management System (AD

12

Operations

EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 10 –

7

and/or

E, H & S

Maintenance

Occupational Health and Safety; Section 10.4 Management of

The SDS (Safety Data Sheet ‐ International format): A 16 point

Toolbox Talks

2009

formatting table given in this section

Hazardous Substances in the Workplace # Appendix 10.04 Management of Highly Hazardous Substances in the Workplace: a) The section contains requirements for preventing or minimizing the

Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and Safety Construction, 12

Operations

8

and/or

Management System (AD E, H & S

Maintenance

EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 10 – Occupational Health and Safety; Section 10.4 Management of Hazardous Substances in the Workplace # Appendix 10.06

consequences

of

releases

toxic,

of

catastrophic reactive,

flammable or explosive substances. The releases may result in toxic, fire or

explosion

hazards.

b)

The

requirements are applicable to a process which involves a substance

Procedures / Instructions

2009

4

2009

4

at or above the specific threshold quantities listed in Appendix 10.06A. c) a process which involves a flammable liquid or gas on site in one location, in a quantity of 4600 kg or more. exclusions

to

d)

There are

this

requirements

stated in the section.

Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and Safety Construction, 12

Operations

9

and/or Maintenance

Management System (AD H&S

EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 10 – Occupational Health and Safety; Section 10.4 Management of Hazardous Substances in the Workplace # Appendix 10.07

Safe

Handling

Procedures

Compressed Gases:

for

The in‐plant

handling, storage and utilization of all compressed gases in Cylinders, portable tanks, rail tank‐cars, or motor ehicle cargo tanks shall be in accordance

with

Contractor Management

current

requirements of the Compressed Gas Association (CGA)

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Relates to incident, injury, illness or dangerous occurrence. actions: Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and Safety 13 0

All activities

E, H & S

In

the

Immediate

event

of

the

occurrence, the employer to take following

immediate

actions‐

a)

Management System (AD

Ensure that all persons affected

EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 10 –

receive proper care; b) Ensure

Incidents &

Occupational Health and Safety;

workers using similar equipment or

Investigations

Section 10.08 Investigation of

in a similar jobs are aware of the

Work Related Incidents and

occurrence

Dangerous Occurrences #2

similar circumstances until is is

and

prohibited

2009

from

assured they may be accomplished without similar risk to safety and health of additional workers.

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4

Investigation: a) All work related incidents,

including

dangerous

occurrences, shall be investigated; b) The employer shall initiate an investigation

of

each

reportable

occupational incident, injury, illness or dangerous occurrence, promptly. # The level of investigation shall be proportional to the magnitude of the Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and Safety Management System (AD 13 1

All activities

E, H & S

EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 10 – Occupational Health and Safety; Section 10.08 Investigation of Work Related Incidents and Dangerous Occurrences #4

occurrence;

#

Methods

and

processes to identify root cause(s) of

the

occurrence;

c)

The

investigators, as soon as possible to collect statements of witnesses; d) Person(s) conducting investigation to

be

adequately

trained

Incidents & Investigations

2009

and

experienced; e) Documentation of investigation in a format as per SRA;

f)

Objective

of

the

investigation to identify root cause and necessary corrective actions to prevent recurrence; g) Investigation report to be reviewed and signed by the employer’s Responsible Person and

h)

Communication

of

the

findings of the report to affected workers

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4

The

section

deals

with

requirements: 1. General; 2. Water Supply;

3.

Personnel

accommodation; 4. Toilet facility; 5. Washing facilities, Showers and Change

Rooms;

facilities

(

Equipment,

6.

Catering

Build

Standards,

Food

sourcing,

Transportation

and

Storage,

Sourcing, Transportation, Storage, Food preparation, Catering Staff – Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and Safety

Construction, 13

Operations

2

and/or Maintenance

Management System (AD H&S

EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 10 – Occupational Health and Safety; Section 10.09 Workers Accommodation

Training

and

Uniforms

Uniform,

Training,

PPEs,

Hygiene,

and

Cleaning, Kitchen, Floors, Walls, door, Ceilings and Light fittings, Exhaust

Hoods

and

Ventilator,

Contractor Management

2009

Sinks, Surface drains and Grease Traps,

External

Workbenches, Cupboards,

Dry

Refrigerator

grease

traps,

shelves

and

Storage

and

cool

Area, rooms,

Equipment and Utensils, Mess Halls and Dining Rooms, Understanding Multi‐nationality

Menu

Requirements, Self catering – as an exception, Site based transport of food,

Pest

Facilities,

control,

Furniture

Mess and

Hall

layout,

Serving areas, Tray and dish return areas

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4

1. Workplace evaluation and fall prevention plan: a) Risk assessment for fall hazard ‐ Proper fall arrest equipment shall be employes; b) Establish documented procedures and implement to control fall hazard; c) Written fall prevention plan to be prepared at each site; d) Engineers and other competent persons to participate in the development of fall prevention

plan;

e)

Qualified

engineers shall be consulted when load rating of anchorage point; f) Listing of points to be considered when developing a site specific Fall Protection Plan; g) Contractors shall submit their Fall Protection Plan to Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and Safety 13 3

All activities

H&S

Management System (AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 10 – Occupational Health and Safety; Section 10.10 Fall Protection

the employer’s Responsible Person; 2. Training a)Training to all workers exposed to fall hazard; b) List of contents of training; c) Employer to maintain a record of fall protection

Procedures / Instructions

2009

training; d) Worker to be competent to use fall arrest equipment; e) Refresher training when affected person has already been trained, change in job assignment, type of fall arrest equipment or when a known hazard is added to the work environment, or as a result of inspection

finding;

f)

Conduct

additional training whenever a fall protection procedure fails 3. Fall protection

requirements

for

Unprotected Edges; 4. Protection from

Falling

Objects;

5.

