Abu Dhabi

Environment, Health and Safety

Management System

AD EHSMS RF V2.0 of 2012

TheADEHSMSConcept

TheADEHSManagement
Systemisanintegrated
managementtoolthat
coverstheenvironmental,
Safetyandoccupational
healthaspectsof
workplaces

Throughcommitmentto
systemimplementation,
anyentitycanmanage
allitsrelevantaspects
withhighefficiency,thus
reducingthenegative
impactsofitsactivities

Scope
OccupationalHealthand
Safety
Toensureemployeessafety
andthepromotionand
maintenanceofthehighest
degreeofphysical,mentaland
socialwellbeingofworkersby
preventingillhealth,
controllingrisksandthe
adaptationofworktopeople,
andpeopletotheirjobs.

EnvironmentalImpacts
Resultingfromthe
Workplace
Toensurethatthese
impactsarereducedand
managed,attheindividual
entitylevel,toensurethe
workplaceishealthyand
safeandtoprotectand
conservetheenvironment
asawholeforthebenefit
oftheEmirateofAbu
Dhabianditsinhabitants.

Goals

AchievethevisionofAbuDhabi
Governmentforprovidingsafeand
healthyworkplaces,andconsequently
forprotectingthesafetyandhealthofall
citizensandresidents,througheffective
partnershipsamongallconcerned
stakeholders,andbypushingfor
continualimprovementinthe
managementofworkplaceEHSaspects

Ensurecompliancewithrelevantlaws
andregulationsthatareapplicableatthe
Emiratelevelandencouragecontinual
improvementinthemanagementofEHS
issues,toachievebestoutcomesin
supportoftheeconomicandsocial
developmentofAbuDhabiEmirate

ADEHSMSGoals

Guaranteetheintegrationofrelevant
regulatoryrequirements,toavoid
duplicationandensurealignmentwith
internationalstandards

Compliance
Nomination:
Anentityofficially
nominatedbya
concernedSRAshall
complywithall
requirementsofthe
ADEHSMSRF,
includingdevelopinga
fullycompliantEHSMS
andgainingapproval
fromtheconcerned
SRA.

NotificationasaLowRisk
Entity:
Anentitythatofficially
notifiedtodoso,shallcomply
withtherequirementsofAD
EHSRI Mechanism5.0 EHS
RequirementsforLowRisk
Entities andthetechnical
requirementsofrelevant
RegulatoryInstruments(Codes
ofPractice,Mechanismsand
Standards).

AllotherEntities
Allotherentities
operatingwithinthe
EmirateofAbuDhabi
whoarenotyet
nominatedornotified
byaconcernedSRA
shallstrivetocomply
withtherequirements
ADEHSMSRF.

AD EHSMS Regulatory Framework

Version 2.0

AD EHSMS RF Updated Structure

AD EHSMS RF

Elements

(Mandatory Management
System Requirements)

EHS Regulatory
Instruments

Codes of
Practice

Standards

(Mandatory Technical
Requirements)

Guidelines
(Non-Mandatory Technical
Guidance / Advice)

Technical
Guidelines

Mechanisms

AD EHSMS
Guidance
Documents

RegulatoryFramework
Introduction

Elements
Roles,ResponsibilitiesandSelfRegulation
RiskManagement

Foreword

ManagementofContractors

GeneralEHSPolicy

ConsultationandCommunication

Decree42of2009

TrainingandCompetency

ADEHSMSRFManual

EmergencyResponseandManagement

GlossaryofTerms

Monitoring,InvestigationandReporting
AuditandInspection
ComplianceandManagementReview

Mandatory Management System

Requirements

Elements

Updated minimum management system requirements

a
b
c

No major changes to minimum requirements

More prescriptive requirements

Entities submitted EHSMS must comply with all requirements

Form C checklist of requirements

Mandatory Management System

Requirements

Elements

Element 01
Integration of EHS Requirements
in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi

Roles,Responsibilities andSelfRegulation

Abu Dhabi EHS Center (AD EHSMS Competent Authority)

Sector Regulatory Authorities

Entities (Government and Private)

