Parsons Brinckerhoff Business Management System

Health and Safety Management Abu Dhabi- UAE Health and Safety Legal Register - Evaluation of Compliance
Note: The aim of this register is to assist identifying a number of health and safety legal requirements and shall not be viewed as exhaustive. Users shall undertake an assessment to make sure other requirements not captured are taken into consideration. Item No. Discipline Requirement Relevant Law

H&S

The Consultant shall nominate one of their site engineering staff to have special responsibilities for H&S on one, or a number of sites. Consultant are responsible for ensuring that all accidents occurring to their employees are reported. Safety training required for those who have overall responsibility of matters of health and safety who will be required to establish and support the H&S policy and allocate resources for the policies to be met.

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 1 Sec. 2 p.1 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 1 Sec. 3 p.3 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.55

H&S

H&S

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 1 Sec. 4 p.2

4 5 6 7

H&S Security Security Security

Preconstruction Site specific H&S Meeting/Site Progress Meetings to be organised by the Consultant Senior Site Engineer and/or Contractors Project Manager in AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 1 conjunction with ADM safety unit and appropriate engineers and technical inspectors. Sec. 5 p.1-2 Site Boundary - site security and protection of the public Guidelines for Site Access Guidelines for Site Storage Temporary Services - The positioning and marking of temporary services should be carefully undertaken to avoid the possibility of accidental damage. AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 1 Sec. 6 p.2 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 1 Sec. 6 p.3 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.1 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 1 Sec. 6 p.3-4 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 1 Sec. 6 p.4 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.13, 39-40

Security

Security

Temporary Buildings defined as Clients, Consultants and Contractors staff offices and AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 1 Workers Accommodation. Sec. 6 p.4-10

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Health and Hygiene

Welfare Facilities - General, Drinking water, washing facilities, sanitary conveniences, AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 1 shelter, etc. Sec. 6 p.10-12 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.56-58 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 1 Sec. 6 p.12-15 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.59-60

11

Health and Hygiene

First Aid Requirements

12

Security

Shared Premises

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 1 Sec. 6 p.16 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 1 Sec. 8 p.1-6 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 1 Sec. 9 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2 Sec. 1 p.3 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2 Sec. 1 p.3 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2 Sec. 1 p.4 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2 Sec. 2 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2 Sec. 3 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.14 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2 Sec. 4 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2 Sec. 5 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2 Sec. 6 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2 Sec. 7

13

H&S

14

H&S/Environmental

Pre-tender Health and Safety Plan All related Risk Assessment studies submitted by Consultants/Contractors or Subcontractors should be submitted to (ERWDA) for license attaining as per Environmental Law # 24 for 1999

15 16 17

Environmental Environmental Environmental

Environmental Assessment - Identifying Potential Impacts on the Environment Environmental Management and Minimisation of Impact Environmental Monitoring and Ongoing Inspections

18

H&S

Requirements for Working in High Temperatures and Remote Locations

19 20 21 22

H&S H&S H&S H&S

Noise at Work Health Hazards - physical, chemical, biological and ergonomic Substances Hazardous to Health Requirements for Overhead and Underground Services

23

H&S

Electricity at Work

24

H&S

Manual Handling and Lifting

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2 Sec. 8 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.53 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2 Sec. 9 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.15, 48-49 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2 Sec.10 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2 Sec.11 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2 Sec.12 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.50-53 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2 Sec.13

25 26 27

H&S H&S H&S

Highly Flammable Liquids and Liquefied Petroleum Gases / Fire Precautions Requirement for Safety Signage Permit to Work

28 29

H&S H&S

Requirements for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Requirements for Site Transportation

30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39

H&S H&S H&S H&S H&S H&S H&S H&S H&S H&S

Mobile Plant and Equipment Static Plant and Equipment Portable Tools Abrasive Wheels Woodworking Machinery Cranes and Hoist Lifting Gear Confined Spaces Roadworks and Bridges Excavations

