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HSE LEGAL REGISTER Dated: 02 Feb 2020
Sl. No. Law/ Act/ Rule/standard Application/ Topic Issued by Issue/ last revision date
Federal Labour Law (8),

1 Labour relations Ministry of Labour, UAE 1980/ 2001
Chapter 5
2 Ministerial Order 32 The determination of preventive methods and measures for the protection of workers from the risk of work Ministry of Labour, UAE 1982
3 Federal Law 24 Protection & development of environment President of UAE 1999
4 Local Law 21 Waste storage, treatment, disposal Ruler of Abu Dhabi 2005
5 Local Law 16 Related to health of human beings and protection of environment Ruler of Abu Dhabi 2005
6 Federal By law 12 Air pollution control Ministerial Council, UAE 2006
Ministerial Decree no 401 of

7 Determination of Summer Working hours Ministry of Labour, UAE 2015
2015
Abu Dhabi Occupational Safety and
8 OSHAD-SF OSH requirements in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi 2017
health center
Council of Ministers Decree no
9 EIA of projects and handling hazardous waste and substances Ministry of water and EAD 2001
37
Decree no 12 for Federal law
10 Regulation regarding protection of air from pollutants. Ministry of water and EAD 2006
24
Civil Defence Department,

11 Fire Protection Code For the Protection, Guidance and Welfare of the Inhabitants and the City of Abu Dhabi 2004
Abu Dhabi
Regulatory and Supervision Bureau, Abu

12 The electricity wiring regulations Electrical wiring requirements for the water, waste water and electric sectors 2014 3rd Edition
Dhabi
13 System Safety Rule Work in Live Area/ Adjacent Areas Transco 2014
14 System safety Rule Work in Live Area/ Adjacent Areas AADC 2013
ESMA standard UAE S GSO

15 Industrial safety and Health regulations – Occupational Health and Environmental control ESMA 1995
209: 1995
16 Personal Protective Equipment ESMA 1994
212: 1994
17 Industrial safety and Health regulations – Equipment, Tanks, Pressure vessels, Boilers, and Compressed gas ESMA 1995
215: 1995
18 Industrial safety and Health regulations – Equipment Scaffolding ESMA 1995
217: 1995
19 Industrial safety and Health regulations – Welding, Cutting and Brazing ESMA 1995
220: 1995
20 Industrial safety and Health regulations – Building and Construction ESMA 1995
221: 1995
Responsibility
Law/ Act/ Frequency of
No. Section Requirement Verificati Date of verification and status Remarks
Rule Compliance verification
on
Federal Law 8 of 1980,
Chapter 5 – Workers Safety, Protection, health and Social care
· Employer responsibility to issue PPEs to employees

Federal
Engineer / Supervisor / Project Manager/
1 Labour Article 91 HSE Inspections. PPE provided
Workmen HSEO
Law 8
· Employees responsibility to comply with using of PPEs
· Displaying Information on fire and other hazards

Federal
Project Manager/
2 Labour Article 92 Supervisor / HSEO During site inspections Signs displayed
HSEO
Law 8
· To be displayed in prominent areas
Federal
First Aid Boxes at the rate of 1 box per 100 employees with specified contents and Monthly / During
3 Labour Article 93 Project Manager/ HSEO HSEO / First aider First Aid room available
a specialist in first aid shall be available. internal audits
Law 8
 Every employer shall keep all places of work clean and well ventilated.
Federal
Project Manager/
4 Labour Article 94 Engineer / Supervisor During Site inspections Area kept clean
HSEO
Law 8
Places should be adequately lighted and provided with water suitable for drinking
as well as toilets.
Federal
Provision of medical care (medical examinations every 6 months exposed to
5 Labour Article 95 Project Manager HSEO Once in 6 months No hazardous work
hazards listed in table –schedule 1)
Law 8
Federal The employer shall provide the means of medical care according to the standard
6 Labour Article 96 determined by the Minister of Labour & Social Affairs in consultation with the Project Manager HSEO HSE Inspections. Health check up done
Law 8 Minister of Health.
The employer shall provide with regard to:
· Safety
· Lighting
Federal · Ventilation During Site

Project Manager/
7 Labour Article 97 Engineer / Supervisor Inspections / Internal Rest room provided
HSEO
Law 8 · Dining rooms audits
· Provision of drinking water
· Cleaning the air from dust & smoke
Determining the precautions to be taken against fire and electric hazards.
Federal
The employer shall provide information on danger of job and the means of Engineer / Supervisor / Project Manager/
8 Labour Article 98 HSE Inspections. Signs displayed
protection in written instructions. HSEO HSEO
Law 8
Federal
9 Labour Article 99 Intoxicated employees shall be prohibited to work or enter the work place. Engineer / Supervisor HSEO HSE Inspections . Complied
Law 8
Federal
Employees shall protect/care all equipments meant for their protection and should
10 Labour Article 100 Supervisor / workmen HSEO / Engineer HSE Inspections . No violation
not tamper it. Failing will lead to disciplinary action.
Law 8
Disciplinary action against employee may be
· Warning
Federal · Fines

11 Labour Article 102 Project Manager HSEO HSE Inspections . No violation
Law 8 · Temporary suspension not exceeding 10 days
· Deprivation of allowances
Deprivation from promotions & termination from service.

Federal
Fines imposed on employee for disciplinary measures shall not exceed 5 days of
12 Labour Article 104 Project Manager/ Engineer HSEO HSE Inspections . No violation
his wages in a month
Law 8
Federal Fines imposed on employee shall be entered in register and separate account shall
13 Labour Article 105 be maintained. The money collected shall be used for social activities/ employee Project Manager/ Engineer HSEO HSE Inspections . No violation
Law 8 welfare.
Federal The employee must be informed in writing of the punishment imposed on him,
Project Manager/
14 Labour Article 110 stating its type, volume and reason thereof as well as the punishment he shall be Engineer / Supervisor HSE Inspections . No violation
HSEO
Law 8 facing in case of repetition.
An employee may be temporarily suspended from work when he is accused of

committing an intentional offence of physical assault, property damage or a
Federal financial offence or a crime affecting honour and honesty or goes on Strike.
Project Manager/
15 Labour Article 112 Engineer HSE Inspections . No violation
HSEO
Law 8
The employee shall not be entitled for his wages during the suspension period.
Federal
Disciplinary measures (Dismiss if he disobeys instructions given on safety of work
16 Labour Article 120 Project Manager/ Engineer HSEO HSE Inspections. No violation
or workplace)
Law 8
Federal
Reporting to authorities in case of any accident or occupational disease as stated
17 Labour Article 142 Project Manager/ HSEO HSEO HSE Inspections . No Illness
in List (1) & (2)
Law 8
Federal
Reporting of work related injuries and occupational diseases to MOL or police or Project Manager/ HSE
18 Labour Article 143 HSEO HSE Inspections . No Illness
nearby MOL local office Manager
Law 8
Ministerial Order No. 32 of 1982, Ministry of Labour, UAE
Employer shall provide the appropriate preventive measures for the protection of
workers from risks of injuries or occupational diseases which may occur during
working hours and against fire risks and all other risks which may result from the
Ministerial use of machineries and other equipment. Project Manager/
19 Article 1 Engineer / Supervisor HSE Inspections . PPE provided
Order 32 HSEO
The worker shall use the protective equipment and clothes supplied for this
purpose and shall comply with all the instructions of the employer
Ministerial Display of awareness related to fire and emergency preparedness related to the
20 Article 2 Project Manager/ HSEO HSEO During Site inspection Signs displayed
Order 32 work place at prominent places
Brief employees before they assume work on the occupational risks such as fire
Ministerial Project Manager/
21 Article 3 and machinery risks, danger of falling and relevant occupational diseases and Engineer / Supervisor HSE Inspections. HSE induction provided
Order 32 HSEO
other risks
Every employer shall assign the task of supervising first aid treatment to a
Ministerial
22 Article 4 specialist in first aid treatment and shall provide for the first aid box with specified Project Manager HSEO Monthly First Aid room available
Order 32
contents.
Employee welfare facilities like
· Provide clean air
· Avoid Sudden changes in temperature
· Avoid harmful air drafts

Ministerial During Site inspection /
23 Article 5 · As far as possible avoid excessive humidity exposure Project Manager HSEO Welfare facility provided
Order 32 Internal Audits
· Bad Smelling of air
· Provide sufficient and appropriate area lighting as per index (Table 1)
· Reduce noise exposure
· Provide place for meals
· Washing areas and toilets
Fire and emergency preparedness
· Provide fire exit doors and routes
· Fire extinguishers in designated area with trained personnel to use it

Ministerial Project Manager/ During Site inspection / Fire exit door provided in office
26 Article 8 Store Keeper / HSEO
Order 32 Internal auditor Internal Audits area
· Fire alarm warning system and workers to be trained to respond
· Spreading of fire to be prevented with fire walls and fire doors
Signs relating to fire, flammable materials storage and exit routes in Arabic and
English at relevant areas.
Protection of workers against,
· Fall of materials
· Fall of men
· Flying metals
· Sharp objects
· Caustic liquids
· Hot materials

