Abu Dhabi EHSMS Regulatory Framework (AD EHSMS RF)

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1 Abu Dhabi EHSMS Regulatory Framework (AD EHSMS RF) EHS Regulatory Instrument Mechanism EHS RI - Mechanism 5.0 EHS Requirements for Low Risk Entities Version 2.0 February 2012 Mechanism 5.0 EHS Requirements for Low Risk Entities Page 1 of 12

2 Table of Contents 1. Introduction Requirements Low Risk Entity Requirements... 4 Appendix A: Concerned SRA and other Relevant Authorities Contact Details... 6 Appendix B: Training Attendance Register... 7 Appendix C: Personal Protective Equipment Supplied Register... 8 Appendix D: Occupational Injuries Register... 9 Appendix E: Hazard and Risk Register Appendix F: Hazardous Substances Register Mechanism 5.0 EHS Requirements for Low Risk Entities Page 2 of 12

3 1. Introduction This mechanism is designed to define the minimum EHS requirements for entities that have been assessed by the concerned Sector Regulatory Authority (SRA) as low risk and do not require a fully compliant EHSMS to manage their risks. AD EHS RI Mechanism 03 Identification, Assessment and Nomination of Entities outlines the process that concerned SRA shall undertake in assessing the level risk of an entity. This mechanism has been designed to ensure fair, transparent and consistent implementation of the AD EHSMS RF. Mechanism 5.0 EHS Requirements for Low Risk Entities Page 3 of 12

4 2. Requirements 2.1 Low Risk Entity Requirements (a) Entities assessed by the concerned SRA to be low risk shall develop, implement and maintain an EHS Manual that complies with the following EHS requirements as a minimum: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) ensure employee training, including: 1) site specific EHS induction training for new employees; 2) task / equipment specific basic work rules / standard operating procedures (as per of Section III, Article 54, Number 2 of the Federal Law No. 8, for 1980, Regulation of Labour Relations); 3) identified risk and hazards; 4) hazardous substances; and 5) first aid / fire / emergency response. ensure hazards and risks are assessed: 1) what can go wrong?; 2) who can get hurt?; and 3) what control measures can be implemented to make the workplace safer? provide safe and appropriate plant equipment and tools: 1) ensure plant, equipment and tools are installed, operated and maintained to manufacturer s specifications; 2) ensure plant, equipment and tools are inspected regularly and have relevant certification (eg. lifting equipment, etc); and 3) ensure plant, equipment and tools are only operated by competent persons and utilized for tasks they were designed to perform. provide safe and appropriate welfare facilities, as required, including: 1) first aid box / equipment / personnel; 2) fire fighting equipment; 3) drinking water; 4) toilets, showers, hand basins, soap, towels, etc; 5) place to store clothing / Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), etc; and 6) somewhere to rest and eat meals. consider health issues, including: 1) supply of appropriate PPE; 2) appropriate immunizations (if applicable); 3) protection from exposure to hazardous materials; 4) appropriate ventilation and lighting; Mechanism 5.0 EHS Requirements for Low Risk Entities Page 4 of 12

5 (vi) 5) reasonable work temperature; 6) appropriate space and equipment to safely perform the tasks; and 7) clean workplace with appropriate waste containers and waste is disposed of utilizing approved waste service providers (by the Center for Waste Management Abu Dhabi). notify concerned SRA of all AD EHSMS RF Reportable Incidents, as soon as practicable, within 24 hours. Refer Appendix A: EHS Emergency Contact Hotline details. Reportable Incident : is a work-related incident consisting of or resulting in: Fatality; Reportable Serious Injury; Reportable Dangerous Occurrence; Reportable Occupational Illness / Disease; and / or Major or Moderate Environment Incident. (vii) Note: For more information on Reportable Incidents refer to AD EHS RI Mechanism 6.0 EHSMS Performance and Incident Reporting. Note: AD EHSMS RF Form G EHS Incident Report Form shall be used to report EHS incidents to Concerned SRA. submit a copy of their Occupational Injuries Register on an annual basis to the concerned SRA; (viii) perform and record EHS incident investigations: 1) discover the causes of the incident find out why and how it happened - what went wrong?; and 2) what to change or improve to prevent a repeat of the incident by controlling or eliminating hazards and risks? (b) Entities assessed to pose a low risk shall also complete and maintain at a minimum the following EHS records and registers: (i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) training register; PPE register; occupational injuries register (as per of Section III, Article 54, Number 2, of the Federal Law No. 8, for 1980, Regulation of Labour Relations); hazard and risk register; incident investigation records; and hazardous substance register (if applicable). Note: Standard Templates are included in the appendices of this document. Entities may use other formats as long as they record the same information as a minimum. Mechanism 5.0 EHS Requirements for Low Risk Entities Page 5 of 12