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2 Sec.14 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.24-37 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2 Sec.15 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.24-37 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2 Sec.16 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.17-22 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2 Sec.17 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2 Sec.18 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2 Sec.19 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2 Sec.20 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2 Sec.21 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.10 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2 Sec.22 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p. 42-45 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2 Sec.23 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p. 9

40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48

H&S H&S H&S H&S H&S H&S H&S H&S H&S

Tunneling and Shaft Sinking Falsework Piling Welding and Cutting Requirements Working Over or Adjacent to Water Requirements for Scaffolding, Ladders, Cradles and Safety Nets Erection of Structures Demolition Safe Working on Roofs

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2 Sec.24 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2 Sec.25 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2 Sec.26 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2 Sec.27 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2 Sec.28 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.8 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2 Sec.29 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p. 4 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2 Sec.30 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2 Sec.31 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.38 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2 Sec.32 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.7 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2 Sec.33 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.12 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2 Sec.34 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2 Sec.35 UAE MOL Ministerial Order No. 32 of 1982 UAE MOL Code of Practice Part 5 UAE MOL Code of Practice Part 8 UAE MOL Ministerial Resolution No. 335 for 2008 UAE Ministerial Order 443 of 2010 UAE Federal Law No. 8 for 1980 Chap. 2, Sec.2, Article 20 UAE Federal Law No. 8 for 1980 Chap. 2, Sec.3, Article 29

49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58

H&S H&S H&S H&S H&S H&S H&S H&S H&S H&S

Refurbishment Maintenance Specialist Process - High Pressure Water Jetting, Lasers, Site Investigation, Watercarft and Dredging, Diving Measures for the protection of workers from work risks Preventive Measures, Health and Social Care for Workers Compensation in respect of employment / Accidents and Occupational Diseases Summer Midday Break Requirements Summer Midday Break Requirements (Jun. 15 - Sept. 15), Employment of children under the age of 15 is not allowed No women shall be employed on any job that is hazardous, arduous or physically or morally detrimental or any other work specified in resolution by MOL.

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H&S

The maximum working hours for adult workers shall be eight hours in the day, 48 hours in the week. In month of Ramadan max. 6 hours per day.

UAE Federal Law No. 8 for 1980 Chap. 4, Sec.1, Article 65

60

H&S

The daily working hours shall be so regulated that no worker shall work for more than five successive hours without breaks - for rest, meals and prayer - amounting in aggregate to not less than one hours. Such breaks shall not be included as part of the working hours. UAE Federal Law No. 8 for 1980 Chap. 4, Sec.1, Article 66

61

H&S

Each employer shall provide appropriate safety measures to protect workers against the hazards of occupational injuries and diseases that may occur during the work, and also against fire and other hazards that may result from the use of machines and other work tools.

UAE Federal Law No. 8 for 1980 Chap. 5, Article 91

62

H&S

Every employer shall display in conspicuous position at the workplace detailed instructions indicating the measures to be taken to prevent fire and protect the workers against hazards to which they may be exposed while performing their work. Such instructions shall be in Arabic and in other language understood by the worker. There shall be one first aid box for every 100 workers; the box shall be located in a conspicuous place, within the easy reach of the workers and shall be controlled by a person specialised in administering first aid. An employer shall ensure each workplace is perfectly clean, ventilated and provided with adequate lighting, drinking water and toilets. An employer shall arrange for one or more medical practitioners to carry out general medical examination, at regular intervals of not more than six months, on those of his workers who are exposed to any occupational diseases. The medical practitioner shall immediately inform the employer and labour department of cases of occupational diseases occurring among workers. An employer shall provide his workers with medical care facilities up to the standards laid down by the MOL in conjunction with MOH.

UAE Federal Law No. 8 for 1980 Chap. 5, Article 92

63

H&S

UAE Federal Law No. 8 for 1980 Chap. 5, Article 93

64

Health and Hygiene

UAE Federal Law No. 8 for 1980 Chap. 5, Article 94

65

H&S

UAE Federal Law No. 8 for 1980 Chap. 5, Article 95

66

H&S

UAE Federal Law No. 8 for 1980 Chap. 5, Article 96

67

H&S

The employer or his representative shall inform each worker, upon recruitment, of the occupational hazards involved and the protective measures he must take, and shall post detailed written instructions in this respect at the workplaces. Bringing or allowing anyone else to bring any kind of alcoholic beverages into workplace for consumption therein or to allow any person in a state of drunkenness to enter or remain on the premises.