Ministerial
27 Article 9 Engineer / Supervisor HSEO During site inspection PPE provided
Order 32
· Flammable materials
· Hot materials
· Flammable materials
· Explosive materials and toxic materials
· Compressed gas
· Electricity
Provision of PPEs to tackle above hazards
Machine safety
28 Article 10 Provision of constant barrier (guard) Supervisor / Store Keeper HSE Inspections . Complied
Order 32 HSEO
Guards around exposed rotating parts
Ministerial Employer shall provide suitable and sufficient barriers for all machinery and ensure
29 Article 11 Engineer / Supervisor HSEO HSE Inspections . Complied
Order 32 full protection against all dangers
When installing new machines or operating equipment or parts, the employer shall
Ministerial HSEO / Internal
30 Article 12 ensure that they are provided with the protection facilities which meet the required Project Manager Internal Audits Complied
Order 32 Auditor
protection standards.
Safe work practices in machines

Ministerial Not to allow any persons to remove or install barriers when machine is in Engineer / Supervisor / Project Manager/
31 Article 13 During site inspection Complied
Order 32 operation Workmen HSEO
Machine shall not be operated if barriers are not in place
Ministerial The employer shall display instruction sign-boards at the locations of machinery or HSEO / Internal During site inspection /
32 Article 14 Project Manager Complied
Order 32 operations stating the necessary technical measures of the machinery. Auditors Internal audit
Ministerial Workers shall not tamper or damage any safety equipment’s in his possession Project Manager/
33 Article 15 Supervisor / workmen During site inspection Complied
Order 32 intended for health and safety HSEO
Ministerial Employee shall be deprived from entering work place without suitable dress code
34 Article 17 Engineer / Supervisor HSEO HSE Inspections. Cover all worn by all workers
Order 32 intended for safety,
Storage and usage of dangerous chemicals

· Stored in containers
Ministerial HSEO / Internal
35 Article 18 · Containers having labels Stores Keeper Internal Audits No chemical
Order 32 auditor
· Correct method of using them
Warning and danger posters in Arabic and English
Scaffolding and stands must be wide enough to allow for the safe passage of
workers and must have side-barriers or fences when installed at heights over 8
meters from the ground. Workers must be provided with safety belts, which protect
them against the danger of falling.
Ministerial The ground must be fenced if the nature of work requires the workers to climb to
36 Article 19B the roof. Shafts must be fenced or covered in a manner to prevent falling of Engineer / Supervisor HSEO HSE Inspections. Complied
Order 32
persons or objects.
Strong protective shelters must be built at sufficient width to protect workers or

passers-by from the dangers of falling objects
Inspection and certification of hoisting machine carrying people & materials (Crane,
Complied
MEWP, Lifts, Cradles, etc.) and lifting tools and tackles.
37 Article 20 Engineer / Supervisor Monthly
Order 32 HSEO
Maximum load allowed to carry by human is 50Kg. chains, wire ropes and towing
Complied
ropes to be maintained every 6 months
Ministerial Sub-Contractors / Project Manager/

38 Article 22 Sub contactors shall provide Personnel Protective Equipment’s to their employees During Site inspection PPE provided
Order 32 Engineer HSEO
The employer shall notify the competent Labour Department of accidents which
Ministerial HSEO / internal
39 Article 24 occur during working hours in his establishment which leads to death, Fire & Project Manager Internal Audits No incidents
Order 32 auditor
Explosion or any loss time injury more than 3 days.
Local Law 21 of 2005
The concerned parties must coordinate with the Competent Authority on matters
related to waste management for which no provision is provided herein.
Local Law Chapter 3, Article 3 Waste disposed by AACM
40 Project Manager HSEO .
21 &4 The concerned parties may establish a waste management system approved and approved agency
subject to review by the Competent Authority.
Responsibilities for the storage, treatment and disposal facilities.

Local Law Waste disposed by AACM
41 Chapter 4, Article 5 Project Manager HSEO Monthly
21 Reduce the generated waste. approved agency
Classify the generated waste to hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
Local Law Chapter 5, Waste disposed by AACM
42 Responsibilities for the storage and disposal facilities Project Manager HSEO Monthly
21 Article 6 approved agency
Local Law  The concerned parties must coordinate with the Competent Authority on matters Waste disposed by AACM
40 Chapter 3, Project Manager HSEO .
21 related to waste management for which no provision is provided herein. approved agency
Local Law 16 of 2005
Prohibition for carrying out any activities that negatively affect health or
environment
It shall be prohibited for any establishment or any individual to carry out any
activity that could negatively affect the lives of human beings and the safety of the
environment before obtaining a license from the Agency.
Local Law
43 Section 6, Article 14 Project Manager Internal Auditor Monthly Complied
16
The Agency inspectors may stop the activity of any establishment or prevent
the use of any material, tool or device if they are used in such a manner that would
endanger health and safety of man and environment.
Anyone causing by his or her action or negligence any damage or harm to man or
the safety of the environment shall bear all charges and costs necessary for
remedial or removal of such a damage.
Federal Law No. 24 of 1999 – Protection & Development of the Environment
The Agency, in consultation with the competent authorities and concerned parties
shall set the standards, specifications, principles and regulations for the
assessment of environmental impact of projects and establishments applying for
license
Federal Section 1, Article 3, Waste disposed by AACM
44 Project Manager Internal Auditor Internal Audits
Law 24 4&7 No project or establishment shall start the activity before obtaining the license. approved agency
Owners of projects or establishments approved by license shall undertake regular
analysis of wastes and monitor the properties of discharge and pollutants
generated from such projects including degradable materials and keeping
monitoring records and sending reports with the results to the Agency and the
Competent Authorities.
All Concerned Parties specially parties responsible for planning, economic and
construction development shall consider aspects of protection of the environment,
control of pollution and rational use of natural resources when developing
Federal Section 2, Article 9 economic and social plans and when establishing and executing of projects.
45 Project Manager Internal Auditor Internal Audits EAD NOC Received
Law 24 & 10
The balance between technological capabilities available economic cost shall be
considered when determining such measurements and standards without
undermining the requirements for the protection of environment and control of
pollution.
Federal Section 4, Article 15
46 Employer shall have Emergency plans for combating environmental disasters Project Manager HSEO Once in 6 months No impacts
Law 24 & 16
Federal Chapter 2, Section
47 Protection of Water Environment from pollution Project Manager HSEO HSE Inspections . No impacts
Law 24 1, Article 17, 18
It is prohibited in accordance with the Executive Order to undertake any activity

Federal Chapter 3, Article HSEO / Internal Internal audits / HSE
48 contributing directly or indirectly, to damaging, disturbing the natural properties or Project Manager No impacts
Law 24 42 & 43 Auditor Inspections .
polluting the soil in any way that may affect its productivity.
Chapter 4, Article
Federal Protection of Air from pollution, air pollutants must not exceed the acceptable Internal audits / HSE
49 48, 49, 50, 52, 53 Project Manager HSEO No major impacts
Law 24 permissible limits specified in the Executive Order. Inspections .
54, 55
 Handling of hazardous substances and wastes. Disposal of hazardous wastes
and medical wastes shall be undertaken in accordance with the conditions and
criteria specified by the Executive Order.
Federal Chapter 5, Article  Persons in charge of the production or handling of hazardous substances,
50 Project Manager HSEO HSE Inspections . No hazardous wastes
Law 24 58, 59, 60, 61 whether in gas, liquid or solid states, shall take all the necessary precautions.
Inspection of the transportation and disposal of hazardous wastes across land and
marine environment water borders and air shall be undertaken in accordance with
the controls stipulated in the Executive Order.
OSHAD SF– Code of Practice – V3 .1
OSHAD-SF CoP 1.0 - Hazardous Materials
Section 3 – General Requirements
3.1 Roles and Responsibilities
OSHAD
Section 3 3.1.1 Employers
COP 3.1
Employers that handle hazardous materials shall perform a risk assessment

in accordance with OSHAD-SF – Element 2 – Risk Management
3.1.2 Manufacturers of Hazardous Materials
OSHAD
Section 3
COP 3.1 Manufacturers of hazardous materials shall assess and classify materials by
reference to applicable international model regulations (e.g. Globally
Harmonized System of Classification And Labelling of Chemicals), laboratory
analysis, expert judgment, and/or weight
3.1.3 Importers and Distributors of Hazardous Materials
Importers and Distributors of hazardous materials comply applicable federal

and local laws and regulations and /or concerned federal or local Competent
Authorities and / or SRA’s
3.1.4 Transporters of Hazardous Materials
Transporters must comply in the receipt, handling, packaging, labelling,

documentation, transport and delivery of hazardous materials shipments
with the requirements stipulated
3.1.5 Entities Using or Storing Hazardous Materials

Designated storage area
Training on COSHH
Hazardous Materials shall be identified, handled / stored on site, pre-treated,
transported off site, and disposed of according to local guidelines and
regulations.
3.2 Employees Health and Safety