Fall

protection system requirements (list of

number

Inspection Implement

of

requirements;

and

6.

Maintenance:

inspection

and

maintenance procedure

Page 51 of 77

4

Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and Safety 13 4

All activities

H&S

1. General Requirements. 2. Wiring and

Design.

3.

Grounding

Management System (AD

(Earthing). 4. Wiring methods. 5.

Procedures /

EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 10 –

Safe work practices. 6. Portable

Instructions

Occupational Health and Safety;

equipment. 7. Personal Protective

Section 10.11 Electrical Safety

2009

4

2009

4

2009

4

2009

4

Equipment. And 8. Training

Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and Safety Management System (AD 13 5

All activities

H&S

EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 10 – Occupational Health and Safety; Section 10.12 Fire Prevention, Planning and Control in the

1.

Emergency

notification

procedure. 2. Fire prevention plan. 3.

Fire

prevention

procedure.

Warning and evacuation Systems. 5.

Means

of

Egress.

6.

Emergency Preparedness

Fire

Extinguishers. And 7. Training

Workplace 1.

General

requirements

(Heat

stress condition to be considered during job planning, Pre job briefing, Clothing and PPEs, Recording of Abu Dhabi Emirate

heat stress incidents, Workers not

Construction,

Environment, Health and Safety

to work alone in heat stress area,

13

Operations

Management System (AD

Sufficient fluids to be available, and

Procedures /

6

and/or

EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 10 –

Shall be provided a cooler area for

Instructions

Occupational Health and Safety;

rest. 2. Precautions and limitations

Section 10.13 Heat Stress

for workers. 3. First Aid for Heat

H&S

Maintenance

Illness ‐ If the work experiences any of the listed symptoms, he should exit

the

area

and

notify

the

requirements.

2.

employer. Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and Safety 13 7

Management System (AD All activities

H&S

EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 10 – Occupational Health and Safety; Section 10.14 Walking and working surfaces

1.

General

Protection of open sided floors, runways

and

platforms.

3.

Protection of stairs. 4. Requirement

Facility Management

for fixed stairs. 5. Portable ladders. 6. Scaffold. And 7. Dockboards

Page 52 of 77

1. General requirements: a. Each employer to evaluate the workplace to determine if the space is Permit Required

Confined

Spaces.

b.

Information of confined spaces by posting

danger

signs

or

other

effective means. c. Sign reading Abu Dhabi Emirate Construction, 13

Operations

8

and/or Maintenance

H&S

DANGER

‐‐‐‐‐‐

in

Arabic

and

Environment, Health and Safety

English or language suitable for

Management System (AD

understanding to be placed at the

Procedures /

EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 10 –

entry of the confined space. d.

Instructions

Occupational Health and Safety; Section 10.15 Confined spaces

Requirement

of

PRCS

2009

(Permit

required confined space) permit to work

programme.

The

PRCS

program shall incorporate and utilize current

and

accepted

risk

management practices. e. Written programme inspection

to be available for by workers

and

the

Regulatory authority.

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4

(Continue)

2.

requirements

General

for

entry

PRCS

:

a.

Condition to remove the entrance cover to be made safe. b. Guarding of entrance opening when the cover is removed. c. Prior to worker entry, testing of internal atmosphere by direct‐reading instrument for oxygen gases

and

potential

toxic

air

contaminants, in that order. d. Use of continuous forced air ventilation

Construction,

Environment, Health and Safety

Operations

Management System (AD

9

and/or Maintenance

flammable

vapours, (Continue) Abu Dhabi Emirate 13

H&S

content,

is

Procedures /

EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 10 –

maintained. e. Removal of haz

Instructions

Occupational Health and Safety;

atmosphere by forced air ventilation

Section 10.15 Confined spaces

before worker entry. f. In case of

to

ensure

safe

environment

2009

development of haz atmosphere during work, the worker to leave ad PRCS

to

be

reevaluated.

g.

Employer to develop a procedure for rescue of workers. entry

permit

system.

3. PRCS 4.

PRCS

training requirements. 5. Annual PRCS program review – if no permits

are

issued

during

this

period, no requirement for a review.

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4

1. General requirements: a. Safe clearances, b. Storage of material should be create a hazard in movement,

and

c.

Vegetation

control, storage area to be free of material accumulation to prevent hazard.

2.

