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SLuitig dauatlg ALL stg! j) Hh ny el Sey Cm pear) Toshio The Abu Dhabi Occupational Health and Safety Practitioners Course Learner Guide V.3 July 2013 ‘The Abu Dhabl Occupational Heath and Safety Praciioner Course July2018, Page INDEX Purpose and course objectives Z 2 z Tntroduction tothe Abu Dhabi Environment, Health nd | 4-14 Safety Management System Regulatory Framework (AD EHSMS RF) 3___ [AD ESM Elements 75-25 4 [AD EHSMS Regulatory instruments 26-146, 5 [AD EHSMS RF Mandatory Forms. a7 = 189, 6 [Summary 160-161 ‘The Abu Dhabi Occupational Health and Safety Pracioner CourseVajulyZ01s Page? Purpose ‘To give the partipants knowledge ofthe Abu Dhabi EHSMS RF. The patipants are required to pass the assessment forthe Abu Dhabi Occupational Heath and Safety Practioner Course 238 a requirement for rgistation under the Qudort system developed by the AD EHS Centre, Course Objectives By the end ofthis course the lamer wi 1. Understand the elements of AD EHSMS RF 2 Understand the ADEHSMS Regulatory Instruments: = Codes of Practice: += Mechaviss: and + Standards, 3. Understand the requirements for competion ofthe reandtory forms forthe reporting of perfomance and incidents as per the AD EHSMS RF. "Tre Abu Dhabi Occupational Health and SolanyPraciuonar CourseW July 2019 Module 2 Introduction to the AD EHSMS RF ‘The Abu Dhabi Occupational Heals and SufeqyPrectlonerCourseV-3}uy 2013 Page o } Historic Milestones Hy Datel’ Patt) pescnsnsnsationsisaaa” Doe ‘Tre Au Dhabi Ocoupatons Heal and Safety Practuoner Course Vs]uy 2013 Pages ‘Scope ‘Occupational Health and Safety: ‘The AD EHSMS RF is designed to ensure employees safety and the promotion and Imaintenanoa of the highest degree of physical, mental and social wel-being of eployees by preventing It healt, controling risks and the adaptation of work to people, and peopl to thelr jobs. ‘The goal ofall OHS programs i to foster a sefe work envionment Through the protection of ‘employees the system wil also protect visors, customers, supplies, nearby communities, end ‘other members of te pull wo are impacted by the workplace environment "Tae Abu Dhab Occupational Health and Safety Practioner couse 3July2018 Page Environmental Impacts Resulting from the Workplace: “The AD EHSMS RF is designed to ensure that these impacts are reuced and managed, a the inaiviualenity level, to ensure the workplace Is healthy and safe and o protect and conserve the envionment as whole forthe benefit ofthe Emirate of Abu Dhsbi and it inhabitants Appliesbiity| ‘The AD EHSMS RF isthe hey EHS regulation nthe Emirate of Abu Dhak. Compliance of any centty to its dferent components ie subject fo the eniy’s claselieaton under the system. There ate thee levels of casstication, which Induce: Nomina: An rtf roma by a cnc SRA sal ay wh froma to AD EHEMS RE neg cewopng # iy conse! EMSS an sng ‘Sopra om he conemad SPA. Mlcation a8 a Low Risk Ently: An entty thet ofcily otto do so, shal comply with the requirements of AD EHS Rl ~ Mechaniam 5.0 - EHS Requeemns for Low Rsk Entities ‘and the technical requrements of relevant Regulatory Instruments (Codes of Practoe, ‘Mechanisms and Standard). ‘Al other Entities: Al othe ntti operating within the Emirate of Abu Dhebi who are not yet nominated or noted by a concemed SRA shall tive to comply wih the requirements AD EHSMS RF. Philosophy + Incorporating ntemsatonal Standards and Protocole ‘+ Umbrella Law = not replacing any existing laws relevent to Environment, Heath and Safety —toolto asset compliance ‘Broad Based Horizontal Integration of EHS — across mule Sector Risk Management Based System Performance Based System (2. KP and incint Repoting) ‘SRA\s ~ Responsible for implementation, Monitring Complance and Administration “The Aba Dhabi Occupational Health and Safety Practivoner Course \s]uy 2013 Pale International Standards Incorporates International Standard ~ bu Stand Alone in imlemantation —tho sysom Incorporates the key components ofthe relevant intomatorl standards but does not require ‘onitioe o gain cortfeation fo these intomatonal systems by ath pat if they do net wish to dose. “The Atv Dhabi Occopational Healthand SwetyPractioner Course 3]ulp2018 Page Distinctive Features mot era) oy Cur a) Distnave ferent con 4 Regulatory Integration of EHS ~ tho main focus of Version 2.0 othe AD EHSMS RFs to reduce EHS regulatory duplication and overlap trough a systema process of integration of the Federal and Emirate relevant authori EHS requirements into the eystom. Refer to AD EHS RI Mechanar .0 Integration of EHS Requioments in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi for more det ‘The Abu Dhabi Occupational Hesitrand Suny Praciuoner CourseV-sJuly2018 aged Promotes and Rewards Self-Regulation -enitos are encouraged to voluntarily discover, lsclose, corect. and prevent volaons of olvant laws. By applirg fis concep they may be Protecied fom EHS prosecution, Incorporates international Standards — but Stand Alene in implementation ~the sytem incorporates the key components ofthe relevant intemational stancards but does nt require nites to gan certieation to these intematonal systems by a third party they donot wish io doce. ‘Based on Partnerships between Government and the Private Sector Entities tho systom 's designed to encourage ineracton and cooperation between the jovemment and private sectors, in particular tho intoracton betwen enttes and the concemed SRA's. Performance Based System ~ tsa system requirement for SRAs and enttes to establish EHS performance targets and goals and implementa montoring program. For enties to obiah ‘and maintain approval for her EHSMS they must comply wit te nontoring and reporting requirements of te AD EHSMS RF. Communication and Consultation - key component ofthe sytem isthe inctusion of ‘communication and consitaton requirements. Employers have the duty to consul with employees and wor together to eliminate or reduce work-telaed iris and lness and to ‘remote health and wel-being, This snot ony algal responsibly - there are very eal benefits for an employer to implement and mainsin a consutatve spproach,Itensures that 2 {safe and heey work envionment and work practices, programs and procedures are ectuly ‘reated and maintained bythe people who must work within those systems and be guided by them. Integration of EHS Permitting Requitements~ the eystom incoporates the curent EHS Pemiting rqukemants ofthe relovant authorities and every offorthas been made to ensure thatthe impacts of any ational periting requirements intreducad by the AD EHSMS RF add value tothe Emirata by protecting the EHS interests of al residons ofthe Emirate ‘Capacity Building and “Emiratization’- one of he key features ofthe system isthe focus on ‘capacky bulking within the fed of experts in Cccupatonal Hoath and Safety within the Emirate, An important component of the capacity bulng inate sto proactively encourage ‘ttzens ofthe Emirate to engage in the EHSMS inate, ‘Cultural Change — one ofthe longterm goals ofthe EHSMS ita sto effect cura change within the inhabitants ofthe Errata te intded thatthe