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

The Consultant shall nominate one of their site engineering staff to have special AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 1
1 H&S responsibilities for H&S on one, or a number of sites. Sec. 2 p.1

Consultant are responsible for ensuring that all accidents occurring to their AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 1
2 H&S employees are reported. Sec. 3 p.3 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.55

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 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 1
3 H&S resources for the policies to be met. Sec. 4 p.2

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
4 H&S conjunction with ADM safety unit and appropriate engineers and technical inspectors. Sec. 5 p.1-2
AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 1
5 Security Site Boundary - site security and protection of the public Sec. 6 p.2

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 1

6 Security Guidelines for Site Access Sec. 6 p.3 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.1
AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 1
7 Security Guidelines for Site Storage Sec. 6 p.3-4

Temporary Services - The positioning and marking of temporary services should be AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 1
8 Security carefully undertaken to avoid the possibility of accidental damage. Sec. 6 p.4 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.13, 39-40

Temporary Buildings defined as Clients, Consultants and Contractors staff offices and AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 1
9 Security Workers Accommodation. Sec. 6 p.4-10
 Welfare Facilities - General, Drinking water, washing facilities, sanitary conveniences, AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 1
10 Health and Hygiene shelter, etc. Sec. 6 p.10-12 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.56-58

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 1

11 Health and Hygiene First Aid Requirements Sec. 6 p.12-15 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.59-60

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 1

12 Security Shared Premises Sec. 6 p.16

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 1

13 H&S Pre-tender Health and Safety Plan Sec. 8 p.1-6
All related Risk Assessment studies submitted by Consultants/Contractors or
Subcontractors should be submitted to (ERWDA) for license attaining as per AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 1
14 H&S/Environmental Environmental Law # 24 for 1999 Sec. 9

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

15 Environmental Environmental Assessment - Identifying Potential Impacts on the Environment Sec. 1 p.3

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

16 Environmental Environmental Management and Minimisation of Impact Sec. 1 p.3

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

17 Environmental Environmental Monitoring and Ongoing Inspections Sec. 1 p.4

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

18 H&S Requirements for Working in High Temperatures and Remote Locations Sec. 2

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

19 H&S Noise at Work Sec. 3 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.14
AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2
20 H&S Health Hazards - physical, chemical, biological and ergonomic Sec. 4
AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2
21 H&S Substances Hazardous to Health Sec. 5

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

22 H&S Requirements for Overhead and Underground Services Sec. 6

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

23 H&S Electricity at Work Sec. 7
 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2
24 H&S Manual Handling and Lifting Sec. 8 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.53

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

25 H&S Highly Flammable Liquids and Liquefied Petroleum Gases / Fire Precautions Sec. 9 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.15, 48-49
AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2
26 H&S Requirement for Safety Signage Sec.10
AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2
27 H&S Permit to Work Sec.11

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

28 H&S Requirements for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Sec.12 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.50-53

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

29 H&S Requirements for Site Transportation Sec.13

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

30 H&S Mobile Plant and Equipment Sec.14 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.24-37
AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2
31 H&S Static Plant and Equipment Sec.15 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.24-37
AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2
32 H&S Portable Tools Sec.16 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.17-22
AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2
33 H&S Abrasive Wheels Sec.17
AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2
34 H&S Woodworking Machinery Sec.18

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

35 H&S Cranes and Hoist Sec.19
AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2
36 H&S Lifting Gear Sec.20
AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2
37 H&S Confined Spaces Sec.21 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.10
AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2
38 H&S Roadworks and Bridges Sec.22 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p. 42-45
AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2
39 H&S Excavations Sec.23 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p. 9
 AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2
40 H&S Tunneling and Shaft Sinking Sec.24
AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2
41 H&S Falsework Sec.25
AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2
42 H&S Piling Sec.26
AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2
43 H&S Welding and Cutting Requirements Sec.27
AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2
44 H&S Working Over or Adjacent to Water Sec.28 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.8
AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2
45 H&S Requirements for Scaffolding, Ladders, Cradles and Safety Nets Sec.29 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p. 4
AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2
46 H&S Erection of Structures Sec.30

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

47 H&S Demolition Sec.31 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.38
AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2
48 H&S Safe Working on Roofs Sec.32 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.7

AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2

49 H&S Refurbishment Sec.33 / AUH Site Safety Handbook p.12
AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2
50 H&S Maintenance Sec.34
Specialist Process - High Pressure Water Jetting, Lasers, Site Investigation, AUH HS Code of Practice for Construction Projects Part 2
51 H&S Watercarft and Dredging, Diving 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
No women shall be employed on any job that is hazardous, arduous or physically or
58 H&S morally detrimental or any other work specified in resolution by MOL. UAE Federal Law No. 8 for 1980 Chap. 2, Sec.3, Article 29
 The maximum working hours for adult workers shall be eight hours in the day, 48
59 H&S 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
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
60 H&S working hours. UAE Federal Law No. 8 for 1980 Chap. 4, Sec.1, Article 66

