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ADEC
C EHSMS
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HANDBOOK
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Environment, Health & Safety Section
This doc
cument is a controlled properrty of Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Educatio
on Council (ADEC)
Education Council (ADEC). Version 01/2011
Dear All,
It is our pleasure and proud to present the First Edition of ADEC
EHSMS Handbook which aims to provide a quick guidance on
ADEC EHSMS requirements and how to carryout ADEC
operations and activities within our facilities considering all
Environment, Health and Safety programs and procedures.
This handbook was produced to represent the essence of ADEC
EHSMS and describes the tools, procedures and best practices
that will make EHS an integral part of ADEC activities and
operations.
Message from Director General ADEC staff, visitors and contractors will find out tips and
methods for handling different types of EHS hazards and
emergencies in their workplace and effective measures for
prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery in
case of its occurrences on a safe, efficient and environmentally
sound manner.
EHS is everybody’s business and a line management
responsibility. Sharing these principles and meeting our
standards is the best way to strengthen and promote EHS
culture in ADEC.
We hope this handbook will make a tangible contribution to
increase the awareness of EHS among ADEC staff, visitors and
contractors and thus achieve a remarkable EHS performance
within our organization.
Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili
Important Definitions Near Miss: An event or chain of events that could have
resulted in fatality, injury, illness and / or damage (loss)
to assets, the environment, ADEC reputation or third
Hazard: Any substance, physical effect, or condition
parties. The situation was avoided or reduced by the
with potential to harm people, property or the
circumstances at the time or under slightly different
environment.
circumstances would have been more serious.
Risk: Risk is defined as the potential of identified
Restricted Work Day Cases: Any work‐related injury
hazard (s) to cause harm. Risk Ranking is the product
other than a fatality or lost workday case which result in
of the measure of the likelihood of occurrence of an
a person’s being unfit for full performance of his regular
undesired event and the potential adverse
job, on any day after the day this occupational injury.
consequences which this event may have upon the
Work performed might be:
Health and Safety of People (injury or harm to physical
• An assignment to a temporary job.
or psychological).
(Risk = Consequences x Probability) • Part‐time work at the regular job.
• Continuation full‐time work.
Environmental Aspect: Element of the organization’s
activities, products or services that can interact with Lost Work Day Cases: Any work injury other than
the environment. A significant environmental aspect is permanent partial disability which renders the injured
an environmental aspect that has or can have person temporarily unable to perform any regular job or
significant environmental impact. restricted work on any day after the day on which the
injury was received. In this case “any day” includes rest
Incident: An event or chain of events which has caused day, weekend day, scheduled day, public holiday or
or could have caused fatality, injury, illness and/or subsequent day after ceasing employment.
damage (loss) to assets, the environment, entity
reputation or third parties. Medical Treatment Cases: Any work‐related injury that
involves neither Lost Workdays nor Restricted Workday
Emergency: Refers to occurrence of unforeseen Case but which requires treatment by, or under the
events that needs an immediate response such as fire, specific order of a physician or could be considered as
spillage, serious personal injury and/ or fatality. being in the province of a physician.
(Note: Medical Treatment Case does not include First
Aid Treatment)
ADEC EHSMS STRUCT
TURE
ADEC Environment, Health & Safety It is ADEC’s general policy to ensure the protection of its
environment, resources, and operations within the
General Policy education sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
The Abu Dhabi Education Council’s Environment, This Policy covers and includes staff, visitors,
Health and Safety Policy, Strategic Plans and Goals stakeholders, contractors, subcontractors, facilities and
aims to comply with and contribute to the following: assets.
• Protect human health and safety, and preserve ADEC’s commitment to accomplish and maintain a
the workplace and surrounding environment to successful Environment, Health and Safety Management
sustain its operation within the education sector System is achieved through the following actions:
in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
• Develop, implement, monitor, and maintain a
• Abu Dhabi Government’s Initiative towards the
modern integrated Environment, Health & Safety
establishment and implementation of Abu Dhabi Management System.
Environment, Health, and Safety Management • Manage all identified aspects, hazards and threats in
System (AD EHSMS); and normal and emergency operations.
• International Environment, Health and Safety • Comply with applicable local, federal, regional and
Regulations, Standards, and Best Practices. international regulations, standards and best
practices.
ADEC is the regulator for education in Abu Dhabi and • Prevent environmental pollution, personal injuries
therefore is committed to the following: Endorse, and illness of its resources.
• Achieve a sustainable development through the
develop, implement, monitor and maintain a modern
conservation of natural resources.
and integrated Environment Health and Safety
• Promote the environment, health and safety culture,
Management system in all its activities, operations and level of awareness and communication.
facilities. • Promote proactive line management involvement
and responsibility towards EHS.