Employers

Employees

Designers of Buildings / Structures

Designers, Manufacturers, Importers and Providers of Plant, Equipment or

Substances for Occupational Use

EHS Responsibilities and Authorities for Developments / Projects

Planning and Evaluation Phase
Construction Phase
Operational Phase
Decommissioning and Demolition

Self-Regulation

Mandatory Management System

Requirements

Elements

Element 02
Risk Management

Risk Management

Risk Management Program, including:

defines risk management methodologies and competencies

based on consultation with employees, contractors and other relevant stakeholders;

incorporates the recognized steps of risk management

addresses routine and non-routine activities of all persons having access to the workplace

addresses supply chain and contractor undertakings

address human behavior

address plant, machinery, equipment, substances and materials at the workplace

address the design of work areas, processes, work organization and operating procedures

ensure documentation, recording and communication of the results of risk management activities

Occupational Health and Safety Control Hierarchy

Environmental Control Hierarchy

Mandatory Management System

Requirements

Elements

Element 03
Management of Contractors

Management ofContractors

Management of Contractors Process

Establishment of Project EHS Requirements
Evaluation / Selection
Contractual Agreement
Co-ordination and Communication
Mobilization / Work in Progress
Monitoring Performance
Commissioning
Demobilization / Decommissioning
Contract Close-Out

Principal Contractor for Construction Work

Mandatory Management System

Requirements

Elements

Element 04
Consultation and
Communication

ConsultationandCommunication
Communication Procedure(s), including
internal communication throughout the various levels of
the entity
communication with contractors and other visitors to the
workplace
relevant communication with external stakeholders
development of an annual EHS performance report, to
be used for internal communication and management
review purposes (external stakeholder communication /
distribution is optional)

ConsultationandCommunication
Consultation Procedure(s), including
ensure effective consultation and participation of employees in
EHS matters
appropriate involvement in risk management activities
appropriate involvement in EHS incident investigation
involvement in the development and review of EHS policies and
objectives
structure of consultation committees and meetings
consultation with contractors and other external stakeholders

EHS Committee Requirements

Mandatory Management System

Requirements

Elements

Element 05
Training and Competency

TrainingandCompetency
Training Procedure(s), including:
identification & evaluation of EHS training needs
providing appropriate EHS training, including:
level of responsibility and competence
frequency of training types of training
literacy, numeracy, language and other learning requirements
trainer competency and assessment activities
training records
refresher training requirements

monitoring, measuring results

TrainingandCompetency
EHS Competency Procedure(s) including:
ensure that employees are competent on the basis of
appropriate education, training and/or experience
a process to identify and evaluate EHS competency
requirements, including:
relevant EHS competencies
task-specific competences
methods of assessing competencies
process to record competencies
maintaining and improving competencies

Mandatory Management System

Requirements

Elements

Element 06
Emergency Management

EmergencyManagement

Emergency Management program:

risk-based identification & response to potential emergency situations
specific emergency response & management roles, responsibilities & resources
appropriate risk-based emergency response and management plan(s),
including:
threat-specific plan(s)
facility specific(s)

appropriate support / functional plans

provision of appropriate resources (eg. human, equipment, facilities, training)
arrangements for external stakeholder communications
arrangement for communications with concerned SRAs and emergency
services, if applicable
periodic emergency response and management tests and exercises

Mandatory Management System

Requirements

Elements

Element 07
Monitoring, Investigation and
Reporting

Monitoring,Investigation andReporting
EHS Targets and Objectives Procedure(s) including:
ensure documented, effectively communicated EHS targets and objectives
ensure targets and objectives, where practicable shall be measureable
incorporates requirements of:
the entity EHS policy
legal requirements
relevant Competent Authorities requirements
AD EHSMS RF mandatory key performance indicators and Sector specific
targets and objectives, if applicable

sets program(s) for achieving the targets and objectives, including, the
methods, timeframes, monitoring activities and responsibilities
ensure targets, objectives and procedure(s) are reviewed periodically to
ensure they remain relevant and appropriate

Monitoring,Investigation andReporting
EHS Incident Investigation Procedure(s), including:
compliant with AD EHS RI Mechanism 11.0 EHS Incident