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
61 H&S other work tools. UAE Federal Law No. 8 for 1980 Chap. 5, Article 91

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.
62 H&S 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

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
63 H&S person specialised in administering first aid. UAE Federal Law No. 8 for 1980 Chap. 5, Article 93

An employer shall ensure each workplace is perfectly clean, ventilated and provided
64 Health and Hygiene with adequate lighting, drinking water and toilets. UAE Federal Law No. 8 for 1980 Chap. 5, Article 94

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
65 H&S occupational diseases occurring among workers. UAE Federal Law No. 8 for 1980 Chap. 5, Article 95

An employer shall provide his workers with medical care facilities up to the standards
66 H&S laid down by the MOL in conjunction with MOH. UAE Federal Law No. 8 for 1980 Chap. 5, Article 96

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
67 H&S post detailed written instructions in this respect at the workplaces. UAE Federal Law No. 8 for 1980 Chap. 5, Article 98

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
68 H&S enter or remain on the premises. UAE Federal Law No. 8 for 1980 Chap. 5, Article 99
 Each worker to comply with the orders and instructions related to industrial security
69 H&S and safety precautions, shall use appropriate PPE, care for PPE. UAE Federal Law No. 8 for 1980 Chap. 5, Article 99

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)
70 H&S 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
Employer shall pay for the cost of treatment of work-related injury/occupational
72 H&S diseases. UAE Federal Law No. 8 for 1980 Chap. 8, Article 144
Display in a prominent place clear and detailed instruction for prevention of fire and
73 H&S 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

Briefing of employees about labour hazards before giving them assignments, such as
75 H&S dangers of fire, machines, falling, occupational diseases. UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 3
Appointment of qualified first aiders and availability of first aid boxes (minimum
76 H&S content of first aid boxes as required). UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 4
Space occupied by each person shall not be less than 400 cubic ft. on condition that
77 H&S any height exceeding fourteen feet shall not be counted. UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 5

Provision of adequate fresh air, ventilation and avoidance of bad or harmful exhaust
78 H&S 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

Provision of places for eating restricted to areas where poisonous or harmful

materials propagates dust, smoke, fumes, etc., harmful radiation, pollution of the body
81 H&S or contamination of work clothes. UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 5

Provision of sufficient and suitable wash basins, sufficient toilets and cloakrooms
82 H&S cleaned and maintained continuously, separated by sexes. UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 5
Performance of industrial operations shall not be harmful to the health and safety of
83 H&S employees UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 6
 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
84 H&S 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

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
86 H&S system. UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 6

Provide employees with PPE including training on its use, storage, maintenance and
87 H&S 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
Passages shall be kept clear and should have no pits or uncovered manholes or
90 H&S protruding nails or pipes, upright valves UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 7
Stairways, walking tracks and similar places shall be furnished with non-slippery
91 H&S material. UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 7

Stairways shall be fitted with handrails and bars to prevent personnel falling or metal
92 H&S sheets to prevent objects falling on to people below UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 7

Ladders shall be strongly constructed with steps of suitable dimensions, with the top
93 H&S and bottom secured as to prevent slipping. Wooden ladders shall not be painted. UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 7

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
94 H&S congestion. UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 8
Suitable means and devices for extinguishing fire shall be provided and maintained in
good condition, readily available and free from obstruction. Sufficient number of
95 H&S 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

Work rooms opening on each other shall be separated by fire doors to prevent fire
97 H&S spreading UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 8

Fire warning and fire prevention signs shall be displayed in fire risk areas, evacuation
98 H&S routes. UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 8
 Precautions (might be PPE) to protect employees from dangers of falling objects,
flying sparks, sharp objects, liquid caustic, hot, burning, explosive or any other
99 H&S 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
Comply with the necessary safety requirements when installing new machinery or
101 H&S equipment. UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 12
Restrict any employee from removing or installing guards or safety device unless the
102 H&S machine is stopped UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 13
Fixing of safe operating instructions near machinery, or operations in appropriate
103 H&S 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

Precautionary measures should be taken to protect employees working in

106 H&S 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
Areas where lifts are fitted shall be fenced to prevent access or egress whilst moving.
108 H&S 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

Lifting and loading limits: Men - 50 kg., Woman - 20 kg., where possible mechanical
110 H&S 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
Labour inspectors to take sampling of materials to analyse extent of effects to
112 H&S employees UAE Ministerial Order No. 32 for 1982 Article 23