Powered

Trucks:

a.

requirements, Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and Safety Construction, 14

Operations

0

and/or Maintenance

Management System (AD H&S

EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 10 – Occupational Health and Safety; Section 10.16 Material Handling, Powered Industrial Trucks and Lifting

Industrial

Maintenance

operation

as

per

hazard class of trucks, b. Driver competence – successful training and evaluation, c. Employer to ensure (i. Inspection by operator before each use or each shift as per checklist. Completed checklists to

Procedures / Instructions

2009

be maintained by employer and ii. Number

of

operating

a

requirements Powered

for

industrial

Trucks is given in this section), 3. Powered Industrial Truck operator training requirement: a. Tarining and evaluation evaluation

requirements, of

truck

b.

Re‐

operator’s

performance once in three years, and c. Training records to be maintained by employer for the employment period plus 1 year.

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4

(Continue)

4.

Cranes:

Requirement

of

maintenance

a.

preventive

program

conformance

in

with manufacturer’s

recommendations,

b. Modification

different from original design to be approved Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and Safety Construction, 14

Operations

1

and/or

Management System (AD H&S

Maintenance

EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 10 – Occupational Health and Safety; Section 10.16 Material Handling, Powered Industrial Trucks and Lifting

in

writing

by

the

manufacturer, c. Marking of rated load on each side of the crane, d. Requirement for “Critical Lift”

‐

critical lift plan to include risk assessment,

e.

Employer

to

implement an inspection program

Procedures / Instructions

2009

4

2009

4

for all cranes – frequent inspection (daily

to

monthly),

periodic

inspection (1 to 12 months interval), f. Standby cranes shall be inspected semi annually, and g. Employer to maintain inspection records for a period of three years. 5. Crane operator training and certification and

6.

Rigging

and

Slings

requirements. Abu Dhabi Emirate Construction, 14

Operations

2

and/or Maintenance

H&S

Addressed

requirements

for:

#

Environment, Health and Safety

10.17 Lock‐out and Tag‐out of

Management System (AD

Hazardous Energy Sources; # 10.18

Contractor

Welding, Cutting and Hot Work

Management

EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 10 – Occupational Health and Safety; Section 10.17, 10.18 and 10.19

Operations

and

#

10.19

Work

camps and Worker housing

Page 56 of 77

1.

Construction, 14

Operations

H&

3

and/or

S

Maintenance

General

requirements

for

Abu Dhabi Emirate

machine, 2. Types of Guards, 3.

Environment, Health and Safety

Basic rules for Guard Design, 4.

Management System (AD

Servicing considerations, 5. Guard

EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 10 –

placement and Reach, 6. Working

Occupational Health and Safety;

equipment, 7. Abrasive grinding

Section 10.20 Machine Guarding

equipment, 8. Powered presses,

and Safety

and

9.

Power

Contractor Management

2009

4

2009

4

2009

4

2009

4

transmission

apparatus Addressed

requirements

for:

#

10.21: Portable Power Tools; #

Construction,

Abu Dhabi Emirate

10.22: Ergonomics ( Appendix 22A

Environment, Health and Safety

list of work for which ergonomic plan

Management System (AD

should be developed), # 10.23:

14

Operations

H&

EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 10 –

4

and/or

S

Occupational Health and Safety;

Maintenance

Personal (PPE),

protective #

10.24:

equipment

Contractor

Respiratory

Management

Section 10.21, 10.22, 10.23,

protection and # 10.25: Manual

10.24 and

handling (Also includes Appendix

10.25

10.25A “Three stage Approach to Safe Manual Handling) and Manual Handling Guide 10.25B Manual) Requirement of transportation HSE

Abu Dhabi Emirate Construction, 14

Operations

5

and/or

H&S

Maintenance

management

system,

Environment, Health and Safety

Comprehensive risk assessment,

Management System (AD

Transportation plan, Risk reduction

EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 10 – Occupational Health and Safety; Section 10.26 Transport Safety

measures,

Driver

training

and

Contractor Management

testing, Journey management and Route plan, and Emergency plans

Construction, 14

Operations

6

and/or Maintenance

E, H & S

Abu Dhabi Emirate

General requirements: Generator of

Environment, Health and Safety

emission to manage activities in

Management System (AD

accordance with the CoP, Pursue

EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 11 ‐

continuous improvement, and Apply

Air Quality, Section 3.1

Risk Assessment

best practices to reduce emissions

Page 57 of 77

Indoor Air Quality Management: a) Abu Dhabi Emirate 14 7

Environment, Health and Safety All activities

&S

Management System (AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 11 ‐ Air Quality, Section 3.13

Maintenance ventilation

of system

manufacturer’s

mechanical as

per

recommendation;

and b) Air quality monitoring not a requirement about

odour

unless and/or

Facility Management

2009

complaints complaints

about indoor air quality.