Verifying PEL
PPE
First aid
Employees in areas where hazardous materials are being used or stored
must be protected through effective programs
3.3 Emergency Management and Notifications
Incidents of hazardous materials at entities or during transport shall be

reported to the relevant emergency services, Competent Authorities and/or
SRA’s
Employers shall disclose the ingredients of hazardous materials on request by

emergency responders responding to an incident, licensed medical practitioners
treating patients exposed to the hazardous material, enforcement agencies, and
authorized members of the Competent Authorities and / or SRA’s.
OSHAD-SF CoP 2.0 - Personal Protective Equipment
OSHAD-
As part of regular
51 SF COP Section 3 3.1.1 Employers Project Manager HSEO PPE provided
inspection
2.0
Every employer shall ensure that appropriate PPE is provided to all employees
who may be exposed to a risk to their health or safety whilst at work.
3.1.2 Employees
OSHAD-
Engineers/
52 SF COP Section 3 Workmen HSE Inspections.
Supervisors HSEO
2.0
Employees shall ensure they follow all the rules and regulations set by the
PPE complied
employer and shall not misuse items provided for the purpose of safety.
3.2 General Requirements

OSHAD-
53 SF COP Section 3 Engineers/ Supervisors HSEO HSE Inspections . PPE provided
2.0
Employers are to ensure that PPE is hygienic and otherwise free of risk to health,
PPE provided to a person for their personal use only.
3.3 Planning and Assessment

OSHAD-
54 SF COP Section 3 HSEO HSE Manager HSE Inspections . RA control measures implemented
2.0 Prior to providing employees with PPE, employers shall ensure that all other
means of protecting the employee from risk to their health or safety, in line with the
health and safety hierarchy of control identified .
3.4 Selection of PPE

OSHAD-
55 SF COP Section 3 Engineers/ Supervisors HSEO HSE Inspections . Right PPE provided
2.0 Where it is determined that PPE is required to avoid or limit exposure to risk,
employers shall ensure that it is appropriate for the risk or risks involved, the
conditions at the place where exposure to the risk may occur, and the period for
which it is worn.
3.5 Maintenance of PPE

OSHAD-
56 SF COP Section 3 Engineers/ Supervisors HSEO HSE Inspections . PPE maintained
2.0 Employer shall ensure that any PPE provided to employees is maintained
(including replaced or cleaned as appropriate) in an efficient state, in working order
and in good repair.
3.6 Storage Faculties for PPE

OSHAD-
57 SF COP Section 3 Engineers/ Supervisors HSEO HSE Inspections . PPE stored properly
2.0
Employers shall ensure that appropriate storage facilities are provided for the
appropriate storage and protection of PPE when it is not being used.
3.7 Consultation & Communication

OSHAD-
58 SF COP Section 3 Engineers/ Supervisors HSEO HSE Inspections . PPE signs displayed
2.0
Employers shall ensure that appropriate signage is erected in all areas where PPE
is required.
3.8 Cost of Personal Protective Equipment
OSHAD-
59 SF COP Section 3 Project Manager HSE Manager HSE Inspections . Complied
2.0
All necessary protective equipment shall be provided by the employer at no cost to
employees.
3.9 Respiratory Protection General Requirements

OSHAD-
60 SF COP Section 3 Engineers/ Supervisors HSEO HSE Inspections . Nose mask provided
2.0
Employers shall provide appropriate respiratory protection in accordance of the
results of risk assessment.
OSHAD-SF CoP 4.0 - First Aid and Medical Treatment
OSHAD-
61 SF COP Section 3 3.1.1 Employers Project Manager HSEO HSE Inspections . Complied with insurance
4.0
Employers shall ensure all employees and other persons have appropriate medical
insurance that will provide coverage for medical care provided in the Emirate of
Abu Dhabi.
3.1.2 Employee
Engineers/
62 HSEO HSE Inspections . NIL
Supervisors/Workmen
Employees shall report to appropriate supervisors / first aider when items from first
aid kits are used.
3.1.5 First Aiders and Medical Staff
63 First Aider HSE Manager HSE Inspections . Complied

Limit their first aid treatment to that within the scope of their license and training
level.
3.2 First Aid/Medical Treatment Requirements
64 3.2.1 Staffing Project Manager HSEO HSE Inspections . 16 First Aiders available
The number of first aiders and medical staff to number of employees / other
persons shall be in line with the identified risks and hazards of the workplace
environment.
3.2.2 Treatment of Patients
65 Engineers/ Supervisors First Aider HSE Inspections . Complied

Initial first aid treatment shall be available anywhere on the worksite within a three
minute response time.
3.3 First Aid Kits

As part of regular
66 HSEO Project Manager First Aid kit provided
inspection
First aid kits shall be placed in all office buildings (minimum one on each floor) and
throughout the worksite as needed and not stored in a locked container /
cupboard / facility.
3.4 Infection Control
67 First Aider HSEO HSE Inspections . Complied

Appropriate Personal protective equipment (PPE) shall be provided to protect first
aid personnel and ill or injured persons from risks of exposure to infections.
3.5 Employee Camps / Villages

As part of regular
68 Camp Boss HSEO First Aider available in camp
inspection
Employers that have employee camps/villages, or contract out to a third party to
provide an employee camp/village, shall ensure first aid and/or medical treatment
facility is available onsite.
OSHAD-SF CoP 6.0 – Emergency Management Requirements
3.1 Roles & Responsibilities – Emergency Management Plan

OSHAD-
As part of regular
69 SF COP Section 3 Project Manager HSEO Complied
inspection
6.0
Employers shall develop, implement and maintain an appropriate Emergency
Management Program
3.2 Emergency Management Program
aim to cover incidents that may result from activities carried out by the employer
(internal risk) and, to the relevant extent, incidents
OSHAD-
Project Director/
70 SF COP Section 3 Engineers/ Supervisors HSE Inspections . Complied
HSEO
6.0
beyond the control of the employer (external risk)
3.3 Emergency Response Plans
OSHAD- Emergency Response Plans (ERPs) are action execute documents that are
Engineers/ Supervisors/ Project Director/ As part of regular
71 SF COP Section 3 produced and maintained to safeguard people, environment, property or business ERP submitted to PMC
HSEO Internal auditor inspection
6.0 from foreseeable emergency scenarios.
3.4 Emergency Personnel

OSHAD-
As part of regular
72 SF COP Section 3 Project Manager HSEO Assigned
inspection
6.0
Employers shall ensure appropriate emergency personnel are provided / allocated
based on the results of emergency planning and risk assessment.
3.5 Identification of Emergency Personnel
OSHAD-
As part of regular
73 SF COP Section 3 Project Director/ HSEO HSEO Identified
inspection
6.0
All members of the entities emergency team / personnel shall be identifiable
3.6 Emergency Operations Centre complied
To enhance coordination and communication during emergencies, an area shall be

assigned where decision makers gather during an emergency.
3.7 Communication and Reporting
OSHAD- To ensure comprehension and understanding by all affected persons, emergency

74 SF COP Section 3 contact information, notification and reporting procedures, evacuation plans and Project Director/ HSEO HSEO HSE Inspections .
6.0 other pertinent information shall be communicated.
Communicated
3.8 Fire and Explosion Prevention Plan

OSHAD-
75 SF Section 3 Project Director/ HSEO HSEO HSE Inspections .
COP6.0 A fire prevention plan to minimize the risk of fire, facilitate prompt detection of fire,
allow for combating fire incidents to the extent reasonably practicable by local
Fire plan covered in ERP
resources without endangering lives of employees / occupants, and facilitate calling
of the local emergency services to handle the fire if it escalates
3.9 Emergency Evacuation Plan

OSHAD-
76 SF COP Section 3 Project Director/ HSEO HSEO Weekly, Monthly Complied
6.0
Each employer shall have an Emergency Evacuation Plan to ensure the prompt
and orderly evacuation of employees and other occupants
3.10 Hazardous Materials

OSHAD-
77 SF COP Section 3 Project Manager HSEO HSE Inspections . Complied
6.0
Each employer shall have management, security and containment control
measures in place to avoid loss of containment and potential uncontrolled release
OSHAD-SF CoP 8.0 – General Workplace Amenities
Section 3 – General Requirement
3.1 Application and Implementation

OSHAD-
78 SF COP Section 3 Project Manager HSEO HSE Inspections .
8.0 Employers shall set minimum requirements for general worksite conditions that at a
minimum comply with Chapter 5 of Federal Law No. 8, for 1980, on Regulation of Complied
Labor Relations.
3.2 Housekeeping
OSHAD-
As part of regular
79 SF COP Section 3 Engineers/ Supervisors/ HSEO Regular House keeping done
inspection
8.0
All places of employment including, passageways, storerooms, and service rooms
shall be kept clean and orderly and in a sanitary condition.
3.3 Aisles and Passageways

