HEALTH, SAFETY

AND ENVIRONMENT
CODE OF GUIDANCE
2017
DISCLAIMER:
Please note that it is mandatory for all
Licensees operating within the Dubai
Creative Clusters to comply with all the
relevant laws, regulations and decisions
issued by the Dubai Creative Clusters
Authority (the “Authority”), including
all relevant local and Federal laws of the
United Arab Emirates.
Each Licensee is required to ensure that
where third parties are providing goods
and/or services to the public through the
Licensee’s platform here in the UAE, those
third parties are also obligated to comply
with all relevant laws and regulations
issued by the Authority and the relevant
local and Federal laws of the United Arab
Emirates, including, but not limited to,
obtaining the necessary permits,
approvals and no-objection certificates
pursuant to UAE law.
It is the ultimate responsibility of
each Licensee to comply with the
laws, regulations and decisions of the
Authority and the Local and Federal
laws of the UAE, including any offer of
goods and/or services (by third parties
or otherwise) through their platform.
Ignorance of the laws of the Authority
and/or local and Federal UAE laws shall
neither excuse nor act as a waiver of the
requirements of the Licensee or any third
party using the Licensee’s platform.
This HSE Code of Guidance is provided for
reference purposes only and should not
be considered a substitute for obtaining
appropriate HSE advice or consultation of
the relevant laws and regulations of the
UAE, as may be amended from time to
time. This HSE Code of Guidance is issued
without liability or responsibility on the
part of the Authority.
This HSE Code of Guidance replaces and
supersedes any previous HSE Code of
Guidance published or circulated by the
Authority. Notwithstanding that certain
provisions may be similar or identical,
all such previous versions shall be
considered obsolete and should not be
relied upon.
Licensees are required to comply with
the obligations and requirements as set
out in this HSE Code of Guidance. Failure
to comply with the requirements and
obligations in this HSE Code of Guidance
may result in further action being taken
by the Authority and/or the relevant UAE
authorities, including but not limited to
fines, penalties and other sanctions in
accordance with the laws and regulations
of the Authority and the UAE.
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INTRODUCTION
Dubai Creative Clusters Authority aims
to continuously advance the regulatory
framework for the health, safety and
environment across Dubai Creative
Clusters, the key purpose of this being
to improve the welfare of our Licensees,
business partners, customers and clients.
The Health, Safety and Environment
Code of Guidance has been developed
and formulated in cognizance of the
mandatory applicable provisions and
minimum requirements of the Local
and Federal Laws, Regulations, Codes
and Technical Guidelines, and any other
regulations and codes related to Health,
Public Safety, Food and Environment.
International Codes of Guidance and best
practices have been taken into account in
formulating this Code of Guidance.
The Code of Guidance aims to provide
practical guidance for Licensees, business
partners, customers and clients, in order
to enable ease of compliance with the
aforesaid legal requirements. The Code
of Guidance also sets out how Licensees,
business partners, customers and clients
should develop, implement and maintain
a Health and Safety Management System.
The Code of Guidance explicitly reflects
the articles and provisions of the laws,
legislations, regulations, decisions
or resolutions referenced. When using
this Code of Guidance, it is recommended
for Licensees, business partners and
clients to refer to the latest amendments
or versions (if any) of all the relevant
laws, legislations, regulations, decisions,
resolutions or documents referred
to herein.
Each Licensee, business partner, customer
and client providing goods and/or services
within Dubai Creative Clusters, and to
the public in general, must comply with
all relevant laws, regulations, decisions,
guidelines, policies and such other
implementing regulations issued by
Dubai Creative Clusters Authority and
the relevant UAE local and federal laws
including, but not limited to, obtaining
the necessary permits, approvals and
no-objection certificates from the relevant
government entities or departments in
compliance with the requirements of the
applicable UAE laws. The duty imposed on
each Licensee and business partner under
the Code of Guidance includes ascertaining
that the contractors, consultants,
sub-contractors, agents, representatives,
employees, personnel and clients engaged
by the Licensee and business partners to
perform services, activities or business in
the DCC are in full compliance with the
requirements as set out in this Code
of Guidance.
Unless otherwise expressly provided in
any provision of this Code of Guidance,
this Code of Guidance shall bind Dubai
Creative Clusters Authority and shall
apply to all Licensees, business partners,
customers and clients operating within
the Authority's jurisdiction.
Dubai Creative Clusters Authority shall
be responsible for the administration of
this Code of Guidance, may perform
such duties as are imposed and may
exercise such powers as conferred
upon it by Law No (15) of 2014 (and its
amendments) and by means of this Code
of Guidance.
Compliance with any provision of this
Code of Guidance is in itself enforceable
and violations can result in a breach of
UAE federal or local legal and statutory
requirements, DCC regulations,
International standards and best practices.
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 CONTENTS