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4

Responsibility: a) A person shall not cause any of the following, by discharging a pollutant into any waters, or any other action: # Loss of sea grass or other native aquatic vegetation; # A reduction in number of any native species; # An increase in

numbers

species

of

of

any

non‐native

aquatic

organisms

necessary to a healthy aquatic ecosystem; numbers

# of

An

increase

aquatic

in

organisms

necessary to a healthy aquatic ecosystem; # A increase in algal or Abu Dhabi Emirate

Construction, 14

Operations

8

and/or Maintenance

E, H & S

aquatic plant growth;

Environment, Health and Safety

# The water to become toxic to

Management System (AD

Monitoring &

vegetation on land; # The water to

EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 12

Measurement

become harmful or offensive to

Water Quality, Section 3.2

humans, livestock or native animals

2009

or# An increase in turbidity or sediment levels. b) A person shall not, by discharging or depositing a pollutant into in waters, or any other action, cause any of the water quality criteria applicable to those waters: i) To be exceeded or, if already

exceeded,

further

exceeded; and ii) in the case of a minimum level specified in Water Quality Standards in relation to a characteristic of water – to be decreased or, if already decreased, further decreased.

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4

Monitoring & Reporting Particular Construction, 14

Operations

9

and/or

E, H & S

Maintenance

Abu Dhabi Emirate

Releases:

Environment, Health and Safety

conditions

Under of

the

the

stated

release,

the

Management System (AD

Competent Authority may require

EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 12

the relevant person to carry out

Water Quality, Section 3.3

monitoring of the listed points in the

Monitoring & Measurement

2009

4

requirement. Monitoring Plan: a) The CA shall prepare,

or

require

others

to

prepare, a monitoring plan. The monitoring

shall

following:

i)

address

the

Roles

and

responsibilities for implementing the plan, ii) A description of activities generating pollution to land or water Abu Dhabi Emirate

Construction, 15

Operations

0

and/or

Environment, Health and Safety E, H & S

Management System (AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS CoP 12

Maintenance

Water Quality, Section 3.3.1

lead to contamination and where these activities are likely to occur, iii) Measures to be undertaken to

Monitoring &

minimize the adverse impact, iv)

Measurement

4 2009

Responsibilities for taking corrective actions, v) Data to be collected, vi) How data and information will be collected,

vii)

The

format

and

frequency of reporting, viii) How and when the program will be reviewed, and c) The final monitoring plan shall be approved by the CA within 12 months of the CoP coming into force.

Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and Safety

Construction, 15

Operations

1

and/or Maintenance

E, H & S

Management System (AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS AD EHSMS CoP 13 ‐ Land Management, Section 3.1

General Land Control Provisions: a) Technical

Guideline

on

Contaminated Land Management includes list of activities that will result into contamination, and b) CA/SRA to

Risk Assessment

2009

establish monitoring

mechanism

Page 60 of 77

4

Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and Safety

Construction, 15

Operations

2

and/or

E, H & S

Maintenance

Management System (AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS AD EHSMS CoP 13 ‐ Land Management, Section 3.4

Abu Dhabi Emirate Construction, 15

Operations

3

and/or

Environment, Health and Safety H&S

Maintenance

Management System (AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS AD EHSMS CoP 14 Noise Management, Section 3.4

Assessment of contaminated land: Technical guideline – Contaminated Land management provides further information

with

regard

to

Incidents & Investigations

2009

4

2009

4

2009

4

Contaminated Land Management

Monitoring and Reporting Protocol for

Noise

Quality:

a)

Noise

monitoring requirement to establish that

the

limit

set

by

legal

requirements

are

met;

and

b)

Requirements

of

CoP

09

on

HSE Reporting

Monitoring and Reporting to be met Noise Emitted from Construction sites:

a)To minimize the

noise

impact construction may only take place between 7am to 8pm on working days and 9am to 7pm on public holidays; b) In case of continuous type of work the affected properties to be notified in writing of Abu Dhabi Emirate

the intended work, in duration and

Construction,

Environment, Health and Safety

15

Operations

Management System (AD

Consideration of actions to minimize

Contractor

4

and/or

EHSMS); AD EHSMS AD EHSMS

noise – shutting down equipments

Management

14 Noise Management, Section

when not in use, relocation of

3.8

equipments, etc; d) All pneumatic

Maintenance

H&S

times

of

occurrence;

c)

tools near a residential area to be fitted with an effective silencer on their air exhaust port; e) Noise labels shall be affixed to new mobile air

compressors

and

pavement

breakers; and f) Noise suppression devices shall be maintained as per manufacturer’s specification.

Page 61 of 77

Occupational Noise Management: a) Hearing loss prevention program employer

to institute;

b)

Noise

exposure assessment employer to conduct

noise

exposure

assessment;

c)

exposure

Noise

shall be measured regardless of the use

of

hearing

Engineering

Construction, 15

Operations

5

and/or Maintenance

Health (H)

protector;

and

d)

administrative

Abu Dhabi Emirate

controls – # Risk assessments to

Environment, Health and Safety

ensure workers are protected from

Management System (AD

noise at or above 85dB(A) as an 8‐

Monitoring &

EHSMS); AD EHSMS AD EHSMS

hr TWA; # Use PPEs ‐‐‐ hearing

Measurement

CoP 14 Noise Management,

protection aids when engineering

Section 3.13

controls cannot reduce not to a lower

level;

#

Requirement

2009

of

effectiveness of ear protectors; # Reduction Rating

of to

Noise

Reduction

compensate

for

ineffectiveness in the wearing of ear protectors; and # Annual training to employee in the selection and use of Noise protectors;