AD EHSMS RF wal be key tool in the process of achieving a postive EHS cutis change to achive a safer, healer and ‘sustainable fur forthe Emirate "Tre Abu Dhabi Occupations Heal and Safely PractionerCourseV-3july2015 Page 10 ) we amm ~ + Improved OHS stendard + Cenraised registration ofS Practitioners, Consuitancy Ofcers, Sanco providers and Training Providers; and ‘+ Continuous improvement and Performance. Fisk Managemont Methodology + Identity potential hazards; * Ascoss risk aseociated hazard: ‘+ Managing risk by controling andlor reducing sk to as low as reasonably practicable (ALARe) 4+ Monitoring of rik management strategy; and + Emergency Response. ‘The Abu Dhabi Oceupavonal Health and Saas PracionerCourseWajuly2013 Page I Hoatth and Safety Hirarchy of Controls "Fre Abu Dias Occopaional Healthand Sofey Pranivoner couse Sjuly2018 Page 12 racy \ AD EHSMS Administrative Structure ; oy 2 7 — aps evajuyaois Pagel ADEHSMS RF AD EHSMS Regulatory Framework Structure “Tre Abu Dats Occupational Healtvand Saley Pracitioner Coursey. syuly 2013 Page 4 “Module 3 AD EHSMS RF — ELEMENTS ments ‘The AD EHSMS RF Elements define the mandatoy management ssiem components tobe incorporeted into an enity’s EHSMS, These kay components spect te minimum requirements of an enttys EHSMS, + Entities submitted EHSMS must comply witnall requirements + Form €— summery / checks of requirements Paeetereerce ae en ao ieee Oo Sooeeesors ae ot en botie sapere ponies 1 Guidotines “Technical Guidlines (in support of mandstory requtements) Indoor Ar Qualty Management; Management of Contractors: Manual Handing and Ergonomics; Manual Tasks involving the Handing of People: Process of Risk Management, Safe Removal of Asbestos Containing Materia; Sale Werk in Confined Spaces; "The Abu Dhabi Occupational Wealivand Safety Practioner Course 3July2018 Page 16 Safety inthe Heat “raining and Competency; ‘Communication and Consultation; ‘A snd Inspection; and EHS Incident investigations EHSMS Guidance Documents EHS Roles, Responsibities and Stuctures; Key Performance Indcators; and ‘SelfRegulaton andthe AD EHS Guiding Principles. Element 1 Roles, Responsibilities and Self Rogulation ‘The sims and intent of his Element iso: + Ensure a systemic approach to defining and communicating EHS roles ard responstlites; and + Define the roles and reeponsibities of stakchollers under the AD EHSMS RF. AD EHSMS RF Guidance Documents: AD EHSMS RF - GD - EHS Roles, Responsibiios and Structures Roles and Responsibilities procedure) shall, ata minimum: “+ Ensure top managements uitimately responsible forthe EHSMS and EHS matters; + Ensure appropriate and competent EHS resources to devebp, irplement and maintsin an EHSMS; + Establish clea defined and documented EHS roles and responsbities and ‘+ Delgated authorities foreach role within the ety; ‘+ Ensure effective communication of oles and responsibitieso all employes and ‘Stakeholders and + Estabish the means to measure employee conformance against ther defined roles, responstiles and accountable. “The Abu Dhabi Orupatonal Health and Salety Practioner Course 3July2018 Page 17 Element 2 Risk Management The sins an et of his Ema: Ensure systematic proach o risk management; Eneure EHS hazards an risks are enifie, assessed anc appropriate control measures are implemented end montorod; and Preserbe standard methodologles la wiich th ek management process shall be conducted and compliance canbe assessed. ‘Guidance Documents: AD EHSMS RF TG - Process of Rsk Manazement Risk Management program shall, ata minimum: [Ensure risk management i an integral part of management and embeded inthe ently cule and practices; EEnaure ik management shal be applicable to ll cts that an ently undertakes “andir phases of project development (fem design to decommissioringldemaltion} Define rek management methodologies end competencies, ‘Be based on consultation with employees, contractors and other elevant stakeholders. ‘The Abu Dhabi Gcrupstonal Healhand Safety Practioner Course 3July2013 Page 18 Incorporates the recognized stops of rsk managomont, which include: 1+ Identity all EHS hazards in the workplace; 1 Assess the risks ofthese hazards; + Formulate contol measures to reduce the sk to an acceptable and as lw as reasonably practicable (LARP) level ‘+ Reviw the program on a regular basis; and + Incorporate @ management of change process wihin the ently. {Addresses routine and non-oitne actives of all persons faving access tothe workplace; ‘+ Adresses supply cain and contractor undertakings; + Address human betaviour, + Identity hazards cutside the workplace capable of adversely affecting the environment andforheath and safety of employees; '+ Address potential isk o persons not inthe eniy’s employment; + Address plant, machinery, equipment, substances and materials at the workplace; ‘+ Adres the design of work areas, processes, work organization and operating procedures; and ‘+ Ensure documentation, recoring and communication ofthe results of sk management sctvies. Element 3 Management of Contractors ‘The alms and intent of his Elementi: + Ensue a systematic approach othe management of contractor so that sk o heath ‘and safety of contractors, employees, the community andthe environment are ‘nimised nd + Provide epecicrequltments forthe Buiting and Constrtion Secor forthe ‘management of EHS aspects of contracts engeged in ‘centration work ‘Guidance Documents: AD EHSMS RF TG - Management of Contactors “The Aba Dhabi Occupational Health and SateyPractioner Course 3]ulyz013 Pagel, Management of Contractors Procedure, including: + Establishment of Project EHS Requirements -the process of pr-qualiying ‘contractors andlor inlicing project EHS requirements in tender! speciation ‘documentation; ‘+ Evaluation / Selection -the process fr evalvation and selection of contractors that possess appropriate EHS management system forthe scope of works; “+ Contractial Agreement the contractual agreement process between the cent and the contractor (once selected) includes a clear scope of waks and the projet specific ‘requirements fr envionment health ad safety management ‘+ Co-ordination and Communication - the process of agreeing on the method of co- ‘ordination of contractors) aces, wih clear arrangements or communicating the EHS Information and requirements to al elevant stakeholders; ‘+ Mobitzation ! Work in Progress he process of ensuringEHS managements Implemented during mobilization tothe workplace / ee and during work aces to ‘achieve the successful completion ofthe scope of work; + Monitoring Performance - the process of dtring measur that are used to periodical evaluate contactor EHS performance and conliance against legislative and projec specie EHS requirements and goals; ‘+ Commissioning - the process of ensuing EHS management during the commissioning ‘of buildings / machinery plant equipment ‘+ Demoblization / Decommissioning - the process of ensuing EHS management is Implemented during dembiizaton / decommissioning ates, Incucing transportation ‘of pereannel, equement and supplesraerils not used, Including the disassombly, Temovaland ste cleanup