OSHAD-
As part of regular
80 SF COP Section 3 Project Manager HSEO Access maintained
inspection
8.0
Aisles and passageways shall be wide enough to allow emergency egress. The
minimum width shall not be less than 90cm.
3.5 Fixed Stairs

OSHAD-
As part of regular
81 SF COP Section 3 Project Manager HSEO Complied
inspection
8.0
Fixed stairs shall have a fixed railing of an appropriate height for people to use
when ascending or descending stairs.
3.8 Lighting
OSHAD-
82 SF COP Section 3 Project Manager HSEO HSE Inspections . Office lights in place
8.0
Workplaces shall be lighted to a minimum illumination intensities
3.10 Drinking Water (Potable Water)

OSHAD-
83 SF COP Section 3 Project Manager HSEO HSE Inspections . Provided
8.0
Employers shall provide an appropriate supply of drinking water for all persons at
work in the workplace.
3.11 Sanitary Conveniences (Bathrooms)

OSHAD-
As part of regular
84 SF COP Section 3 Project Manager HSEO Wash room available
inspection
8.0 Appropriate sanitary conveniences shall be provided at readily accessible places
and designed in accordance to the International Building Codes of the Emirate of
Abu Dhabi (Department of Municipal Affairs).
OSHAD-SF CoP 9.0 – Workplace wellness
Section 3 – General Requirement
3.1.1 Employers Quarterly performed
Employers shall perform regular health needs assessment (at least yearly) to
determine common health risk factors at work and of employees.
OSHAD-
9.0
3.1.2 Employees
OSHAD-
9.0
Employees shall report any activity or event which they believe is reasonably
practicable to endanger their safety or that of another person.
Complied

OSHAD-
86 SF COP Section 3 Engineers/ Supervisors/ HSEO/ HSE Manager HSE Inspections . RA carried out
9.0 Employers shall evaluate each site or operation to determine if hazards are present
and the workplace shall be assessed using risk management practices as required
by OSHAD-SF – Element 02 – Risk Management.
3.3 Workplace Health Promotion Program
3.3.1 Minimum Requirements Started in Nov’17
At a minimum, the workplace health promotion program, as far as reasonably

practicable shall be provided.
3.3.2 Program Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting Requirements
Employers shall evaluate the process, impact and outcome of all initiatives within
the workplace health promotion program to determine if they are being
implemented as planned, are achieving the desired effect, and not resulting in any
OSHAD- unintended negative consequences.
87 SF COP Section 3 Project Manager HSEO/ HSE Manager HSE Inspections .
9.0
Complied
OSHAD-SF CoP 9.2 – Managing Work-Related Stress
Section 3 – General requirements
3.1 Roles & Responsibilities

OSHAD-
88 SF COP Section 3 Project Manager HSEO HSE Inspections . Complied
9.2 Employers that employ 50 or more people, or as deemed necessary by risk
assessment, shall develop a work related stress management program and
implement appropriate prevention and control measures.
3.2 Work-Related Stress Management Program

OSHAD-
9.2
Work-related stress management programs will be based on the results of
Complied
appropriate risk assessment, as per OSHAD-SF – Element 02 – Risk Management.
3.3 Dealing with Individual Concerns

OSHAD-
90 SF COP Section 3 Project Manager HSEO/ HSE Manager HSE Inspections .
9.2
The main focus of the work-related stress management program is to address
Complied
issues that are potential sources of stress for groups of employees.
OSHAD-SF CoP 11.0 – Safety in the Heat
OSHAD-
91 SF COP Section 3 3.1.1 Employers Project Manager HSEO HSE Inspections . Complied
11.0
Employers shall undertake their roles and responsibilities in accordance with the
general requirements of OSHAD-SF – Element 01 – Roles, Responsibilities and
Self-Regulation Section 3.2.5.
3.1.2 Employees
OSHAD-
92 SF COP Section 3 HSEO HSE Manager Training calendar Complied
11.0
Employee shall ensure they participate in training required by the employer or
supervisors in regards to heat stress and work in hot environments.
3.2 Heat Stress Program Requirements
Acclimatization program for new employees, employees that have been on

vacation, and employees that are moving from a worksite that has climate control
OSHAD- to a worksite that has high temperatures with an allowance of 5-7 days for
As part of regular
93 SF COP Section 3 Engineers/ Supervisors/ HSEO Complied
inspection
11.0
acclimatization before starting hard work in a hot environment in summer.
Record Keeping
OSHAD-
94 SF COP Section 4 HSEO HSE Manager HSE Inspections . Complied
11.0 Details of training, information, education and awareness resources and materials
communicated to employees regarding working in hot environments shall be
maintained.
OSHAD-SF CoP 14.0 - Manual Handling and Ergonomics

OSHAD-
95 SF COP Section 3 3.1.1 Employers Project Manager HSEO HSE Inspections . Training provided
14.0
Employers shall assess workstations / work areas, or coordinate for their

assessment, to ensure ergonomically safe layouts / set-up.
3.1.2 Employees
OSHAD-
Supervisors / Engineers / On occurrence of the
96 SF COP Section 3 HSEO/ HSE Manager
Work Men / HSEO incident
14.0 Employees shall report any activity, defect or injury relating to manual handling and
ergonomics and/or which they believe is reasonably foreseeable to endanger their Complied
safety or that of another person.

OSHAD-
97 SF COP Section 3 Supervisors/ Engineers HSEO HSE Inspections . Assessed and complied
14.0 Employers shall evaluate each workstation / work area / operation to determine if
manual handling and ergonomic hazards are present and control measures and
equipment shall be assessed using risk management practices as required by
OSHAD-SF – Element 02 – Risk Management.
OSHAD-SF CoP 17.0 - Safety Signage and Signals
OSHAD-
95 SF COP Section 3 3.1.1 Employers Project Manager HSEO HSE Inspections . Assessed by RA
14.0
Employers shall assess workstations / work areas, or coordinate for their

assessment, to ensure ergonomically safe layouts / set-up.
OSHAD-
As part of regular
98 SF COP Section 3 3.1.1 Employer Project Manager HSEO Complied
inspection
17.0
Employers shall comply with Article 2 and 14 of Ministerial Order No. 32 of 1982.
3.1.2 Employees
OSHAD- Supervisors/
99 SF COP Section 3 Engineers/HSEO/ Work HSEO HSE Inspections .
17.0 Men
Employees shall ensure they follow all the rules and regulation set by the employer
Signs provided
with regards to Safety Signage and Signals.

OSHAD-
100 SF COP Section 3 HSEO HSEO Manager HSE Inspections .
and the workplace shall be assessed using risk management practices as required RA prepared
by OSHAD-SF – Element 02 – Risk Management.
3.4 Using Safety Signs

OSHAD-
101 SF COP Section 3 Supervisor/ Engineer HSEO HSE Inspections . Signs displayed
17.0 Employers shall determine where to use EHS signs through consideration of the
results of the risk assessment made under OSHAD-SF – Element 02 – Risk
Management.
3.6 Safety Color

OSHAD-
102 SF COP Section 3 Supervisors/ Engineer HSEO HSE Inspections .
17.0
Signs incorporating certain colors have specific meanings. Refer Table for color
Complied
codes.
3.7 Acoustic or Illuminated Signs

OSHAD-
103 SF COP Section 3 Supervisor/ Engineer HSEO HSE Inspections .
107.0 When acoustic signals or illuminated signs need to be activated (either
automatically or in line with other safety arrangements) it is important they remain
Complied
so for as long as the danger exists or until receipt of any planned
acknowledgement.
3.8 Use of Signs on Containers and Pipes

OSHAD-
104 SF COP Section 3 Supervisor/ Engineer HSEO HSE Inspections . Complied
17.0 Employers shall ensure that containers, tanks, vessels used in the workplace to
contain dangerous materials / substances or visible pipes containing or
transporting dangerous materials / substances or under pressure shall have signs
or labels affixed to warn persons of the dangers within.
3.9 Fire Safety Signs

OSHAD-
105 SF COP Section 3 Supervisor/ Engineer HSEO HSE Inspections . Complied
17.0 The employer, following completion of a fire risk assessment, as defined in AD
EHS RI – CoP 7.0 – Fire Prevention, Planning and Control, shall place fire signage
at appropriate locations throughout the building.
3.10 Using Hand Signals to Direct Hazardous Operations

OSHAD-
106 SF COP Section 3 Supervisor/ Banks Man HSEO HSE Inspections .
17.0 Hand signals can be used to direct hazardous operations such as crane or vehicle
manoeuvres. Ensure that the signals are precise, simple, and easy to make No lifting activity
understand.
OSHAD-SF CoP 21.0 - Permit to Work
OSHAD-
107 SF COP Section 3 3.1.1 Employers Project Manager HSEO PTW in place
21.0
3.1.2 Employees
OSHAD-
Supervisor/
108 SF COP Section 3 HSEO Complied
Engineer/Workmen
21.0
OSHAD-
Supervisor/
Engineer/Workmen
21.0 Employees shall undertake their roles and responsibilities in accordance with the

