Occupational Health and Safety

Management Framework
Abu Dhabi

An Overview of Requirements

John Ewing
Chartered Health and Safety Professional
 Agenda

• OSHAD – an Introduction
• AD EHSMS RF – Brief overview of requirements
• Qudorat – professional registration
 OSHAD

• Occupational Safety and Health Abu Dhabi (OSHAD)

• Established in February 2010 – first known as the Abu Dhabi EHS
Center
• Competent authority for OHS in Abu Dhabi Emirate
• Supervises the implementation of Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment,
Health and Safety Management System (AD EHSMS).
• OSHAD delegated Government authorities (named as Sector
Regulatory Authorities) to oversee implementation of AD EHSMS in
the private sector
• International Cooperation & Collaboration
 OSHAD – Key Milestones
2013/14 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006

Issuance of
Approval of
Signature of Launch of the first sector
OSH M.E AD EHS
agreements awareness campaign EHSMS
Conference and Policy by the
with under the slogans “ and the
Exhibition Issuance of Executive
international Hand in Hand for initiation of
Decree 42 \ 2009 Council
association s: You” and “Make the entity
concerning the
IOSH Difference” registration
implementation of
Launch of Arabic ASSE AD EHSMS Formation of
version of AD WSA
the Higher
EHSMS RF Approval of the Committee to
establishment of supervise
AD EHS Center AD EHSMS
Release of the AD
Launch of the EHSMS RF and its development
OSH world day second version publication on AD
for Safety and of the EHS Center
Health AD EHSMS RF. Website

Publish the first annual report for

2010 about the AD EHSMS and
Launch of publication of a periodical newsletter
OSHAD Website Qudorat Launch of the AD
Updated EHSMS Regulatory
Framework during
the “ National
Symposium “ held in
Feb 2008
OSHAD
OSHAD - Video
 AD EHSMS RF

• World’s first management system approach to regulating Occupational

Health and Safety in the workplace.

• First Released in February 2009

• Updated in March 2012 to V2

• Risk based approach, requires those who create risk to manage and
reduce the risk.

• Incorporates the requirements of OSHAS 18001 and other international

standards.
AD EHSMS – Distinctive Features

Regulatory
Integration
of EHS

Promote &
Capacity
Reward Self
Building
Regulations

Cultural
Change Incorporate
Communication
Int. Standards
&
but
Consultation
Standalone

Partnership
Performance between Govt.
based System & Private
Entities
Administrative Structure

Competent Authority
OSHAD
Government
Sector Regulatory Authorities Entities

Tourism &
Energy Transport Construction Industry
Culture
ADWEA DOT DMA IDB
TCA-AD Education
ADEC
Health Waste Food Commercial Wastewater
HAAD CWM-AD ADFCA DMA RSB

Entities
AD EHSMS – Structure

AD EHSMS
(Mandatory Management System Elements
Requirements)

EHS Regulatory
Instruments Codes of
Standards Practice Mechanisms
(Mandatory Process and Technical
Requirements)

Guidelines AD EHSMS
Technical
(Non-Mandatory Technical Guidance / Guidance
Advice) Guidelines
Documents
AD EHSMS – Elements

Element 01: Roles, Responsibilities and Self Regulation

Element 02: Risk Management
Element 03: Management of Contractors
Element 04 Consultation and Communication
Element 05: Training and Competency
Element 06: Emergency Response and Management
Element 07: Monitoring, Investigation and Reporting
Element 08: Audit and Inspection
Element 09: Compliance and Management Review
AD EHSMS – Mechanisms