Investigation
process of recording, investigating and analyzing EHS incidents
ensure investigations are performed by competent person(s) in
consultation and coordination with relevant stakeholders
ensure investigations are performed in a timely manner
process to determine the root causes of EHS incidents
identify opportunities for corrective and preventative control
measures
ensure effective communication of the outcomes of the investigation
to relevant stakeholders

Monitoring,Investigation andReporting
EHS Monitoring Procedure(s) including:
monitoring of the entitys EHS targets and objectives
monitoring the effectiveness of EHS programs and control measures
proactive & reactive measures of performance
monitoring compliance with applicable Federal Occupational Standards
and AD EHS RI - Standards and Guideline Values
requirements outlined in relevant AD EHS Regulatory Instruments:
requirements outlined in SRA / Competent Authorities permits / licenses / no
objection certificates, or equivalent
requirements outlined in approved EHS Plans and Studies
requirements outlined by relevant SRA / Competent Authority(s)
description of methodologies and instruments used to monitor, including,
calibration requirements and records

Monitoring,Investigation andReporting
EHS Reporting Procedure(s) includes:
hierarchies, timetables & responsibilities for reporting
EHS performance & incident reporting requirements, including:
EHS Incidents to the concerned SRA as required
quarterly EHS performance to the concerned SRA
annual 3rd party external audit results to the concerned SRA;

requirements in permits / licenses / no objection certificates / equivalent

requirements outlined in approved EHS Plans and Studies
requirements outlined in relevant AD EHS Regulatory Instruments
other requirements outlined by the entitys approved EHSMS

Mandatory Management System

Requirements

Elements

Element 08
Audit and Inspection

AuditandInspection
EHS audit and Inspection program / procedure(s)
including:
scope, criteria, and objectives of audits / inspections to
be conducted
responsibilities, competencies and resources
program planning and implementation processes,
including
program monitoring and review
internal and external reporting requirements

Mandatory Management System

Requirements

Elements

Element 09
Compliance and Management
Review

ComplianceandManagement Review
Integrated EHS Policy, including:
be authorized by Top Management
be appropriate to nature & scale of the entitys EHS risks
include commitment to:
prevention of injury, illness and environmental pollution
enhancement of employee health and wellbeing;
legal compliance
setting, monitoring and reviewing EHS targets and objectives
provision of appropriate EHS resources
continual improvement

be communicated to all relevant stakeholders

ComplianceandManagement Review
Legal Compliance Procedure(s) including:
identify and access relevant legal and other requirements
(eg. Legal Register)
ensure compliance to relevant legal and other
requirements when developing EHSMS procedures,
processes and programs
ensure communication to relevant stakeholders of legal
and other requirements
be reviewed periodically to ensure it remains relevant and
appropriate

ComplianceandManagement Review
Operational program(s) / procedure(s) including:
operations and activities that are associated with identified
hazard(s) that require implementation of control
measure(s) to manage risk(s)
control measures related to supply chains (purchase of
goods, equipment and services)
control measures related to contactors and other visitors
to the workplace
stipulated operating criteria / instructions, maintenance
instructions / integrity programs where their absence could
lead to an increase in EHS risk(s)

ComplianceandManagement Review
Document Control procedure(s), including:
ensure documents remain legible, traceable and secure
ensure relevant version control to prevent unintended use
of obsolete documents
ensure appropriate review and approval processes
ensure a distribution process for EHS documents
process to maintain EHS records
process to ensure identification, storage, protection
retrieval, retention and disposal of records
process to retain EHS documents

ComplianceandManagement Review
Management of Change process, including:
ensure that changes in organizational do not result in the inadvertent
introduction of hazards and increased risk

Management System Review procedure(s), including:

ensure top management reviews the entitys EHSMS, at planned
intervals to ensure its suitability and effectiveness, minimum of one full
review per year
identify key review team members
specify clear roles and responsibilities assigned to review team
members
define the process of recording, implementing and communicating the
results of management reviews
define the criteria for the review

RegulatoryInstruments
Codesof
Practice

Mechanisms

Standards

(MandatoryTechnical
Requirements)

