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Item No. Discipline Requirement Relevant Law

1 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.

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 1

Sec. 2 p.1

2 H&S

Consultant are responsible for ensuring that all accidents occurring to their

employees are reported.

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 1

Sec. 3 p.3 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.55

3 H&S

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. 4 p.2

4 H&S

Preconstruction Site specific H&S Meeting/Site Progress Meetings to be organised by

the Consultant Senior Site Engineer and/or Contractors Project Manager in

conjunction with ADM safety unit and appropriate engineers and technical inspectors.

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 1

Sec. 5 p.1-2

5 Security Site Boundary - site security and protection of the public

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 1

Sec. 6 p.2

6 Security Guidelines for Site Access

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 1

Sec. 6 p.3 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.1

7 Security Guidelines for Site Storage

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 1

Sec. 6 p.3-4

8 Security

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.4 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.13, 39-40

9 Security

Temporary Buildings defined as Clients, Consultants and Contractors staff offices and

Workers Accommodation.

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 1

Sec. 6 p.4-10

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.

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10 Health and Hygiene

Welfare Facilities - General, Drinking water, washing facilities, sanitary conveniences,

shelter, etc.

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 1

Sec. 6 p.10-12 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.56-58

11 Health and Hygiene First Aid Requirements

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 1

Sec. 6 p.12-15 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.59-60

12 Security Shared Premises

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 1

Sec. 6 p.16

13 H&S Pre-tender Health and Safety Plan

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 1

Sec. 8 p.1-6

14 H&S/Environmental

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

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 1

Sec. 9

15 Environmental Environmental Assessment - Identifying Potential Impacts on the Environment

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

Sec. 1 p.3

16 Environmental Environmental Management and Minimisation of Impact

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

Sec. 1 p.3

17 Environmental Environmental Monitoring and Ongoing Inspections

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

Sec. 1 p.4

18 H&S Requirements for Working in High Temperatures and Remote Locations

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

Sec. 2

19 H&S Noise at Work

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

Sec. 3 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.14

20 H&S Health Hazards - physical, chemical, biological and ergonomic

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

Sec. 4

21 H&S Substances Hazardous to Health

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

Sec. 5

22 H&S Requirements for Overhead and Underground Services

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

Sec. 6

23 H&S Electricity at Work

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

Sec. 7

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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

25 H&S Highly Flammable Liquids and Liquefied Petroleum Gases / Fire Precautions

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

Sec. 9 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.15, 48-49

26 H&S Requirement for Safety Signage

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

Sec.10

27 H&S Permit to Work

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

Sec.11

28 H&S Requirements for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

Sec.12 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.50-53

29 H&S Requirements for Site Transportation

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

Sec.13

30 H&S Mobile Plant and Equipment

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

Sec.14 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.24-37

31 H&S Static Plant and Equipment

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

Sec.15 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.24-37

32 H&S Portable Tools

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

Sec.16 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.17-22

33 H&S Abrasive Wheels

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

Sec.17

34 H&S Woodworking Machinery

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

Sec.18

35 H&S Cranes and Hoist

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

Sec.19

36 H&S Lifting Gear

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

Sec.20

37 H&S Confined Spaces

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

Sec.21 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.10

38 H&S Roadworks and Bridges

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

Sec.22 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p. 42-45

39 H&S Excavations

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

Sec.23 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p. 9

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40 H&S Tunneling and Shaft Sinking

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

Sec.24

41 H&S Falsework

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

Sec.25

42 H&S Piling

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

Sec.26

43 H&S Welding and Cutting Requirements

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

Sec.27

44 H&S Working Over or Adjacent to Water

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

Sec.28 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.8

45 H&S Requirements for Scaffolding, Ladders, Cradles and Safety Nets

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

Sec.29 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p. 4

46 H&S Erection of Structures

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

Sec.30

47 H&S Demolition

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

Sec.31 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.38

48 H&S Safe Working on Roofs

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

Sec.32 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.7

49 H&S Refurbishment

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

Sec.33 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.12

50 H&S Maintenance

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

Sec.34

51 H&S

Specialist Process - High Pressure Water Jetting, Lasers, Site Investigation,

Watercarft and Dredging, Diving

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

Sec.35

52 H&S Measures for the protection of workers from work risks UAE MOL Ministerial Order No. 32 of 1982

53 H&S Preventive Measures, Health and Social Care for Workers UAE MOL Code of Practice Part 5

54 H&S Compensation in respect of employment / Accidents and Occupational Diseases UAE MOL Code of Practice Part 8

55 H&S Summer Midday Break Requirements UAE MOL Ministerial Resolution No. 335 for 2008

56 H&S Summer Midday Break Requirements (Jun. 15 - Sept. 15), UAE Ministerial Order 443 of 2010

57 H&S Employment of children under the age of 15 is not allowed UAE Federal Law No. 8 for 1980 Chap. 2, Sec.2, Article 20