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

113 H&S 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

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
116 H&S Procedures. Section 2.6.2 (a)
 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 AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice
117 H&S environment from any adverse impacts arising from their activities. 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
118 H&S 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 AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice
119 H&S reasonably practicable to do so. Section 2.6.2 (e)

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
120 H&S environment, to the relevant government agency as soon as reasonably possible. Section 2.6.2 (f)

An employer must, so far as is reasonably practicable provide and maintain for their AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice
121 H&S employees, contractors and the public that might be affected by their activities Section 2.6.3 (a)

Employer must provide necessary resources (e.g. manpower, budget, equipment, AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice
122 H&S training) for achieving all its EHSMS objectives. Section 2.6.3 (b)

Employer must provide or maintain plant or systems of work that are, so far as is AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice
123 H&S reasonably practicable, safe and without risks to health and the environment Section 2.6.3 (b)

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 AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice
124 H&S use, handling, storage or transport and disposal of equipment or materials Section 2.6.3 (b)

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
125 H&S 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
126 H&S 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 AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice
127 H&S work in a way that is safe and without risks to health and environment Section 2.6.3 (b)

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, AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice
128 H&S and/or the environment Section 2.6.3 (b)
 Employer must, so far as reasonable practicable to monitor the health of his AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice
129 H&S employees Section 2.6.3 (d)

Employer must, so far as reasonable practicable to monitor conditions, discharges AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice
130 H&S and emissions at any workplace under the employer's management and control Section 2.6.3 (d)

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 AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice
131 H&S about the management of environmental health and safety Section 2.6.3 (d)

An employer must, so far as is reasonably practicable keep information and records AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice
132 H&S related to the management o environment and the health and safety of employees. Section 2.6.3 (e)

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
133 H&S 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 AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice
134 H&S undertakings of the employer Section 2.6.3 (f)

So far as reasonably practicable, an employer must consult with employees on

matters related to hazard identification and risk assessment, risk control, information AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice
135 H&S and training. Section 2.6.3 (g)

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
136 H&S 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
137 H&S 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
138 H&S third party auditors. The audit findings must be recorded and maintained by employer. Section 4.2 (a)
 EHS audit shall be systematic, independent and documented process for obtaining
evidence and evaluating it objectively to determine the extent to which the audit AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice
139 H&S criteria are fulfilled. Section 4.2 (b)

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
140 H&S 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 AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice
141 H&S followed up to ensure that non-conformance has been corrected. Section 4.2 (e)

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
142 H&S procedures needed to be in place to manage and respond to these events Section 5.2 (a)

All emergency management activities must be in compliance with Abu Dhabi

Emirates Emergency Management Doctrine. Each entity must have an appropriate AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice
143 H&S emergency management and response plan in place as part of the EHSMS Section 5.2 (b,c)

An employer must have a fire prevention plan where the quantities of flammable and
combustible materials exceeded threshold quantities listed in the EEPP (Hazardous AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice
144 H&S substances) 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
145 H&S employees for review Section 5.7 (c)

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 AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice
146 H&S with incompatible materials, and uncontrolled heating. Section 5.9 (a)

Any facility or institution that houses a biologically hazardous material must have
security, containment measures in place to avoid uncontrolled release, and AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice
147 H&S Emergency Management Plan Section 5.10 (b,c)

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
148 H&S workers or the public at levels considered unsafe. Section 5.11 (b)
 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
149 H&S 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
150 H&S 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
151 H&S is an unintended release of hazardous materials. Section 5.12 (b)

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
152 H&S 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
153 H&S 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
154 H&S 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 AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice
155 H&S procedure developed and implemented. Section 5.12 (f)

When a serious release of goods or materials occurs, the employer through the pre- AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice
156 H&S planning will have determined in advance what actions employees are to take. Section 5.12 (g)
Employers are responsible for the health and safety of their employees during on- AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice
157 H&S scene incidents. Section 5.12 (h)
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
158 H&S coordinate the evacuation/measures during emergency. Section 5.12 (k)
 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
159 H&S Regulatory Authority. Section 5.14 (a)

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
160 H&S person/employer responsible for the incident. Section 5.14 (d,e)

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
161 H&S 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 AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice
162 H&S environment need to monitor their noise levels as part of their permit conditions. Section 6.4.5 (a)
Employers are required to report to the Competent Authority and the Regulatory
Authority on occupational and environmental health and safety incidents after AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice
163 H&S becoming aware that an incident occurred. Section 6.5.9 (a)

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 AUH EHSMS Manual Vol. 1 Framework Codes of Practice
164 H&S authority. Section 6.5.9 (e)