(MandatorySystem
ProceduresandProcesses)

(ForOccupational
Exposure)

62CodesofPractice

12Mechanisms

Standardsand
GuidelineValues
OccupationalAir
Standardsandguideline
valuesforoccupationalnoise

RegulatoryInstruments

ApprovedandIssuedbytheADEHSCenter

Mechanisms
CodesofPractice
(MandatoryTechnical
Requirements)

(MandatorySystem
Proceduresand
Processes)

DefineEHSMandatoryandEnforceablerequirementsforasubjectarea

a
LegallyenactedbytheADEHSMSRF

DevelopmentmanagedbytheADEHSCenterwithcoordinationwithsubject
matterCompetentAuthorities

Standards
(ForOccupational
Exposure)

RegulatoryInstruments

MandatoryEHSThresholdandExposure
Limits

Mechanisms
CodesofPractice
(MandatoryTechnical
Requirements)

(MandatorySystem
Proceduresand
Processes)

FocusedontheOccupationalHazards

Definesthelevelofpollutantsthatarenottobeexceededduringagiventimein
adefinedoccupationalenvironment

Includes
OccupationalAirQuality
OccupationalNoise
Environment ByReferencetoEmirate/FederalRequirements

Standards
(ForOccupational
Exposure)

RegulatoryInstruments

MandatorySystemimplementationProcesses
andProcedures

Mechanisms
CodesofPractice
(MandatoryTechnical
Requirements)

1.Integrationof
EHSRequirements
intheEmirateof
AbuDhabi

2.Concerned
SectorEHS
Requirements

3.Identify,
Nominateand
RegisterEntities

4.EHSMS
Submission,
Reviewand
Approval

5.Requirements
forLowRisk
Entities

6.EHSMS
Performanceand
IncidentReporting

7.ADEHS
ProfessionalEntity
Registration

8.ADEHS
Practitioner
Registration

9.Notificationof
Principal
Contractorfor
ConstructionWork

11.EHSIncident
Investigations

12.Notification
Requirementsfor
EHSMSAwareness
Activities

10.Requestto
updateADEHSMS
RFandAssociated
Documents

(MandatorySystem
Proceduresand
Processes)

Standards
(ForOccupational
Exposure)

RegulatoryInstruments

Mandatory System implementation

Processes and Procedures

Mechanisms
CodesofPractice
(MandatoryTechnical
Requirements)

Standards
AndGuidelineValues

(MandatorySystem
Proceduresand
Processes)

(ForOccupational
Exposure)

Mechanism 1
Integration of EHS Requirements
in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi

IntegrationofEHSRequirements
Defines the process and procedures to manage
the integration of EHS requirements in the AD

EHSMS RF
Vital process to harmonize EHS requirements
Designed to eliminate duplication and conflicting
requirements
To be complied with when new or updated
requirements identified

RegulatoryInstruments

Mandatory System implementation

Processes and Procedures

Mechanisms
CodesofPractice
(MandatoryTechnical
Requirements)

(MandatorySystem
Proceduresand
Processes)

Mechanism 2
Concerned Sector EHSMS
Requirements

Standards
(ForOccupational
Exposure)

SectorEHSMSRequirements
Current Sector EHSMS will be replaced
Mandatory to use AD EHSMS RF Forms
(e.g. Form G EHS Incident Report Form)

All Technical Requirements in Regulatory

Instruments

SectorEHSMSRequirements
The standard Table of Contents:
Scope
Sector EHS Policy
Sector EHS Targets and Objectives
Additional Sector EHS Reporting Requirements (If applicable)
Sector Emergency Management
Sector Audit and Inspection Programs
Sector Non-Conformance and Enforcement Process (until standardized by AD EHS Center)
Appendix A: Emergency Plan(s)
Appendix B: Legal and Regulatory Register

RegulatoryInstruments

Mandatory System implementation

Processes and Procedures

Mechanisms
CodesofPractice
(MandatoryTechnical
Requirements)

Standards
AndGuidelineValues

(MandatorySystem
Proceduresand
Processes)

(ForOccupational
Exposure)