58 H&S

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. UAE Federal Law No. 8 for 1980 Chap. 2, Sec.3, Article 29

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

63 H&S

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

64 Health and Hygiene

An employer shall ensure each workplace is perfectly clean, ventilated and provided

with adequate lighting, drinking water and toilets. UAE Federal Law No. 8 for 1980 Chap. 5, Article 94

65 H&S

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

66 H&S

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

68 H&S

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 99

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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 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 UAE Federal Law No. 8 for 1980 Chap. 5, Article 101

71 H&S Reporting of any work-related injuries and occupational diseases. UAE Federal Law No. 8 for 1980 Chap. 8, Article 142

72 H&S

Employer shall pay for the cost of treatment of work-related injury/occupational

diseases. UAE Federal Law No. 8 for 1980 Chap. 8, Article 144

73 H&S

Display in a prominent place clear and detailed instruction for prevention of fire and

protection of employees from dangers. UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 2

74 H&S Display of warning signs near places of danger. UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 2

75 H&S

Briefing of employees about labour hazards before giving them assignments, such as

dangers of fire, machines, falling, occupational diseases. UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 3

76 H&S

Appointment of qualified first aiders and availability of first aid boxes (minimum

content of first aid boxes as required). UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 4

77 H&S

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. UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 5

78 H&S

Provision of adequate fresh air, ventilation and avoidance of bad or harmful exhaust

fumes, changes in temperature or excessive humidity. UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 5

79 H&S Provision of sufficient and suitable light. UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 5

80 H&S Prevention or reduction of noise and vibration harmful to health of employees. UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 5

81 H&S

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. UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 5

82 H&S

Provision of sufficient and suitable wash basins, sufficient toilets and cloakrooms

cleaned and maintained continuously, separated by sexes. UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 5

83 H&S

Performance of industrial operations shall not be harmful to the health and safety of

employees UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 6

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

85 H&S Barring of dangerous radiation from employees UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 6

86 H&S

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. UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 6

87 H&S

Provide employees with PPE including training on its use, storage, maintenance and

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

88 H&S Floors in the working rooms shall be level and suitable for the work done. UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 7

89 H&S Adequate space around machines to allow access, cleaning, repair, etc. UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 7

90 H&S

Passages shall be kept clear and should have no pits or uncovered manholes or

protruding nails or pipes, upright valves UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 7

91 H&S

Stairways, walking tracks and similar places shall be furnished with non-slippery

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

92 H&S

Stairways shall be fitted with handrails and bars to prevent personnel falling or metal

sheets to prevent objects falling on to people below UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 7

93 H&S

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. UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 7

94 H&S

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. UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 8

95 H&S

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. UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 8

96 H&S Warning signal in the event of an outbreak of fire shall be provided UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 8

97 H&S

Work rooms opening on each other shall be separated by fire doors to prevent fire

spreading UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 8

98 H&S

Fire warning and fire prevention signs shall be displayed in fire risk areas, evacuation

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

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99 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. UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 9

100 H&S Provide all moving parts of machinery with suitable guarding UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 10

101 H&S

Comply with the necessary safety requirements when installing new machinery or

equipment. UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 12

102 H&S

Restrict any employee from removing or installing guards or safety device unless the

machine is stopped UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 13

103 H&S

Fixing of safe operating instructions near machinery, or operations in appropriate

languages. UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 14

104 H&S Requirement for Boilers UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 15

105 H&S Proper labeling and storage of chemicals. UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 18

106 H&S

Precautionary measures should be taken to protect employees working in

construction, demolition and excavation. UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 19

107 H&S Proper selection, use and maintenance of machinery with external certification. UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 20

108 H&S

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. UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 20

109 H&S Maximum capacity of machine or lift to be displayed in prominent position. UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 20

110 H&S

Lifting and loading limits: Men - 50 kg., Woman - 20 kg., where possible mechanical

lifting equipment to be used. UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 20

111 H&S Labour Dept. to be informed of building construction of contractor appointment. UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 20

112 H&S

Labour inspectors to take sampling of materials to analyse extent of effects to

employees UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 23

113 H&S

Notification of accidents to labour office: death, fire or explosion, disability of

employee for 3 days or more. UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 24

114 H&S Compulsory appointment of a H&S Engineer if more than 1,000 employees UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 26

115 H&S Compulsory appointment of a Safety Officer if more than 100 employees UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 26

116 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

Procedures.