• Establish a framework for setting and reviewing of ADEC EHS ‐ Mission
ADEC EHSMS Objectives and Targets to ensure
continual improvement. “Develop, Implement, Enforce and Improve a Modern
• Promote, enforce and monitor contractors’ EHS Integrated Environment, Health, and Safety
performance. Management System in all ADEC premises, activities, and
• Provide all resources (human and financial) operations within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi”
required for the implementation of the system/
programs. ADEC EHS – Vision
• Provide continuous education, training and
capacity building programs for ADEC staff/ “ADEC activities and operations shall take place, be
stakeholders. conducted and concluded within a clean, sustainable,
• Inspect, audit, and monitor system implementation healthy and safe workplace environment”
and performance within the organization.
• Maintain all ADEC activities, operations, and ADEC EHS Vision aims to:
facilities free of any EHS aspects, hazards and a. Preserve the environment, and conserve non‐
threats at all time. renewable natural resources.
b. Protect the health and safety of its resources, guests,
• Maintain a frequent reporting mechanism to report
visitors, contractors, and subcontractors while in any
any violation for immediate correction, corrective
of ADEC facilities or areas of jurisdiction.
and preventive actions.
c. Sustain its operations, minimize losses and improve
• Maintain continuous system review, modification
cost savings.
and improvement program to ensure the continuity
d. Encourage and promote Line Management
of ADEC EHSMS.
Responsibility towards Environment, Health and
• Conduct periodic drills and exercises.
Safety. EHS is the responsibility of ALL ADEC staff.
e. Contribute to the cultural change and awareness
Dr. Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili towards Environment, Health and Safety and its
Director General benefits in our life with ADEC staff (Internal
Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) Stakeholders) and the community, guest, visitors,
contractors, subcontractors, etc. (External
Stakeholders).
f. Set required Environment, Health, and Safety Environment, Health and Safety Aspects
Policies, Procedures, Programs, etc. to manage all
significant environmental aspects, health and & Risks Assessment
safety hazards associated with ADEC operations
(indoor/ outdoor) in normal and emergency Environment, Health and Safety Aspects and Risk
situations. Assessment is a systematic and logical approach that
g. Promote transparent communications and defines the process to identify all the Environmental
reporting mechanism to report any observation, aspects, health and safety hazards associated with ADEC
violation, EHS near miss and/ or incident to activities and operations within its facilities and to set
investigate and recommend correction, required control measures, programs and procedures to
corrective and preventive actions. minimize it to an acceptable level and As Low As
h. Ensure annual system review and modification to Reasonably Practicable (ALARP).
ensure its application and continual
improvement. This process involves the identification of:
• ADEC Operations, Activities and Processes.
ADEC EHS Strategic Objectives • Potential and Significant Environmental Aspects/
a. Protect the human health and safety, preserves Health & Safety Hazards relevant to identified
workplace and surrounding environment to Operations, Activities and Processes.
sustain its operation within the education sector Assessment Techniques includes the following actions:
in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. 1. Preparation of Assessment Checklists.
b. Contribute to the Emirate of Abu Dhabi
2. Review of EHS Incident Records and Statistics.
Government Initiative to be one of the best
Governments in the world. 3. Inspection of the work place.
c. Comply with Abu Dhabi Environment, Health & 4. Observation of operations, activities and Processes.
Safety Management System (AD EHSMS) and its 5. Consultation with employees.
relevant Framework, Requirements and Decrees. 6. Evaluation of Environmental Aspects/ Health and
d. Comply with Local, Federal and International Safety Hazards for the potential and significant
Laws, Regulations, Standards and Best Practices
aspects and risks it pose.
relevant to Environment, Health and Safety where
applicable. 7. Identify and Highlight Significant Environmental
Aspects and Medium/ High Health & Safety Risks for
required aspects and hazards controls including Table 1
prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response
ADEC Significant Environmental Aspects
and recovery measures.
& Impacts
The next 3tables briefly present the significant
EHS Risks of ADEC operations.
SN Aspects Impacts
Depletion of
1 Energy Consumption.
Resources.
Depletion of
2 Water Consumption.
Resources.
Depletion of
3 Fuel Consumption.
Resources.
Generation of paper
wastes, plastic wastes, IT Land / Soil
4
wastes (Cartridges/ Contamination.
Toners), etc.
Generation of Toxic
Emissions (CO, CO2, NOX,
5 Air Pollution.
SOX, VOC,etc.) during
vehicle operations
Generation of Harmful
Noise Levels (>85
6 Noise Pollution.
decibels).
Table 2 Radiation Hazard from
Hot Burns and
7 Microwaves in
ADEC Major Health Hazards & Risks kitchens.
Cataract.
SN Hazards Risks
Hygienic Exposures
Emission of VOC from (Viruses, Bacteria,
Irritation, Allergy,
photo copiers, paints, Fungi, etc.) relevant to
1 Head Ache, Health and
furniture’s, carpets, 8 Kitchens, Catering,
Fatigue. Hygienic Illness.
solvents Washrooms, and
Loss of mental Housekeeping
Exposure to radiation attention, Activities.