Mechanism 3
Identify, Nominate and Register
Entities

Identify,NominateandRegisterEntities
Defines:
Sector Risk Management Process
SRA Entity Identification Process
Entity Risk Assessment Process
SRA Classification of Entities Process
SRA Nomination of Entities Process
Timeframes for Compliance

RegulatoryInstruments

Mandatory System implementation

Processes and Procedures

Mechanisms
CodesofPractice
(MandatoryTechnical
Requirements)

(MandatorySystem
Proceduresand
Processes)

Mechanism 4
EHSMS Submission,
Review and Approval

Standards
(ForOccupational
Exposure)

EHSMSSubmission,ReviewandApproval
Defines:
Entity EHSMS Submission Process
Review and Approval of a Developed EHSMS
Cancellation of Approval of Entity EHSMS
Certificate of Compliant EHSMS
EHSMS Approval and Evaluation Standard Forms

RegulatoryInstruments

Mandatory System implementation

Processes and Procedures

Mechanisms
CodesofPractice
(MandatoryTechnical
Requirements)

(MandatorySystem
Proceduresand
Processes)

Mechanism 5
EHS Requirements for
Low Risk Entities

Standards
(ForOccupational
Exposure)

EHSRequirements forLowRiskEntities
Defines minimum EHS requirements for entities
that have been assessed by SRA as low risk and
do not require a fully compliant EHSMS.
Includes:
Standard Templates / Forms (registers etc)
Existing Federal and Emirate OHS Requirements
Incident Reporting Requirements

SRA must officially notify low risk entities of need

to comply

RegulatoryInstruments

Mandatory System implementation

Processes and Procedures

Mechanisms
CodesofPractice
(MandatoryTechnical
Requirements)

(MandatorySystem
Proceduresand
Processes)

Mechanism 6
EHSMS Performance and
Incident Reporting

Standards
(ForOccupational
Exposure)

EHSMSPerformanceandIncident
Reporting
Defines:
Definitions
Types of Incidents
Incident Notification and Reporting
Performance Reporting (KPIs and 3rd Party Audit)
3rd Party External Compliance Audits
Mandatory Standard Forms

EHSMSPerformanceandIncident
Reporting
Includes:
Schedule A - List of Reportable Dangerous Occurrences
Schedule B - List of Reportable Serious Injuries
Schedule C - List of Reportable Occupational Illness / Diseases
Appendix A Private Entity Minimum KPI Requirements
Appendix B Sector Minimum KPI Requirements
Appendix C Government Entity Minimum KPI Requirements

RegulatoryInstruments

Mandatory System implementation

Processes and Procedures

Mechanisms
CodesofPractice
(MandatoryTechnical
Requirements)

(MandatorySystem
Proceduresand
Processes)

Mechanism 7
AD EHS Professional
Entity Registration

Standards
(ForOccupational
Exposure)

EHSProfessionalEntity Registration
Defines:
Classifications of EHS Professional Entities
Registration Requirements and Process
Assessment Process
Maintaining Registration
Register of Approved Entities
Transitional Provisions & Phased Implementation

RegulatoryInstruments

Mandatory System implementation

Processes and Procedures

Mechanisms
CodesofPractice
(MandatoryTechnical
Requirements)

(MandatorySystem
Proceduresand
Processes)

Standards
(ForOccupational
Exposure)

Mechanism 8
AD EHS Practitioner Registration

EHSPractitioner Registration
Defines:
Classifications of EHS Practitioners
Registration Requirements and Process
Assessment Process
Maintaining Registration
Register of Approved Practitioners
Transitional Provisions & Phased Implementation

RegulatoryInstruments

Mandatory System implementation

Processes and Procedures

Mechanisms
CodesofPractice
(MandatoryTechnical
Requirements)

Standards
AndGuidelineValues

(MandatorySystem
Proceduresand
Processes)

(ForOccupational
Exposure)

Mechanism 9
Notification of Principal
Contractor of Construction Work

NotificationofPrincipalContractor
Defines:
Principal Contractor Requirements
Process of Notification
Standard Forms