UAE Federal Law No. 8 for 1980 Chap. 5, Article 98

68

H&S

UAE Federal Law No. 8 for 1980 Chap. 5, Article 99

69

H&S

Each worker to comply with the orders and instructions related to industrial security and safety precautions, shall use appropriate PPE, care for PPE.

UAE Federal Law No. 8 for 1980 Chap. 5, Article 99

70 71 72 73 74

H&S H&S H&S H&S H&S

Each employer employing workers in areas remote from towns and not covered by regular means of transport shall provide workers with; (a) suitable means of transport, (b) suitable living accommodation, drinking water, (d) adequate food supplies, (e) first-aid facilities and (f) recreation and sports facilities Reporting of any work-related injuries and occupational diseases. Employer shall pay for the cost of treatment of work-related injury/occupational diseases. Display in a prominent place clear and detailed instruction for prevention of fire and protection of employees from dangers. Display of warning signs near places of danger.

UAE Federal Law No. 8 for 1980 Chap. 5, Article 101 UAE Federal Law No. 8 for 1980 Chap. 8, Article 142 UAE Federal Law No. 8 for 1980 Chap. 8, Article 144 UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 2 UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 2

75 76 77

H&S H&S H&S

Briefing of employees about labour hazards before giving them assignments, such as dangers of fire, machines, falling, occupational diseases. Appointment of qualified first aiders and availability of first aid boxes (minimum content of first aid boxes as required). Space occupied by each person shall not be less than 400 cubic ft. on condition that any height exceeding fourteen feet shall not be counted. Provision of adequate fresh air, ventilation and avoidance of bad or harmful exhaust fumes, changes in temperature or excessive humidity. Provision of sufficient and suitable light. Prevention or reduction of noise and vibration harmful to health of employees. Provision of places for eating restricted to areas where poisonous or harmful materials propagates dust, smoke, fumes, etc., harmful radiation, pollution of the body or contamination of work clothes. Provision of sufficient and suitable wash basins, sufficient toilets and cloakrooms cleaned and maintained continuously, separated by sexes. Performance of industrial operations shall not be harmful to the health and safety of employees

UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 3 UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 4 UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 5

78 79 80

H&S H&S H&S

UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 5 UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 5 UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 5

81

H&S

UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 5

82 83

H&S H&S

UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 5 UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 6

84 85

H&S H&S

Protection of employees from being in direct contact with harmful material and avoid leakage of gas vapour, dust, soil fibres or fumes into the atmosphere or the workplace. Barring of dangerous radiation from employees Prompt elimination of harmful dust, vapours, gases or fibres at or near its source by means of extraction or suitable mechanical means or providing suitable ventilation system. Provide employees with PPE including training on its use, storage, maintenance and cleaning. Floors in the working rooms shall be level and suitable for the work done. Adequate space around machines to allow access, cleaning, repair, etc. Passages shall be kept clear and should have no pits or uncovered manholes or protruding nails or pipes, upright valves Stairways, walking tracks and similar places shall be furnished with non-slippery material. Stairways shall be fitted with handrails and bars to prevent personnel falling or metal sheets to prevent objects falling on to people below Ladders shall be strongly constructed with steps of suitable dimensions, with the top and bottom secured as to prevent slipping. Wooden ladders shall not be painted. Sufficient ways in, ways out and stairways in the place of work to enable employees in the event of a fire in any part of the building to evaluate quickly and safely without congestion. Suitable means and devices for extinguishing fire shall be provided and maintained in good condition, readily available and free from obstruction. Sufficient number of employees shall be trained in their use. Warning signal in the event of an outbreak of fire shall be provided Work rooms opening on each other shall be separated by fire doors to prevent fire spreading Fire warning and fire prevention signs shall be displayed in fire risk areas, evacuation routes.

UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 6 UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 6

86

H&S

UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 6

87 88 89 90 91

H&S H&S H&S H&S H&S

UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 6 UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 7 UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 7 UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 7 UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 7

92

H&S

UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 7

93

H&S

UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 7

94

H&S

UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 8

95 96 97 98

H&S H&S H&S H&S

UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 8 UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 8 UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 8 UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 8

99 100 101 102 103 104 105

H&S H&S H&S H&S H&S H&S H&S

Precautions (might be PPE) to protect employees from dangers of falling objects, flying sparks, sharp objects, liquid caustic, hot, burning, explosive or any other harmful material, compressed gases, electricity. Provide all moving parts of machinery with suitable guarding Comply with the necessary safety requirements when installing new machinery or equipment. Restrict any employee from removing or installing guards or safety device unless the machine is stopped Fixing of safe operating instructions near machinery, or operations in appropriate languages. Requirement for Boilers Proper labeling and storage of chemicals. Precautionary measures should be taken to protect employees working in construction, demolition and excavation. Proper selection, use and maintenance of machinery with external certification. Areas where lifts are fitted shall be fenced to prevent access or egress whilst moving. Doors should not be able to be opened in motion. Maximum capacity of machine or lift to be displayed in prominent position. Lifting and loading limits: Men - 50 kg., Woman - 20 kg., where possible mechanical lifting equipment to be used. Labour Dept. to be informed of building construction of contractor appointment. Labour inspectors to take sampling of materials to analyse extent of effects to employees Notification of accidents to labour office: death, fire or explosion, disability of employee for 3 days or more. Compulsory appointment of a H&S Engineer if more than 1,000 employees Compulsory appointment of a Safety Officer if more than 100 employees

UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 9 UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 10 UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 12 UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 13 UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 14 UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 15 UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 18

106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115

H&S H&S H&S H&S H&S H&S H&S H&S H&S H&S

UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 19 UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 20 UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 20 UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 20 UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 20 UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 20 UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 23 UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 24 UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 26 UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 26

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H&S

All private sector entities must strive to comply with the intent of the Emirate's EHS Policy and specific requirements of all relevant Emirate Environmental, Health and Safety Protection policies, and associated coded of Practice and Standard Operating AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice Procedures. Section 2.6.2 (a)

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H&S H&S

All private sector entities are required to develop and implement an EHSMS within their area of jurisdiction to protect their employees, the community and the environment from any adverse impacts arising from their activities.

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice Section 2.6.2 (c)

All sector entities and activities must be managed so as to reduce the risk of harm to AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice workers, the community and the environment. Section 2.6.2 (d) All sector entities must regularly audit and monitor their performance against their EHSMS and endeavour to continuously improve their performance, wherever it is reasonably practicable to do so.

119

H&S

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice Section 2.6.2 (e)

120

H&S

All sector entities must report any major accident, incident or emergency situation that results, or could have resulted, in serious harm to workers, the community and/or the AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice environment, to the relevant government agency as soon as reasonably possible. Section 2.6.2 (f)

121

H&S

An employer must, so far as is reasonably practicable provide and maintain for their employees, contractors and the public that might be affected by their activities Employer must provide necessary resources (e.g. manpower, budget, equipment, training) for achieving all its EHSMS objectives. Employer must provide or maintain plant or systems of work that are, so far as is reasonably practicable, safe and without risks to health and the environment

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice Section 2.6.3 (a) AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice Section 2.6.3 (b) AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice Section 2.6.3 (b)

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H&S

123

H&S

124

H&S

Employer must make arrangement for ensuring, so far as reasonably practicable, safety and the absence of risk to health or the environment in connection with the use, handling, storage or transport and disposal of equipment or materials

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice Section 2.6.3 (b)