of any offices, buldings of ober eites assembled on the sie: and + Contract Close-Out- the contractual agreement process atthe completion of spe of work, Tie step ie partcwarly important for contract tha contln conetucton work. ‘This is when oficial “conto ofthe ste returned to tho Enity/ Cent / Developer. Principal Contractor fr “Construction Werk lament 4 Consultation and Communication esis and intent of his Elementi to: + Eneure a systematic approach tothe management of EHS: = Consutation actives; and = Communiaton and awareness Guidance Documents: AD EHSMS RF TG ~ Consuitaton and Communication “The Abu Daa Occupations (akhand Soler PradiuonerCourseV.s]uly2013 Pagez0 @ eee crassa tae meen =n are err an _{eemnmcaah ine eno ees Consultation Proceduro(), including: = Structure of consultation committees and meetings; ard. ~ Consultation wih contraciors and cher extemal voor le15,commitoe mist be formed ifthe entity has more than somos] Communication Procedure(), including: Internal communication throughout the various levels of the ently; = Communication with contactors, vstors and ater pe'sons nthe workplace; Relevant communication wth extemal stakeholders = Development ofan annual EHS performance repr, bbe used fr intemal ‘commnication and management review purposes (etemelstakeholdar ‘communization / tribution is optional). Element § Training and Competency ‘The aim and intent of his Element it: ‘+ Ensure a systematic approach tothe management of enitying, implementing and ‘monitoring EHS training; ‘+ Ensure all employees, contactors and vistors receive appropiate EHS training; and ‘+ Ensuce a systemate approach to Kenting, assessing end montoring the ‘competencies that are required to ensure tasks can be permed in safe manner by allemployees and contractors {Guidance Documents: AD EHSMS RF TG - Training and Competency EHS Training Procedure(s) shall address, ata minimum: ‘+ entiation and evaluation of EHS taining needs (e9. Tiaing Needs Anaiysis and EHS Training Mati), and provaing appropriate EHS trinng incuding EHS Management System training; EHS roles and rsponsibilis; EHS emergency response and management, EHS inductions, enerc and site-specific, (reusing contactors and other persons) that ‘ata minimum include compliance wih Aricl 96 of Federal Law No, for 1980, on Regulation of Labour Retations; “+ EHS consequences of non-confommance to specified procedures “The Abu Diab Occupational Hosthand Soler Praiuoner Course + Relovant subject spectic EHS training (e.g, Manual Handing, Safety inthe Heat, ete) and 1+ Specialized tek-specfle raining (eg. Confined Spaces etc) ning the implementation and provision ofthe require traling: Level of responsibly and competence: Frequency of traning “Types of taining; LUteracy, numeracy, language and other leaming requirements: (Course selection / material development “Trainer competency; ‘Assessment actives; “raning records; and Refresher taining requirements Monitoring, measuring results and Review of EHS training procedue(). EHS Competency Procedure(s) shall address, ata minimum: + Ensure tht employees and other persons under its contro performing tasks are competent on the basis of epproprate education, tring andor exparience, ‘Aprocess to identity and evaluste EHS competency requirement, including: Relevant EHS competencies nd Taskepecie competences. Methods of assessing competencies; Process to record competencies; Maintaining and improving competencies; and ‘system to review the EHS competency procedure). Element 6 Emergency Management ‘The aims and intet ofthis Eten i to: + Ensure a systematic approach io emergency managemertplansing and response; and + Factste harmonization of relevant Competent Authoriys) requrements and provide a ‘dear hierarchy of contin the eveat of significant emergencies. ‘AD EHSMS R~ CoP 60 Emergency Msnsgement Requiements ‘The Abu Diab Occapational Health and Safety Practioner Course/3)uly2018 Page 722 Emergency Response and Management program | proceduro( shall address, ata minimum: + Riskbased identification and response lo potenti emergen-y stations "+ Specfle emergency response and management oles, responses end resources: Appropriate risk-based emergency response and management plans). icuding: “enreat-specfi plan(s); ~feclty specie); and — appropfate support /functonal plans + Provision of appropriate resources (@9, human, equipment faites, tralning, ec): ‘Arrangements for extemal stakeholder commurications {Arrangement for communications wih concemed SRA’ ani emergency serves if applicable; + Petiodc emergency respense and management tests and exercises; and + Mesitring and review of plans and procedures. Eloment 7 Monitoring, Investigation and Reporting “The aims and intent ofthis Element lt: “+ Ensure aysternatcepproach othe EHS mentoring, investigation and reporting; + Engure accurate, timely and informative data on incients, juries, occupational ilpses and envionmental aspects is colected and analyzed; and + Engure elective investigation Is conducted, identifying root causes, and appropiate corrective ations sre implemented. EHS Targets and Objectives Procedure(s) Including: + Ensure documented, etfectvly communicated EHS targets and objectives; ‘+ Ensure targets and objectives, where practicable shall be measureable; + incorporates requeements of +The enty EHS potey + Legal requirements; Relevant Competent Authorities requirements; and + AD EHSMS RF mandatory key performance indicators and Sector spect targets and objectives, appiicabl. + Sets program(s) fer achieving he targets and objectives, iluding, the methods, ‘timeffames, monitoring acvties and eeponsibilies; and 1+ Eneute targets, objectives and procedure() are revewed periodical to ensure they remain relevant and appropiate ‘The Abu Dhabi Occupational Heath and Seley ractsoner CourseV-3Julp2013 Page 23 EHS Ineldent investigation Procedure(), Including: ‘+ Compliant with AD EHS RI Mechanism 11 EHS ineKlon’Investigation; + Process of receding, hvestigting and analyzing EHS inccets; ‘Ensure investigations are performed by competent parson() in consulation and coordination with evant stakeholders; Ensure investigations are performed in a imely manner, Process to determine the rect causes of EHS inconts; Identity opportunites fr corrective and prventative contol measures; and Enaures effective communication ofthe outcomes of the investigation to relevant stakeholler, EHS Monitoring Procedure(s) including: Monitoring ofthe etty'sEHS targets and objectives; Monitoring the effectiveness of EHS programs and contol measures; Proactive & reactive measures of performance; and Montering compliance with applicabie Federal Occupational Standards and AD EHS RI = Standards end Guideline Valves; + Roques cuted in rlvant AD EHS Regt sumer: Requirements outined in SRA ! Competent Authoriies perms /Hoenses /n0 ‘objection cetifste, or equivalent + Requirements outined in approved EHS Plans and Stiles; ‘+ Requirements outined by relevant SRA / Competent Asthoty(); and + Desarption of methodologies and instruments used to montor, including, calibration requrements and records. EHS Reporting