NotificationofPrincipalContractor
Important Definition - Construction Work includes:

work to erect, construct, extend, alter, convert, fit-out, commission, renovate,

repair, refurbish, disassemble, demolish and/or decommission a structure / building
/ service infrastructure, or part of a structure / building / services infrastructure; or

work connected with site preparation, earthworks, land reclamation, excavation,

piling, provision of services infrastructure or landscaping for works mentions in
paragraph (i); or

the assembly or installation of prefabricated components to form a structure /

building / services infrastructure, or part of a structure / building / services
infrastructure for work mentioned in paragraph (i); or

the disassembly of prefabricated components for work mentioned in paragraph (i)

that, immediately before the disassembly, formed a structure / building / services
infrastructure or part of a structure / building / services infrastructure.

RegulatoryInstruments

Mandatory System implementation

Processes and Procedures

Mechanisms
CodesofPractice
(MandatoryTechnical
Requirements)

(MandatorySystem
Proceduresand
Processes)

Standardsand
GuidelineValues
(ForOccupational
Exposure)

Mechanism 10
Request to Update AD EHSMS RF
and Associated Documents

RequesttoUpdateorModifyADEHSMS
RForassociatedDocuments
Defines:
Types of Development or Update
Competent Authority Considerations
Submission of Request Documents
Processing of Requests

RegulatoryInstruments

Mandatory System implementation

Processes and Procedures

Mechanisms
CodesofPractice
(MandatoryTechnical
Requirements)

Standards
AndGuidelineValues

(MandatorySystem
Proceduresand
Processes)

Mechanism 11
EHS Incident Investigations

(ForOccupational
Exposure)

EHSIncidentInvestigations
Defines:
Preserving Incident Site and Evidence
EHS Incident Investigation Process
Sector Regulatory Authority Investigations
Role of the AD EHS in EHS Incident Investigation
AD EHS Center Coordination of Serious EHS
Incident Investigation
Media Activities

RegulatoryInstruments

Mandatory System implementation

Processes and Procedures

Mechanisms
CodesofPractice
(MandatoryTechnical
Requirements)

Standards
AndGuidelineValues

(MandatorySystem
Proceduresand
Processes)

Mechanism 12
Notification Requirements of
EHS Awareness Activities

(ForOccupational
Exposure)

NotificationRequirementsforEHS
AwarenessActivities
Defines:
EHS Related Awareness Activities
Awareness Activities Involving the Media
3rd Party Announcements, Endorsements and
Use of the AD EHS Center Logo/ or AD
EHSMS Logo
SRA Notification Process

RegulatoryInstruments

MandatoryEHSTechnicalRequirements
SubjectSpecific

Mechanisms
CodesofPractice
(MandatoryTechnical
Requirements)

(MandatorySystem
Proceduresand
Processes)

DevelopmentmanagedbytheADEHSCenterwith
coordinationwithsubjectmatterCompetent
Authorities

Setsminimumrequirementsthateachentitymust
complywith

Additionalsubjectsunderdevelopment

Standards
(ForOccupational
Exposure)

CodesofPractice
1.0
1.1
1.2
2.0
3.0
3.1
4.0
5.0
6.0
7.0
8.0
9.0
9.1
9.2
10.0
11.0
12.0
13.0
14.0
14.1
15.0
15.1
15.2
15.3
16.0
17.0
18.0
19.0
20.0
21.0
22.0
23.0
24.0

Hazardous Materials
Management of Asbestos Containing Materials
Lead Exposure Management
Personal Protective Equipment
Occupational Noise
Vibration
First Aid and Medical Treatment
Medical Surveillance (Including Medical Records)
Emergency Management Requirements
Fire Prevention, Planning and Control
General Workplace Amenities
Workplace Wellness
Expectant Mothers
Managing Work-Related Stress
Rehabilitation / Return to Work
Safety in the Heat
Prevention and Control of Legionnaires Disease
Workplace Bullying and Violence - TBD
Manual Handling and Ergonomics
Manual Tasks Involving the Handling of People
Electrical Safety
Electrical Safety on Construction Sites - TBD
Temporary Electrical Systems - TBD
Competency Requirements for Working with Electrical
Systems - TBD
Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) - TBD
Safety Signage and Signals
Worker Camps and other Employer Supplied Accommodation
Occupational Food Handling and Food Preparation Areas
Safety in Design
Permit to Work Systems
Barricading of Hazards
Working at Heights
Lock-out / Tag-out (Isolation)