OSHAD-
109 SF COP Section 3 Supervisor/ Engineer HSEO PTW in place
that require the additional control of a PTW and the workplace shall be assessed
using risk management practices as required by OSHAD-SF – Element 02 – Risk
Management.
3.3 When is a Permit to Work Required

OSHAD-
21.0
PTW systems shall be considered whenever it is intended to carry out work which
may adversely affect the safety of personnel, plant or the environment.
3.4 Permit to Work Procedure

OSHAD-
111 SF COP Section 3 HSEO HSE Manager PTW in place
21.0
Employers shall develop a PTW procedure, specific to their undertakings.
3.5 Specific Roles and Responsibilities

OSHAD-
112 SF COP Section 3 HSEO HSE Manager
21.0
The procedure shall identify clear roles and responsibilities for all key stakeholders
HSE plan
within the procedure.
3.6 Scope of a Permit to Work

OSHAD-
21.0
There shall be a clearly defined and understood scope of work and validity period.
3.7 Hazard Identification

OSHAD-
114 SF COP Section 3 Supervisor/ Engineer HSEO
21.0
At the planning stage an appropriate formal risk assessment shall be undertaken to
PTW complied
identify the hazards and assess the risks associated with the scope of work.
3.8 Control Measures Implemented

OSHAD-
115 SF COP Section 3 Supervisor/ Engineer HSEO PTW complied
21.0
All necessary control measures for the safe completion of the work shall be
identified on the PTW form and its associated supporting documentation.
3.9 Simultaneous Conflicting Activities

OSHAD-
116 SF COP Section 3 Supervisor/ Engineer HSEO Complied
21.0
Workplaces shall have control measures implemented to control risks associated
with concurrent or interacting activities.
3.10 Communication
OSHAD-
117 SF COP Section 3 Supervisor/ Engineer HSEO Communicated in HSE induction
21.0
Permit Holders shall communicate the requirements of the PTW to the members of
the Work Party.
3.11 Close Out

OSHAD-
118 SF COP Section 3 Supervisor/ Engineer HSEO PTW complied
21.0
The Permit Holder shall ensure the work site is left in a clean and safe state and
where required a process is implemented to manage any follow-up work.
3.12 Verification of Isolations

OSHAD-
21.0
All isolations shall be in accordance with AD EHS RI – CoP 24.0 – Lock-out and
Tag-out (Isolation).
3.13 Management of Change

OSHAD-
120 SF COP Section 3 Supervisor/ Engineer HSEO No conflict reported
21.0 Where the work scope or circumstances change eg. conflicts identified during the
work activity, work shall immediately cease and the PTW referred back to AP
(permit issuer).
3.14 Emergency Situations

OSHAD-
121 SF COP Section 3 Supervisor/ Engineer HSEO During Emergency Complied
21.0
In any emergency situation, all Permits to Work shall be suspended until the facility
has returned to its normal status.
Record Keeping
Employers shall ensure records of all permits and master control sheets are
maintained for a
OSHAD-
122 SF COP Section 4 HSEO HSE Manager During Emergency Complied
21.0
period of at least 1 year.
OSHAD-SF CoP – 22.0 - Barricading of Hazards
OSHAD-
123 SF COP Section 3 3.1.1 Employer Project Manager HSEO Complied
22.0
general requirements of OSHAD-SF – Element 01 - Roles, Responsibilities and
3.1.2 Employee
OSHAD-
22.0
OSHAD-
22.0 Employees shall report any activity or defect relating to barricades which they
believe is reasonably foreseeable to endanger their safety or the safety of another
person.

OSHAD-
125 SF COP Section 3 HSEO HSE Manager Complied
and the barricade equipment shall be assessed using risk management practices
as required by OSHAD-SF – Element 02 – Risk Management.
3.3 Assessing the Need for a Barricade

OSHAD-
126 SF COP Section 3 Supervisor/ Engineer HSEO RA prepared
22.0
Employers shall evaluate the site and/or operation to determine if hazards are
present and the need for barricading to be erected shall be determined.
3.4 Types of Barricades
3.4.1 Soft Barricading Complied
OSHAD-
Employers shall use soft barricading to prevent entry of personnel and equipment
as an immediate and short-term control.
22.0
3.4.2 Hard Barricading
Employers shall use hard barricading to prevent entry of personnel and equipment
to areas where a risk assessment indicates the use of solid barricades to provide a
physical barrier.
3.5 Method of Barricading
3.5.1 General Requirements
Barricades are erected to separate the hazardous area either by integration with
Complied
existing structures or stand-alone installation.
3.5.2 Barricade Signs
Barricading signs shall provide the contact person/responsible supervisors name

and phone number in addition to the expected duration that the barricading shall be
in place.
3.5.3 Barricade Tape
The barricade tape shall be maintained in good condition ensuring it remains

effective as a control measure.
OSHAD-
22.0
3.5.4 Barricade Materials
Barricading materials such as mesh, and/or tape shall be installed with the top
edge at a
height between 900 mm to 1200 mm
3.5.5 Lighting
warning lights, such as amber-flashing beacons, are provided at appropriate

intervals where the risk assessment indicates the need to warn people of the
presence of a barricade during darkness.
3.5.6 Prevention of Unauthorized Access
Construction sites shall be secured with fencing to prevent so far as reasonably

practicable unauthorized access to the site.
3.6 Inspection of Barricading
3.6.1 General Inspections Complied
OSHAD-
As part of his regular
129 SF COP Section 3 Barricades shall be kept in a condition that doesn’t reduce their effectiveness Engineers/ Supervisor HSEO
HSE inspection
22.0
3.6.2 Inspection after Incident
Barricade is damaged or involved in any form of incident, it is to be inspected to

ensure it remains fit for purpose.
3.7 Removal of Barricading

OSHAD-
130 SF COP Section 3 Engineers/ Supervisor HSEO Complied
HSE inspection
22.0
Employers shall ensure all barricading and tape are removed once they are no
longer required
OSHAD 23.0 - Working at Heights
3.1 Roles and Responsibilities 3.1.1 Employers
All work at height is appropriately planned, assessed, organized and appropriately

supervised
OSHAD- As part of his regular
Engineers/
131 SF COP Section 3 HSEO HSE inspection Complied
Supervisor/Workmen
23.0 Complied
3.1.2 Employee
Shall report any activity or defect relating to work at height which they believe is
reasonable foreseeable to endanger their safety or that of another person's.
Where fall hazards are present, procedures shall be developed, documented and
utilized for the control of those fall hazards.
OSHAD-
Engineers/ As part of his regular
132 SF COP Section 3 HSEO RA prepared
Supervisor/Workmen HSE inspection
23.0
3.2.1 Hierarchy of Control
When undertaking a risk assessment for tasks that are to be completed „at height‟,
hierarchy of control shall be adopted.
3.3 Preventing Injuries from Falling Object

OSHAD-
HSE inspection
23.0
Establish exclusion zones and enforce them under work at height areas to prevent
unauthorized access to the area.
3.4 Emergency Planning

OSHAD-
23.0
Employers shall include a rescue plan and incident response (emergency)
procedures where fall arrest systems are being adopted.
3.5 Rescue Equipment

OSHAD-
23.0
Employees are using fall arrest systems, rescue equipment shall be available in the
area to retrieve employees in the event of an incident.
3.6 Personal Protective Equipment

OSHAD-
23.0
All PPE requirements shall be in accordance with AD EHS RI – CoP 2.0 – Personal
Protective Equipment.
3.7 Selecting Equipment

OSHAD-
23.0
Use the most appropriate equipment available taking into account technological
advances that may introduce new means of controlling working at height risks.
3.8 Selection of Work at Height Personnel

OSHAD-
23.0
Employers shall ensure personnel required to work at height are selected for their
ability to perform the work.
3.9 Public Protection

OSHAD-
23.0 Employers shall ensure that any work at height takes into account necessary
protection to the public from potential falls of tools or materials or from use of
mechanical platforms.
3.10 Danger Areas

OSHAD-
23.0 Where a workplace contains an area where there is a risk of any person at work
falling a distance; or being struck by a falling object, then means of preventing
unauthorized persons from entering the area shall be in place, and clearly
indicated.
3.11 Guardrail Systems
3.11.1 Provision of Guardrails
OSHAD-
Employers shall provide guardrails to all edges where there is a fall potential of 2
meters or more.
23.0
3.11.2 Requirements for Guardrail Systems
Employers shall ensure that guardrails are provided to all edges where there is a
risk of falling 2 meters or more. Guardrails shall be provided a minimum of 950mm
above the walking/working platform level.
3.14 Working Platforms
3.14.1 Protection of Open Sided Floors, Runways and Platforms
Every open-sided floor or platform 1.2 meters or more above an adjacent floor or
ground level shall be guarded by a standard railing on all open sides except where
there is entrance to a ramp, stairway, or fixed ladder.
OSHAD-
142 SF COP Section 3 3.14.5 Fall Protection Requirements for Unprotected Edges Engineers/ Supervisor HSEO Complied
23.0
Each employee on a walking/working surface (horizontal and vertical surface) with

an unprotected side or edge which is 2 meters or more above a lower level shall be
protected from falling by the use of guardrail systems.
3.14.6 Protection from Falling Objects
All employees exposed to falling objects shall wear a hard hat.
3.15 Inspections
OSHAD-
23.0 Employers shall ensure that fall protection systems are ready and able to perform
their required tasks. To achieve this, an inspection and maintenance procedure
shall be implemented and maintained.
OSHAD-SF CoP – 24.0 - Tag-out - Lock-out (Isolation)
OSHAD-
24.0
3.1.1 Employer
OSHAD- All activities where unexpected energisation or start up or machinery and/or