Procedure(s) includes: ‘+ Hlerarchies, timetables & responsibil for reporting (hnteal & Extemal; ‘+ EHS perormance & incident reporting rquiremects,incluing: ‘EHS Incidents tothe concemed SRA as required, + Quarterly EHS performance othe concerned SRA; and + Annual 3% pary extemal aul results othe concerned SRA Requirements in parmits/izenses/ne objection certileaes/ equivalent, Requirements outined in approved EHS Plans and Stes; Fequitementsoutined in relevant AD EHS Regulatory Indruments; and ‘Other requirement outined by the enty’s approved EHSMS, “The Abu Diab Occupational Healh and Safey PracationerCourseV July 2018 Page? Element Ault and Inspection ‘Thesis and intent ofthis Element ito: ‘+ Eneure a systematic approach fo EHSMS audt and inspection; ‘Ensure regular EHSMS aucits and inspections ae conducts; and + Ensue that EHS non-conformances are identfed ad an arpropriatecorective action plan is implemented as early as posible. ‘AD EHSMS RF TG Ault and Inspection EHS audit program /procedure(s) shall address, sta minimum: + Scope ctr, and objectives of aus o be conducted; + Audi program responses, competencies and resources, ‘+ Aud program planing nd implementation processes, incising; ~ Documented eta; = Frequency and schedules; zs ~ Methods of collecting and vertying formaton: = Reporing aut resus and. ~~ Aust program record keeping: + Au program monitoring and review; and. 4 Intemal and external porting requiements. “The internal uit erteria shal cove levant requirements to the entity such ast ‘+ Federal and Local EHS Legistion; + ADEHSMS RF; + Spec Sector /Enty Requirements; and + Otter specie entity requirements (2.9, OHSAS 18001), EHS inspection program/ procedure) shall address, a a minimum: ‘Scope, criteria and objectives of inspections to be conduc ‘Inspection rogram responses, competencies and eszurces; + Inspection program planing end implementation processes, including: “citer | Frequency and schedules: = Methods of electing and vettying information; ) = Reporting inspection resul J = Nor-confermance and corrective action process; and ~ Inspection program recor keeping, ‘+ Inspection program monitoring and review; and ! + Internal reporting requirements, "The Abu Dhabi Occupational, Health and Safety Prectioner Cou Sjuyzors age 2s Non-conformance and corrective action procodure(s), shall adérees at minimum: “+ ldenttying and correcting nan-conformity(s) retaking ections(s) to mitigate thelr EHS consequences + Investigating non-conforiy(), determining their root cause(s) and taking actions to ‘avoid thelr reoceurence: + Evaluating the need for action() fo prevent non-conformity(s) and implementing ‘appropiate actions designed to avol ther occurence; 1+ Recording and communicating the resus of corectve action(s) and preventative ‘acton(s) taken and ‘+ Reviewing the effectiveness of corrective actions) and preventative actions) taken as pat ofthe close-out procedure Element 9 Compliance and Management Roviow_ The aie and intent of this Elements to: ‘+ Define system compliance requirements; and + Eneure a systematic approach to the review ofthe ents EHSMS, ‘To demonstrate compliance an entity shall: + Develop, implement and malnain an appropriate Integratec EHS Potoy, Develop, implement and maintain sn epproprato Legal Compliance Procedure) ‘Develop, implement and maintain an appropriate Operational Precadures(); Devel, implement and malian an appropiate Document Control) Develop, imlement and mainain an appropiate EHS Recs Retention Procedure) Develop, implement and maintain an eppropriato Management of Change Process; Develop, implement and mainain an aproprists Managemont Review Procedure(s)and Develop, implement and maintain appropiate programs and procedures prescribed under al AD EHSMS RF Elements. Integrated EHS Policy, including: "Authorized by Top Management; "+ Approptteto nature & scale ofthe ently’s EHS risks; + Communiostedt all elevant stakeholders; and + Indde commit Prevention of hij, lines and envcrmental potion; ‘+ Enhancement of employee heath and wellbeing: + Legal compliance; Seti, monitoring and reviewing EHS targets and oboctves; 1 Provision of appropriate EHS resources; and + Continua improvement. ———" "TheAbu Dhabi Occupational HesRhane Safes Pracitioner Course 3a 2013, Legal Compliance Procedure including: = dentty and access relevant gal and other requirements (eg. Legal Regist); Ensure compliance te relevant legal and other requiemerts when developing EHSWS procedures, processes and programs Ensure communication to relevant stakaholdrsof egal and other requirements; and = Be reviewed percdial to ensure it remains elevant and appropriate. ‘Operational program(s / procedure(s) including: ‘Operations and seit that are associated wih Wentied hazards) that require implementation of contol measure(s) to manage sk): = Control measures elated to supply chains (puchave of goods, equipment and services) = Contol meseure related to contactors and other valor tothe workplace; and Stipulated operating enter /insivetone, mainionsnce instructions integtty ‘rogram where ther abeance could lead to an inciease in EHS risk) Eneure that changes in organizational structure, personnel plan, machinery, equipment, ‘materials, documentation, processes or procedures do notresltin the inadvertent Inoducton of hazards ad increased risk; + Analyze changes in operational procedures or processes to Kenly any required changes in training, documentation or equipment; + Analyze changes in oeation, equipment or operating conkions fr any potontal hazards and + Ensure that all personnel are made enare of and understand any changes in requirements, procedures and appcable control measures, "Tae Abu Dhabi Occupational Health and Safety Praiuoner CourseV july 2013 Page 27 Managemont System Review procedure(,neluding: = Ensure ton management reviews the entity's EHSMS, at planned intervals to censure is suitably and effectiveness, inimam of ae ful eview per year; ‘dent key review eam members; = Spesiy clear roles and responstbiies assigned to review team members; Define the process of recoding, implementing end communicating he ress of management reviews; and + Define the exter for he review. ‘Summary of Requirements: ~ AD EHSMS RF Fam; and ‘Checklist o he minimum requlrements, “The Abu Dhabi Occupations Healt and Sale PraciionerCourseW3July 2013 Page 73 Module 4= AD EHSMS REGULATORY INSTRUMENTS EHSMS Regulatory Instruments NA - Define EHS Mandatory and Enforceablerequiremenis, tora subjectarea + Legally enacted by the AD EHSMS RF. + Development managed by the AD EHS Center with ‘coordination with subject matter Competent Authorities. ihand Salty Praciuoner Course ]uly2013 Page "The Abu Dhabi Occupational * Development managed bythe AD EHS Center with coordination with subject matter Competent Authorities. ee ‘The basic make-up ofthe codes of practic consists of ¥ 2 eesarget oa We age fre mi pir re i i cocece poatareemensteyed & ‘References (ntrationa ferences used to ensure bes practice is echived). 