A. SCOPE AND APPLICATION 6 B-10 Internal and External Audit 32

B. MANAGEMENT SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 12 B-11 Corrective and Preventive Actions 34

B-1 Health, Safety and Environment Policy 14 B-12 Documents and Records 36
B-2 Objectives and Programs 16
B-13 Management Review 38
B-3 Roles, Responsibility, Resources and Authority 18
B-14 Procurement and Contract Management 40
B-4 Competence 20
B-15 Change Management 42
B-5 Legal Register 22
B-16 Permit to Work System 44
B-6 Communication, Participation and Consultation 24
C. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS 46
B-7 Emergency Management 26

B-8 Monitoring and Measurement 28 C-1 Food and Hygiene 48

B-9 Incident Reporting and Investigation 30 C-2 Health Requirements for Nurseries 58

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C-3 Health Requirements for Ladies Salons 62 C-13 Mechanical Safety 119
and Personal Care Centers
C-14 Industrial Compressed Gas Cylinders 123
C-4 Events 70
C-15 Noise 127
C-5 Advertising 72
C-16 129
Air Management
C-6 Film and Television 82
C-17 Ventilation 131
C-7 People Safety 84

C-8 Workplace Safety 88 C-18 Water Management 133

C-9 Dangerous Goods 92 C-19 Waste Management 135

C-10 Environment 104 C-20 Confined Space 137

C-11 Fire Safety 115 C-21 Compliance 139

C-12 Electrical Safety 117 D. LIST OF REFERENCES 146

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 This Code of Guidance consists of a group
of written definitions, limits, or rules
enforced by Federal and local authorities,
professional or recognised bodies as a
minimum acceptable benchmark. This
A. Code of Guidance is issued to guide

SCOPE AND
Licensees, business partners, clients
and individuals operating or conducting
business or activities within the
jurisdiction of Dubai Creative Clusters

APPLICATION
Authority. Licensees, business partners,
clients and individuals shall comply
with the applicable Local and Federal
Laws including, and without limitation,
Regulations, Codes and Technical
Guidelines related to Health, Public
Safety, Food and Environment. This
Code of Guidance includes general and
technical requirements related to Health,
Public Safety, Food and Environment
applicable within Dubai Creative Clusters.

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GENERAL
INTERPRETATION

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1.1 In this Code of Guidance, a reference to: 1.3 The headings herein are included for
convenience of reference only and
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(a) Code of Guidance includes a reference shall be ignored in the construction
to the Code of Guidance as amended or interpretation of this Code of
or re-enacted from time to time by Guidance.
Dubai Creative Clusters Authority;
1.4 In the event of any discrepancy
(b) A person includes any natural person between the English version of these
or body corporate, including a Standards and any other version this
company, partnership, government English version shall prevail.
entity or state;
1.5 Nothing in this Code of Guidance shall
(c) The masculine gender includes the exclude any person performing or
feminine and vice versa; and rendering activities or business within
the DCC from compliance thereof and
(d) Where relevant the singular shall violation of the Code of Guidance
include the plural and vice versa. may render such person liable to
prosecution for an offence.
1.2 Wherever in this Code of Guidance
an obligation or duty is placed on a
company, business partner, customer
or client, unless it is otherwise
provided, such obligation, duty or act
must be carried out or complied with
by its contractors, sub-contractors,
consultants, representatives and
agents.

