Abu Dhabi EHSMS Updates April, 2012

Abu Dhabi Environment, Health and Safety Management System Regulatory Framework (AD EHSMS RF)An Environment, Health and Safety Management System (EHSMS) is an integrated system that takes into consideration all aspects related to protection of the work environment, and the health and safety of the workers. It includes certain components that facilitate the development of the policy, programs and procedures necessary to improve performance in EHS issues.On 6th December 2006, the Executive Council issued a Decree (No. 2-Session 31/2006) approving "Abu Dhabi Emirate EHS policy". The objective of the policy is to achieve excellence in the management and protection of the environment, health and safety, through partnership between all government and private sectors to ensure activities within Abu Dhabi Emirate are undertaken in a responsible, safe and sustainable manner. In June 2007, a Higher Committee was established with high level representatives from

Abu Dhabi EHSMS Updates April, 2012

various government entities in Abu Dhabi Emirate, for the purpose of supervising the development of an Environment, Health and Safety Management System Regulatory Framework (AD EHSMS RF) for implementation within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.AD EHSMS RF is an Abu Dhabi Government Initiative that was developed to control environmental impacts resulting from workplaces and to ensure safe and healthy conditions for all workers in the Emirate. The first version was officially launched at the “AD EHSMS National Symposium” held in February 2008. Following that, AD EHSMS went through a one year process of consultation and revision in cooperation with all sectors. This culminated in the issuance of version 1.2 which was published in July 2009. On 16th June 2009, Decree No. (42) of 2009 concerning the Environment, Health and Safety Management System in Abu Dhabi Emirate was issued by the Crown Prince, Chairman of the Executive Council. It aims to implement the Environment, Health and Safety Management System in the Emirate through provision of a unified tool at Emirate level to facilitate implementation of regulations relevant to environment, health and safety and for protection of human health and safety and the environment and conservation of natural resources.

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This Decree specifies the roles of the Higher Committee, the Competent Authority, the Sector Regulatory Authority and entities.To facilitate implementation of the system at Emirate level, it was crucial to have a specialized entity. For this purpose, the Executive Council of Abu Dhabi Emirate issued a Decree in February 2010, approving the establishment of Abu Dhabi EHS Center. The Center aims to ensure the implementation of EHSMS through provision of an integrated regulatory framework for management of all issues related to occupational health and safety as well as environmental impacts resulting from working places, in addition to building capacities in the occupational safety and health field. Starting October 2010, and under the supervision of the EHS Higher Committee, AD EHS Center set a detailed plan for full review of AD EHSMS RF in cooperation with all concerned sectors which currently include:•Building and Construction Sector•Industrial Sector•Transport Sector•Energy Sector•Tourism Sector•Health Sector•Education Sector•Food Sector•Waste Sector•Waste Water Sector•Commercial Activities Sector

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The new version has many benefits for the concerned sectors and entities implementing the system as follows:It Separates “Management System” requirements from “Technical” requirements. It integrates EHS requirements at Emirate level.It establishes “one document” as a single source of requirements on relevant topics. It eliminates duplicate and conflicting regulations – especially at the Sector Level. It Establishes consistency in Standards and Enforcement. It facilitates multi-disciplinary entities comply with cross-sector requirements. It facilitates additional Sectors/Entities implementing the AD EHSMS RF. It provides a regulatory environment in Abu Dhabi Emirate which is aligned more closely with other international jurisdictions.

Scope of AD EHSMS RFThe AD EHSMS RF specifies mandatory EHS management requirements for developing, implementing and maintaining an environment, health and safety management system to enable an entity to control its EHS impacts and aspects and continually improve its EHS performance.

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The extent of the application by any entity of the mandatory requirements of the AD EHSMS RF will depend on factors such as the nature of the entity’s activities and the risks and complexity of its operations.The purpose of this Regulatory Framework is to lead all entities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, both government and private, towards providing safe and healthy workplaces for their workforce and minimizing environmental impacts of their workplaces.

The key areas of concern for the AD EHSMS RF include:Occupational Health and Safety; andEnvironmental impacts resulting from the Workplace.

Occupational Health and SafetyThe AD EHSMS RF is designed to ensure workers’ safety and the promotion and maintenance of the highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being of workers by preventing ill health, controlling risks and the adaptation of work to people, and people to their jobs. The goal of all occupational health and safety programs is to foster a safe work environment. Through the protection of workers the system will also protect visitors, customers, suppliers, nearby communities, and other members of the public who are impacted by the workplace environment.

and its inhabitant

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Environmental Impacts Resulting from the Workplace The AD EHSMS RF is designed to ensure that these impacts are reduced and controlled, at the individual entity level, to ensure the workplace is healthy and safe and to protect and conserve the environment as a whole for the benefit of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi Download 'EHS Policy' from following link

AD EHS Policy-English

Download 'EHSMS Decree' PDF from following link

AD EHSMS Decree-English

Download 'EHSMS Manual' PDF from following link

AD EHSMS Manual

Download 'EHS Elements' from following link

AD EHS Elements-English

1. Standards and Guideline Values

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2. Mechanisms:Mechanism 01 - Integration of EHS Requirements in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi

Mechanism 02 - Concerned Sector EHSMS Requirements

Mechanism 03 - Identify, Nominate and Register Entities

Mechanism 04 - EHSMS Submission, Review and Approval

Mechanism 05 - EHS Requirements for Low Risk Entities

Mechanism 06 - EHSMS Performance and Incident Reporting

Mechanism 07 - AD EHS Professional Entity Registration – Under Development

Mechanism 08 - AD EHS Practitioner Registration– Under Development

Mechanism 09 - Notification of Principal Contractor for Construction Work

Mechanism 10 - Request to Update AD EHSMS RF and Associated Documents

Mechanism 11 - EHS Incident Investigations

Mechanism 12 - Notification Requirements for EHS Awareness Activities

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3. Codes of PracticeCoP 1.0 - Hazardous Materials

CoP 1.1 - Management of Asbestos Containing Materials

CoP 1.2 - Lead Exposure Management

CoP 2.0 - Personal Protective Equipment

CoP 3.0 - Occupational Noise

CoP 3.1 - Vibration

CoP 4.0 - First Aid and Medical Treatment

CoP 5.0 - Medical Surveillance (Including Medical Records)

CoP 6.0 - Emergency Management Requirements

CoP 7.0 - Fire Prevention, Planning and Control

CoP 8.0 - General Workplace Amenities

CoP 9.0 - Workplace Wellness

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CoP 9.1 - Expectant Mothers

CoP 9.2 - Managing Work-Related Stress

CoP 10.0 - Rehabilitation / Return to Work

CoP 11.0 - Safety in the Heat

CoP 12.0 - Prevention and Control of Legionnaires Disease

CoP 13.0 - Workplace Bullying and Violence – Under Development

CoP 14.0 - Manual Handling and Ergonomics

CoP 14.1 - Manual Tasks Involving the Handling of People

CoP 15.0 - Electrical Safety

CoP 15.1 - Electrical Safety on Construction Sites – Under Development

CoP 15.2 - Temporary Electrical Systems – Under Development

CoP 15.3 - Competency Requirements for Working with Electrical Systems – Under Development

CoP 16.0 - Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) – Under DevelopmentAbu Dhabi EHSMS Updates April, 2012

CoP 17.0 - Safety Signage and Signals

CoP 18.0 - Employer Supplied Accommodation - General Requirements

CoP 18.1 - Temporary Employer Supplied Accommodation

CoP 19.0 - Occupational Food Handling and Food Preparation Areas

CoP 20.0 - Safety in Design

CoP 21.0 - Permit to Work Systems

CoP 22.0 - Barricading of Hazards

CoP 23.0 - Working at Heights

CoP 24.0 - Lock-out / Tag-out (Isolation)

CoP 25.0 - Transport Safety – Under Development

CoP 26.0 - Scaffolding

CoP 27.0 - Confined Spaces

CoP 28.0 - Hot Work Operations (Welding and Cutting)

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CoP 29.0 - Excavation

CoP 30.0 - Lone Work and/or in Remote Locations

CoP 31.0 - Working In, Over or Adjacent to Water

CoP 32.0 - Watercraft and Dredging Equipment – Under Development

CoP 33.0 - Working On, or Adjacent to a Road

CoP 34.0 - Safe Use of Lifting Equipment and Lifting Accessories

CoP 35.0 - Portable Power Tools

CoP 36.0 - Plant and Equipment

CoP 37.0- Ladders

CoP 38.0- Concrete Placing Equipment

CoP 39.0 - Overhead and Underground Services

CoP 40.0 - Falsework / Formwork

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CoP 41.0 - Steel Erection

CoP 42.0 - Tilt-Up and Pre-Cast Construction

CoP 43.0 - Temporary Structures (Office Buildings, Tents, etc)

CoP 44.0 - Traffic Management and Logistics

CoP 45.0 - Underwater Activities

CoP 46.0 - Underground Construction (Tunnels, Shafts, Cofferdams, Piling, etc)

CoP 47.0 - Machine Guarding

CoP 48.0 - Spray Finishing

CoP 49.0 - Compressed Gases and Air

CoP 50.0 - Abrasive Blasting and associated Protective Coating Work

CoP 51.0 - Powered ForkTrucks

CoP 52.0 - Local Exhaust Ventilation

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CoP 53.0 - EHS Management During "Construction Work"

CoP 53.1 - EHS Plan during Construction Phase

CoP 54.0 - Waste Management

CoP 55.0 - Environmental Management

Glossary & Terms

Standard Forms:

Form A - Registration for EHSMS Development

Form B - Amendment to Registered Information

Form C - Submission of EHSMS

Form E - Entity EHSMS Quarterly Performance- Private Entity use only

Form E1 - Sector EHSMS Quarterly Performance – SRA use only

Form E2 - Government Entity EHSMS Quarterly Performance- Government Entity use only

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Form F - Entity Annual External EHSMS Audit Report

Form G - Entity EHS Incident Report

Form H - Notice of Appointment of Principal Contractor

Form J - Request for Modification of the AD EHSMS RF

Form K - Coordination of Serious EHS Incident Investigation

Form L - EHS Awareness Activity Notification

AD EHSMS RF Guidance Documents:

AD EHSMS RF - GD - EHS Roles, Responsibilities and Structures

AD EHSMS RF - GD - Key Performance Indicators

AD EHSMS RF - GD - Self-Regulation and the AD EHS Guiding Principles

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Technical Guidelines:

Occupational Air Quality Management

Management of Contractors

Manual Handling and Ergonomics

Manual Tasks Involving the Handling of People

Process of Risk Management

Safe Removal of Asbestos Containing Materials

Safe Work in Confined Spaces

Safety in the Heat

Training and Competency

Communication and Consultation

Audit and Inspection

EHS Incident Investigations

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