2 from photo copier Memory Exposure to Cleaning
machines. Retentiveness, Chemicals in Irritation and
9
Fatigue. Washrooms and Allergy.
Over Time / Lone Kitchens.
3 Mental Stress.
Working.
Heat Exhaust/ Expose to Blood born
Exposure to Heat & Stress/ Cramps, & Pathogens like HIV, It may leads to
Dust during vehicle sun strokes, Hepatitis B, and blood borne
4 10 Hepatitis C relevant to diseases like AIDS
operations and at Irritation, Allergy,
outdoor construction Head Ache, Housekeeping and and Hepatitis.
sites. Fatigue, Waste Management
breathing illness. Activities.
Irritation, Allergy,
Exposure to CO, CO2,
Head Ache,
SO2, NOX emissions
5 Fatigue,
from vehicles.
breathing illness.
Noise induced
6 Noise Exposure.
hearing loss.
Table 3 Waste Management
ADEC Major Safety Hazards & Risks
What is Waste?
SN Hazards Risks An object becomes waste when there is the intent to
Working with electrical Electrocution and discard it.
1
Equipments. Fire.
Wastes are classified into three Categories:
Fire.
2 Poor Housekeeping. Slips, Trips, and Falls. 1. Recyclable Wastes: Examples include Aluminum
Personal Injuries. Cans, Papers, Plastic and Glass Bottles Wastes.
Material Handling and
3 Personal Injuries. 2. Non‐Recyclable Wastes: Examples include Bio‐
Lifting.
Degradable, Food and Organic Wastes.
Ergonomic Hazards like
Muscular Skeletal
Sitting, body Posture, 3. Hazardous & Dangerous Wastes: Examples include
Disorder, Back Pain,
4 Position of Computer Flammable, Ignitable, Toxic, Mutagenic, Reactive,
Vision problem due
Screen and Keyboard, Corrosive, Radioactive Wastes, etc.
to eye strain
etc.
Use of Office The following shall be considered while managing
equipments which Wastes in any of ADEC Facilities:
includes sharp edge Injury, Burn, and
5
equipments/tools, Electrocution. 1. All wastes shall be segregated and stored in
photocopier/fax designated waste containers at the appropriate
machines. waste storage area at each floor.
Walking & Working Slips, Trips, and Falls.
6 2. Waste Containers must be clearly marked.
Surfaces Personal Injuries.
Reference: EHS Aspects/ Hazards Identification & Risk 3. Food wastes and other associated garbage’s should
Assessment (ADEC/EHSMS/03/3.2/EHSHIA) be kept separate from other types of wastes.
4. As far as reasonably praccticable, waste 9 Minimize Copying, Printing and use of both sides
manaagement and minimization will
w be practiced of paper = Reduce.
throu
ugh the following hierarchy a
approach: 9 Use Eco friendly paperss & bio‐degradable plastic
bottles/ bags, etc. = Recycle.
2. Reduce the Electronic wasstes in ADEC Facilities
through the option for Buy Back System, which lead
to recycling of the wastes..
3. Waste Transfer to reputed
d and approved waste
management organization ns.
Reference: Waste Management
(ADEC/EHSMS/05/5.1/EHS
SPRG/5.1.2/WASTMG)
Indoor Air Qualityy Management
Prroviding good indoor air quality is important for the
coomfort, well‐being, and perfo ormance for all ADEC staff
annd visitors.
Phhysical, chemical and biological hazards and substances
maay adversely affect the indoo or air quality within ADEC
The follo
owing tips can be applied to
t minimize and
faccilities if they exist in the abssence of control measures
reduce waaste production:
orr actions needed to be taken effectively and efficiently
1. Reduce the Paper Consumption i
u in ADEC Facilities for prevention, mitigation, pre eparedness, response and
throu
ugh the following actions : recovery of its risk and impactss.
9 Apply Soft Correspondences & & Documentation
= Reduce.
Causes of Indoor Air Quality Problems: Paints, Solvents and Chemicals shall be stored in
designated area with adequate and separate ventilation
• Poor Ventilation. and exhaust systems.
• Temperature.
• Humidity. Carbon Emissions from the electrical equipments like
• Indoor Air Pollutants (Particulates Matters, light bulbs shall be reduced by replacing the bulbs to
Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, Volatile Compact Fluorescent ones and the awareness on energy
Organic Compounds (VOC), etc.). conservation through Posters, and Environmental alerts.
Adverse Health Effects Caused by Poor Indoor Air Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), Ozone and
Quality: Particulate Matters Emissions from photocopiers and
printers shall be reduced by checking options of Low
• Headaches. VOC emissions photocopiers and printers, provide
• Eye, Nose, and Throat Irritations. adequate ventilation in isolated/ remote photocopying
rooms, and ensure its regular Maintenance.
• Respiratory Illnesses (Acute & Chronic).