144 SF COP Section 3 equipment is identified as a hazard shall appropriately properly planned, organized Engineers/ Supervisor HSEO Complied
24.0 and supervised.
3.1.2 Employee
Employees shall undertake their roles and responsibilities in accordance with the

OSHAD-
24.0
Where hazards are present, the employer shall develop an energy control program
in line with the requirements of this CoP.
3.3 Lock-out/Tag-out Requirements

OSHAD-
146 SF COP Section 3 Employers shall establish a program consisting of energy control measures, Engineers/ Supervisor HSEO Complied
24.0 procedures, training and periodic inspections to ensure that before an employee
performs any inspection, repair maintenance or cleaning on plant / machinery /
equipment where unexpected energizing, startup or release of stored energy could
occur. The plant / machinery / equipment shall be isolated for the energy source
and rendered inoperative.
OSHAD-SF CoP – 26.0 - Scaffolding
3.1.1 Employers
OSHAD-
Engineers/
Supervisor/Workmen
26.0 where an employer is to use scaffold erected by another employer it shall ensure
that the scaffold is inspected by competent person and declared safe and
appropriate for use. 3.1.3 Employees
Observing safe work practices whilst using scaffolding and following operating
procedures prescribed by the employer, including the observation of warning signs.
OSHAD-
Engineers/
148 SF COP Section 3 3.2.1 General Requirements HSEO Complied
Supervisor/Workmen
26.0
An assessment of the various risks is undertaken and systems of work are

established which are safe to all parties involved or affected including the public.
3.2.2 Risk Assessment

OSHAD-
26.0 Employers shall ensure prior to the construction of any scaffolding that a risk
assessment is undertaken and that appropriate control measures are identified in
accordance to OSHAD-SF – Element 02 – Risk Management and AD EHS RI –
CoP 23.0 – Working at Height.
3.2.3 Design Drawings

OSHAD-
26.0
Employers shall ensure a design drawing is prepared by a competent engineer for
scaffolds over 10 meters in height
3.4 Scaffolding General Requirements
3.4.1 Safe Erection of Scaffolding
Employers shall ensure all activities comply with the requirements of AD EHS RI –
CoP – Working at Heights, and specific scaffolding working at heights control
measures are implemented (eg. advance guardrails).
3.4.2 Sole boards and Base plates
Base plates are used on all scaffolding uprights or standards to evenly distribute
the load from the scaffold to the supporting surface.
3.4.3 Working Platforms
Each scaffold shall be designed to carry the required number of working platforms
and to support its live loads.
3.4.7 Toe Boards and Guardrails
OSHAD-
Guardrails and toe boards are required at the outside of and ends of all working
151 SF COP Section 3 Engineers/ Supervisor HSEO When Required Complied
platforms from which personnel and materials can fall.
26.0
3.4.8 Landing Places
All openings through which ladders and staircases pass shall be as small as
reasonably practicable and shall not exceed 500mm in width.
3.4.9 Access and Egress
Employers shall provide safe access to and egress from scaffold during the
erection, use and dismantling.
3.4.11 Scaffold Alteration
Employers shall ensure control measures are implemented to minimize the risk of
injury during scaffold alteration.
3.4.12 Safe Dismantling of Scaffolding

All dismantling activities shall be carried out progressively, reversing the erection
sequence and scaffolders shall work along the elevation removing the guardrails
and then lowering the scaffold boards from that section to the lift below.
3.7 Mobile Plant and Traffic

OSHAD-
154 SF COP Section 3 Engineers/ Supervisor HSEO
26.0
Employers shall implement control measures that shall be used to prevent or
minimize exposure to the risk of injury from moving plant and traffic
3.8 Mixing and Matching Scaffold Components

OSHAD-
26.0 Employers shall implement control measures that shall be used to prevent or
reduce the risk of injury and scaffold collapse due to the incorrect mixing and
matching of components
OSHAD- 3.9 Partly Erected or Dismantled ScaffoldsEmployers shall ensure no scaffold or

156 SF COP Section 3 part of a scaffold be partly erected or dismantled and remain in such a condition Engineers/ Supervisor HSEO Complied
26.0 that it is capable of being used
3.10 Care and Maintenance of Scaffolding

OSHAD-
26.0
Employers shall ensure appropriate maintenance of all scaffolding materials
3.12 Ladders used in Scaffolds
OSHAD-
158 SF COP Section 3 3.12.1 Ladders Engineers/ Supervisor HSEO Complied
26.0
Ladders may be used where access to the working platform is needed by only a
few persons, and where tools and equipment can be delivered separately to the
working platform .
3.12.2 Ladders not to be used as Uprights

OSHAD-
26.0
Ladders shall not be used as uprights to support a single board working platform.
This practice is strictly prohibited.
3.12.3 Ladders when Provided for Access

OSHAD-
26.0 Set at a working angle of 75 degrees to the horizontal, eg. one meter out for every
four meters of height, and extend at least 1.05 meters (5 rungs) above platform
level to provide appropriate handhold at all stepping-off points.
3.13 Mobile and Static Tower Scaffolds

OSHAD-
26.0 The height of a mobile or static tower scaffold, from the bottom of the scaffold to
the working surface, shall be no greater than three times the minimum base
dimension, unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer, supplier or designer.
3.14 Inspection of Scaffolding

OSHAD-
162 SF COP Section 3 HSEO Project Manager Complied
26.0
Employers shall ensure procedures are developed for the inspection of scaffolding
to ensure it remains in a safe and useable condition.
OSHAD-SF CoP – 27.0 - Confined Spaces
OSHAD-
163 SF COP Section 3 3.1.1 Employers Engineers/ Supervisor HSEO Complied
27.0
Every employer shall ensure that all activities that require persons to work within a
confined space, are identified and recorded.
3.1.2 Employees
OSHAD-
Engineers/
164 SF COP Section 3 Workmen Complied
Supervisor
27.0
Never enter a confined space unless authorized to do so and only once
appropriate control measures have been identified and implemented.

OSHAD-
27.0
Assessment of the various risks is undertaken and systems of work are established
which are safe to all parties involved or affected including the public.
3.4 Identification of Confined Spaces

OSHAD-
27.0
Every employer shall ensure that all activities that require persons to work within a
confined space are identified and recorded.
3.5 Work in Confined Spaces

OSHAD-
27.0 No persons shall enter a confined space to carry out work unless it is not
reasonably practicable to achieve the purpose without such entry to the confined
space.
3.6 Risk Assessment

OSHAD-
Engineers/
168 SF COP Section 3 HSE Manager Complied
Supervisor/HSEO
27.0
Every employer shall undertake an appropriate risk assessment for each entry into
a confined space.
3.7 Safe Working Procedure

OSHAD-
27.0
The safe working procedure shall be specific to the activity being undertaken and
to the time and date of entry.
3.8 Emergency Procedures

OSHAD-
27.0
OSHAD-
27.0 No person shall enter or work within a PRCS unless appropriate specific
arrangements have been prepared for the rescue of persons in the event of an
emergency, whether or not arising from a specified risk.
3.9 Communication
OSHAD-
27.0
Every employer shall ensure that appropriate communication systems are in place
prior to entry into a PRCS.
3.10 Confined Space Entry Permit / Permit to Work

OSHAD-
27.0
Every employer shall, prior to entry to a confined space, ensure that a confined
space entry permit has been completed.
OSHAD-SF CoP – 28.0 - Hot Work Operations (eg. Welding and Cutting)
3.1.1 Employers
OSHAD-
Hot works plant and equipment (eg. welding and cutting equipment) shall be Engineers/
appropriate for the task and maintained in good working condition. Supervisor/Workmen
28.0
3.1.2 Employees
Employees shall inspect work equipment before use, report any activity or defect
relating to the equipment which they believe is reasonably foreseeable to endanger
their safety or the safety of another person

OSHAD-
Engineers/
Supervisor/Workmen
28.0
Employers shall ensure that no hot works are allowed to be undertaken, outside of
a designated area, unless a specific Hot Work Permit to Work is in place.
3.3 Hot Work
OSHAD-
Engineers/
175 SF COP Section 3 3.3.1 General Requirements HSEO Complied
Supervisor/Workmen
28.0
All welding-associated waste is placed in a hot waste crate located as close as

reasonably practicable to where the welding activities are carried out. Such hot
waste includes slag, shot crucibles and metal off-cuts.
3.3.2 Designated Hot Work Area(s)