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 ? “License” shall mean the license issued
DEFINITIONS
The following defined terms have the
meaning given below unless the context
implies otherwise.
Words used but not defined in these
Standards shall have the meaning given
to them in the relevant law, regulation,
or decision referred to unless the context
implies otherwise.
“Authority” shall mean an entity or
governmental body that has the legal
right to enforce a law or regulations
to perform specific functions and
responsibilities in the relevant emirate.
“Licensee” shall mean and include any
company, organisation and/or Employer
registered within Dubai Creative Clusters
pursuant to the Dubai Technology &
Media Free Zone Licensing Regulations of
2003, as amended.
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to an establishment in accordance with
the Dubai Technology & Media Free
Zone Licensing Regulations and Private
Companies Regulations of 2003, as
amended.
“Business Partners” shall include
contractors and consultants and its
employees, successors, agents and
representatives.
“Customers and/or Clients” shall
include tenants, stakeholders, visitors,
employees, occupants and any individual
operating or conducting activities or
business within the Dubai Creative
Clusters.
“DCC” shall mean Dubai Creative
Clusters.
“DCCA” shall mean Dubai Creative
Clusters Authority.
“Employer” shall mean a Licensee or
business partner employing one or more
employees in return for remuneration.
“Employee” shall mean any individual
authorised by the Authority to work for
a Licensee and receiving any kind of
remuneration whether such payments
are made in cash or in kind, for work he
performs in the service of an Employer
and under the Employer's management
and control.
This term also includes officials and
workers who are in the Employer’s service
and are governed by the provisions of
Federal Law (8) of 1980.
“Establishment” shall mean the
establishments and commercial
companies of all types, as licensed
or permitted to operate in the Dubai
Creative Clusters by this Law and the
resolutions issued hereunder.
“Activity” shall mean any craft,
professional, service or other activity
authorised to be conducted inside Dubai
Creative Clusters, in accordance with the
provisions of this Law and the resolutions
issued hereunder.
“Federal law” shall mean all relevant
laws and regulations issued by
the entities or departments of the
Government of the United Arab Emirates.
“HSE” shall mean Health, Safety and
Environment.
“Local law” shall mean all relevant laws
and regulations issued by the government
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entities or departments of any of the
Governments of the Member Emirates
of the Federation in compliance with the
requirements of the applicable UAE law.
“Permit” shall mean authorised consents,
certifications, approvals or no objection
letters issued by the Authority and/or
Dubai Creative Clusters Authority (as
applicable).
“Industrial Security Officer or
Industrial Safety Officer” shall
mean a responsible person appointed
or designated by the Employer for
Occupational Safety and Health of
employees at workplace.

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B
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B.
MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS
Licensees are encouraged to take into
consideration any applicable Federal
and Local laws

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 B-1
HEALTH,
SAFETY AND
ENVIRONMENT
POLICY

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THE LICENSEE SHALL ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN ITS HEALTH,
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT POLICY.
The following standards shall be considered, without limitation:

OHSAS 18001: 2007 - 4.2

OH&S POLICY

ISO 14001: 2004 - 4.2

ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

ILO OSHMS: 2001 - 3.1

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH POLICY

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 B-2
OBJECTIVES
& PROGRAMS

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THE LICENSEE SHALL ESTABLISH OBJECTIVES
AND PROGRAMS.
The following standards shall be considered, without limitation:

OHSAS 18001: 2007 - 4.3.3

OBJECTIVES AND PROGRAMS

ILO OSHMS: 2001 - 3.9
OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND
HEALTH OBJECTIVES