• Increased Allergies. Smoking is totally prohibited in ALL ADEC facilities and
• Asthmas. premises.
• Noise Induced Hearing Loss (Acute & Chronic).
Reference: Indoor Air Quality Management
To ensure and maintain fresh and clean indoor air (ADEC/EHSMS/05/5.1/EHSPRG/5.1.3/IAQMGM)
supplies within ADEC facilities, ADEC management and
responsible facility management teams in
coordination with EHS Sections will ensure the
maintenance and proper operations of Heating,
Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System to
eliminate problems and pollutants.
EHS Section will periodically monitor, report and
record Indoor Air Quality.
Hazardous Materials Management DO the following while dealing with Chemicals and
Hazardous Substances:
EHS Section in coordination with concerned Divisions
• Purchase of environmental friendly, non‐hazardous
and Sections in ADEC will ensure they possess all
and non‐toxic products.
Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all chemicals
• Store different types of hazardous materials
and hazardous substances currently in use or to be
separately from each other and based on
used in ADEC Facilities.
compatibility where possible.
MSDS’s shall be made available to ADEC Staffs and • Follow recommended uses and precautions on
Contractors. labels.
• Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Containers of all chemicals and hazardous substances • Wear personal protective equipment including
in use shall be categorized and labeled as per Globally gloves, safety glasses and clothing when using
Harmonized System (GHS) for Classification and hazardous materials.
Labeling of Chemicals. • Use safety carriers, chemical trays, or secondary
containers when transporting hazardous materials.
EHS Section shall maintain a register of all chemicals • Spills shall be secured with warning signs, cleaned
and hazardous substances currently in use with their immediately and should not be left unattended.
inventories. • Spill control kits shall be available to deal and
manage any occurring spills involving chemicals and
Hazard Communication, Training and Consultation hazardous substances.
Programs with All Staff and contractors who are • First aid kits should be readily available.
handling chemicals and hazardous substances
(including cleaning chemicals, paints, solvents, etc.)
shall be provided and conducted by EHS Section to
ensure the safe management of these materials and
covering safe handling, transportation, storage and
disposal operations.
DON’T DO the following while dealing with Chemicals Occupational Hygiene Exposure &
and Hazardous Substances:
Monitoring
• Keep or store hazardous material directly under
the sunlight or close to a source of ignition. Categories of Harmful Occupational Exposures:
• Purchase large quantities of chemicals and
hazardous materials and store it. 1. Chemical Exposures:
• Store Water‐Reactive chemicals where they can a. Cleaning Chemicals.
come into contact with water. b. Dusts.
c. Gases.
Reference: Hazardous Materials Management
2. Physical Exposures:
(ADEC/EHSMS/05/5.1/EHSPRG/5.1.4/HAZMAT)
a. Heat Stress.
b. Radiation.
Main Information on MSDS 3. Biological Exposures:
a. Viruses, bacteria, fungi.
Product Name (Trade Name & Chemical Name) b. HIV, Hepatitis A, B, and C.
Major Uses & Application.
Protection and Prevention from Harmful Occupational
Chemical Composition & Ingredients.
Hygiene Exposure includes:
Physical Properties.
1. Elimination.
Chemical Properties.
2. Substitution.
Precautions for Use.
3. Engineering Controls.
Safe Handling and Storage Information.
4. Administrative Controls and Work Practices.
Personal Protective Equipment.
5. Personal Protective Equipment.
First Aid/Emergency.
Fire Protection & Instruction.
Spill Protection & Instruction.
Emergency Contacts for Producers.
Means of Entering the Human Body include: 4. Injection: through needles or sharp edges are rare but
give examples for this form of entering the human body.
Tips for Food Hygiene Management:
• Food handlers should have food handling certificate
and shall undergo medical examination to ensure
that they are free from infectious and communicable
diseases.
• All staffs employed in provision of catering services
at ADEC facilities shall be provided with uniforms and
personal protective equipment and instructed to
wear it at all times while they perform services.
• PPE shall include but not be limited to Safety boots/
shoes, Hairnets, Mesh and Hygienic Gloves, etc.
• Sufficient hand wash basins and welfare
1. Inhalation: breathing in the substance with normal facilities including toilets adjacent to the
air intake. This is the main route of contaminants into catering facilities shall be provided.
the body. When contaminants enter the lungs, they • Persons working in food handling area shall
have access to the bloodstream and many other also practice good hygiene which includes but
organs.
not limited to:
2. Absorption through the Skin: the substance comes 9 Have clean hands at all times and when
into contact with the skin and enters either through they are handling food.
the pores or a wound. 9 No smoking in food handling areas.
9 No eating or drinking while handling food.
3. Ingestion: through the mouth and swallowed into
9 Cover wounds with water proof dressings.
the stomach and the digestive system. This is not a
significant route of entry to the body. 9 No wearing of jewelry or watches.
