Glossary - Explanation of Concepts and Terminolog y

Yearly Environmental Survey (2015)

1.1 Time periods covered

This section describes the period the data should cover. The time to cover in this Survey is the
Time periods covered
whole calendar year from 1 January 2015 to 31 December 2015.
Note: Kindly include financial and environmental data for main economic activity establishments located in the
Emirate of Abu Dhabi ONLY. If separate information for Abu Dhabi is not available then provide us with the best
estimate of the main economic activity of the establishment in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

2.1 Cost of Environmental Protection Activities in the establishment Part One:

Environmental Protection Expenditure provides information on environmental practices
Environmental Protection
conducted by the economic establishments in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi to reduce and abate
Expenditure
pollution.
The cost of water collection, treatment, wastewater reuse or disposal, as well as all expenses of
Wastewater management
sewage network installation.
Research and The cost of researches that helps develop environment protection systems in the establishment
development or the surrounding environment.
Protection against The cost of equipment, machinery, and personal protection equipment for workers and security
radiation precautions to provide protection against radiation.
Protection of ambient air The cost of equipment and tools used for protecting air and climate through the installation of
and climate purification units to reduce emissions and air pollutants.
The cost of managing hazardous solid waste (all materials that may be hazardous to human
Waste management health and environment due to their nature or quantity and require special treatment
techniques) and non-hazardous waste including collection, treatment, disposal and recycling.
Protection and remediation of
The cost of machinery, equipment and procedures of soil protection from chemicals or hazardous
soil, groundwater and surface
waste, including the prevention of pollutant infiltration to water and groundwater
water
Noise and vibration
The value of equipment and means required to reduce noise and vibration
abatement
Nature and biodiversity
The cost of all procedures taken to protect the biosphere and inviolability of wild and marine life.
protection
Any other cost of environmental protection activities other than what is mentioned above in
Other
Table 2.1

2.2 Cost of Environmental Protection Activities in the Establishment Part Two:

The expenses of equipment, supplies, labor and purchase of services necessary to monitor the
Environmental monitoring cost
pollutants generated from the establishment.

Environmental assessments and audits include:

Environmental assessment
and audits cost
Environmental charges
Environmental training cost
1. Cost of ongoing operations to ensure that the establishment is compliant with regulations
and laws
2. Cost of environmental impact assessment for both implemented and proposed programs
and projects
3. Cost of legal and technical consultation expenses.
The value of fines, penalties and damage compensation (in AED) paid to government entities
or individuals and the fees paid to regulatory entities in order to obtain permission to carry out
operations within the establishment.
The cost of training courses paid by the establishment to train employees in order to increase
environmental awareness or to develop the establishment environment system.
Annual cost paid by the
establishment for government
and non-government entities to
protect the environment
Value of savings and revenues
from environmental protection
Annual subsidies received by
the establishment from
government and non-
government entities to protect
the environment
3.1 Occupational Health and Safety
Occupational Health
Number of employees
Average number of working
hours per employee per week
Number of fatalities
Number of reportable
dangerous occurrences
The cost of obtaining permissions and fees paid to entities working in the field of environment
management and protection, such as contracting with waste transport companies from the
source to the landfill. In this case, contract value should not mentioned under waste
management in the table 2.1.
Value of savings is the financial value of secondary products resulting from environmental
protection activities, through either sale and collecting revenues, or internal use, thus
reducing costs. Examples include energy generated during the production process, and the
use of materials from waste treatment.
Value of revenue calculated through the sale of liquid, solid, or gaseous waste (such as
carbon dioxide) to government agencies for treatment or disposal.
Value of financial and non-financial subsides received by establishment from government and
non-government entities on annual basis to help protecting the environment
Occupational health deals with all aspects of health and safety in the workplace and has a strong
focus on primary prevention of hazard.
The total number of employees employed by the establishment. An employee is any individual
who carries out duties or actions specified by and employer for which the individual receives
remuneration from the employer.
The total number of working hours including overtime and training per week (of all employees)
The number of deaths resulting from an injury or illness, regardless of the time intervening
between injury and death.
Total number of Reportable Dangerous Occurrence. Dangerous Occurrence is an incident arising
out of or in the course of work that may or may not result in injuries and/or fatalities.