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 B-3
ROLES,
RESPONSIBILITY,
RESOURCES AND
AUTHORITY

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The following provisions of the UAE
Federal Law No (8) of 1980, Labour
Law and its amendments shall be
complied with by the Employer:
B-3.1 “Article 91. The Employer shall
provide the workers with adequate
protection against hazards of
occupational injuries and diseases
that may occur during the work,
as well as fire and other hazards
resulting from the use of machines
and other work tools. The Employer
shall also adopt all other safety
measures set by the Ministry of
Labor and Social Affairs, and the
worker shall use the safety gear and
clothing supplied thereto for such
purpose, abide by all instructions
of the Employer aiming at the
protection thereof from hazards,
and refrain from carrying out any
work that may hinder the execution
of such instructions.1
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Article 91, UAE Federal Law No (8) of 1980, Labour Law and its amendments.
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Article 94, UAE Federal Law No (8) of 1980, Labour Law and its amendments.
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Article 96, UAE Federal Law No (8) of 1980, Labour Law and its amendments.
B-3.2 “Article 94. Without prejudice to the
provisions of the regulations and
decisions issued by the competent
governmental authorities, the
Employer shall provide a clean and
well ventilated work place. He shall
provide such locations with the
proper lighting, drinking water and
toilets.2
B-3.3 “Article 96. The Employer shall
provide the workers with medical
care in accordance with the
standards determined by the
Minister of Health and Social Affairs,
and in conjunction with the Minister
of Health.3
B-3.4 “Article 98. The Employer or the
representative thereof shall inform
the worker upon the employment
thereof of the hazards of the job and
safety measures by which he must
abide. Detailed written instructions
shall be posted in this regard in the
work place.4
B-3.5 “Article 99. Employers, agents
thereof or any person with authority
upon the worker may not bring or
allow anyone to bring any type of
alcoholic beverage to the work place
for consumption.
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Article 98, UAE Federal Law No (8) of 1980, Labour Law and its amendments.
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Article 99, UAE Federal Law No (8) of 1980, Labour Law and its amendments.
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Article 100, UAE Federal Law No (8) of 1980, Labour Law and its amendments.
Furthermore, they may not allow
any person to enter into the
establishment or remain therein
while intoxicated.5
B-3.6 “Article 100. The worker shall abide
by the orders and instructions
related to industrial security and
safety precaution. He shall use
safety measures and commit to
treat such devices in his possession
with due care. The worker shall be
prohibited from carrying out any
actions entailing the non-execution
of the said instruction, the ill use of
the means set for the protection of
the health and safety of the workers,
or the harm and destruction of such
means.6
B-3.7 The following standards shall be
considered, without limitation:
OHSAS 18001: 2007 - 4.4.1
Resources, Roles, Responsibility,
Accountability And Authority
ISO 14001: 2004 - 4.4.1
Resources, Roles, Responsibility
And Authority
ILO OSHMS: 2001 - 3.3
Responsibility And Accountability
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 B-4
COMPETENCE

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SAFETY OFFICER/
SAFETY ENGINEER
As indicated in Article 26 of UAE
Ministerial Order No. (32) of 1982
regarding determining the prevention
methods and measures to protect
workers from work hazards;
a) Each industrial establishment
employing not less than 150 workers
shall appoint a full-time industrial
security officer whose job shall be to
supervise the precautionary measures
taken against the various risks and the
implementation of the provisions of the
law in this connection.
b) The industrial security officer
appointed by an establishment
employing more than one thousand
workers shall be an engineer or a
technician qualified in industrial
security and the officer appointed by an
establishment employing less than one
thousand workers shall be a graduate
of an industrial secondary school with
experience in industrial security.

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 B-5
LEGAL
REGISTER

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THE LICENSEE SHALL MAINTAIN THE LEGAL REGISTER
OF APPLICABLE OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, SAFETY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS TO WHICH
THEY SUBSCRIBE.
The following standards shall be considered, without limitation:

OHSAS 18001: 2007 – 4.3.2

LEGAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

OHSAS 18001: 2007 – 4.5.2

EVALUATION OF COMPLIANCE

ISO 14001: 2004 – 4.3.2

LEGAL AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

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B-6
COMMUNICATION,
PARTICIPATION
AND
CONSULTATION

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The following standards shall be considered, without limitation:

OHSAS 18001: 2007 – 4.4.3

COMMUNICATION, PARTICIPATION
AND CONSULTATION

ISO 14001: 2004 – 4.4.3

COMMUNICATION

ILO OSHMS: 2001 – 3.4

WORKER PARTICIPATION, 3.6
COMMUNICATION

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 B-7
EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT

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The Licensee shall, without limitation,
comply with the provisions of:

• UAE Federal Law 24 of 1999, i i i) Special attention shall be given

Protection and Development of to rescue and smoke-venting
Environment relating to environmental procedures, to means of ingress/
emergencies and disasters. egress, and to training and
• Dubai Municipality, ECS-TG-7- orientation of employees and
Development of Emergency Response visitors.
Procedures for Incidents Involving
Dangerous Goods. iv) All personnel, including visitors,
• Dubai Municipality-PHSD-P7-TG shall be trained in emergency and
6-Emergency Preparedness Guideline evacuation procedures and
• Emergency Procedures of UAE Fire and informed of the hazards prior to
Life Safety Code. going underground.
Emergency Procedures.
Drills
Evacuation Plans Underground operations shall conduct
i) A written fire prevention, fire disaster and evacuation drills for
suppression, and emergency each shift at least once at the start of
evacuation plan shall be underground operations and every
developed, maintained, and kept six months, or more frequently as
current. appropriate.
i i) The Authority having jurisdiction
shall be provided with a copy of A record of such drills shall be
the current plan for its review and maintained.
shall have the opportunity to
comment on the plan.

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 B-8
MONITORING
AND
MEASUREMENT

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HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE
NEEDS TO BE MEASURED AND MONITORED.
The following standards shall be considered, without limitation:

OHSAS 18001: 2007 – 4.5.1

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT
AND MONITORING
ISO 14001: 2004 – 4.5.1
MONITORING AND MEASUREMENT
ILO OSHMS: 2001 - 3.11.
PERFORMANCE MONITORING
AND MEASUREMENT

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 B-9
INCIDENT
REPORTING
AND
INVESTIGATION

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The Regulations 11.1 of the Dubai
Technology And Media Free Zone
Employment Regulations 2004, and its
amendments, shall apply in the event
an employee suffers any serious or fatal
accident, the Licensee shall report the
accident to the Authority's administration
department.7

The Authority’s administration

department shall subsequently notify the
Dubai Police.8

In addition to the provisions of

Regulation 11.1 of the above mentioned
Employment Regulation 2004, the
Licensee's shall maintain records of every
accident that any employee suffers at the
Licensee's place of work or during the
performance of his employment duties.9

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Clause 11.1, DCCA Employment Regulations, 2004
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Clause 11.2, DCCA Employment Regulations, 2004
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Clause 11.3, DCCA Employment Regulations, 2004
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 B-10
HSE INTERNAL
AND EXTERNAL
AUDIT

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The following standards shall be considered, without limitation:

OHSAS 18001: 2007 – 4.5.5

INTERNAL AUDIT

ISO 14001: 2004 – 4.5.5

INTERNAL AUDIT

ILO OSHMS: 2001 - 3.13

AUDIT

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 B-11
CORRECTIVE
AND
PREVENTIVE
ACTIONS

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The following standards shall be considered, without limitation:

OHSAS 18001: 2007 – 4.5.3.2

NON CONFORMITY, CORRECTIVE
AND PREVENTIVE ACTION

ISO 14001: 2004 – 4.5.3

NON CONFORMITY, CORRECTIVE
ACTION AND PREVENTIVE ACTION

ILO OSHMS: 2001 - 3.15

PREVENTIVE AND CORRECTIVE
ACTION

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 B-12
DOCUMENTS
AND RECORDS

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The following standards shall be considered, without limitation:
OHSAS 18001: 2007 – 4.4.4
DOCUMENTATION

ISO 14001: 2004 – 4.4.4

DOCUMENTATION
SHALL CONSIDER
OHSAS 18001: 2007 – 4.5.4 WITHOUT
CONTROL OF RECORDS
LIMITATION THE
ISO 14001: 2004 – 4.5.4 FOLLOWING;
CONTROL OF RECORDS

ILO OSHMS: 2001 - 3.5

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
DOCUMENTATION

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 B-13
MANAGEMENT
REVIEW

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The following standards shall be considered, without limitation:

OHSAS 18001: 2007 – 4.6

MANAGEMENT REVIEW

ISO 14001: 2004 – 4.6

MANAGEMENT REVIEW

ILO OSHMS: 2001 - 3.14

MANAGEMENT REVIEW

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PROCUREMENT
AND CONTRACT
MANAGEMENT

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PROCUREMENT

• HSE requirements of the Licensee

should be incorporated into
purchasing and leasing
specifications, where
applicable.