• Catering facilities shall be cle
eaned on a daily ps for Safe Outdoor Occupattional Exposures:
Tip
basis using the appropriate disinfectants.
• Im
mplement the 5 “S” Concept in n ADEC facilities.
Do
o’s:
• Keep sufficient fluids avaailable and accessible to
maintain proper hydration d during periods of extreme
heat conditions.
• Stay in shaded and air‐conditioned
o (cooler) areas
during high and extreme te
emperature environments
to rest during breaks in ordeer to reduce body heat.
• Drink one liter of water/fluid
d per hour.
Take the following measures during sandstorm: Walking & Working Surfaces
• Listen for storm warnings and stay away from areas
The following practices to prevent and eliminate walking
where an unpredictable sandstorm can occur.
and working surfaces related hazards shall be applied in
• Wear goggles. Cover the nose and mouth with a
ADEC facilities and include:
respirator or mask that is able to filter out sand
particles or use a moistened handkerchief. • All walking and working surface shall be maintained
• Outrun the storm. If you are driving and the storm
clean, dry and kept free from protruding nails,
is at a reasonable distance it may be possible to
outrun it. If it seems the storm is near, stop and splinters, openings, holes, or loose boards at all
ride it out. times.
• If the person is not driving the vehicle, then seek • Post precautions and warning signs about relevant
shelter. Find cover if at all possible. If no shelter is hazards (Slips, Trips, etc.) while cleaning the floors
available, lie down and wait the storm out. and any other surfaces.
• Keep eyes, nose and mouth covered at all times. • Where mechanical handling equipment is used,
always keep sufficient and safe clearances.
Don’ts:
• Covering cables that cross walkways.
• Avoid exposure to direct sun heat at mid‐day or • Aisles and passageways shall be kept clear and in
noon times. If possible, reschedule and re‐arrange good condition clear of any obstruction that could
work during the cooler hours or provide a shaded create a hazard in normal and during emergency
area over the workplace when working outside.
situations.
• Permanent aisles and passageways shall be
Reference: Occupational Hygiene Exposure &
Monitoring appropriately and clearly marked.
(ADEC/EHSMS/05/5.1/EHSPRG/5.1.5/OCPHYG) • Regardless of height, open‐sided floors, walkways,
platforms, or runways above or adjacent to
dangerous equipment and similar hazards shall be
guarded with a standard railing and toe board.
• Every flight of stairs having four or more risers shall Ergonomics
be equipped with standard stair railings or standard
handrails. Ergonomics is the science of adapting the job and/or the
• All portable ladders used shall have a uniform step equipment and the human to each other for optimal
spacing which shall be not more than 30 cm. Steps safety and productivity.
shall be parallel and level when the ladder is in
Ergonomic Hazards due to handling of files can be
position for use. reduced by implementing the following:
• Do not use a damaged ladder, all ladders out of • Stack Height to be maintained for all File Cabinets to
service shall be properly marked and kept away. avoid the Overreaching.
• Remember the following to reduce the risks of • Ensure that file cabinet drawers cannot easily be
slipping and tripping hazards: pulled clear of the cabinet.
a. Watch your steps and keep attention to where • Open only one drawer at a time to keep the cabinet
from toppling and close drawers when they are not
you step in and where you are going.
in use.
b. Walk with the feet pointed slightly outward. • Do not place heavy objects on top of cabinets. be
c. Ensure enough light and clear vision on your aware that anything on top of a cabinet may fall off if
way. a drawer is opened suddenly.
d. In dark areas, use a flashlight.
e. Ensure clear vision ahead when you are carrying Ergonomics Hazards due to the sitting chair can be
reduced by implementing the following:
or pushing loads.
• An ergonomic chair should be highly adjustable,
including not just a knob for lowering and raising the
Reference: Walking & Working Surfaces chair but adjustability in the back tilt and the height
(ADEC/EHSMS/05/5.1/EHSPRG/5.1.6/WLKSRF) of the arm rests.
• Ensure that the backrest of ergonomics chairs
corresponds to the natural curvature of the spine
providing enough support to the lumbar region.
• Ensuree that the seats of ergonomic chairs are the computer monitors or c causing glare. Provide anti‐
comfoortable enough to allow the feet to rest flat glare screen over the compu uter.
on thee floor or footrest. • Computer Monitors: scree ens images shall be clear
• Ensuree that the armrests of ergon
nomic chairs are and well‐defined. Place the monitor 20‐28 inches (50‐
soft allowing the shoulders to relaax and elbows to 70 cm) away from the face. f The center of the
stay close to the body. monitor should be approx ximately 15 to 25 degrees
below the line of vision.
• Keyboards: position of co omputer keyboards shall
maintain the angle betwee en the forearm and upper
arm between 80 and 120 de egrees. Place the keyboard
in an area that is accessible, comfortable and avoid
stretching.