125

H&S

Employer must maintain, so far as is reasonably practicable, each workplace under the employer's management and control in a condition that is safe and without risks to AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice health and the environment Section 2.6.3 (b) Employer must provide, so far as is reasonable practicable, adequate facilities for the welfare of employees at any workplace under the management and control of the AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice employer Section 2.6.3 (b) Employer must provide such information, instruction, training and supervision to employees of the employer as is necessary to enable those persons to perform their work in a way that is safe and without risks to health and environment Employer must empower his employees and contractors to stop any work if they consider it constitutes a risk to the health and safety of their colleagues, the public, and/or the environment

126

H&S

127

H&S

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice Section 2.6.3 (b)

128

H&S

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice Section 2.6.3 (b)

129

H&S

Employer must, so far as reasonable practicable to monitor the health of his employees Employer must, so far as reasonable practicable to monitor conditions, discharges and emissions at any workplace under the employer's management and control

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice Section 2.6.3 (d) AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice Section 2.6.3 (d)

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H&S

131

H&S

Employer must provide information to his employees (in such other languages as appropriate) concerning management of the environment, health and safety at the workplace, including the names of persons to whom an employee make an inquiry about the management of environmental health and safety An employer must, so far as is reasonably practicable keep information and records related to the management o environment and the health and safety of employees.

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice Section 2.6.3 (d) AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice Section 2.6.3 (e)

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H&S

133

H&S

An employer must, so far as is reasonably practicable employ or engage persons who are suitably qualified in relation to the management of environmental and occupational health and safety to provide advice about the management of such AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice issues. Section 2.6.3 (e) An employer must, so far as is reasonably practicable ensure that no other persons are exposed to risks to their health or safety arising from the conduct of the undertakings of the employer So far as reasonably practicable, an employer must consult with employees on matters related to hazard identification and risk assessment, risk control, information and training.

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H&S

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice Section 2.6.3 (f)

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H&S

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice Section 2.6.3 (g)

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H&S

Identify the risk associated with the activities of the organisation and document in the EHS Risk Register, evaluate the level of significance of the risk, reduce the risk at an AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice acceptable and 'ALARP' risk level via means of prevention, mitigation or recovering Section 3.2 All designated entities implementing Abu Dhabi EHSMS framework will be required to allow external audit of their EHSMS. That audit shall be performed at least annually. Only auditors recognised by the Competent authority may conduct the external audit. AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice Audit results shall be reported to Sector regulatory authority. Section 4.2 (a) Internal and entity self-auditing can be performed by qualified in-house personnel or AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice third party auditors. The audit findings must be recorded and maintained by employer. Section 4.2 (a)

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H&S

138

H&S

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H&S

EHS audit shall be systematic, independent and documented process for obtaining evidence and evaluating it objectively to determine the extent to which the audit criteria are fulfilled.

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice Section 4.2 (b)

140

H&S

Qualified personnel with relevant auditing experience can conduct audit and where possible, independent external auditors should also be used. An audit team should comprise a lead auditor, an engineer familiar with the plant/equipment and/or process, AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice and a person with experience in the relevant field (e.g. EHSMS) Section 4.2 (c) Audit results must be documented to identify existing deficiencies and required corrective actions. Before being closed-out, corrective action requests should be followed up to ensure that non-conformance has been corrected. AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice Section 4.2 (e)

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H&S

142

H&S

In the event that an environmental and/or health and safety emergency occurs as a result of activities being carried out by the entity (internal risk), or from events beyond the control of the entity (external risk), proper emergency management and response AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice procedures needed to be in place to manage and respond to these events Section 5.2 (a)

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H&S

All emergency management activities must be in compliance with Abu Dhabi Emirates Emergency Management Doctrine. Each entity must have an appropriate emergency management and response plan in place as part of the EHSMS An employer must have a fire prevention plan where the quantities of flammable and combustible materials exceeded threshold quantities listed in the EEPP (Hazardous substances)

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice Section 5.2 (b,c)

144 145

H&S H&S

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice Section 5.7 (b)

A fire prevention plan must be in writing, kept in the workplace, and made available to AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice employees for review Section 5.7 (c)