• The Licensee’s procurement

processes shall consider controls
identified through risk assessments,
environmental impact assessments,
legal requirements and established
operational controls, as is reasonably
applicable.

CONTRACTING

• Ensure that the Licensee's HSE

requirements are applied to all direct
and indirect employees, where
applicable.

• Direct and indirect contractors shall

also provide objective evidence of
compliance with the organisation’s
HSE requirements, as reasonably
practicable.

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CHANGE
MANAGEMENT

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• The Licensee shall evaluate internal
and external changes in work
methods, materials, processes,
services or machinery impact on
HSE.
• The implementation of a “decision
to change” should ensure that all
affected members of the organization
are properly informed and trained.

• Ensure appropriate preventative

steps are taken prior to the
introduction of such changes. Example:
• Prior to any modification or Internal changes:
introduction of new work
methods, materials, processes, Staffing or due to new processes, working
services or machinery conduct procedures, organisational structures or
assessments including and not acquisitions.
limited to competency, Risk and
External changes:
Environmental Impact.
Amendments of applicable laws and
• Such assessments should be done
regulations, organisational mergers, and
in consultation with and involving
developments in HSE knowledge and
workers and their representatives,
technology.
in addition to the safety and health
committee, where appropriate.

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PERMIT
TO WORK
SYSTEM

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The Licensee shall implement clearly
defined and documented permit-to-
work processes to control all
foreseeable potential hazards
(including fatal risks)

The process shall:

• Identify the types of work considered
hazardous, consider risk assessments,
environmental impact assessments,
legal requirements and established
operational controls;
• Identify who may authorise permits
(and any limits to their authority) and
who is responsible for specifying the
necessary precautions;
• Record all hazards in advance and
ensure that appropriate precautions
are defined and taken in the correct
sequence;
• Prevent any incompatible work from
being carried out at the same time in
the vicinity.

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C.
TECHNICAL
REQUIREMENTS

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FOOD AND
HYGIENE

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GENERAL HYGIENE business. In case of non-compliance with
the regulations, an order will be issued
REQUIREMENTS to close the establishment.

TO ESTABLISH
FOOD PREMISES10
Foodborne illnesses can be very serious
and even life-threatening to some
consumers, especially children, pregnant
women, the elderly and those with
impaired immune systems or allergies.
Effective control of foodborne illness is
vital, not only to avoid adverse effects
on human health but also to safeguard
the food industry. The potential business
repercussions of foodborne illness
are many, including loss of earnings,
unemployment and litigation, damage
to trade and tourism through negative
publicity, decreased staff morale and
professional embarrassment.
The Dubai Municipality, Administrative
Order 30 of 2007 and Food Code shall
be complied with at all times. When
applying for a commercial license a
layout should be provided to Dubai
Municipality, Food Control Department
with a detailed plan through an approved
engineering office. A final approval
must be obtained from the food control
department prior to commencement of
This detailed plan must indicate
all activities, equipment, and
specifications of building, materials,
as per the following conditions:
BUILDING AND PRE-REQUISITE
PROGRAM:
• Materials used in floors, walls and
ceiling, must be washable, easy to
clean, non-absorbent, fire proof, light
colored, smooth, nontoxic and with
no cracks. Flooring must be sloped to
facilitate draining. All joints between
walls and floors, and walls and ceilings
should be tightly closed and concave
to facilitate cleaning.
• Provide adequate ventilation 11 and
lighting. Lights must be covered with
plastic covers.
• Provide insect killers. Windows and
doors shall be tightly closed to prevent
the entry of insects and rodents.
A pest control contract must be
provided from a Pest Control Company
approved by Dubai Municipality.
• Toilets are not allowed in the premises.
• Water and drainage connections shall
be inside the wall and not visible on
the outside. Where fixing in the wall is
not possible, connections shall be
fixed a minimum of two inches from
the wall to facilitate cleaning.
• Provide a rust-proof water heater with
filters.
SWEETS, CANDIES AND
CONFECTIONARY PREPARATION
REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the general requirements:
• The preparation area shall not be less
than 250 square feet, with an increase
required in line with the size of
activity and food variety.
• In case of adding other activity such
as pastry preparation or any other
activity, other hygiene requirements
may be applied and increase the size
depending on the added activity.
• Provide stainless steel double bowl
sink and stainless steel preparation
table in case of fruit preparation.