OSHAD-
28.0
A designated hot work area is a permanent location designed for hot work. These
areas do not normally require a permit to perform hot work.
3.3.3 Fumes and Gases

OSHAD-
28.0
Appropriate control measures are utilized to reduce as far as reasonably
practicable, the exposure level of personnel to harmful fumes and gases.
3.3.4 Electricity and Radiation

OSHAD-
28.0
Employers shall ensure electrical and radiation hazards are eliminated or
significantly reduced through adherence
OSHAD- 3.3.5 Preventing Fire Protect any combustible materials that cannot be moved,
Engineers/
179 SF COP Section 3 from close contact with flame, heat, sparks or hot slag. Use appropriate guards or HSEO Complied
Supervisor/Workmen
28.0 covers such as metal sheeting, mineral fiber-boards or fire retardant blankets.
3.4 Hazardous Areas

OSHAD-
28.0
A “Hot-Work Permit” shall be obtained before any work is carried out in a
hazardous area where flammable or explosive gases and dusts may be present.
3.5 Electric Arc Welding

OSHAD-
Engineers/
181 SF COP Section 3 Competent welder Complied
Supervisor
28.0 The current used for electric arc welding is either direct or alternating but,
whichever system is used, the voltage be as low as is consistent with efficient
welding.
3.6 Gas Welding

OSHAD-
28.0
Flashback arresters are fitted to all oxy-acetylene equipment to overcome the
danger of flashback.
3.7 Gas Cylinders
OSHAD-
Engineers/
183 SF COP Section 3 3.7.1 Storage of Gas Cylinders HSEO Complied
Supervisor/Workmen
28.0
All cylinders are stacked vertically, whether full or empty, and are secured against
falling.
3.7.2 Cylinder Handling

OSHAD-
184 SF COP Section 3 Workmen HSEO Complied
28.0 Employees hands and clothing are free from grit, grease and oil when cylinders are
handled to prevent them from slipping and to prevent grit from getting into the
valve, or grease on to the nozzle or valve.
3.7.3 Cylinder Attachments

OSHAD-
Engineers/
185 SF COP Section 3 Competent welder Complied
Supervisor
28.0
Regulators are always fitted to the cylinders to reduce the gas pressure from that in
the cylinder to the working pressure of the blowpipe.
3.7.4 Inspection
OSHAD-
28.0
Formal inspections are carried out by competent persons at regular intervals and in
accordance with the manufacturers' specification and at a minimum.
OSHAD-SF CoP – 34.0 - Safe Use of Lifting Equipment and Lifting Accessories
OSHAD-
187 SF COP Section 3 3.1.1 Employers Engineers/ Supervisor HSEO Complied
34.0
Lifting plans are prepared and as HSE Inspections . as necessary updated to

reflect the type of lifting operations being carried out at the site.
3.1.3 Signaler/Slingers
OSHAD-
Engineers/
188 SF COP Section 3 Signaller 8 Riggers available
Supervisor
34.0
Report any condition or situation to the employer immediately that could affect
lifting operations being undertaken safely.
3.1.4 Appointed Person

OSHAD-
Engineers/
189 SF COP Section 3 Appointed Person 8 Riggers available
Supervisor
34.0
Provide advice and guidance to signaler/slingers and lifting equipment operators on
the identified safe system of work.
3.1.5 Employees
OSHAD-
Engineers/
190 SF COP Section 3 Workmen Training conducted
Supervisor
34.0
Following information provided by the employer regarding general health and
safety rules governing the use of lifting equipment and lifting accessories.
3.2 Appointed Person Requirements

OSHAD-
Engineers/
191 SF COP Section 3 Project Manager Complied
Supervisor
34.0 Employers shall ensure that where any type of crane is being used for lifting
operations an appropriately qualified competent person shall be appointed as the
‘Appointed Person’.
3.3 Lifting Plan Requirements

OSHAD-
192 SF COP Section 3 Engineers/ Supervisor HSEO Lifting permit followed
34.0 Employers shall ensure that a lifting plan is prepared. The lifting plan shall be
prepared by the employer using the lifting equipment or in the case of construction
work where multiple employers may use the equipment the lifting plan shall be
prepared by the Principal Contractor.
OSHAD-
193 SF COP Section 3 3.4.1 General Requirements Engineers/ Supervisor HSEO Complied
34.0
Employers shall ensure that effective procedures and control measures are in
place, which are implemented in order to manage activities safely and without risk
to health.
3.4.2 Risk Assessment

OSHAD-
194 SF COP Section 3 HSEO HSE Manager Complied
34.0 Employers shall ensure that risk assessments consider the following general
hazards and risks associated with the use of lifting equipment and lifting
accessories
3.5 Selection of Lifting Equipment

OSHAD-
Engineers/
195 SF COP Section 3 Appointed Person Complied
Supervisor
34.0 Employers shall ensure during the planning of lifting operations that consideration
is given to the type of equipment that is required to carry out the lifting operation
safely.
3.6 Safe Use of Lifting Equipment
3.6.1 General requirements
OSHAD- Employers shall ensure that prior to any lifting operation being carried out the work
196 SF COP Section 3 shall be planned and the safe working method shall be identified and Engineers/ Supervisor Appointed Person Complied
34.0 communicated to all employees
in a comprehensible manner.
3.6.2 Safe Working Load (SWL)
Employers shall ensure that the Safe Working Load (SWL) of every item of lifting
equipment is known and clearly understood by lifting equipment operators and
signaler/slingers. SWL shall be clearly marked on the lifting equipment in a
prominent position.
3.6.3 Load Radius Indicators
Employers shall ensure that all cranes with a variable radius are provided with a
load radius indicator.
3.6.4 Safe Load Indicators
Employers shall ensure that every crane with a SWL of 1 ton or more is fitted with a
safe load indicator which emits an audible warning when the crane approaches its
safe working load.
3.6.5 Means of Communication

OSHAD-
Engineers/
Supervisor
34.0 Employers shall ensure that there is an agreed and recognized means of
communication between the operator of the lifting equipment and the
signaler/slinger.
OSHAD-
Engineers/
Supervisor
34.0
3.6.6 Wind Speed
Employers shall ensure that provisions are in place to determine wind direction.
3.6.7 The Lifting Operation
Employers shall ensure that lifting accessories are attached to the load only by a
trained and competent signaler/slinger holding a recognized approved training
certificate.
3.6.8 Collision of Lifting Equipment
Employers shall ensure that where two or more pieces of lifting equipment are
used within the same radius measures are taken to prevent collision.
3.7 Emergency Procedures

OSHAD-
Engineers/
Supervisor
34.0 Employers shall develop emergency plans that take account of all creditable
emergency scenarios that could arise from lifting operations, in compliance with the
requirements of OSHAD-SF – Element 06 – Emergency Management.
3.8 Crane Type Specific Requirements
OSHAD-
Engineers/
199 SF COP Section 3 3.8.3 Truck Mounted Mobile Cranes Competent person NA
Supervisor
34.0
Truck mounted mobile cranes shall be set up on ground that is level, stable and
compacted.
3.10 Other Lifting Equipment

OSHAD-
Engineers/
200 SF COP Section 3 Competent person NA
Supervisor
34.0
Employers shall ensure that any other equipment used for lifting such as pump
trucks, manual lift pallet jacks and winches are used in accordance with this CoP.
3.11 Thorough Examination and Testing

OSHAD-
34.0 Employers shall ensure that only third party testing engineers approved by the
Ministry of Labor are used to thoroughly examine and test lifting equipment and
thoroughly examine lifting accessories.
3.12 Inspection of Lifting Equipment and Lifting Accessories

OSHAD-
34.0
Employers shall ensure that a register of all lifting equipment and lifting accessories
in use is maintained at each work site.
3.13 Maintenance of Lifting Equipment and Lifting Accessories

OSHAD-
203 SF COP Section 3 Engineers/ Supervisor HSEO Compied
34.0
A planned and preventative maintenance program is developed for lifting
equipment and lifting accessories based on the manufacturer’s recommendations.
OSHAD-SF CoP – 35.0 - Portable Power Tools
OSHAD-
204 SF COP Section 3 3.1.1 Employers Engineers/ Supervisor HSEO NA
35.0
Portable power tools shall be appropriate for the task and maintained in good
working condition.
OSHAD- 3.1.2 Employees shall inspect portable power tools before use, report any activity
Engineers/
205 SF COP Section 3 or defect relating to the power tool which they believe is reasonably foreseeable to Competent Electrician NA
Supervisor
35.0 endanger their safety or the safety of another person.