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4

(Continue)

e)

providing

Requirement

cost

free

of

regular

Audiometric testing to employees; f) Requirement of prominent hazard signs in Arabic, English and where applicable, in predominant language understood by workers; g) Worker training on occupational hearing (Continue) Abu Dhabi Emirate

loss prevention; h) Requirement of

Construction,

Environment, Health and Safety

regular program evaluation of HLPP

15

Operations

Management System (AD

(Hearing Loss Prevention Program);

Monitoring &

6

and/or

EHSMS); AD EHSMS AD EHSMS

and i) Record keeping # Exposure

Measurement

Health (H)

Maintenance

CoP 14 Noise Management, Section 3.13

2009

4

2009

4

assessment record – retain till the next study; # Medical surveillance record ‐‐‐ retain till duration of employment plus 5 years; # Training record ‐‐‐ retain till duration of employment plus 1 year; and # Record transfer to Sector Authority if employer ceases to exist

Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and Safety 15 7

All activities

Quality (Q)

Management System (AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS AD EHSMS AD EHSMS CoP 15 – Hazardous Substances, Section 3.1

Quality indicators for the purpose of the

CoP:

indicators

a) –

Air

General Quality,

quality Water

Quality and Land Management; and b)

Classification

of

HSE Reporting

hazardous

materials management indicators – Class 1, Class1A, Class 1B

Page 63 of 77

Employers and employees exposed to

hazardous

substances:

a)

Employer to possess current SDS of hazardous substances and provide access to employees; b) Containers should be labeled as per Competent Authority requirement; c) Employer to maintain a list of hazardous substances used on premises; d) Risk assessment associated with Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and Safety 15 8

All activities

H&S

the use of haz substances; e) Employer

to

ensure

exposure

Management System (AD

standards are not exceeded; f)

Risk

EHSMS); AD EHSMS AD EHSMS

Routine health surveillance. Reports

Assessment

AD EHSMS CoP 15 – Hazardous

to be accessible to employees; g)

Substances, Section 3.2.1

Relevant records to be accessible to

2009

SRA, CA, Emergency Services; h) Information, instruction and training to employees for the use of haz substances; i) Employees to inform the employer of any matters that they are aware of that may affect the employer’s compliance to the CoP; and j) Nominated entities to report

incidents

to

relevant

authorities

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4

Communication information

:

of a)

Hazard

Communication

elements to be developed by the CA; b) Communication elements: i) Workplace – availability of MASDS, proper

packaging

training Abu Dhabi Emirate 15 9

All activities

H&S

and

employees;

and

labeling,

awareness ii)

of

Emergency

Environment, Health and Safety

managers – to provide information

Management System (AD

to first on scene responses such as

EHSMS); AD EHSMS AD EHSMS

Civil

AD EHSMS CoP 15 – Hazardous

symbols, etc; medical practitioners

Substances, Section 3.2.2

treating victims to have access to

Defense

–

highly

visible

Meetings and/or Communication

2009

4

s

SDS; iii) Transportation – as per “UN Recommendations

on the

Transport of Dangerous Goods, Model regulations”; and iv) Use of hazardous communication tools – labels, symbols, single words, etc

Abu Dhabi Emirate Construction,

Environment, Health and Safety

16

Operations

E, H &

Management System (AD

0

and/or

S

EHSMS); AD EHSMS AD EHSMS

Maintenance

AD EHSMS CoP 15 – Hazardous Substances, Section 3.3.4

Training:

a)

be provided on the first day of employment;

Abu Dhabi Emirate

and

c)

and

Packaging:

substances

shall

a) be

segregated based on separation distances

and

compatibility

Operations

H&

Management System (AD

1

and/or

S

EHSMS); AD EHSMS AD EHSMS

Recommendations

AD EHSMS CoP 15 – Hazardous

Transport of Dangerous Goods,

Substances, Section 3.3.5

4 2009

employees

16

Maintenance

Training

Consider

literacy level and language of the

Hazardous Environment, Health and Safety

handling

appropriate training; b) Training to

Storage

Construction,

Persons

hazardous substances to receive

requirements specified in the “UN

Model

on

Regulations”;

Transportation

as

and per

the

Contractor Management

2009

b) above

mentioned UN regulation

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4

Documentation: a) Record of all hazardous substances being used Abu Dhabi Emirate Construction,

Environment, Health and Safety

16

Operations

Management System (AD

2

and/or

H&S

Maintenance

in the workplace; and b) Persons offering

hazardous

substances/dangerous

goods

for

EHSMS); AD EHSMS AD EHSMS

transport and persons transporting

AD EHSMS CoP 15 – Hazardous

hazardous

Substances, Section 3.3.6

Contractor Management

2009

4

2009

4

2009

4

substances/dangerous

goods

shall

written/electronic

maintain records as per

UN regulation Notification

and

Reporting Abu Dhabi Emirate Construction,

Environment, Health and Safety

16

Operations

E, H &

Management System (AD

3

and/or

S

EHSMS); AD EHSMS AD EHSMS

Maintenance

AD EHSMS CoP 15 – Hazardous Substances, Section 3.3.7

Reporting:

of

incident

a)

during

transport to the CA and/or SRA in accordance

with

the

reporting

requirements; b) ENS personnel to report

workplace

incidents

according to reporting requirements; c)

