LEGAL

& REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

Applicable to
Clause/Article/ Area of Licenses/Compliance
Laws Requirements/ Obligations
Reference applicability Records Required
Contractor/
Entity
Supplier
Federal Law 24 of 1999, Plans for environmental emergencies and disasters required Operations Plans
NA NA
Article 15 for plant/storage facility
Federal Law 24 of 1999, Adequate ventilation in workplace to prevent leakage or Operations Inspection
Y NA
Article 55 emission of air pollutants
Federal Law 24 of 1999, Protection and development of the environment Operations Pollution prevention, waste
Y NA
Article 4 management, etc.
Federal Law 24 of 1999 Regular analysis of waste to be undertaken Y NA Operations Waste management plan
Federal Law 24 of 1999, Record to be kept of waste analysis Operations Waste management plan
Y NA
Article 7
Federal Law 24 of 1999, Treatment of effluent which may cause direct or indirect Operations Waste management plan
NA NA
Article 8 pollution to water environment
Fed Law 24/1990 article Posting of hazard warnings. Operations Inspection
Y NA
35
Federal Law 24 of 1999

Federal Law 24 of 1999, Untreated substances which may cause water pollution not to Operations Waste management plan
Y NA
Article 35 be discarded
Federal Law 24 of 1999, Protection of air from pollution Operations Air quality monitoring
Y NA
Chapter IV
Federal Law 24 of 1999, Air pollutants emissions to be measured and record kept Operations Air quality monitoring
Y NA
Article 53
Federal Law 24 of 1999, Waste to be burned in designated places only Operations Waste management plan
Y NA
Article 50
Federal Law 24 of 1999, Soil pollution prohibited Operations
Y NA
Article 43
Federal Law 24 of 1999, Certain pesticides, fertilizers and agricultural conditioners
NA NA NA
Articles 45, 47 and 51 controlled
Federal Law 24 of 1999, Environmental noise limits to be prescribed Operations Noise Monitoring
Y NA
Article 54
Federal Law 24 of 1999, Only licensed contractors to dispose off hazardous waste Operations Approved Environmental
Articles 58 and 59 NA NA service provider disposal
certificate
Federal Law 24 of 1999, Owner to keep a register of hazardous waste, disposal and Operations Approved Environmental
Article 61 contractors for disposal NA NA service provider disposal
certificate
Federal Law 24 of 1999, Operator to take all necessary precautions to ensure no Operations Inspections/certificate
NA NA
Article 61 damage to environment
Federal Law 24 of 1999, Protection and development of the environment Y NA Operations Compliance records
Federal Law 24 of 1999, Liability and compensation for environmental damages Operations Compliance records
Y NA
Chapter VII established
Federal Law No. 8 for Posting of hazard warnings Operations Inspections
Y NA
1980 Article 92
Federal Law 8/1980, Detailed instructions to be displayed Operations Visual inspection
Y NA
Article 92
Federal Law 8/1980, Ministerial Decision (37/2) 1982 prescribes First-Aid for <50 Operations First aid availability
Article 95 employees, compulsory employment of a nurse for Y NA
200<e>50, and full medical care if >200 employees
Federal Law 8/1980

Federal Law 8/1980, Minimum content of first-aid box prescribed Operations First aid box checklist
Y NA
Article 96
Federal Law 8/1980, Appropriate PPE to be issued and periodically monitored Operations PPE records
Y NA
Article 93
Federal Law 8/1980, Labour Department to be informed of building or
NA NA
Article 91 construction contractor appointment
Federal Law No. 8 for Safety of personnel shall be ensured by employer Operations Inspections/ records and
Y NA
1980 Article 92 & 98 OHSAS Documents
Federal Law 8/1980, Workers to be provided with adequate drinking water Operations/ Inspection
Article 94 Y NA worker
accommodation
Federal Law 8/1980, Workers must comply with safety precautions and use and Operations Inspection/PPE records
Article 100 care of PPE Y NA
Federal Law 8/1980