Number of reportable
Occupational Illnesses
Number of first aid Injuries
Number of lost Time Injuries
Number of medical treatment
cases
Total number of occupational illness defined as any work-related abnormal condition or disorder,
other than an injury, which mainly caused by exposure to environmental factors associated with
the employment. It includes acute and chronic illness or diseases that maybe caused by
inhalation, absorption, ingestion or direct contact.
Examples include: Treatment of infections, bodies embedded in eye or wound, cutting away
dead skin (surgical debridement), use of prescription drugs, admission observation for more than
12 hours, etc.
Lost Time Injury (LTI): The total number of Fatalities, Permanent Total Disabilities, Permanent
Partial Disabilities and Lost Workday Cases, excluding Restricted Workday Cases.
Lost Workday Cases: In case of any work, injury other than permanent partial disability, which
renders the injured employee temporarily unable to perform any regular job, considered Lost
Work Case, this includes rest day, weekend day, scheduled holiday.
Note: A single incident can result in several lost workday cases, depending on the number of
people injured because of the incident.
Restricted Workday Cases: any work-related injury other than a fatality or lost workday case,
which results in a person being unfit for full performance of the regular job on any day after the
day of occupational injury. Work performed might be:
1. An assignment to a temporary job.
2. Part-time work at the regular job.
3. Continuation full-time work.
Medical Treatment Cases (MTC): Any work-related injury that involves neither Lost Workdays
nor Restricted Workday Case but which requires treatment by, or under the specific order of, a
physician or could considered as being in the province of a physician.
Note: Medical Treatment Case does not include First Aid Treatment.
Note: Diagnostic procedures, like x-rays or laboratory analyses not considered Medical
Treatment, unless they lead to future treatment.
Note: Loss of consciousness, if the employee loses consciousness as the result of a work injury,
the case must be recorded, no matter what type of treatment was provided.
4.1 Sources and Amounts of Water
Amount of water used in the
The total amount of water used annually by establishment in cubic meter.
establishment
Annual total value The total value of water purchased annually by establishment in AED.
Amount of wastewater
The quantity of wastewater generated as residue from activities or establishment (cubic meter),
produced in the
which contains more than 95% of its composition of water.
establishment
The water distribution network from desalination plants which considered the main source of
General water network
desalinated water.
Other establishments
Plants specialized in the field of water desalination, but do not belong to Abu Dhabi Water and
specialized in water
Electricity Authority and its subsidiaries.
production and distribution
Water purchased from other
economic enterprises (not Water purchased from other economic establishments not specialized in water production and
specialized in water distribution of water.
production and distribution)

Sea water Water withdrawn from sea and used by establishment.

Groundwater Groundwater withdrawn and used by establishment.

Water bottled in glass or plastic bottles and has certain standard specifications. Value of each
Mineral water
unit varies according to its size.

Other Any other source of water, which not mentioned in the preceding.