25.0
26.0
27.0
28.0
29.0
30.0
31.0
32.0
33.0
34.0
35.0
36.0
37.0
38.0
39.0
40.0
41.0
42.0
43.0
44.0
45.0
46.0
47.0
48.0
49.0
50.0
51.0
52.0
53.0
53.1
54.0
55.0

Transport Safety - TBD

Scaffolding
Confined Spaces
Hot Work Operations (Welding and Cutting)
Excavation
Lone Work and/or in Remote Locations
Working In, Over or Adjacent to Water
Watercraft and Dredging Equipment - TBD
Working On, or Adjacent to a Road
Safe Use of Lifting Equipment and Lifting Accessories
Portable Power Tools
Plant and Equipment
Ladders
Concrete Placing Equipment
Overhead and Underground Services
Falsework / Formwork
Steel Erection
Tilt-Up and Pre-Cast Construction
Temporary Structures (Office Buildings, Tents, etc)
Traffic Management and Logistics
Underwater Activities
Underground Construction (Tunnels, Cofferdams, Piling, etc)
Machine Guarding
Spray Painting
Compressed Gases and Air
Abrasive Blasting and associated Protective Coating Work
Powered ForkTrucks
Local Exhaust Ventilation
EHS Management During "Construction Work"
EHS-CMP
Waste Management
Environmental Management

StandardForms Mandatory
Form A Registration for EHSMS Development
Form B Amendment to Registered Information
Form C Submission of EHSMS
Form D Not Currently Used
Form E Entity EHSMS Quarterly Performance
Form E1 Sector EHSMS Quarterly Performance
Form E2 Government Entity EHSMS Quarterly Performance
Form A

Form B

Form C

Form E

Form E1

Form E2

StandardForms Mandatory
Form F Entity Annual External EHSMS Audit Report
Form G Entity EHS Incident Report
Form H Notice of Appointment of Principal Contractor

Form I EHSMS Evaluation Form - SRA Use Only

Form J Request for Modification of the AD EHSMS RF
Form K Coordination of Serious EHS Incident Investigation
Form L EHS Awareness Activity Notification

Form F

Form G

Form H

Form J

Form K

Form L

Guidelines
TechnicalGuidelines
Insupportofmandatoryrequirements

EHSMSGuidance
Documents

IndoorAirQualityManagement
ManagementofContractors
ManualHandlingandErgonomics
ManualTasksInvolvingtheHandlingofPeople
ProcessofRiskManagement
SafeRemovalofAsbestosContainingMaterials
SafeWorkinConfinedSpaces
SafetyintheHeat

EHSRoles,ResponsibilitiesandStructures
KeyPerformanceIndicators
SelfRegulationandtheADEHSGuidingPrinciples

TrainingandCompetency
CommunicationandConsultation
AuditandInspection
EHSIncidentInvestigations

Roles and
Responsibilities

Self-Regulation

Understanding
KPI's

Updates and Improvements to

AD EHSMS RF - v2.0

ImprovementsofADEHSMSRFv2.0
Version 1.2
Initiated the integration process.

Version 2.0
Further integration of Federal,
Emirate and Sector EHS
requirements.

Benefits
Further reduction of duplication in EHS regulation through increased
consultation and co-operation with SRAs / Relevant Subject Competent
Authorities creating a leaner more unified EHS regulatory environment within
the Emirate.
A clearly defined document structure that separates requirements into
distinctive categories:

All mandatory and non-mandatory

AD EHSMS RF updated
technical requirements and processes
structure.
included in the Codes of Practice.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Broad minimum requirements allowing Updated management system

varied interpretation.
minimum requirements.
Included Building and Construction,
Energy, Industrial, Transport, Waste
Tourism and Health.

Introduction of 5 more concerned

Sectors
(Government, Education, Food,
Commercial and Waste Water.)