Minimum

requirements

Incidents & Investigations

of

reporting; and d) CoP “Monitoring and Reporting” provides frame for reporting. Emergency Management: a) Top

Abu Dhabi Emirate Construction, 16

Operations

4

and/or Maintenance

Environment, Health and Safety E, H & S

Management System (AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS AD EHSMS AD EHSMS CoP 15 – Hazardous Substances, Section 3.3.8

management emergency

shall

establish

management

plan

subject to the approval of the relevant

authorities;

and

b)

Emergency Management Plan may

Emergency Preparedness

developed based on the framework given

in

CoP

06

Emergency

Management

Page 66 of 77

Monitoring and Reporting Protocol for Abu Dhabi Emirate Construction, 16

Operations

5

and/or

Environment, Health and Safety E, H & S

Maintenance

Management System (AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS AD EHSMS AD EHSMS CoP 15 – Hazardous Substances, Section 3.4

Hazardous

Substances:

a)

Competent authority to establish monitoring

procedure

and

commence

assessment

and

reporting; b) Cop “ Monitoring and reporting” provides framework of monitoring

and

Monitoring & Measurement

2009

4

2009

4

reporting

requirements; and c) Requirement for the contents in the monitoring plan Waste

Abu Dhabi Emirate

Identification

Classification: of

different

Construction,

Environment, Health and Safety

16

Operations

Management System (AD

Law no. 21 of 2005; and b)

6

and/or

EHSMS); AD EHSMS AD

Classification

Maintenance

E, H & S

streams is based on

a) waste

of

Abu Dhabi hazardous

EHSMSAD EHSMS CoP 16

substances, hazardous waste and

Waste Management, Section 3.1

medical waste is as stipulated in

Contractor Management

Federal Law no. 24

Page 67 of 77

a) All efforts shall be dedicated to minimizing the waste generation at source; b) Waste generator shall segregate non‐hazardous waste to be

recycled

recycling

into

bins

appropriate

(glass,

metal,

plastics, paper and cardboard); c) Storage

of

minimum Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and Safety 16 7

All activities

E, H & S

Management System (AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS AD EHSMSAD EHSMS CoP 16 Waste Management, Section 3.2

waste

adverse

to

ensure

impact

to

environment and human health; d) Incompatible waste shall not be mixed; e) Ensure Environmental Service Provider has a valid license; f) Ensure waste management facility

Facility Management

2009

is permitted to receive the classified waste; g) Waste generator is the “owner” of the waste and thus is responsible for the correct handling of the waste until it reaches the waste

management

facility;

h)

Waste generator shall keep the receipts from the final destination at least for 3 years; i) Requirements – if

waste

is

rejected

from

the

collection/treatment facility;

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4

(Continue) j) The generator of waste is required to keep records or logs of waste produced, generation process, and amounts generated and

transported

to

treatment/storage

the

waste

facility;

k)

Generator of industrial waste shall determine the potentially hazardous properties

of

the

waste

and

constituents of the waste that give (Continue) Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and Safety 16 8

All activities

E, H & S

Management System (AD EHSMS); AD EHSMS AD EHSMSAD EHSMS CoP 16 Waste Management, Section 3.2

rise to those potentially hazardous properties; and l) The generator of hazardous waste shall

o Have

valid permit from the CA/SRA # Be responsible

for

classifying

the

Facility Management

2009

4

2009

4

waste; # Determine the potentially hazardous properties of the waste and constituents of waste that give rise to those potentially hazardous properties; # Ensured hazardous waste

is

stored

and

managed

according to the identified hazards to minimize risk human health and the environment; and # Complete relevant sections of the Manifest for Transporting Toxic and Hazardous Waste Entities

shall

develop

and

Decree of the Crown Prince,

implement an EHSMS within their

Chairman of the

scope of work to protect workers, society and the environment from

16 9

All activities

E, H & S

Executive Council No. (42 ) of

any adverse impacts that may result

2009 Concerning The

from their activities, in accordance

Environment, Health and Safety

with the requirements of Abu Dhabi

Management System in Abu Dhabi Emirate ‐ Article 8, point 1

EHSMS

and

any

additional

requirements specified by Relevant Authority of the Sector.

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Without prejudice to any stricter penalty specified by another law, anybody violating provisions of this Construction,

Law No. (16) of 2005 pertaining

law

shall

be

imprisonment

or

punished the

by

minimum

17

Operations

E, H &

to the Reorganization of the

0

and/or

S

Abu Dhabi Environment Agency

amount of AED 15,000/‐ as a fine or

Article 15

either penalties and confiscate the

Maintenance

machines,

tools

or

HSE Reporting

2005

4

devices

breaching the related provisions specified a)

Employer

to

provide

safety

1980 (and was

measures to protect workers against

amended by

occupational injuries and diseases

17 1

All activities

Safety

Federal law number 8 of 1980

that may occur during the work and

on the “Regulations of Labour

also against fire. b) Employer shall

Relations”; Chapter V Workers

adopt all other safety measures

Safety, Protection, Health and

prescribed by the Ministry of Labour

Social Care ‐ Article 91

and Social affairs and c) Worker shall

use

protective

gear

Federal Law Risk Assessment

No. (24) of 1981, Federal Law No.