4.2 Water Production In this table, kindly specify whether the establishment produces water or not
4.3 Water Produced
internally
Amount of water
Used in the establishment
Sold or transformer outside
the establishment
Quantity of wastewater from
produced water
4.4 Water Use in
Production
4.5 Treatment of
Wastewater
4.6 Quantity of Treated Wastewater
Quantity of treated
wastewater
Quantity of reused
treated wastewater
4.7 Wastewater Disposal Method
5.1 Electricity Produce
Total Annual Quantity of
Electricity produced
Water that produced by the establishment.
The amount of water produced in (cubic meter) internally from different sources like sea water or
groundwater or public water network for the production of different types such as distilled water,
desalinated water or treated water that produced as main product or side product
The amount of water produced that used in the establishment in cubic meter.
The amount of water produced that is sold or transferred outside the establishment in cubic
meter.
The amount of wastewater from the water produced in the establishment in cubic meter.
In this table, kindly specify if the establishment uses water during the
production processes or not.
In this table, kindly specify if the establishment treat the wastewater or not.
The amount of water in (cubic meter) that been treated chemically, biologically or mechanically
for the purpose of reuse.
The amount of wastewater in (cubic meter) that has been processed and reused by the
establishment itself.
In this table, kindly specify the method used by
the establishment to dispose of wastewater (more
than one method can be used).
The total annual quantity of electricity produced by the establishment from fossil fuels or renewable
energy in kilowatt.
internally
Used in the
establishment
Sold or transformer outside
the establishment
5.2 Electricity consumption
Unit price average
Value of electricity
consumed for operating
of equipments and
engines
Other
Annual total value
Annual total Quantity
5.3 Fuel Consumption Part One
Gasoline
Diesel
Kerosene
Unit price average
Value of fuel consumed
in transportation
Value of fuel consumed
for operating of
The total annual quantity of electricity used from the electricity produced by the establishment
in kilowatt.
The total annual quantity of electricity sold or transferred outside the establishment from the
electricity produced internally in kilowatt.
Average price of 1 kilo watt of electricity in AED.
Value of electricity used for operating industrial equipments and engines in AED
Value of electricity used for lighting and office use in AED
The total annual value of electricity consumed by the establishment in AED.
The total annual quantity of electricity consumed by the establishment in kilowatt.
A liquid fuel commonly used as fuel for cars, trucks and other vehicles. Gasoline used in the
establishment should be identified by the type used (Private, E - Plus, Super).
A fuel produced from fractional distillation of crude oil, heavier than gasoline and its burning
process produces fumes that are harmful to human health. Used as fuels for cars, buses,
vehicles, equipment and in diesel-engine generators.
A fuel produced from fractional distillation of crude oil. It used as fuel for heating devices, lights
and water heaters. Some types maybe used as fuel for jet aircraft.
Average unit price of one liter of fuel consumed in AED.
The annual value of fuel combusted for transportation purposes (including cars and vehicles
owned or rented by the establishment) in AED
The annual value of fuel combusted for operating equipment has and engines within the
establishment in AED.
equipment and engines
Other
Annual total value
Number of transport
used, whether owned or
leased
5.4 Fuel Consumption Part Two
Liquefied petroleum gas
Number of cylinders
Cylinder capacity (Ibs)
Unit price average (cylinder)
Annual total value
The annual value of fuel used in activities other than (transportation and operating of engines
and equipments) such as engines cleaning and lubricating And other. Any purposes other than
energy production in AED
The total annual value of fuel consumed in AED including all of that used in transportation and
operating engines and equipment in addition to any other consumption.
Number of vehicles owned and/or rented by the establishment for their own purposes
A light oil gas preserved in liquefied form using pressure, it often used in gas cylinders, which
used in restaurants and homes.
Number of LPG cylinders used within the year.
Capacity of LPG cylinder used in pounds (i.e. 25, 50, 100 Ibs).
The price of one LPG cylinder in AED.
The total value of all LPG cylinders purchased within the year in AED.
5.5 Fuel Consumption Part Three
Liquid petroleum oil obtained as remaining or by products of oil distillation process. It burned to
Fuel oil
generate heat and energy.
Heavy oil or remaining oils used in thermal power plants, energy power plants and industrial
Heavy fuel oil
furnaces.
A mixture of gaseous hydrocarbons associated with oil deposits and mostly composed of
Natural gas methane and a little ethane, propane, butane. It primarily used as fuel for electricity generation,
cooking, heating of furnaces, boilers, and as automobile fuel.

Lubricants A substance that reduces friction when applied as a surface coating to moving parts.

Coal All types of coal whether coal or charcoal.

Any source other than what mentioned above, such acetylene fuel, which used in welding
Other (specify)
purposes.

Unit price average Average unit price of one liter of fuel in AED.

Value of fuel consumed The annual value of fuel combusted for transportation purposes (including cars and vehicles
in transportation owned or operated by entity) in AED.
Value of fuel consumed The annual value of fuel combusted for operating equipment has and engines within the
for operating of
equipment and engines establishment in AED.