Elements mandatory management system requirements;

Codes of Practice mandatory EHS technical requirements;
Mechanisms mandatory implementation processes and
procedures;
Occupational Standards and Guideline Values; and
Guidelines non-mandatory compliance advice.

More prescriptive minimum requirements and closer alignment to the latest

versions of the relevant international standards.
Broader range of entities and activities directly covered by the AD EHSMS RF
and increased integration of EHS requirements and regulation.

Each SRA had a fully compliant

EHSMS which resulted in duplication
of EHS Requirements.

Standardized Sector EHSMS

Requirements document.

Replacement of the Sector EHSMS with a standard template and table of

contents including only the key EHS objectives and requirements of the
individual sectors no technical requirements included. This will benefit entities
to comply that perform multi-disciplinary activities across sectors by reducing
duplication.

Broad processes and requirements

allowing varied interpretation and
implementation by SRAs.

Clearly defined implementation

processes for the SRAs.

Increased transparency, consistency and accountability in implementation of the

AD EHSMS RF through the Emirate.

Small and medium entities addressed

but transferred responsibility to the
individual SRAs to set requirements.

New integrated document listing EHS requirements for entities with low risks
Standardized EHS requirements
that are not required to develop and implement a fully compliant EHSMS.
for low risk entities.
Includes standard templates for ease of compliance.

ImprovementsofADEHSMSRFv2.0
Version 1.2

Version 2.0

Benefits

Included a detailed list of reporting

requirements.

Updated and improved EHS

More prescriptive set of EHS incident and performance requirements. More
performance and incident reporting flexible compliance requirements and includes an updated list of Reportable
requirements.
Incidents / Illnesses and updated Reporting Forms.

Included general Management of

Contractors requirements only.

Greater EHS control on construction sites of contractors and activities - aligned

Introduction of Principal
to international practices. Officially identifies a main or principal contractor
Contractor for Construction Work. on construction sites to control and have increased responsibility for activities
and EHS compliance.

Short list of EHS topics covered.

Mandatory requirements for a

broader range of EHS technical
issues (Codes of Practice).

Utilized the Environment Agency

Abu Dhabi registration.

Introduction of an independent EHS Professional Services registration process

Independent registration of
with an increased focus on OHS and Auditing activities managed by the AD
Professional EHS Service Entities. EHS Center. This will allow the AD EHS Center increased ability to regulate
the competency of EHS service providers with the Emirate.

None.

Introduction of a new requirement for all EHS Practitioners to register with the
Registration of EHS Practitioners. AD EHS Center. This will provide the AD EHS Center increased ability to
regulate the competency of EHS practitioners with the Emirate.

Focused on lagging OHS KPIs.

Updated and improved Key

Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Introduction of new leading and lagging EHS KPIs. Will produce beneficial
baseline EHS information for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Existing Federal and Emirate

requirements only.

Updated asbestos requirements

and control measures.

Introduction of integrated control measures and requirements - aligned to the

international practices. Increased management of asbestos maintenance,
removal and disposal, increased worker protection regulations and health
surveillance.

Minimum Federal and Emirate

requirements only.

Significant increase on the focus

Specific mandatory requirements covering a broader range of occupational
on Occupational Health / Industrial
health topics.
Hygiene issues.

Comprehensive set of EHS topics developed with co-operation and coordination of the relevant Competent Authorities. Also includes a mechanism
for including further EHS topics.

TimeLinesforCompliance

29th

March AD
EHSMS RF v2.0
Launched

30th April last

date for
submission of
Entities EHSMS
against v1.2

31st July last

date for SRAs to
complete review
and approval of
systems
submitted
against v1.2

1st November

AD EHSMS RF
v2.0
requirements
become fully
enforceable

Entity Systems that have been approved in compliance with AD

EHSMS RF v1.2 do not have to be resubmitted but must be
compliant in time for their next third party audit audit shall be on
the requirements of Version 2.0

Entities EHSMS
and work
practices must
be updated by
1st November

Thank you
For further information and copy of all
AD EHSMS RF Documents:
www.adehsms.ae
Contact AD EHS Center:
info@adehsms.ae