LEGAL & REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

Applicable to
Clause/Article/ Area of Licenses/Compliance
Laws Requirements/ Obligations
Reference applicability Records Required
Contractor/
Entity
Supplier
Federal Law 8/1980, Complete ban of alcohol in workplace Operations Inspection/ Security
Y NA
Article 99 Protocols
Ministerial Order Workers to be protected from the dangers of electric shock Operations Site layout of electrical
Y NA
32/1982 Article 9 and electrocution appliances
Ministerial Order New machinery to comply with protection standards Machining Before purchasing machines,
32/1982 Article 12 Y NA protection standards shall be
ensured
Ministerial Order Barriers to be provided around exposed parts of machinery Machining Inspection
Y NA
32/1982 Article 10
Ministerial Order Guarding to comply with the following: provide full Machining Inspection
32/1982 Article 11 protection against danger, prevent contact with moving parts,
do not impede work or production of the machine, do not
impede adjustment, repair, or inspection with the least
service, must be fire resistant and rust proof not have Y NA
protruding parts, sharp edges, rough extensions

Ministerial Order Removal or installation of barrier while machine running Machining Supervision/inspection
Y NA
32/1982 Article 13 prohibited
Ministerial Order Instructions for technical measures related to machinery to be Machining Inspections to ensure
Y NA
32/1982 Article 14 posted up near them instructions are posted
Ministerial Order Sufficient space around machinery Machining Installation shall be as per
Y NA
32/1982 Article 7 standard requirements
Ministerial Order Proper selection, use and maintenance, with external Cranes Certificates
NA NA
32/1982 Article 20 certification for cranes
Ministerial Order Proper selection, use and maintenance, with external Forklifts Certificates
NA NA
32/1982 Article 20 certification for forklifts
Ministerial Order Ladders to be of adequate strength and dimensions and Ladders Inspection
Y NA
32/1982 Article 7 designed to reduce risk of falling
Ministerial Order Wooden ladders not to be painted Ladders Inspection
Y NA
32/1982 Article 7
Ministerial Order Proper selection, use and maintenance, with six monthly Lifting equipment Certificates/inspection
32/1982 Article 20 inspection for Hoists, lifts, slings, ropes, shackles, lifting Y NA
tackle
Ministerial Order Workers to be protected from the dangers of working with Compressed air Inspection, maintenance
NA NA
32/1982 Article 9 compressed gases records
Ministerial Order Maximum allowable concentrations for various substances Chemicals Records
NA NA
32/1982 Table 2 prescribed
Ministerial Order Precautionary measures to be taken to protect workers who
32/1982 Article 19 are engaged in construction, demolition or digging for site NA NA
management/excavations/demolitions
Ministerial Order 32/1982

Ministerial Order Passages to be free of holes, projecting nails, pipes, etc., and Operations Inspection
Y NA
32/1982 Article 7 unobstructed
Ministerial Order Exits and ladders to be provided for speedy evacuation Operations Plant layout
Y NA
32/1982 Article 8 without stampeding
Ministerial Order Workers to be protected from falling or flying objects, Operations Inspections of equipment,
Y NA
32/1982 Article 9 caustic, hot, explosive or other harmful materials PPE records
Ministerial Order Prevent and reduce noise which may affect health of workers Operations PPE records
Y NA
32/1982 Article 5
Ministerial Order Prevent and reduce vibration which may affect health of Operations Certificate for machines,
32/1982 Article 5 workers moving equipment
Y NA
describing amount of
vibration
Ministerial Order Disposal of harmful dust, gases, vapours, fibres at source Operations Waste management plan
NA NA
32/1982 Article 6
Ministerial Order Precautions to protect workers from dangerous materials by Storage Inspection
NA NA
32/1982 Article 18 suitable storage
Ministerial Order 32/1982