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H&S

Any potentially toxic materials, whether liquid, solid or gas, present in the workplace must be managed to avoid their loss of containment and potential dispersal, contact with incompatible materials, and uncontrolled heating. Any facility or institution that houses a biologically hazardous material must have security, containment measures in place to avoid uncontrolled release, and Emergency Management Plan

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice Section 5.9 (a) AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice Section 5.10 (b,c)

147

H&S

148

H&S

Any radioactive materials, whether liquid, solid or gas, present in the workplace must be managed to avoid their loss of containment, potential dispersal, and exposure to AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice workers or the public at levels considered unsafe. Section 5.11 (b)

149

H&S

150 151

H&S H&S

Any facility or institution that houses radioactive materials must have security, containment measures in place to avoid uncontrolled release, and Emergency AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice Management Plan Section 5.11 (e,f) Employer must inform employees upon initial assignment to a job of the hazards associated risks to which they may be exposed. An employer must also review with each employee those aspects of the emergency management procedures necessary AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice for self-protection and assistance in the event of an emergency. Section 5.12 (a) Employer must consider and plan for what actions employees are to take when there AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice is an unintended release of hazardous materials. Section 5.12 (b)

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H&S

Employers need to determine what actions are to occur in what situations, and then develop the necessary plans and procedures, and appropriately train employees in AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice their emergency duties and responsibilities, so that these plans can be implemented. Section 5.12 (c) Employers at a minimum must have an Evacuation Plan that will facilitate the prompt AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice evacuation of employees when an unintended release of hazardous materials occurs. Section 5.12 (d) For outdoor industrial processes where wind direction is important for selecting the safe route to a safe area, the employer must place a wind direction indicator, such as windsock or pennant, at the highest point that can be seen throughout the process AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice area. Section 5.12 (e) If the employer wants a response team in the release area to control or stop a minor emergency or incidental release, these actions must be planned in advance and procedure developed and implemented. When a serious release of goods or materials occurs, the employer through the preplanning will have determined in advance what actions employees are to take. Employers are responsible for the health and safety of their employees during onscene incidents.

153

H&S

154

H&S

155

H&S

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice Section 5.12 (f) AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice Section 5.12 (g) AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice Section 5.12 (h)

156 157

H&S H&S

158

H&S

To enhance coordination and communication during emergencies, facilities should be established and equip an emergency control center. For small sized facilities (e.g. with several members of staff) with low risk levels of hazards, an emergency control center may not be required. Instead, a member of staff shall be designed to AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice coordinate the evacuation/measures during emergency. Section 5.12 (k)

159

H&S

Irrespective of the threshold quantities for designated emergency management responsibilities, any incident involving hazardous materials that results in harm to a worker, a member of the community, or causes pollution of an element in the environment, must be reported immediately to the nominated Competent Authority or AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice Regulatory Authority. Section 5.14 (a)

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H&S

After an incident has been satisfactorily resolved and the incident resulted in either harm to a worker, member of the community, or cause pollution of an element of the environment and/or required the need for external support to control and mitigate the incident, the a formal collective debriefing and discussion between all parties involved must occur to examine and share any lessons learnt on how the response may have been improved on. A report must then be produced by the company, business or AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice person/employer responsible for the incident. Section 5.14 (d,e)

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H&S

Monitoring and reporting on EHSMS performance is a requirement under Abu Dhabi Emirate Environmental, Health and Safety Protection Policy. The entity shall prepare two forms of reporting on EHSMS performance, (a) internal reporting and (b) external AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice reporting to the Sector Regulatory Authority and/or the Competent Authority Section 6.2 (a,b) Industries that are identified as posing a noise risk to the community or the environment need to monitor their noise levels as part of their permit conditions. Employers are required to report to the Competent Authority and the Regulatory Authority on occupational and environmental health and safety incidents after becoming aware that an incident occurred. The employer is also required to report occupational and environmental health and safety risks that may endanger the health and safety of workers to the competent authority. AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice Section 6.4.5 (a) AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice Section 6.5.9 (a)

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163

H&S

164

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AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice Section 6.5.9 (e)