4

(15) of 1985 and Federal

and

Law No. (12) of

clothing provided for the purpose

1986)

and shall follow the instructions.

1980 (and was amended by Federal law number 8 of 1980 17 2

on the “Regulations of Labour All activities

Safety

Relations”; Chapter V Workers Safety, Protection, Health and Social Care ‐ Article 92

Federal Law Detailed instructions against fire in conspicuous manner in Arabic and the

language

workers

understood

by

Emergency Preparedness

No. (24) of 1981, Federal Law No. (15) of 1985 and Federal Law No. (12) of 1986)

Page 70 of 77

4

1980 (and was amended by Federal Law

Federal law number 8 of 1980 17 3

on the “Regulations of Labour All activities

Safety

Relations”; Chapter V Workers Safety, Protection, Health and

Provision of First Aid box. 1 first aid box/ 100 workers

First Aid / Medical

Social Care ‐ Article 93

No. (24) of 1981, Federal Law No.

4

(15) of 1985 and Federal Law No. (12) of 1986) 1980 (and was amended by

Federal law number 8 of 1980 17 4

on the “Regulations of Labour All activities

H&S

Relations”; Chapter V Workers Safety, Protection, Health and Social Care ‐ Article 94

Federal Law Workplace

to

be

clean,

with

adequate lighting, ventilated and

Facility

provided with drinking water and

Management

toilets.

No. (24) of 1981, Federal Law No.

4

(15) of 1985 and Federal Law No. (12) of 1986) 1980 (and was

a) Six monthly medical examination

amended by

for workers exposed to occupational Construction, 17 5

Operations

Heal

and/or

th

Maintenance

Federal law number 8 of 1980

diseases

mentioned

in

on the “Regulations of Labour

schedule; b) Notification to the

Relations”; Chapter V Workers

labour department if a case of

Safety, Protection, Health and

occupational disease is identified

Social Care ‐ Article 95

and

c)More

frequent

than

six

monthly medical examinations, if worker’s condition warrants so.

Federal Law

the First Aid / Medical

No. (24) of 1981, Federal Law No. (15) of 1985 and Federal Law No. (12) of 1986)

Page 71 of 77

4

1980 (and was amended by Federal Law

Federal law number 8 of 1980 17 6

All activities

Health

on the “Regulations of Labour

Employer to provide its workers with

Relations”; Chapter V Workers

medical

Safety, Protection, Health and

ministry’s requirement

care

facility

as

per

First Aid / Medical

Social Care ‐ Article 96

No. (24) of 1981, Federal Law No.

4

(15) of 1985 and Federal Law No. (12) of 1986) 1980 (and was amended by

Federal law number 8 of 1980 17 7

on the “Regulations of Labour All activities

H&S

Relations”; Chapter V Workers Safety, Protection, Health and Social Care ‐ Article 98

Federal Law Employer

to

proactively

inform

worker upon recruitment about the occupational

hazards

and

the

No. (24) of 1981, Training

Federal Law No.

4

(15) of

protective measures he must take.

1985 and Federal Law No. (12) of 1986) Employer to provide workers where

1980 (and was

work site is remote and not covered by Construction, 17

Operations

H&

8

and/or

S

Maintenance

regular

Federal law number 8 of 1980

following

means

of

transport

facilities:

a)

Suitable

on the “Regulations of Labour

means of transport; b) Suitable

Relations”; Chapter V Workers

accommodation

Safety, Protection, Health and

Drinking water; d) Adequate food

Social Care ‐ Article 101

supplies; e) First aid facilities and f) Recreation

and

for

living;

sports

c)

facility.

Except for food none of the service cost may be charged to workers.

amended by Federal Law Contractor Management

No. (24) of 1981, Federal Law No. (15) of 1985 and Federal Law No. (12) of 1986)

Page 72 of 77

4

1980 (and was amended by Federal law number 8 of 1980 17 9

All activities

Safety

Federal Law

on the “Regulations of Labour

In case of occupational injuries

Relations”; Chapter VIII

mention in Schedule 1 and 2,

Compensation for Occupational Injuries; Article

employer to immediately inform to

No. (24) of 1981, HSE Reporting Federal Law No.

4

(15) of

police and labour ministry.

1985 and Federal

142

Law No. (12) of 1986) 1980 (and was Federal law number 8 of 1980 on the “Regulations of Labour Relations”; Chapter VIII 18 0

All activities

H&S

amended by Where

a

occupational

worker injury

or

sustains

Federal Law

disease,

Compensation for Occupational

expenses towards treatment (till he

Procedures /

Injuries; Article

is declared fit or disabled), including

Instructions

1

transportation,

4

employer.

to

be

borne

by

No. (24) of 1981, Federal Law No.