Ergonomics Hazards in the work place e can be reduced
by implem
menting the following:
• Lightin
ng: lighting around compute
er work stations
should
d illuminate the work area wwithout obscuring
• Wrist Support: use wrist supports made of padded Electricity Hazards
material. This support should allow typing without
bending the wrists.
Electricity is silent, invisible, and potentially fatal, so it
• Document Holders: keep documents at
deserves the utmost respect. Never take electricity for
approximately the same height and distance from
granted, and never assume a circuit is dead.
the face as the monitor screen.
• Telephones: neck tension is a common problem Always ensure the following:
caused by holding the telephone between the head • The use of suitable and authorized electrical supplies
and neck. Ensure the use of headset or and equipment which should be installed and
speakerphone if telephone is used for extended maintained by trained electricians.
periods of time. • The installation of suitable electrical protection such
as circuit breakers, fuses, and residual current
devices which must be always used along with the
correct load ratings.
• Electrical cables should be covered and/or suspended
away from walkways, aisles and corridors where
practicable to avoid damage and damp and also
reduce the potential of tripping hazards.
• Carry out periodical visual checks of plugs, sockets
and cables, if any damages identified, then remove it
from service and report it immediately.
• Any cable joints must utilize proper appropriate
connector blocks and not just insulating tapes.
Reference: Ergonomics
(ADEC/EHSMS/05/5.1/EHSPRG/5.1.7/ERGONO)
• Remember: Live Electriciity Can Equal A Dead
Person, Ensure It Isn’t You Or Any Of Your
Colleagues.
Reference: Electricity Hazards
(ADEC/EHSMS/05/5.1/EHSSPRG/5.1.8/ELECHZ)
• Never use lighting sockets to powe er equipment.
• Ensure e cables are long enough for t the task.
• The innner insulation of cables should
s never be
visible.
• The ouuter insulation should extend into plugs and
equipm ment and fully utilize cable grrips.
• Blown fuses should be replaced im mmediately (note:
if a rep
placed fuse immediately blow ws again then it is
indicattive of a problem requiring the attention of
an elecctrician).
• For eleectrical maintenance works e ensure the mains
supplyy is disconnected.
• Never overload electrical sockets, use one plug per
sockett.
Defensive Driving
g Reduce Stress and Tension
n while over speeding.
Avoid Legal and Financial
n Liabilities and
Consequences.
Co
onsider the following while d
driving:
If your are the driver, Doo Not Use Phones while
driving at all times forr any reasons including
making calls, pagers, send or read text
messages, Always use a headset or wireless
speakers.
Stay at or below the e maximum allowable
speed for the road yo ou are driving on as
indicated by road signs,, you can use speed set if
your car is equipped with this option.
If you are the passenger you should intervene if
the driver is using a phone
p while driving the
vehicle and in case he exceeds the maximum
allowable speed.
Defensive e Driving Program aims to minimize death, We
Wearing Seat Belts:
injuries and
a damages resulting fro om road traffic • Wearing s e a t belts includes safety belts in cars,
Incidents.. taxis, buses, trucks, cranes,, or forklift trucks and shall
be adhered to by any pe erson in moving vehicles
Why Do W
We Need to Drive Safe? when engaged on ADEC acctivities.
• Exceptions include vehicless where only lap seatbelts
Prote ect Ourselves and our Familie
es. are available or in public trransportation where seat
Prote ect Others. belts are not available.
Arrivve in time.
Drrivers and Passengers Shall:
No Suffering from Death, Fatal In njuries and other
• Check seat belts are in go
o od conditions and work
damages.
a
properly. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Keep seat belts properly fastened while in moving
vehicles. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is all equipment
• Check that everyone in vehicles is wearing seat which is intended to be worn or held by a person at
belts properly before starting the drive. workplace and which protects them against hazards or
• Intervene when fellow passengers are not risks which may potentially threat their health or safety.
wearing seatbelts properly.
Remember PPE is the last option in the hazard hierarchy
Reference: Defensive Driving if control, and remember the following:
(ADEC/EHSMS/05/5.1/EHSPRG/5.1.9/DEFDRV)
• Know how and where to use PPE if issued to you.
• Maintain, clean and store your PPE to avoid any
damage.
• Carefully inspect PPE before use
• Immediately replace damaged and expired items.
• Report any problems with use of PPE.
PPE Purpose When to be used? Protection laboratories personnel
Foot Foot Injury Risks & or facing hot
Safety Boot
Protection Falling Objects. temperatures.
Safety Head Head Injury Risks & Obligatory where noise
Helmet Protection Falling Objects. levels exceeds 90db/
Ear Plugs & Hearing
Body Injury, Chemicals 8hrs shift or direct
Body Muffs Protection
Coveralls handling and instantaneous
Protection
Transportation. exposure of 135db.
Chemical Body Dust and Always where fugitive
Handling of chemicals. Respiratory
Suits Protection Gas dust & gaseous
Protection
Foot Injury, Chemicals Respirators emissions are expected.