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Te pu, contabulon and constustve vows of all sectors are high apprecicted May these documents prove o be beneficial and helpful in system implementation and in ‘expanding tho knowledge inthe EHS fel. Ly Anta dacy tt giilione Hs bi Ercnmert, Hoh ond See Cee crn Geass py = So meblscycss Reena! Sean ete jeer spies By Movi oeuanniso @ & Reglaon 8 Sperision Boreas ee ye settee ht gaia tae “The Abu Dna Occupational Healt and ley PracitionerCourseV July 2013 Pape 3 Table of Contents 4. Introution. ‘raining and Competency. 3. Requirements — 3.4 Roles and Responsibities = 3.2 General Requirement... : 33. Planing and Assossment.. 34 Selection of PE. : 35 Maintenance of PPE. 38 Storage Feculos for PPE: 8.7 Consultation & Communicaon nnn 38 Costof Personal Protective Equipment... 39 Respiratory Protecton General Requirements 3.40 Respirator Use, 3.41 Supplied Ai Systems. se 3.12 Respirator Training and Competency. 4. References ‘The Abu Dhabi Occupational Health and Suet Practitioner Course VJuly 2013, Pages 38 39 39 40 40 at a 4s a a2 44 45 Preface ‘This Abu Dhabi EHS Regulatory Instument was developed by the AD EHS Center as the primary Compton Auhorty for he top o eat he minimum nando requirements. Every effort was made in developing tis document s that it does not confit wth ‘exising local or federal laws and regulators. Incase ef conic, equremenis ofthe fisting foal sha federal laws an regulations shall preva, and aleencemed sre ‘blged to bring the eame othe atonton of AD EHS Contr frreoluton, This AD EHS Regustoy Instrument has been developed, reviewed and approved, folawing the process at desorbed In AD ENSMS Implementation Gudatna. The Integration of EHS Rogulements ithe Eniate of Abu Dhabi, by ta flowing stocoholders “+ Abu Dhabi EHS Higher Commitoe; + Abu Dhabi EHS Cente; + Environment Agency Abu Dhebi + Department of Municipal Airs; Abu Dhabi Cy Munispaliy; + ALAin Cty Municpalty; and ‘+ Westem Region Municipatty + Department of Transport ~ Abu Dhabi, ‘+ Abu Dhabi Water and Electric Authoiy: ‘+ Heath Author - Abu Dhabi; ‘+ Higher Corporation for Specialized Economic Zones (ZonesCtsp) + Contre for Waste Management ~ Abu Chet, + Abu Dhabi Tourism Authoriy: ‘+ Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority; ‘+ Abu Dhabi Edveation Counc ‘+ Regulation and Supervision Bureau; and + Other Relevant Federal and Local Competent Authors. ‘Tne AD EHSMS consis of he flowing hirarchy of documents “+ ADEHSMS RF Elements - Mandatory System Requirements EHS Regulator instruments: + Standards and Guideline Values - Mandsloy EHS threshot and exposure lve + Codes of Practice - Mandatory EHS technical requirements subject specie ‘Tre Abu Dhabi Occupational hand Safety Practoner Cours Tayey2013 Page se + Mechanisms - Mandatory system Implementation processes anc procedures Guidelines: + Technical Guideines -Non-mandatory guidance on how to implement an EHS Regulatory Insturment ‘+ AD EHSMS Guidance Documents -Nor-mandatory guidance nd interpretation an AD EHSMS RF concept andlor principle “+ Further, this documents not intended to conf with any corral obligations in effect at the time ofits esuance, However, al ue contracts shall adhere o applicable requirements fated herein and existing longterm corvacs shall be brought ita complance wih tS Fequrements as econ at reasonably practicable as stpuated by rebvant subject suthories, “This document willbe reviewed pecodicaly as part ofthe contrualimarovement cyte, ‘The aba Dhabi oceup sIsafeyyPrciioner Course a}uly2013 Pages 4. Introduction (@) This Code of Practice (CoP) applies to all employers win the Emirate of Abu Dhebl ‘This CoP is desgned to corporate requrements set by UAE and Abu Dhabi regulatory autores, I requirements ofthis document conic with requirements set by another reguatoryauborly, employers are requed b flow the more svingent reauirement (©) PPE ks defined nthe glossary as‘ equipment ncudeg clothing affording protection aganat the weather) whichis tended to be wom or held by @ person at ‘work and which protects him apaint one or more risks fo ther heath or ste, 2. Safey helmets, gloves, oye protecton, high vsbiy clofing, safety footwear and ‘Safety hamesses. (©) This CoP does not apply to general thing wom whistat work, such 25 corporate thing withthe pray purpose of presenting acorprate image. However any ‘uniform or clothing provided Yo protect agains a speaicrsk, suchas high vsbity ‘este shell be deemed 2s PPE and cover under hes rejuements 2. Training and Competency (2) Employers shall ensure that EHS training complies wi the requirements of () AD EHSMS RF — Element 05 ~ Training and Competency, () AD EHS RI Mechanism 7.0~AD EHS Professional Entity Registration; and (6 AD EHS Ri- Mechanism 8.0 AD EHS PractionerRogistration (©) The training shal be delvered to all persons who are required to se the PPE or could be affected by the misuse ofthe PP. (©. Treinng shat inctde; (0) thosik(s) which the PPE shal avoid ott; (@)thelimtations of the PPE; (when and where the PPE shal be worn; (0) What PPE shallbe worn; (¥) how to correctly don, dot, adjust and wear PPE; (W) the corect care, cleaning, useful fe, maintenance and disposal of the PPE; (8) entiation of defects and reporting procedures; (0a) correct storage of PE: (6) Inspection of PPE prior o, during and after use; and (0) procedures for recorting issue and use of PPE. ‘The Abu Dhabi Occupation | Healih and Slee Practloner Course ]uly201s Pape 38 (@)Teaning provided shall include praca and theoretical traning, (6) _Teaning shal be conducted in a language and method appropri forthe wortorc. (0, Teining shalt include atest of competency and employees shall dameanstato an Understanding of he vaining deivered. Employees unable te demensrao @cound Understanding te traning provided shall not be permite to undertake te lass) that ‘equi the use of te sald PPE untl appropriate erring has ben undertaken and Understanding demonstrated. (@) Reftesher training shall be provised [sted in Section 21(6) of is CoP. appropriate inierals od include the era (0) Employers shall maintain record ofthe requed traning that contains the folowing: ame and 1 number Emirates 10 number ofthe employe (subjects) of training; (1) ates) of raining; (9 person providing the training: and (1) type of PPE issued, 3. Requirements 34 Roles and Responsibilities 344 Employers (@) Employers shall undertake thelr roles and responsibites in accordance wit te general equiements of AD EHSMS RF Element Of ~ Roles, ‘Responsbilies ard Salf Regulation Section 3.25. (©) Every employer shall ensure that appropiate PPE is proved toa ‘employees who may be exposed to sk to her healt or safety whist at ‘work (©) AIPPE provided to employees shal be provided at no sto the expe Erwlves yon be hrgedtor PPE Wy ity carae, 312. Employees (@) Employees shall undertake thelr roles and responses in accordance Wh te general equrements of AD EHSMS RF ~ Elomont OT ~ Roles ‘Resgonabilies and Salt Reguation Socton 3.27. ‘Tae Au Dhabi Occupational Health and Safty Practoner CourseVayuly 2013 Pages® (©) Employees sha eneure they foo al he rules end regulations st bythe ‘employer and shal pol mise flame provided forthe prpose of safely. (©) Employees shal ensue that hey immediately report ay hazard or Information that may affect, adversely or others, te works being undertaken 3.2 General Requirements (@) Employers are to ensure tht PPE Is hygienic and athennise free of isk to heath PPE provided to person for el personal use only. (©) PPE provided to employees shall meet aporopite intratinal standards, Inclging American Naonal Standards Institute /Austalian Standard / European (CE Marking), or equivalent. (©) Employers shall ensure that othr persons inthe workplace (eg9. vistors) are brovded win appropfate PPE when In areas where FPE is required and tet the PPE used comecty. 