1. Integration of EHS Requirements in the

2. Concerned Sector EHS Requirements
Emirate of Abu Dhabi

3. Identify, Nominate and Register Entities 4. EHSMS Submission, Review and Approval

5. Requirements for Low Risk Entities 6. OHS Performance and Incident Reporting

7. AD OHS Professional Entity Registration 8. AD OHS Practitioner Registration

9. Notification of Principal Contractor for 10. Request to update AD EHSMS RF and

Construction Work Associated Documents

12. Notification Requirements for EHSMS

11. OHS Incident Investigations
Awareness Activities
 AD EHSMS – Codes of Practice

1.0 Hazardous Materials 25.0 Transport Safety - TBD

1.1 Management of Asbestos Containing Materials 26.0 Scaffolding
1.2 Lead Exposure Management 27.0 Confined Spaces
2.0 Personal Protective Equipment
28.0 Hot Work Operations (Welding and Cutting)
3.0 Occupational Noise
3.1 Vibration
29.0 Excavation
4.0 First Aid and Medical Treatment 30.0 Lone Work and/or in Remote Locations
5.0 Medical Surveillance (Including Medical Records) 31.0 Working In, Over or Adjacent to Water
6.0 Emergency Management Requirements 32.0 Watercraft and Dredging Equipment - TBD
7.0 Fire Prevention, Planning and Control 33.0 Working On, or Adjacent to a Road
8.0 General Workplace Amenities 34.0 Safe Use of Lifting Equipment and Lifting Accessories
9.0 Workplace Wellness 35.0 Portable Power Tools
9.1 Expectant Mothers 36.0 Plant and Equipment
9.2 Managing Work-Related Stress
37.0 Ladders
10.0 Rehabilitation / Return to Work
11.0 Safety in the Heat
38.0 Concrete Placing Equipment
12.0 Prevention and Control of Legionnaires Disease 39.0 Overhead and Underground Services
13.0 Workplace Bullying and Violence - TBD 40.0 Falsework / Formwork
14.0 Manual Handling and Ergonomics 41.0 Steel Erection
14.1 Manual Tasks Involving the Handling of People 42.0 Tilt-Up and Pre-Cast Construction
15.0 Electrical Safety 43.0 Temporary Structures (Office Buildings, Tents, etc)
15.1 Electrical Safety on Construction Sites - TBD 44.0 Traffic Management and Logistics
15.2 Temporary Electrical Systems - TBD 45.0 Underwater Activities
15.3 Competency Requirements for Working with Electrical
46.0 Underground Construction (Tunnels, Cofferdams, Piling, etc)
Systems - TBD
47.0 Machine Guarding
16.0 Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) - TBD
17.0 Safety Signage and Signals 48.0 Spray Painting
18.0 Worker Camps and other Employer Supplied Accommodation 49.0 Compressed Gases and Air
19.0 Occupational Food Handling and Food Preparation Areas 50.0 Abrasive Blasting and associated Protective Coating Work
20.0 Safety in Design 51.0 Powered ForkTrucks
21.0 Permit to Work Systems 52.0 Local Exhaust Ventilation
22.0 Barricading of Hazards 53.0 EHS Management During "Construction Work"
23.0 Working at Heights 53.1 EHS-CMP
24.0 Lock-out / Tag-out (Isolation) 54.0 Waste Management
55.0 Environmental Management
AD EHSMS – Guidance Documents

Technical Guidelines EHSMS Guidance

In support of mandatory requirements Documents
Indoor Air Quality Management
Management of Contractors
Manual Handling and Ergonomics
Manual Tasks Involving the Handling of People
Process of Risk Management EHS Roles, Responsibilities and Structures
Safe Removal of Asbestos Containing Materials
Key Performance Indicators
Safe Work in Confined Spaces
Safety in the Heat Self-Regulation and the AD EHS Guiding Principles
Training and Competency
Communication and Consultation
Audit and Inspection
EHS Incident Investigations
EHSMS Development

Entity nominated by concerned SRA Form A

Timescales to develop based on risk

Developed EHSMS submitted Form C

Approval
EHSMS Approved by SRA Certificate

EHSMS Implementation starts within one month

Form G &
Performance & Incident reporting to the SRA Form E

Annual 3rd Party Audit Form F

 AD EHSMS – Specific health &
wellbeing requirements

• AD EHSMS already has a wide range of mandatory requirements related

to Occupational health and Wellbeing
• All employers within the emirate should already be implementing a
number of programs aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of
their staff
• Developed in coordination with HAAD and other stakeholders
 AD EHSMS – Specific health &
wellbeing requirements