OSHAD-
206 SF COP Section 3 Engineers/ Supervisor HSEO NA
35.0
place which are implemented in order to manage the use of portable power tools.
3.3 Electrically Operated Portable Power Tools
OSHAD-
207 SF COP Section 3 3.3.1 General Requirements Engineers/ Supervisor HSEO NA
35.0
Hand-held portable power tools shall be fitted with a constant pressure switch that
requires constant pressure to energize the tool.
3.3.2 Use of Electrically Operated Portable Power Tools

OSHAD-
Engineers/
208 SF COP Section 3 HSEO NA
Supervisor//Workmen
35.0
Cables from electrically operated portable power tools shall be organized so as not
to present a tripping hazard.
3.3.3 Maintenance of Electrically Operated Portable Power Tools

OSHAD-
Engineers/
209 SF COP Section 3 Competent Electrician NA
Supervisor
35.0
Maintenance and repair work shall only be undertaken by a competent electrician.
3.3.4 Inspection and Testing of Electrically Operated Portable Power Tools

OSHAD-
210 SF COP Section 3 Competent Electrician HSEO NA
35.0
Employers shall ensure visual checks are carried out HSE Inspections . by users
and that formal inspections are carried out weekly by a competent person.
3.6 Hydraulic Power Tools
OSHAD-
35.0
3.6.1 General Requirements
All hydraulic power tools shall be in good condition and maintained in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions.
OSHAD-
211 SF COP Section 3 3.6.2 Use of Hydraulic Tools Engineers/ Supervisor HSEO NA
35.0
Before making or breaking any hydraulic connection the system shall be de-
pressurized.
3.6.3 Maintenance and Inspection of Hydraulic Portable Power Tools
No maintenance, cleaning or making adjustments shall be undertaken on hydraulic
OSHAD-SF CoP – 37.0 - Ladders
OSHAD-
214 SF COP Section 3 3.1.1 Employers Engineers/ Supervisor HSEO NA
37.0
Ladders shall be appropriate for the task and in good working condition.
3.1.2 Employees
OSHAD-
215 SF COP Section 3 Workmen HSEO NA
37.0
Employees shall report any activity or defect relating to ladders which they believe
is reasonably foreseeable to endanger their safety or the safety of another person.

OSHAD-
37.0
place which are implemented in order to manage ladder activities.
3.3 Selecting Portable Ladders

OSHAD-
37.0
Employers must select ladders that are industrial rated, do not use domestic
ladders.
3.4 Stepladders
OSHAD-
Engineers/
Supervisor/Workmen
37.0
Employers shall ensure that stepladders are used in the fully open position.
3.6 Other Hazards / Controls

OSHAD-
37.0
Employers shall ensure that where ladders or stepladders are being used outside
they are not used in the event of high winds or inclement weather.
3.7 Setting up Ladders

OSHAD-
Engineers/
Supervisor/Workmen
37.0
Employers shall ensure ladders are set up so that their slope is between 70
degrees and 80 degrees (1 meter horizontally for every 4 meters vertically is ideal).
3.8 Securing Ladders
3.8.1 At the Base
OSHAD-
Employers shall ensure the following for all ladders 3 meters in length or longer
where the ladder is secured at the base.
37.0
3.8.2 At the Top
A ladder is to be secured at its top with a rope to the stile and the tail of the rope is
to be tied off to the other stile.
3.9 Using Ladders

OSHAD-
Engineers/
Supervisor/Workmen
37.0
A ladder is used for vertical access only, a ladder shall not be used in a horizontal
position as a platform, runway, or scaffold.
3.10 Working near Electrical Equipment

OSHAD-
Engineers/
Supervisor/Workmen
37.0
Employers shall ensure that metal ladders or wire-reinforced ladders are not used
for work.
3.11 Using Fall Arrest Equipment

OSHAD-
Engineers/
Supervisor/Workmen
37.0
If an employee accesses a height of more than 2 meters, an appropriate harness
and safety line is to be provided.
3.12 Care and Maintenance

OSHAD-
37.0
Avoid dropping ladders or damaging them in any other way. Damage to the stiles
can weaken the ladder and/or cause a hand injury hazard from splinters.
3.13 Inspection and Testing

OSHAD-
226 SF COP Section 3 HSEO Project Manager NA
37.0
OSHAD-
226 SF COP Section 3 HSEO Project Manager NA
37.0 Employers shall develop an appropriate inspection program to ensure ladders shall
be inspected frequently and those with defects shall be withdrawn from service for
repair or disposal and tagged or marked as "Dangerous, Do Not Use”.
3.14 Acceptance Inspection

OSHAD-
Engineers/
Supervisor/Workmen
37.0
Employers shall inspect ladders on initial receipt to make sure they are fit for
purpose.
3.14.1 Before Each Use

OSHAD-
Engineers/
Supervisor/Workmen
37.0 Employers shall ensure that the person using the ladder inspects it before each
use to make sure that it functions correctly and has not deteriorated during storage
or transportation.
3.14.2 After Incidents

OSHAD-
Engineers/
Supervisor/Workmen
37.0 Employers shall ensure that if a ladder is involved in any form of incident, has been
dropped or suffered any impact, it is to be inspected, and where necessary tested,
to make sure it remains fit for purpose.
OSHAD-SF CoP – 53.1- OSH Construction Management Plan
OSHAD- It is the responsibility of the Principal Contractor to ensure that all legal
230 SF COP Section 3 requirements, including local and federal requirements are met when developing Project Manager HSE Manager Complied
53.1 the EHS-CMP.
OSHAD-SF CoP – 54.0 - Waste Management

3.1.1 Employer
OSHAD- Waste disposed
231 SF COP Section 3 Employers shall undertake appropriate risk assessment to ensure hazards from the Project Manager HSEO through AACM
54.0 generation, handling, segregation, recycling, storage, transportation and disposal approved agencies
of waste are identified and appropriate control measures are implemented as
required.
3.1.2 Employees
OSHAD-
Engineers/
232 SF COP Section 3 HSEO
Supervisor/Workmen
54.0 Employees shall undertake their roles and responsibilities in accordance with the
general requirements of OSHAD-SF – Element 01 – Roles, Responsibilities and Complied
3.1.3 Waste Classification

OSHAD-
233 SF COP Section 3 The identification and classification of different waste stream shall be based on the Engineers/ HSEO Complied
definition of waste stipulated in Law No. (21) of 2005 Concerning Waste Supervisor/Workmen
54.0
Management in Abu Dhabi Emirate.
OSHAD- 3.1.4 Waste Generator

234 SF COP Section 3 All effort shall be dedicated towards minimizing waste generation at the source, by Engineers/ Supervisor/ HSEO In progress
54.0 preventing the generation of waste and introducing source segregation.

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Supply & Installation of 33/11kV Brick Built Primary Substation in Al Ain City for AADC Power Network Growth

and Reinforcement and Relocation of L&T/LR-01

Federal Labour Law (8),

3 Federal Law 24 Protection & development of environment President of UAE 1999

6 Federal By law 12 Air pollution control Ministerial Council, UAE 2006

Ministerial Decree no 401 of

Civil Defence Department,

Regulatory and Supervision Bureau, Abu

ESMA standard UAE S GSO

· Employer responsibility to issue PPEs to employees

· Displaying Information on fire and other hazards

The employer shall provide with regard to:

Federal · Ventilation During Site

· Provision of drinking water

· Cleaning the air from dust & smoke

Determining the precautions to be taken against fire and electric hazards.

Disciplinary action against employee may be

Federal · Fines

· Deprivation of allowances

Deprivation from promotions & termination from service.

An employee may be temporarily suspended from work when he is accused of

Ministerial Order No. 32 of 1982, Ministry of Labour, UAE

Employee welfare facilities like

· Provide clean air

· Avoid Sudden changes in temperature

· Avoid harmful air drafts

· Reduce noise exposure

· Provide place for meals

· Washing areas and toilets

Fire and emergency preparedness

· Provide fire exit doors and routes

· Fire extinguishers in designated area with trained personnel to use it

· Fall of materials

· Fall of men

· Flying metals

· Sharp objects

· Caustic liquids

· Hot materials

· Hot materials

· Flammable materials

· Explosive materials and toxic materials

· Compressed gas

Provision of PPEs to tackle above hazards

Safe work practices in machines

Storage and usage of dangerous chemicals

Strong protective shelters must be built at sufficient width to protect workers or

Ministerial Sub-Contractors / Project Manager/

Responsibilities for the storage, treatment and disposal facilities.

Local Law 16 of 2005

Federal Law No. 24 of 1999 – Protection & Development of the Environment

It is prohibited in accordance with the Executive Order to undertake any activity

3.1 Roles and Responsibilities

Employers that handle hazardous materials shall perform a risk assessment

3.1.2 Manufacturers of Hazardous Materials

3.1.3 Importers and Distributors of Hazardous Materials

Importers and Distributors of hazardous materials comply applicable federal

3.1.4 Transporters of Hazardous Materials

Transporters must comply in the receipt, handling, packaging, labelling,

3.1.5 Entities Using or Storing Hazardous Materials

3.2 Employees Health and Safety

3.3 Emergency Management and Notifications

Incidents of hazardous materials at entities or during transport shall be

Employers shall disclose the ingredients of hazardous materials on request by

Section 3 – General Requirements

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Legal Register Evaluation Feb '20