3.3. Planning and Assessment (@) Employers shal evaluate each ste or operation to determine if hazards are present ‘and the workplace shal be assessed using rik management practices as required By AD EHSMS RF Element 2~ Risk Management (©) Employers chal ensue that he risk assessment i ovewer ona regular basis in Ine withthe requlraments of AD EHSMS RF ~ Element02 ~ Fisk Management. (6) Priorto providing employees with PPE, employers shal ensure that al other means ‘of prtecing the employee fom isk to thelr heath or safety, Inne wit he neath Sand safety ere of convol Hentfled witn AD EHEMS Rr ~Elamant 2 Fisk Management, have been examined, and where reasonably prociceble, implemented. 3.4. Selection of PPE (@) Whore itis detormined tat PPE is required to avoid o int exposure to isk, ‘employers shall ensure that (0 itis appropriate forthe sek o sles involved, the condtions tthe place where ‘exposure othe risk may occur, athe petod for which kis wor, (@ takes acount of ergonomic requirements andthe sate of healt ofthe ‘Person oF persons who may weet fend ofthe characteristics of he ‘Workstation ofeach such parson, (Rs capable offing the employee correctly # necessary, after adustments ‘wihin te range fo which tis designed (0) where the PPE e provided fer protection against sheicals, chemical protection [penetration aeseesed and factored ino te PPE replacement end “The Abu Dhabi Occupational Health and Safty Practitioner Course uly 2013 Page 40 ()sofar sis ressonably practicable, tis effective to prevent or appropriately ‘onto therikor risk Involved witout neeasingoveral sk (©) Employers sha ensure that where the presence of mere than one risk to health or safety makes i necessary for emplojecs to wea o use simultaneously more then tne lam of PPE, such equipmant is compatible and continues tobe effecve Sgsinet the ik or iss in quastion, (©) Employers shal eneue that where they supply non-PPE clothing end foctwoar (G29. corerate unocms) thal an appropriate rsk assessment is performed as per the fequiements of AD EHSMS RF Elomant C2 Fisk Management. 35. Maintenance of PPE (1 Employer shall ensue that ny PPE provided lo employees I maintained (including replaced or eaned a8 appropriate) nan efilet state, in wrking order and in good ropa . (©) Employers shall ensure that an appropiate Inspection regime is developed and implomontod forall PPE iesvod. 38. Storage Faculis for PPE (2) Employers shall ensure that appropiate storage faces are provided forthe ‘propriate eorage and protecion of PPE when fs not beng Used H (©) Tho storage for PPE shall ensue prevention of ! (0) damage from chemical, sunlight, high humid, heat and accidental knocks; (@ contamination from dt and harmful substances, (a) the possi of losing the PPE; and (0) containation fom mut users, (© Where tis required that PPE shal nat be used by oer persons, employers shal ‘ennure thatthe accommodation provided is secure and an only be accescod by ‘ ‘the user of the PPE. 3:7 Consultation & Communication (@) Employers shall communicate o all employee's, vistors and interested partes: areas where PPE le required; types of PPE required; (i) sks present within these areas; and t (0) procedures for esue of PPE. ‘The Abu Dhabi Occupational Health and Safety Practioner Couse’.3July 2013, (0) Employers shat ensure tat appropriate sgnage I erected in al areas where PPE: lerequred in ccordanca wth AD EMS R~ CoP 17.0- Safty Signage and ‘Signal 38 Costof Personal Protective Equipment (@)_Allnocessary protective equipment shal be provided by the enployer at no costo ‘employees, os por Artie 91 of Federal Law No. Bot "860. (©) Other protective equipment shal also be provided, tne cos, by the employer 2s per the resus of risk assessment (everyday clothing, such a8 long-sleeve shits, lng pans, street shoes, and oral work boots: and (@ _erdinary lothing, ein croams,o* ctor tame, vod elaly fr protection from ‘weather, such ae winter coat, jackets, loves, ark, rubberboot, has, ‘aincoats, ordinary sunglasses and sunscreen. (© Employers shat pay fr replacement of employe-prorided PPE, except when the ‘employee has lt or nenionally damaged the PPE. (fan employee wishes to provide thelr own PPE, emoyers shallbe responsible {or assuring hat t provides appropriate protecton based on the risk assessment, Including approprate marterance, and santaon of such equipment. {9 Respiratory Protection General Requirements (61 Wherever an employee is exposed to artome contaminants in excess ofthe “Threshold Lit Vales (TLV) as stated in ho AD EHS Rl ~ Standards and Guldsines Values, employers shall provide respraty protacton to hat employee. ‘Appropriate and effective exprators shall be provided unt such time as: (exposures ae reduced olevs below he TLV though engines contol measures and other means: or In thove situation where engineering or other corirol measures are not effective in reducing the employee's exposure telow the TLY. (@) Employers shall provide sppropdte respiratory protection in accardance of the resale of ek assessment (2 Employers shall ensure thatthe respitstors do not exceed the assigned protection {actor asset by the manufacture ofthe respirator. (8 Where the use of respirators is equred empoyors chal estalch and maintain a ‘len Respiratory Protecion Program, wih required worksie-spociic procedures ‘nd elements for required reeprtar use, The program shal be administred by an ‘Spprpratly tained and competent person and at aminimum shal "The Abu Dhabi Occupation [Heatvand Safety Pract come aqaiy201s Page 2 o o o o ‘The Abu Dhabi Occupational, (0 covereach emplayee required by this section to use respcaor (© be updated as necessary to efit those changes in workplace condtions that afer respirator use, (G) employers chalice nthe program the flowing procedures / provisions, 2s applicable (1). for selecting respirators for use inthe workplace; (2) for29proptate use of respirators in routine and reasonably foreseeable ‘emergency uations; (9) Include respiratory "test requirerrents (4) _schedulos for cleaning, dlenfctng, string inepecting,repaiing, ‘scarding, and otherwise mains resprators; (6) encure appropriates quality, quantity, an flow of breathing sir for ‘Supplied air reeptors: (6). ttalning of employess in tho rosiatory hazards o which hey re potently exposed during reutine and emergency stuains (taining of employees inthe appropiate use of respatos, incusing ating on and removieg them, any tales on thelr use, nd thelr ‘maintenance: and (©) eneure regualy evaluating th effectiveness ofthe program. (0) whore exposures do not exceed the TLV employers shal provide respirators ‘1s request of employees, or for voluntary use. Where the voluntary uso of ‘eposabe tering face ploce respirators ony are used, al exposures below ‘he TL, a writen respirator protection programs nt required. Employers shall designate a competent person who i competent through ‘nproprat training or experience commensurate wit the complex of ‘he program fo administer and overs te replratoy protectin program ‘and conduct the required evalations of program effedvenes. Employers shal provide reepators, traning, and medial evaluations at no cat tothe employee. Whore diepotable respirators are used employers st umber of esprator to allow replacement workplace. Appropriate medical suveilance shall be maintained work area conditions and degre of employee exposure, as per AD EHS Ri ~ CoP 50 Medical Suvellanes. When there is a change in wrk area cantons or degree of ‘employes exposure that may affect respirator effecveness, employes shall Feovaate he continued effectiveness ofthe respira. Employers shall conduct evaluation ofthe workplace as required o ensure that the provisions of th current witen Program are blr efecvely implemented and that i continues to be elective, Respatory Protection Program evaluation shal De condined annually, supply an appropriate required by conditions inthe ath and Soley Praclionar Course 3]uly2013 Page 3.10 Respirator Use @ o © o © o @ Employer shal provide each employee required to use respiratory protecton wth 2 ‘ecpirator that i clean, santary, and in good working order Employer shall develop a schedule to repace respirator ters base upon the rmanuctures requirements, the ute ofthe respirator and elective be ofthe respirator Employers shall ensure that respirators ae Cleaned and disinfected 3 required and recommended by the repestor manufacturer and nchdig (0) respirators issued to more than one employee shal be cleaned and Aishfeced beore being wer by aerent employees; (© respirator mainisined for emergency use shallbe cleaned end disinfected ater each use; and (i) allrespirtor shall be stored to protect them trem damage, ‘contamination, dus, sunlight, exteme temperatures, excessive moisture, and damaging chemicals, and they stl be packed or ‘ored fo prevent deformation ofthe face place and exsation vane, Allrespiators used in routine situations are to be inspected before each (ee and during cleaning ‘Allrespators maltained for use in emergency stuslons ae to be inspecod at lost monthly and n accordance withthe manufocturers ‘ecommendation, and sal be checked for appropiate function before ‘and ster each us. Employers shall ensue that respirators that fal an inspection or are ‘othernise fund wo be defecive are removed from seve, and ae Aiscarded or repated or adjusted in accordance with ine manufacturer's recommendations Repairs or adjustments o respirators are to be made onl by persons appropriately rained to perform such operations and shall use nly the ‘epirator mandtacturers approved pats designed fr that respirator. 3.14. Supplied Ai Systems @ Employers shal ensure that compressed ar supplied to respirators meet tho folowing specticatons: (© oxygen content) of 18.5% -23.5%; (@) hydrocarbon (condensed) contet of nillgrams per cuble meter of ar or less: (@) carbon monexide (CO) content of 10 ppm or ess; (carbon dixie content of 1,000 ppm oss; (0) lack of neticeabe odour, and (bu Dhabi Occupational Healvand Solely racilonerCouseVs]uy2013 Pages © © © (7) contains no concentration of xc materials) Employers shall ensure that compressors or cinders used o supply breathing aie to respirators are constructed and stuated so a8 (0) prevent enty of contaminated ar into the arsupply system: (@ minimize moiture content 0 that the dew pont a1 stmasphere pressures 5's degrees C belo the ambient temperature (ave suitable n-ne si purtying sorbent beds and fers to further ensure ‘breathing ai qualty. Sorbent beds and fers sha: (1) be maintained and replaced or refurbished perocally folowing the manufacturers instucions; and (@) havea tag containing the most rent charge date and the signature of, ‘he person authoraed bythe employer to gerorm the change. The tog shallbe maintained atthe compressor. For compressors that are not ol-ubicalod, employers shall ensue tat carbon ‘monoxide levels in ha breathing ai do not excood TO ppm, For ol-ubicated compressor, employers shall use ahigh-fempertur or carbon ‘monoxi alarm, or bots, to montor carbon monokde level. only Ngh- femperaure alarms ae eed, the air supply shal be monitored at teva ‘Separate to proven carbon monosde inthe breathing a rom exceeding 10 pm. Refer foAD EHS Ri ~ CoP 36~ Plant and Equoment ard AD EHS Fl CoP 449 Compressed Gases ard Ar Employers shall ensure that breathing ai courlings ae incompatible with outlets fornomrerprable workae ai or olor gas eystoms, No asphyiaing substance ‘hallbeitoduced inte breathing at Ines. 3.42. Respirator Training and Competency ® Porto requrng an employee to use reepratorln the workplace, employers ‘hal provide a training program aperopiats to ensue that each empioyee can ‘demonstrate Knowledge of at leas the flowing why the respirator ie required and how improper fi, usage, or malatenance can compromise the protective efi ofthe respirator, (W) what the limitations and capabities ofthe respator are: (0) haw tous the resprator effectively n emergency situations, ‘eluding stuaions ln which the reepeator matenctons, (d)_how to inspect, puton and remove, use, and creck the seas of he respiatr, (0) the procedures for maintenance and storage ofthe resprator, () how to recognize medical sgns and symptoms that may li or prevent the effective use of eepatrs; and (7) the general requirements of his section | “The Abu Dhabi Occupational Heath and Suet PractionerCourseV-3Juy 2013 Page 48 (0) Training shal be conducted ina language and method that is Understandable othe employee, etme and place enveriont tothe ‘ompoyes, and at no cost othe employes, (© Retaining sto be administered annually, and when ths following stuations occur (© changes Inthe workplace or the typeof respira: render previous ‘raining cbsoles, (8) inadequacies in the employee's knowledge or use of the respirator indicate thatthe empoyee has nt retained the requis Understanding or ski or (any other situation arises in whch retrining appears necessary to ‘ensure sae respirator use References ‘+ ADEHSMS RF - Element 01 ~ Roles, Responsbilis and Se- FRoguiation 1+ ADEHSMS RF Elmont 2— Rick Manogomont AD EHS RF ~ Element 8 — Trang, ‘Competancy and Aaroress “+ ADEHS RI~ CoP 17.0 Safety Senage and Signals + ADEHS RI CoP 36.0 Plant and Equipment + ADEHS RI CoP 49.0 Compressed Ar and Gases ‘+ INDG288- Salection of Sutable Respirtor Potecre Equipment — WSE~UK + L25~ PPE at Work Regulations and Guidsnce ~ HSE UK (© Abu Dnabt EHS Cento 2012 “This docmentie ad shal emai the property of he AD EHS Cee. The document may on be use forthe purposes for which wa itendeg,Unuthrised use or reproduction of is omsrent is