4

(15) of 1985 and Federal Law No. (12) of

4

1986) 1980 (and was Federal law number 8 of 1980

amended by

on the “Regulations of Labour

Federal Law

Relations”; Chapter VIII 18 1

Compensation for Occupational All activities

H&S

Injuries; Article

Requirement of a medical report from physician

First Aid / Medical

No. (24) of 1981, Federal Law No. (15) of

1 4

1985 and Federal

7

Law No. (12) of 1986)

Page 73 of 77

4

1980 (and was Federal law number 8 of 1980

amended by

on the “Regulations of Labour

Federal Law

Relations”; Chapter VIII 18 2

All activities

Health (H)

Compensation for Occupational

Compensation requirements, where

Injuries; Article

a worker dies because of work related injuries

Procedures / Instructions

No. (24) of 1981, Federal Law No.

4

(15) of

1 4

1985 and Federal

9

Law No. (12) of 1986) Every employer shall provide the appropriate preventive measures for the protection of workers from risks of injuries or occupational diseases which may occur during working hours and against fire risks and all other risks which may result from

18 3

Ministerial Order No. (32) Year

the use of machineries and other

Construction,

1982 The Determination of

equipments. The employer shall

Operations

Retentive Methods and

and/or Maintenance

H&S

also

adopt

other

preventive

Measures for the Protection of

measures specified by the Ministry

Workers from the Risks Work;

of Labour and Social Affairs. The

Article 1

worker shall use the protective

PPE Issued

1982

equipments and clothes supplied for this purpose and shall comply with all the instructions of the employer aiming to protect him from risks and shall refrain from doing any work which impedes the implementation of such instructions.

Page 74 of 77

4

Every employer shall display at prominent and conspicuous place, detailed and clear instructions on measures for the prevention of fire Ministerial Order No. (32) Year 1982 The Determination of 18 4

All activities

H&S

Retentive Methods and Measures for the Protection of Workers from the Risks Work; Article 2

and the protection of workers from the dangers which they may be exposed to during the performance of their work and ways and means

Signage

1982

Toolbox Talks

1982

4

of dealing with occurring accidents; and the displayed instruction shall written in Arabic and in other language understood by workers if necessary.

The

employer

shall

place warning signs in front of dangerous sites.

Ministerial Order No. (32) Year Construction, 18 5

Operations and/or

1982 The Determination of Safety (S)

Maintenance

Retentive Methods and Measures for the Protection of Workers from the Risks Work; Article 3

Ministerial Order No. (32) Year 1982 The Determination of 18 6

Retentive Methods and

All activities Safety (S)

Measures for the Protection of Workers from the Risks Work; Article 4

Every

employer

representative employees

or

shall

before

his

brief

they

his

assume

work on the occupational risks such as fire and machinery risks, dangers of falling and relevant occupational diseases and other risks. Every employer shall assign the task

of

supervising

first

aid

treatment to a specialist in first and treatment and shall provide for the first aid box the contents specified in

First Aid / Medical

1982

table No. (3) attached to this Decision.

Page 75 of 77

4

The employer shall take practical and

appropriate

measures

to

prevent or reduce the health risks in the work place and he shall give particular attention to the following: a)

That

carrying

out

industrial

operations or otherwise are not detrimental to the workers health or safety. b) The operations which are harmful to health shall be carried out

in

prevent

18 7

separate

equipment

contact

with

to

harmful

Ministerial Order No. (32) Year

substances, gases, vapour, dust,

Construction,

1982 The Determination of

fibres or smoke shall not be allowed

Operations

Retentive Methods and

to spread in the place of work in

Risk

Measures for the Protection of

quantities harmful to health. c)

Assessment

Workers from the Risks Work;

Veiling dangerous radiations from

and/or Maintenance

H&S

Article 6 ‐ part 1

the

workers.

d)

Dispose

1982

of

substances harmful to health so that the quantities of such substances used in industrial operations do not exceed the limits shown in table (2), attached. e) Promptly dispose of harmful

dust,

spreading

gases,

vaporous or fibres at the source of their

formation

by

means

of

employing exhaustive equipment or by other appropriate engineering means or by supplying adequate ventilation system.

Page 76 of 77

4

Provide

workers

clothes

with

equipped

protective with

the

appropriate equipments for personal safety,

18 8

if

the

other

adopted

Ministerial Order No. (32) Year

measures proved to be impractical

Construction,

1982 The Determination of

or insufficient for the safety of the

Operations

Retentive Methods and

workers, after training the workers in

Measures for the Protection of

the use of the equipment supplied

Workers from the Risks Work;

and after providing the necessary

Article 6 ‐ part 2

facilities for cleaning, disinfecting

and/or

H&S

Maintenance

PPE Issued

1982

4

982

4

and keeping in good condition the said clothes according to the safety standards required by the conditions of the work in question. Particular attention shall be given to the

18 9

following

conditions

at

the

Ministerial Order No. (32) Year

workplace as listed in a) to g).

Construction,

1982 The Determination of

Mobile ladders shall be of adequate

Operations

Retentive Methods and

strength and their steps must be of

Facility

Measures for the Protection of

suitable dimensions, and their base

Management

Workers from the Risks Work;

or top must be so designed to

Article 7

reduce the risk of falling. However,

and/or Maintenance

Safety (S)

ladders made of wood shall not be painted with any kind of paint.

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