6 Appendix A: Concerned SRA and other Relevant Authorities Contact Details AD EHSMS Sector SRA EHS Emergency Contact Hotline Building and Construction Department of Municipal Affairs (DMA) Commercial Department of Municipal Affairs (DMA) Education Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC) Energy Abu Dhabi Water and Electrical Authority (ADWEA) Food Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA) Health Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD) Industry ZonesCorp Tourism Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) Transport Department of Transport (DoT) Waste Center for Waste Management Abu Dhabi (CWM-AD) Waste Water Regulations and Supervision Bureau (RSB) Abu Dhabi Authorities Emergency Contact Abu Dhabi Police 999 Ambulance 998 or 999 Fire 997 Emergency and Disaster Management Operations Center - HAAD or Poison and Drug Information Center - HAAD Coast Guard 996 Water and Electricity 991 or 992 Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD) Abu Dhabi EHS Center Mechanism 5.0 EHS Requirements for Low Risk Entities Page 6 of 12

7 Appendix B: Training Attendance Register Training Attendance Register Entity Name: Location: Date of Training Name of Employee Position Type of Training (eg Induction, First Aid) Hours Attended Employee Trainer Mechanism 5.0 EHS Requirements for Low Risk Entities Page 7 of 12

8 Appendix C: Personal Protective Equipment Supplied Register This register is maintained to record the supply without charge to the employee and/or replacement of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The employer ensures at all times that the PPE supplied is manufactured, used and maintained to appropriate International Standards, as per AD EHS RI CoP 2.0 Personal Protective Equipment. The employer ensures that PPE Supplied is appropriate to control the hazards and risks of the employees under its control. The employer ensures that each employee is trained in the correct selection, use and maintenance of supplied PPE and there is suitable facilities for storage of PPE. Personal Protective Equipment Register Entity Name: Location: Date of Issue or Replacement Name of Employee Position Type of Equipment (eg Safety Glasses, Safety Boots) Quantity Brand of Equipment Employee Supervisor Mechanism 5.0 EHS Requirements for Low Risk Entities Page 8 of 12

9 Appendix D: Occupational Injuries Register Occupational Injuries Register Entity Name: Location: Date of Injury Time of Treatment (24 Hr Clock) Name of Employee Position Nature of Injury Treatment Performed Further Treatment Required Employee Supervisor Mechanism 5.0 EHS Requirements for Low Risk Entities Page 9 of 12

10 Appendix E: Hazard and Risk Register Hazard and Risk Register Entity Name: Location: Task Hazard What could go wrong? Risk If it happens, how bad will the outcome be? Control Measures in Place Supervisor Mechanism 5.0 EHS Requirements for Low Risk Entities Page 10 of 12

11 Appendix F: Hazardous Substances Register Hazardous Substances Register Entity Name: Location: Date: Name of Substance (Chemical or Commercial Name) Supplier Manufacturer Maximum Quantity Stored Safety Data Sheet* Copy on Site Date of Issue Special Conditions for Use / Storage / Disposal * Safety Data Sheet: Must be within 5 years of date of issue. Mechanism 5.0 EHS Requirements for Low Risk Entities Page 11 of 12

12 Abu Dhabi EHS Center 2012 This document is and shall remain the property of the AD EHS Center. The document may only be used for the purposes for which it was intended. Unauthorised use or reproduction of this document is prohibited. Mechanism 5.0 EHS Requirements for Low Risk Entities Page 12 of 12

Abu Dhabi EHSMS Regulatory Framework (AD EHSMS RF)

Abu Dhabi EHSMS Regulatory Framework (AD EHSMS RF) NOWLEDGEMENTS With gratitude Abu Dhabi EHS Center acknowledges the great support provided by the Executive Council in facilitating the issuance of Abu Dhabi Emirate Environment, Health and Safety Management