Chemical Foot
handling and
Boot Protection
Transportation.
Rough & Always when handling
Hand
Chemical rough edges, materials
Protection
Gloves and chemicals.
Always when having a
Safety Eye fugitive dust, flying
Glasses Protection sparks, or chemical
splash.
Always where fugitive
dust or chemical
Safety Eye
splashing is expected
Goggles Protection
during work activities,
or Chemicals.
Face Shields Eye Obligatory for
Fire Prevention & Control 4. Chemical Chain Reaction (involving the fuel and
oxygen).
Remove one of these factors or stop the Chemical Chain
Reaction and the fire will go out.
All the four components must be present to make a fire
and keep it on.
Sources of ignition and Precautions:
Ignition
Precautions
Source
Care in using instruments with naked
Naked
flame and exclude any flammable
Flame
substances nearby.
Apply electrical protective measures such
Electrical as isolation, bonding, grounding, fuses.
What is Fire? sparks Apply spark proof equipment in classified
flammable and combustible areas.
Fire is a rapid chemical reaction. Fire starts because
four elements are present at a time: Heat build‐
Apply appropriate ventilation systems.
up
1. Fuel (paper, wood, gasoline),
2. Oxygen (air), Apply hot work permits and warning
Hot work
3. Heat (spark from welding, static electricity, signs.
friction, hot surfaces, electrical equipment, direct
flame), Cigarettes Apply No Smoking Policy.
Consider the application of the following measures to Fire Classification:
reduce fire risks at workplace:
It is important to identify the type of fire to be fought,
Good housekeeping measures. so that proper firefighting equipment can be selected
Efficient and effective waste management and and used. The NFPA classifies four categories of fires:
disposal.
Safe management and storage of flammable and Class of Extinguishing
combustible substances. Type of Fuel
Fire Agent
No Smoking Policy.
Hot work permits system. Combustible Solids (as ‐ Water.
Proper design and regular maintenance of A wood, glass, clothes, ‐ Dry Chemical
machines to avoid hot surfaces. papers, etc.). Powder (DCP).
Controls on Contractors Combustibles and
Safe electric systems and prevent overloading/ ‐ Foam.
Flammable Liquids (as
overheating of electric circuits. B ‐ Dry Chemical
petroleum, paints,
The segregation of areas with oxygen‐enriched Powder (DCP).
atmospheres. solvents, etc.).
Do not cover or block ventilation systems in ‐ Carbon
storage areas. Dioxide (CO2).
C Electrical.
‐ Dry Chemical
Powder (DCP).
‐ Carbon
Kitchen Cooking Oils and Dioxide (CO2).
K
Fat. ‐ Wet chemical.
‐ Fire Blanket.
How to Use Fire Extinguisshers Emergency Ressponse Plan
PAS
SS = PULL – AIM ‐ Squeeze an
nd SWEEP.
In the event of an emergency s situation (serious personal
injjury, medical case, fire, etc.), immediately contact EHS
1. PULLL and Twist the Pin.
PUL
Seection to attain needed assistance and help.
2. AIM the nozzle at the base of the fire, standing on
an upwind
u location away from m the fire 2‐2.5 Yo
ou can contact EHS Section through
t direct contact by
meteers. telephones, mobile nu umbers and email
3. SQUE EEZE the handle/ trigger to activate the (ehs@adec.ac.ae).
extin
nguisher and discharge its conntents on the fire
base.
4. SWEEP over the fire from side to side.
Re
eference: Fire Prevention and
d Control
(ADEC/EHSMS/05/5.1/EHSPRG/5.11.11/FIRPRV) When you make this contact, ensure that you clearly
ide
entify yourself and provide th
he following information:
1. Nature and scale of emerg gency.
2. Your r exact location First A
Aid
3. Number of injured persons and tyypes of injuries.
Trrained and qualified first aid
d responders, first aid kits
General Rules in case of Emergency:
R
an
nd Cardio‐Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) kits shall be
• When n a fire alarm sounds, evacuaation is required. prrovided in ADEC facilities in each floor.
• Walkk, do not run, to the nearesst exit door and
take stairways to proceed to grou und level and out
to the assembly point.
• Close doors as you leave.
e
• Shut down electric equipment and/ or any other
equip pment before you evacuate from your
workkplace.
• Do not
n use elevators (if existss) during a fire
emerrgency.
• If thee fire alarm stops, continue e the evacuation
and warn
w others who may attem mpt to enter the
buildding.
• Leave the building and move away from it,
keep ping routes and drives open n for emergency G
Give First Aid & CPR ONLY IF YOU ARE TRAINED AND
services teams when they arrive. QUALIFIED TO DO SO
• Evacuate to Assembly Areas/ Points as defined in
In case of any medical emerg gencies including injuries,
buildding, facility, and workplace Emergency
immmediately report to EHS Secttion for instructions.