LEGAL & REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

Applicable to
Clause/Article/ Area of Licenses/Compliance
Laws Requirements/ Obligations
Reference applicability Records Required
Contractor/
Entity
Supplier
Ministerial Order Stairs to be of sufficient width Stairs Inspection
Y NA
32/1982 Article 7
Ministerial Order Staircases to be made of material which do not cause slipping Stairs Inspection
Y NA
32/1982 Article 7
Ministerial Order Stairs to have railings on both sides Stairs Inspection
Y NA
32/1982 Article 7
Ministerial Order Employer to display instructions and warnings regarding fire Operations Inspection
Y NA
32/1982 Article 2 and dangers
Ministerial Order Fire alarm system required and workers to be trained to Operations Civil defence certificate
Y NA
32/1982 Article 8 respond appropriately
Ministerial Order Instructions for prevention, and actions in the event of fire to Operations Notice boards
Y NA
32/1982 Article 8 be posted in Arabic and other languages if necessary
Ministerial Order Fire extinguishers to be kept in good condition Operations Testing certificates
Y NA
32/1982 Article 8
Ministerial Order Fire extinguishers to be placed for easy access Operations Visual inspections
Y NA
32/1982 Article 8
Ministerial Order Sufficient number of workers trained in use of fire Operations Training certificates
Y NA
32/1982 Article 8 extinguishers
Ministerial Order Compulsory appointment of a H&S Engineer if more than
NA NA
32/1982 Article 26 1000 employees
Ministerial Order Compulsory appointment of a Safety Officer if more than
NA NA
32/1982 Article 26 100 employees
Ministerial Order Employer to brief employees on hazards before start work Operations Pre-employment medical
NA NA
32/1982 Article 3 examination
Ministerial Order Employer to assign task for First Aid treatment Operations First aider certificates to
Y NA
32/1982 Article 24 designated employees
Ministerial Order One first aid box per 100 workers to be provided Operations First aid checklist
Y NA
32/1982 Table 3
Ministerial Order Volumetric space per worker at least 400 cubic feet (approx Operations Inspection
Y NA
32/1982 Article 5 11 cubic metres)
Ministerial Order Provide adequate facilities for toilets Operations/ Inspection
Y NA
32/1982 Article 5 accommodation
Ministerial Order Provide adequate facilities for washing Operations/ Inspection
Y NA
32/1982 Article 5 accommodation
Ministerial Order Provide a place for meals Worker Inspection
Y NA
32/1982 Article 5 Accommodation
Federal Law 39 of 1992 Regulates chemical and organic fertilizers, and soil Operations Use and storage of chemicals
NA NA
amendment agents
Local Law No. 16 of Establishment or individual is prohibited to carry out any Operations Inspection
2005 activity that could adversely affect the lives of human beings Y NA
and the safety of the environment
Local Law No. 21 of Waste Management in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi Operations Waste Management Plan
Y NA
2005
Council of Ministers The Environmental Impact Assessment of Projects Handling Operations OHSAS Documentation &
Decree No. 37 0f 2001 of Hazardous substances, Hazard wastes and medical wastes, Records Risk Assessments
NA NA
the protection of marine Environment Agricultural Pesticides Inspection Records
and Fertilizers and protection of pollution of air Pollution
Council of Minister Regulation Regarding protection of air from pollution Operations OHSAS Documentation &
Decree No.12 of 2006 for Adequate ventilation in the work place Records Risk Assessments
Federal Law No.24 of Inspection Records
Y NA
1999
Measures to prohibit smoking in closed public places.
Other Laws

Electricity Wiring Ministry of electricity and water Operations OHSAS Documentation &
Regulations 2007 Records
NA NA
Requirements of
Electricity Wiring
 LEGAL & REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

