SAFETY IN HEAT

COMPETITION
2018
Index

INTRODUCTION 04
COMPETITION GOALS 05
CATEGORIES 06
PARTNERS 06
THE JUDGES 07
AWARD CEREMONY 08
WORKERS RESIDENTIAL CITIES COMPETITION 10
COMPETITION CATEGORIES 11
WHO CAN APPLY? 11
HOW TO APPLY? 11
COMPETITION CRITERIA & SUGGESTED EVIDENCE 12
CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS COMPETITION 14
COMPETITION CATEGORIES 15
WHO CAN APPLY? 15
HOW TO APPLY? 15
COMPETITION CRITERIA & SUGGESTED EVIDENCE 16

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 Introduction

The “Safety in Heat Program” Competition has been created to recognize

and reward entities that comply with the requirements of Abu Dhabi
Occupational Safety and Health System Framework (OSHAD SF) and
the midday break law and also provide and maintain world-class working
conditions for their workforce during the difficult summer months.

The Safety in Heat Program was first launched by OSHAD in 2014

to raise awareness on the requirements that must be met by employers
in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in order to protect workers from the summer
heat.

In 2016, the Safety in Heat Competition was launched by OSHAD to

celebrate excellence in implementing the program, requirements and
standards. The award not only recognizes employers but also workers
and their contribution to relevant programs.

The winners of the competition will be invited to attend a closing award

ceremony to receive certificates and awards. OSHAD will communicate
with entities eligible to apply for the competition and will provide full
details on the requirements and application process.

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Competition Goals

• Raise awareness on OSHAD SF requirements and standards and shed

light on OSHAD-SF – CoP 11.0 – Safety in Heat.

• Encourage all entities to participate in the competition and

demonstrate their active contribution to the Safety in Heat Program by
providing detailed examples on how they implemented the program.

• Encourage workers to contribute to the program’s implementation

efforts as this is rewarded as part of the competition, with awards
presented to those who actively participated in the campaign.

• Reward those who identify new innovations that can help reduce the
hazards and risks associated with working in the heat.

• To recognize and reward excellence in implementing the Safety in Heat

Program, celebrate initiatives and innovations by the workforce and
promote the Emirate of Abu Dhabi’s position as home to safe and
healthy workplaces.

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 Categories

• Best Residential City/ Construction Project

• Best Worker

• Best Innovation for cities

• Best Innovation for workers

Partners

• Zonescorp

• Abu Dhabi General Services Company (Musanada)

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The Judges

OSHAD will form a judging panel from OSHAD and its competition
partners. Judging will be based upon the criteria set and shared with
the participating entities.

The participating entities must demonstrate their active contribution to

the Safety in Heat Program by providing detailed examples on how
they implemented the program.

Further evidence of robust implementation will also be gathered

through an inspection and audit program. All participating entities will
be visited to verify the evidence they have submitted as part of their
applications.

Further information on the criteria is available within this booklet.

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 Awards
Ceremony

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OSHAD will be hosting a prestigious award ceremony to celebrate the
achievements made by all participating entities in the 2018 Safety in
Heat campaign. The winners of each category will be presented with
certificates and individual awards to recognize their achievements.

The award ceremony will be held in October 2018. The exact date and
location of the closing ceremony will be announced prior to the event.

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 Workers’ Residential Cities
Competition

In Collaboration with:
Zonescorp

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OSHAD, in collaboration with ZonesCorp, will be running the Safety in
Heat Program Competition for the second year, focusing on the
workers’ residential cities nominated by Zonescorp.

The competition is open to all workers’ residential cities that can

demonstrate compliance with the requirements of OSHAD-SF – CoP
11.0 – Safety in Heat and also can show implementation of additional
improvements aimed at reducing the risks associated with working in
the heat, aligned to the criteria set for this competition.

Competition Categories:

BEST INNOVATION BY
BEST INNOVATION BEST RESIDENTIAL
BEST WORKER A WORKERS
BY A WORKER CITY
RESIDENTIAL CITY

Who can apply?

The competition is open to all workers’ residential cities nominated
by Zonescorp.

How to apply?
• Zonescorp will email the application form to all nominated workers’
residential cities.
• Workers’ residential cities will complete the application form, along
with required evidence aligned to the criteria set for the award.
• Workers’ residential cities will send applications on 13 September
2018 to RDC.WRC@zonescorp.com.
• Workers’ residential cities can also include additional material
outside of the criteria that they feel may support their application.

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 Competition Criteria and
Suggested Evidence
Best Workers’ Residential City
Subject Criteria Evidence
Initial Gap analysis for workers’ residential city • Inspection reports
• Maintenance reports
Location Identification of areas for improvement (for 3 months)
Assessment Testing of air conditioning / air flow • Photographs
• Written submission
Testing of water temperature (chilled) detailing actions

Full use of all campaign material developed by

Program’s
OSHAD • Written submission
awareness
materials Development of specific additional material • Photographs
(posters, • Campaign plan
Updating material around the residential city
booklets, etc.)
on a regular basis

Use of OSHAD training material

Development of additional specific training
material
• Training attendance
Training Specific training on heat illness and symptoms forms
Training on actions workers can take during • Training material
their working day • Photographs

Training on how to maintain good hydration

levels
Training / information on a well-balanced diet
Availability of additional laundry services • Photographs
Clothing
Availability of additional storage / drying areas • Written submission