• AD EHSMS RF – Element 9 – Compliance and Management Review

• Requires all entities to develop a policy that includes a commitment to
enhancing employee health and wellbeing.
• Has led to the introduction of a number of programs
 AD EHSMS – Specific health &
wellbeing requirements

• AD EHS RI – 3.0 – Occupational Noise – sets out the minimum

requirements for entities when developing noise protection programs.
• Sets maximum noise exposure levels.
• AD EHS RI – 5.0 – Medical Surveillance (inc medical records) - This CoP
identifies specific requirements for occupational health screening/fitness
to work and medical surveillance
• Schedule A & B identify mandatory requirements in relation to roles
and also chemical exposure
• Requires all employers to identify possible exposure
 AD EHSMS – Specific health &
wellbeing requirements

• AD EHS RI – 9.0 – Workplace Wellness – sets out mandatory

requirements for all employers to identify common health factors,
develop workplace health promotion programs and improve the health
and wellbeing of workers
• Mandatory for employers to have a Workplace Health Promotion
Program which includes as a minimum:
• provision of access to stress management activities;
• provision of access to physical activity options;
• provision of access to healthy food choices; and
• provision of smoke free environment.
 AD EHSMS – Specific health &
wellbeing requirements

• AD EHS RI – 9.1 – Expectant Mothers – requirement to undertake risk

assessment and develop specific procedures for expectant mothers whilst
at work
• AD EHS RI – 9.2 – Managing Work-Related Stress – identifies common
factors and procedures that employers will utilize to identify and manage
work related stress.
• AD EHS RI – 10.0 – Rehabilitation / Return to Work – requires employers
to have a documented rehabilitation and return to work program
• Specific coordinator to oversee
• Provides a managed return to work for staff following injury or illness
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QUDORAT

• Is a mandatory registration program for entities and individuals working

within the OHS field.
• Forms part of the Abu Dhabi Govt. vision
• Builds on the same principles as the widely accepted international
registration schemes and tailored to AD EHSMS specific requirements
• Full online registration and approval process.
• All documentation uploaded through the website.
• Support function in place – registration@oshad.ae

http://registration.oshad.ae/
QUDORAT – An Overview
AD OHS Registration
Scheme

AD OHS Professional Entity *AD OHS Practitioner

Consultancy Training Certification Technical

Generalists Auditors
Offices Providers Bodies Specialists

Governed by the Mechanism 7.0 of AD Governed by the Mechanism 8.0 of AD

EHSMS RF EHSMS RF

* It is mandatory to attend and pass a 2 days “Abu Dhabi Occupational Health and
Safety Practitioner Course”.
Why Register at Qudorat?

• Qudorat Registration is mandatory for OHS Consultancy Services/

Certification Bodies.
• Linked with DED Trade License Process;
• Provides Good Business Opportunities (SRAs enforcing Registration);
• Avoid Non-Compliance leading to Rejection of Entity’s Work (EHSMS /
Auditing)
• Ensure Quality (Practitioners Registration & Performance Reviews)
• Registration of Entity's Staff (OHS Practitioners) – (Mechanism 8.0)

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 QUDORAT

• Professional Entities – Registration Criteria (Mechanism 7.0)

• Shall meet defined manpower and project experience requirements along with quality
standards for delivery of OHS services

• OHS Practitioners – Registration Criteria (Mechanism 8.0)

• Shall meet a set of professional qualification and experience requirements.
• OHS Qualification with associated OHS experience OR Int. OHS Membership (IOSH, CSP, etc.)
• Auditors – Mandatory membership with Int. Registration Bodies (IRCA, RABQSA etc.)
• Required to attend Abu Dhabi EHSMS training (2 days)
• Awarded grades based on their qualifications and experience and / or international
memberships and certifications
 QUDORAT - Benefits

• Improve the standard and quality of OHS Practice.

• Public confidence about Qualification / Competency (Certificates & Cards)

• Market competition – Consultancy Services Quality of Work (Grades);

• Encourages learning and training (Grades);

• Provide a Professional Development Path (CPD);

• Code of Conduct – Practitioners & Entities

• Register of Approved Professional Entities & Practitioners (Portal)

Thank you
www.oshad.ae
info@oshad.ae

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