Applicable to
Other Laws

Clause/Article/ Area of Licenses/Compliance

Laws Requirements/ Obligations
Reference applicability Records Required
Contractor/
Entity
Supplier
ESMA Standard UAE Industrial Safety and Health regulations Occupational Operations EHSMS Documentation &
GSO 209: 1995- Health and Environmental Control Records
Industrial Safety and
NA NA
Health Regulations
Occupational Health and
Environmental Control
ESMA Standard UAE.s Industrial Safety and Health regarding Personal Protective Operations Operational Control for PPEs
GSO 212: 1994 Equipment
Y NA
Personal Protective
Equipment
ESMA Standard UAE. Industrial Safety and Health regarding personal Protective Operations Risk Assessment
GSO 215: 1995 Equipment tanks pressure vessels, boilers and Compressed
Industrial Safety and gas equipment
Health Regulations
NA NA
Equipment Tanks
Pressure vessels, Boilers
and Compressed gas
equipment
EHS RI-COP-2.0 Every employer shall ensure that appropriate PPE is Operations OHSAS Documents
Personal Protective provided to all employees who may be exposed to a risk to
Equipment their health or safety whilst at work All PPE
provided to employees shall be provided at no cost the
employee Employees shall
Y NA
ensure they follow all the rules and regulations set by the
employer and shall not miss use items. Provided for the
purpose of safety

EHS RI-COP-3.0 This COP established the requirements and standards o that Operations IMS Documents
Occupational Noise the risks associated with the where employees could be
exposed to noise levels in excess of 85 dB as measured on an
A weighted scale at any time during work shift.
Y NA
Employers shall ensure employees and visitors are not be
exposed to any continuous intermittent, or impact noise level
above 100 dB(A) unless the appropriate hearing protection is
provided
EHS RI-COP-4.0 First Employers shall ensure all employers and other persons have Operations OHSAS Documents
Aid and Medical appropriate medical insurance that will provide courage for
Treatment medical care provided in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Y NA

EHS RI-COP-5.0 Employers shall maintain medical records and medical Operations OHSAS Documents
Occupational Health confidentiality
screening and medical Employers with occupational health screening and medical
surveillance surveillance programs shall use an employers general health Y NA
history questionnaire to collect at a minimum the following
information

EHS RI-COP-6.0 Employers shall maintain medical records and Operations OHSAS Documents
Emergency Management medical confidentiality
Requirements Employers with occupational health screening and
medical surveillance programs shall use an Y NA
employers general health history questionnaire to
collect at a minimum the following information
 LEGAL & REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

Applicable to
Clause/Article/ Area of Licenses/Compliance
Laws Requirements/ Obligations
Reference applicability Records Required
Contractor/
Entity
Supplier
EHS RI-COP-7.0 Fire Operations OHSAS Documents
Prevention planning and Employers/duty holders shall ensure compliance with
Control
1. UAE fire and safety life safety code of practice
2011-civil defense
Y NA
2. International building code of the emirate of the
Abu Dhabi (department of Municipal affairs) and
other requirement of relevant federal and local
authorities

EHS RI-COP-8.0 Employers shall set minimum requirements for general Operations Inspections
General Work place worksite
Amenities
Prayer room/Mosque
Appropriate facilities for eating
Y NA
Clean and sanitary bathroom and changing rooms
House keeping
Windows, Skylights, Ventilators and transparent or
translucent doors

EHS RI-COP-9.0 Employers shall actively enhance work place wellness Operations Inspections
Work place Wellness through proper implemented and evaluated workplace health Y NA
promotion program
EHS RI-COP-9.2 Employers that employ 50 or people or as deemed necessary Operations
Managing Work related by risk assessment. shall develop a work related stress
stress management programs and implement appropriate preventive
NA NA
measurement programs.

EHS RI-COP-14.1 This COP applies to any workplace activity requiring Operations OHSAS Documents
Manual Tasks Involving the use of force by a person to hold support transfer Y NA
the Handling of people. or restrain another person at a workplace