rch "The Abu Dhabi Occupational Healihand Safety PractionerCourseV.3July 2013 Paget +" Occupational Air Quaity + Occupational Noise { Emironment — By Reference Mochaniems Describe mandatory AD EHSMS RF implementation processes and procedures (eg. EHS Inldent Reporting), These mechanisms include relevant process maps and standard AD EHSMS RF Fos. Mechanism 1 Intogration of EHS Requirements ‘This mechanism is designed to doin the procedures tobe uttzed by the AD EHS Centr, Competent Authorites (CA's), Sector Regulatory Autores (SRA) and Entities to manage the Integration of EHS requirements throughout the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. ‘+ Vial process to harmonize EHS requirements; “+ Designed to eliminate duplication and conflicting requirements; and {To be complied wih when new or updated requirements denied Mechanism 2 Sector EHSMS Requirements ‘+ This mechanism fs designed o deine a standard approac for setting requirements of the concemed EHSMS Sacior Regulatory Authorities (SRA) ‘+ The requirements of tis mechanism supersede SRA EHSMS requirements ofthe AD EHSMS RF V1.2 July 2009 ‘+ This AD EHS Regulator Instrument i designed to facia Integration ofthe emirate- Wide EHS requirements with specie Sector EHSMS requirements for entites within ‘each concerned sector and assist muli-dscpnary entiies comply wit the requirements ofthe AD EHSMS RF. ‘+ This mechanism as been designed to ensure fa, trersparent and consistent Implementation ofthe AD EHSMS RF "The Abu Dhabi Occupational Healt and Safety PractionorCourseV3]uly 2018 Pag (Ge Table of Contents: Scope: Sector EHS Policy; Sector EHS Targets and Objectives; ‘Addtional Sector EHS Reporing Requirement (i appiiabi) Sector Emergency Management ‘Sector Aut ané Inspection Programs; ‘Sector Non- Conformance and Enforcement Process (unl sandardized by AD EHS Centre, ‘Appendix: Emergency Plan(}; and ‘Appendix: Legal nd Regulatory Register. -Machaniam 10 Requast to Update or Modify AD EHSMS RF or associated Documents + This mecharicm is designed to dein the requirements to te met in requesting and processing a proposed change to any issued AD EHSMS Regualory Framework or ‘associated document ‘+ Requests shal be submited by the originator dec to the AD EHS Centre through the ‘website www sdehsms. ag. ‘Tre Abu Dhabi Occupational Health and let Pracllonar Course ]uly 2013 Page Forms Se REQUEST FORODHICATON OF AD EASHS RF ere Foon O.cnmgecrRagnnan Rein bxtuert! Sanda Fom (Dado Nowra Repay ware Gun Fare (coon an Reval gina Rapley ant Sr Fon ST TREE Pa Ra aa Saas ears Tema tthe Neateson rr eopentasinatpinaces Cig ma matress PR DGS —| CR Ta RSE ‘The Abu Dhabi Goupatonal Healir and Seley PrasiuonerCourseJuly2018 Page 50 FORMS REQUEST FOR MOOINCATION OF AO EHSUS RF one or “The Abu Dhabi Occupational Heath and Seery Pracitoner CourseWJuly2013 Page ST Mechanism 3 Identify, Nominate and Reolster Entities “This mechanism is designed to define the standard processes for Secor Regulatory Authorities (SRA‘s) in dentiying,classfying and nominating the EHSMS entlies within thelr concerned Sectors ‘This mechaniam includes the key SRA requirements of “+ Assessing the ik lvel of relovant eis to lass thelrEHSMS requirements; ‘+ entifyng entities to be registered to comply vith the lw isk entity requirements within thelr concerned Sector + dentin entities to be nominated to develop fly comant EHSMS within thelr ‘concemed Sector, and Gaining offi epprovalto nominate spect ents win thelr concemed Sectors, ‘Sector Regulatory Authority Enty kentifcation Proces Each concemed SRA shall develop and maintaln a register ofan Keensed and operating nth Det conoomed see "FreAbu Dhabs Occupational Healt and Safety practioner Course 3]uly2018, Page 2 Ce me) oe “The register shall contain the follwing Information asa minimum: nity name; Main undertaking: ‘Single scpinary or mult-dscpinry; Fisk clasieation - High, Medium or Low; ‘Stage of registration and nomination: and Ey classieaton code and registration nurtber. Entty Risk Assessment Process Th o2essed lval of rik aall pacity whether an entity has to fly comply wth the requirements ofthe AD EHSMS RF ofthe requirements of AD EHS R~ Mochanism 5.0 ~ EHS ‘Requirements fr Low Risk Ents. “The process fo be use to perform the ently ek sssessmentshalincude the folowing minimum ent CComplexty nature and frequency of operations and acivtes performed: Number of employees; * Uso storage andlor emission of hazardous materials: end Proximity to residential or sensitve communes (chodls, hospitals, protected Environmental zono/ area, et) ‘Nomination of Entities Process ~ Medium fo High Risk ‘The Abu Dhabi Ocrupaional Healthand SuetyPractionerCourseV.3juy 2013 Page 33 Entities that have been assessed to have medium /high sk shall develop, Implement ‘and mainian an operational EHSMS to manege the EHS hazards and dss of thee ‘operations in compliance withthe AD EHSMS RF and concemed Sector EHSMS Requirements “The concerned SRA shal offically nolly the Kentied ently, this notification shall Include @ copy of AD EHSMS RF ~ Form A and a copy of te concemed Sector EHSMS Requirements document. ‘Separate nominaton, registration and approval proces is required for enttles that hold dflerent Trade / Commercial Licenses isued by the Department of Economic Development (Abu Dhabi) Entities at operate in multiple locations / projects under @sngle Trade / Commercial Lene ised by he Department of Economic Develepmant (Abu Dhabi) only require @ single nomination, reisvation and approval process. ‘The entty shal offcaly acknowledge this ntiicaton, inching completing and ubmiting AD EHSMS RF ~ Form A and returning tt the concermed SRA wahin 30 cays. 7 & [AD EHSMS RF —Form A confirms information suchas: Entty information; Cassicaon Code and Registration Number issued by theconcemed SRA; “Tmeame to develop and implement en EHSMS; and (Current lvel and types of eytoms implemented inthe ety. [AD EHSMS RF ~ Form B sto be used to update or modify the nornated eniies informat Including proposed changes to development and mplementation tales. \y “Maximum timeframes for entiios assessed to be medium / high sk include: + Developmen ot EHSHS:2rmons fam otal mene a; 5 nplorntton of EHSMS: 1 saringamenaton whew meth om fi EMS ppl etd ” + Submision reve rd appeal f ny ESS done acre wth estan Not: Concemed SPs my se shorter development metres I deemed apeopite Entities assessed tobe low sk shall comply with tho requirements of AD EHS R~ Mechanism '5.0~ EHS Requlremen for Low Rsk Enties wihin 6 months ofoficial notation to comply ‘rom thei concemed SRA, “The Abu Dbl Occupational Health and Safety PracitionerCourseV July 2013 Page S4 FORMA REGISTRATION FOR DEVELOPMENT OF EHS, General inforiato Sf ae ase Se ane oy ‘ect uot As D eaomsconetse Gl cacacn toy —— Font cannons Hea © wey 1D rsten apo we 1D wise OD comma Tae TE GeeacieRanoe | Berar aT on ‘edhe: epg; [rar FOE TTR aI rome pra oa ‘one Sta Prope eae Spesing ners Sovaing tose ee [Dest ap tins fen Bae "Toe Abu Dna Occupational Heal and Safety Praciioner Course Vy 2013 PageSS

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