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice

Section 2.6.2 (a)

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117 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)

118 H&S

All sector entities and activities must be managed so as to reduce the risk of harm to

workers, the community and the environment.

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice

Section 2.6.2 (d)

119 H&S

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.

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

environment, to the relevant government agency as soon as reasonably possible.

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice

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

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice

Section 2.6.3 (a)

122 H&S

Employer must provide necessary resources (e.g. manpower, budget, equipment,

training) for achieving all its EHSMS objectives.

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice

Section 2.6.3 (b)

123 H&S

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 (b)

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

health and the environment

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice

Section 2.6.3 (b)

126 H&S

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

employer

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice

Section 2.6.3 (b)

127 H&S

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

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice

Section 2.6.3 (b)

128 H&S

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

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice

Section 2.6.3 (b)

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129 H&S

Employer must, so far as reasonable practicable to monitor the health of his

employees

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice

Section 2.6.3 (d)

130 H&S

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)

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

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice

Section 2.6.3 (d)

132 H&S

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 (e)

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

issues.

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice

Section 2.6.3 (e)

134 H&S

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

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice

Section 2.6.3 (f)

135 H&S

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.

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice

Section 2.6.3 (g)

136 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

acceptable and 'ALARP' risk level via means of prevention, mitigation or recovering

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice

Section 3.2

137 H&S

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.

Audit results shall be reported to Sector regulatory authority.

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice

Section 4.2 (a)

138 H&S

Internal and entity self-auditing can be performed by qualified in-house personnel or

third party auditors. The audit findings must be recorded and maintained by employer.

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice

Section 4.2 (a)

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139 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,

and a person with experience in the relevant field (e.g. EHSMS)

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice

Section 4.2 (c)

141 H&S

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)

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

procedures needed to be in place to manage and respond to these events

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice

Section 5.2 (a)

143 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

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice

Section 5.2 (b,c)

144 H&S

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 5.7 (b)

145 H&S

A fire prevention plan must be in writing, kept in the workplace, and made available to

employees for review

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice

Section 5.7 (c)

146 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.

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice

Section 5.9 (a)

147 H&S

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 5.10 (b,c)

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

workers or the public at levels considered unsafe.

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice

Section 5.11 (b)

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149 H&S

Any facility or institution that houses radioactive materials 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 5.11 (e,f)

150 H&S

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

for self-protection and assistance in the event of an emergency.

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice

Section 5.12 (a)

151 H&S

Employer must consider and plan for what actions employees are to take when there

is an unintended release of hazardous materials.

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice

Section 5.12 (b)

152 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

their emergency duties and responsibilities, so that these plans can be implemented.

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice

Section 5.12 (c)

153 H&S

Employers at a minimum must have an Evacuation Plan that will facilitate the prompt

evacuation of employees when an unintended release of hazardous materials occurs.

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice

Section 5.12 (d)

154 H&S

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

area.

AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice

Section 5.12 (e)

155 H&S

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.

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Section 5.12 (f)

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When a serious release of goods or materials occurs, the employer through the pre-

planning will have determined in advance what actions employees are to take.

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Section 5.12 (g)

157 H&S

Employers are responsible for the health and safety of their employees during on-

scene incidents.

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Section 5.12 (h)

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

coordinate the evacuation/measures during emergency.

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Section 5.12 (k)

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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

Regulatory Authority.

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Section 5.14 (a)

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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

person/employer responsible for the incident.

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Section 5.14 (d,e)

161 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

reporting to the Sector Regulatory Authority and/or the Competent Authority

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Section 6.2 (a,b)

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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.

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Section 6.4.5 (a)

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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.

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Section 6.5.9 (a)

164 H&S

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.

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Section 6.5.9 (e)


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