Evaluation of meals to ensure they support a • Evaluation of meals

balanced diet supplied
Meals
Change of food types to supply a balanced • Record of changes
diet during summer months implemented

• Photographs
Rehydration Availability of electrolyte drinks
• Written submission
Indoor areas cooled with air conditioning
Indoor temperatures checked on a regular • Records of
basis temperature checks
Environment
• Inspection reports
Availability of chilled water (showers) • Photographs
Availability of additional portable fans

Availability of trained first aiders at all times • Training records

First Aid Specific training given on safety in heat • Shift records
requirements (attendance /
availability 24/ 7 )

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Best Innovation by a Worker
The competition is open to all workers who are resident at the
eligible and participating workers’ residential cities. A worker can apply
directly for the award or can be proposed by the residential city
management or a fellow worker. The application should include detailed
supporting information on how the idea or innovation will help / is
helping to reduce risk and how this can be implemented in the
Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Best Innovation by a Workers’ Residential City

The competition is open to all participating workers’ residential cities
and will be presented to the city that develops and implements the best
new idea or innovation for controlling risks associated with working in
the heat.

Best Worker
The competition will be presented to 3 workers from each participating
city as nominated by the residential city’s management. Nominated
workers must meet the following conditions:

• Actively participated in the residential city’s program

• Contributed with suggestions / improvements
• Assisted the developer in implementing the campaign
• Has good awareness of safety in heat protection

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 Construction Projects
Competition

In Collaboration with:
Abu Dhabi General Services Company (Musanada)

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For the first time, and in collaboration with Musanada, OSHAD is
launching a competition focused on construction projects nominated
by Musanada.

The competition is open to construction projects that can demonstrate

compliance with the requirements of OSHAD-SF – CoP 11.0 – Safety in
Heat and also can show implementation of additional improvements
aimed at reducing the risks associated with working in the heat, aligned
to the criteria set for this competition.

Competition Categories:

BEST INNOVATION BEST CONSTRUCTION

BEST INNOVATION BEST WORKER BY A PROJECT
BY A WORKER
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Who can apply?

The competition is open to all construction projects nominated by
Musanada.

How to apply?
• Musanada will email the application form to all nominated
construction projects.
• Construction projects will complete the application form, along with
required evidence aligned to the criteria set for the Competition.
• Construction projects will send applications on 13 September 2018 to
hse.competition@musanada.com.
• Construction projects can also include additional material outside of
the criteria that they feel may support their application.

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 Competition Criteria and
Suggested Evidence
Best Construction Project
Subject Criteria Evidence
Shaded areas provided around the project
General • Photographs
Air conditioned or forced ventilation (fans)
Location • Temperature records
Temperature checks undertaken on rest areas
Specific working in the heat risk assessment
undertaken
Risk Reasonable control measures identified • Records
Assessment
Control measures implemented
Heat stress program developed
Work schedules updated to reduce working in direct
heat • Records
Work
Mid-day break being enforced • Project plans
Schedule
Heavy manual tasks rescheduled for cooler parts of • Photographs
the day
Regular monitoring of the TWL around the project
TWL posted around the project • Monitoring records
Monitoring Process to ensure managers / supervisors aware of • Inspection records
the TWL • Photographs
Safety in heat inspections undertaken - at least
weekly
Program’s Full use of all OSHAD program’s awareness
awareness materials • Written submission
materials Development of specific additional material • Photographs
(posters, Material posted around the project • Campaign plan
booklets, etc.) Updating material around the project on a regular basis
Use of OSHAD training material
Development of additional specific training material
• Training attendance
Specific training on heat illness and symptoms forms
Training Training on actions workers can take during their • Training material
working day
• Photographs
Training on how to maintain good hydration levels
Training / information on a well-balanced diet
Provision of lightweight clothing • Records
Clothing
Provision of additional laundry services • Photographs
Evaluation of meals to ensure they support a balanced
diet • Evaluation of meals
Change of food types to supply a balanced diet supplied
Meals during summer months • Record of changes
Availability of snacks/fruit during the workday to implemented
ensure workers maintain a nutrient and caloric • Records / photographs
intake needed for working in the heat
Availability of electrolyte drinks • Photographs -
Rehydration
Availability of chilled water around the project purchase records
Temperature checks undertaken on potable water • Records / Photographs
Availability of trained first aiders at all times • Training records
First Aid • Shift records
Specific training given on safety in heat
requirements (attendance /
availability 24/ 7 )

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Best Innovation by a Worker
The competition is open to all workers employed at eligible and
participating construction projects. A worker can apply directly for the
competition or can be nominated by the concerned project
management or a fellow worker. The application should include detailed
supporting information on how the idea or innovation will help / is
helping to reduce risk and how this can be implemented in the
Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Best Innovation by a Construction Project

The competition is open to all nominated construction projects and will
be presented to the project that develops and implements the best
new idea or innovation for controlling risks associated with working in
the heat.

Best Worker
The competition will be presented to 3 workers from each participating
construction project as nominated by the project’s management.
nominated workers must meet the following conditions:

• Actively participated in the construction project’s program

• Contributed with suggestions / improvements
• Assisted the developer in implementing the campaign
• Has good awareness of safety in heat protection

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 For more information please contact us on:

For enquiries about the program:

safetyinheat@oshad.ae

For enquiries about

Worker Residential City Competition:

RDC.WRC@zonescorp.com

For enquiries about

Construction Project Competition:

hse.competition@musanada.com

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