Evacuation Plan.
EHHS Section shall immediately send first aid responders
References: annd kits as well as calling for Medical Rescue Team on
1
1. Emergency Management P Program (999).
(ADEC C/EHSMS/05/5.1/EHSPRG/5.1.13/EMRMGM)
2. Emergency Response P Plan
(ADE EC/EHSMS/05/5.1/EHSPRG/5.1.14/EMRSPL)
First Aid Treatment • Obtain medical help as soon as possible.
First aid is an emergency care provided for injury or Burns
sudden illness before medical rescue team arrives to
scene. • Prevent contamination by applying a sterile dressing.
• Submerge small minor burns in cold water (do not
Personal Injuries/ Wounds use ice).
• Apply sterile dressings to large extensive
• Control bleeding. burns (do not apply grease or ointment).
• Apply direct pressure on wound.
• Elevate injured area above the heart if possible. Stoppage of Breathing
• Apply pressure to supplying blood vessel if direct
pressure is not successful. • Apply Cardio‐Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) ONLY IF
• Secure dry, sterile dressings with bandages. YOU ARE TRAINED AND QUALIFIED TO DO SO.
• Wash your hands first and then act to clean • Tip victim’s head back, chin pointing up.
minor injuries thoroughly with plain soap and • Look, listen and feel for breathing.
water if a v a i l a b l e . • If no breathing and there is a pulse give artificial
respiration.
Fractures • Close victim’s nostrils by pinching shut.
• Make a tight seal over victim’s mouth with your
• Do NOT move the victim. mouth.
• Keep the broken bone and adjacent joints from • Inflate victim’s lungs with (2) full slow breaths.
moving. • Watch victim’s chest fall while listening for air return
• If an open wound is present, control the between breaths.
bleeding (see Personal Injuries/ Wounds). • Check for a pulse at the side of the neck for (5)
seconds.
Electric Shock • Breathe for adults once every (5) seconds; for
children is once every (4) seconds, and for infants,
• Keep victim lying down. once every (3) seconds.
• Cover victim only enough to keep victim from • Recheck for spontaneous breathing every few
loosing body heat. minutes.
• If there is no pulse and there is no breathing, begin Fainting
Cardio‐Pulmonary Resuscitation till the arrival of
Medical Rescue Team. • Symptoms include victim feeling lightheaded,
nauseated, flushed, feels warm and then may lose
Heart Attack consciousness for several seconds. Fainting may
result due to normal physiologic response to stress.
• Symptoms include chest pain, difficulty in
breathing, nausea, sweating, and weak rapid pulse. Act Immediately To:
Act Immediately To: • Make sure that the victim is breathing and has
pulse.
• Search for identification card or bracelet for • Keep victim lying down with feet elevated until
additional steps/ medical assistance contact recovery is complete.
numbers. • Bathe face down gently with cool water.
• Question eye witnesses about what has occurred. • Do not pour water over victim.
• Get medical aid quickly from a paramedic, • Loosen tight clothing.
physician or person trained on Cardio‐Pulmonary • Keep crowds away.
Resuscitation (CPR).
• Place the victim in a still and comfortable position. Incident Reporting
• Do not move the victim.
• Raise the head and chest if breathing is difficult. Immediately Report All EHS incident which may
• If breathing stops and there is pulse, apply includes first aid cases, Lost Work Day Cases, Restricted
artificial respiration ONLY IF YOU ARE TRAINED Work Day Cases, Medical Treatment Cases, Near Misses,
AND QUALIFIED TO DO SO. Property Damage, Fire, Spillages and All other types of
• If no pulse, give Cardio‐Pulmonary Resuscitation emergencies to ADEC EHS section.
and apply external cardiac compression on the
victim’s breast bone ONLY IF YOU ARE TRAINED Reference: EHS Incident Investigation & Reporting
AND QUALIFIED TO DO SO. (ADEC/EHSMS/05/5.1/EHSPRG/5.1.16/INCINV)
• Tip the head to open airway, look, listen and feel
breathing.
Important Emergency Contacts Acknowledgement Card
Internal Contacts: I hereby acknowledge that:
Environment, Health and Safety Section (EHS) 1. I have received a copy of this handbook.
2. I have read and understand the contents of
Walid Abdel Kader
02 615 0182 the handbook.
050 122 9985 3. I agree to work under all provisions contained
walid.abdelkader@adec.ac.ae in ADEC Environment, Health and Safety
Ibrahim Ahmad
Management System (ADEC EHSMS) and this
02 6150322 handbook.
050 596 7147
Ibrahim.ahmad@adec.ac.ae Name & Staff ID NO.
Sara Al Fahim
02 615 0323
sara.alfahim@adec.ac.ae
EHS Section Email: ehs@adec.ac.ae Signature
External Emergency Contacts:
Abu Dhabi Police Central Operations for ALL
Emergencies Date
999
General Notes