The annual value of fuel used in activities other than (transportation and operating of engines
Other (AED)
and equipments) such as engines cleaning and lubricating And other.
The total annual value of fuel consumed in AED including all of that used in transportation and
Annual total value
operating engines and equipment in addition to any other consumption.
6.1 Composition of Solid Waste
Waste produced during manufacturing stages as a part of a process designed to convert raw
Non-hazardous solid waste materials into ready materials. It includes municipal solid waste that not necessarily linked to
the manufacturing processes.
Waste that basically consists of paper and cardboard and it can be generated by any
Paper and cardboard
economic activity or from the establishment municipals waste.
Textile Waste generated from fiber, yarn, and fabrics industries.
Waste that basically consists of plastic and it can be generated by any economic activity,
Plastic such as packaging containers and packaging materials, or from the establishment municipals
waste.
Waste that basically consists of glass and it can be generated by any economic activity; such
Glass
as windows, glass bottles, or from the establishment municipals waste.
Waste that basically consists of metal and it can be generated by any economic activity, such
Metal as cans, metal scrap, and hardware and building materials, or from the establishment
municipals waste.
Waste that is not from plant or animal origin such as sand, dust and other composite
Inorganic materials
materials.
Tires Quantity of disposed tires or intended to be disposed
Waste that basically from plant or animal origin, such as food remains and garden waste.
Organic waste Organic waste can decompose with oxygen (fertilization) or without oxygen (anaerobic
digestion) and in both cases; it can consider a nutrient for the soil.
Solid waste poses a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or environment
Hazardous solid waste when improperly treated, stored or disposed of, or otherwise mismanaged mainly due its
quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics.
Chemical waste A waste that has toxic or caustic effect. It can be flammable or explosive materials or
materials that cause corrosion. It also can be materials containing heavy metals such as
mercury and cadmium. Hazardous chemical waste can be generated as a result of
pharmaceutical production or medical imaging films (used or damaged). It might also be
 generated as result of pesticides or laboratories residues.

Waste that includes discarded computers, electronic equipment, electronic entertainment

Electronic waste devices, mobile phones, television sets and refrigerators. This definition includes used
electronics which are destined for reuse, resale, recycling, or disposal
All waste materials generated at health care facilities, such as hospitals, clinics, dental
Medical waste practices, blood banks, and veterinary hospitals/clinics, as well as medical research facilities
and laboratories which may cause infection or epidemic.

6.2 Quantity of Solid Waste by Disposal Methods

Waste container A container used for temporary storage of waste and discarded materials.

Transportation to landfill Amount of waste transported to sites that considered the final placement of waste in or on
the land in a controlled or uncontrolled way.
The placement of waste on or under the surface of earth, this operation might be conducted
either in an organized or disorganized manner. The definition includes imbedding of waste in
Dumping
internal sites (i.e. waste imbedding in the place, where it has been generated) and in external
sites.
Incineration The controlled combustion of waste with or without energy recovery.
Any reintroduction of waste material in a production process that diverts it from the waste
stream, except reuse as fuel. Both reprocessing as the same type of product, and for different
Recycling
purposes should be included. Recycling within industrial plants i.e. at the place of generation
should be excluded.

Composting is a biological process that submits biodegradable waste to anaerobic or aerobic

Composting
decomposition, and that results in a product that can be used to increase soil fertility.
Selling Wastes that sold to other companies for recycling purposes or to be used as raw materials.

Storage Quantity of waste stored in the establishment at the end of the year.

Special treatment Quantity of waste disposed by chemical and physical methods.

Amount of solid waste disposed by another authorized company. This company collects the
Contract with a company
waste directly from the establishment under a signed contract.
Any process of waste treatment or disposal, which does not fall under the definition of
recycling, conversion to organic fertilizer, incineration and imbedding. This definition does not
Other
include the disposal of waste in the water or storing it on a permanent basis.

6.3 Quantity of Liquid Waste by Disposal Methods: In this table, quantities of liquid
waste are written according to disposal method(s)
Liquid waste Liquid waste either than wastewater such as oil, greases and fat that disposed properly.
Treating waste physically, chemically, or biologically in way that reduces its dangers or facilitates
Onsite treatment
its handling and recycling. This definition includes waste conversion plants into organic fertilizer.
Sewerage network Underground pipelines and sewers receiving and draining wastewaters.

Discharge into the sea Dispose of the liquid waste by discharge it in the sea
Disposing by contractor Amount of liquid waste disposed by another authorized company. This company collects the
or other establishment waste directly from the establishment under a signed contract.
Waste container A container used for temporary storage of waste and discarded materials.

Other Any other disposing method used other than what mentioned above.
6.4 Do you generate radioactive waste?
Waste that contains radioactive materials, it can be used as a source of electricity or radiation in
Radioactive waste patients screening in hospitals and clinics. Radioactive waste maybe also used in the safety
detection of oil pipelines.

Respondent Information
The HSE Engineer / Officer of the establishment, who is capable and responsible for answering
Main respondent
the questions.
Backup respondent Ideally accountant of the establishment.