Reference: Dubai Municipality, Food Control Department, The General Hygiene Requirements of Food Establishments, 2015
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For further information refer to Dubai Municipality, Food Control Department, Food Code, 2013
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• All equipment and tools shall be of
stainless steel, such as the mixer,
grinder, cooking trays etc.
• Provide a stainless steel hand wash
basin with tissue paper, liquid soap
and supplied with hot and cold water.
• Provide plastic containers for dried
food items after the sacks have been
opened.
• Provide a single bowl stainless steel
sink suitable for washing large
equipment, plus another double bowl
sink to wash other smaller equipment,
both supplied with hot and cold
water.
• Provide stainless steel shelves and
pallets for dried food items and an
adequate number of refrigerators and
freezers in line with the work load.
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FISH SHOP REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the general requirements:
• The area shall not be less than (200)
square feet.
• Cutting and display area provided
with a single bowl stainless steel sink
and a table to clean fish.
• Plastic or rubber cutting boards
for fish.
• A special wooden cutting board may
be used.
• Stainless steel hand wash basin
supplied with tissue paper, liquid
soap and supplied with hot and cold
water.
• A separate area for cleaning utensils
with a double bowl sink supplied
with hot and cold water, a table and
shelves to store and dry tools, all
made of stainless steel.
• A cold display area shall be provided
for fish.
COFFEE SHOP REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the general requirements:
• The kitchen area shall not be less than
150 square feet.
• A storage and preparation area
provided with stainless steel shelves
for dry food items.
• A stainless steel double bowl sink and
stainless steel preparation table for
the preparation of fruit juice.
• A stainless steel hand wash basin
supplied tissue paper, liquid soap and
hot and cold water.
• Refrigerators for drinks and fruit, and
an ice machine.
• A preparation area for hot drinks
supplied with a chimney.
• An additional stainless steel table.
• A stainless steel table for receiving.
• A washing area with a stainless steel
table for used utensils. A double
bowl stainless steel sink for washing
supplied with hot and cold water.
Stainless steel shelves or racks to
store equipment after washing.
BUTCHERY REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the general requirements:
• The area shall not be less than 250
square feet.
• Storage area with a refrigerator to
hang meat carcasses (vertically).
• In case of selling frozen meat, a
freezer shall be provided. It is not
permitted to defrost or thaw frozen
meat to sell as chilled meat.
• Provide a stainless steel table.
• Provide plastic or rubber cutting
boards. A special wooden cutting
board may be used.
• Provide an electric saw for cutting
frozen meat.
• Stainless steel hand wash basin with
tissue paper, liquid soap and a hot
and cold water supply.
• Area for washing utensils with a
stainless steel table for used tools, a
double bowl stainless steel sink with
hot and cold water, stainless steel
shelves for storing tools after they
are washed.
RESTAURANT AND SEA FOOD
REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the general requirements:
• The area shall not be less than 750
square feet. Area of Kitchen to be
300 square feet or 40% of total area,
whichever is larger.
• A preparation and storing area with
a store for drying chilled and frozen
food items supplied, with stainless
steel stands and shelves.
• A double bowl stainless steel sink
and stainless steel table for the
washing and preparation of fruit and
vegetables.
• A single bowl stainless steel sink and
stainless steel table for the washing
and preparation of meat.
• A single bowl stainless steel wash
sink and stainless steel table for the
washing and preparation of fish.
Ice making machine.
• A cooking area with a chimney
fixed above it. Chimney shall be
two meters higher than the nearest
building (approval required from
environment department).
• Stainless steel shelves or racks to
• If a tandoor is in the kitchen, then 80 store utensils after washing.
square feet of additional space shall
be added to the kitchen area. ROASTERY REQUIREMENT:
In addition to the general requirements:
• A stainless steel hand wash basin
supplied with hot and cold water, • The area shall not be less than 300
liquid soap and tissue paper. square feet with the preparation
• An additional stainless steel table. area not be less than 40% of the
total area.
• A hot plate for maintaining the
temperature of hot food.
• A stainless steel table for receiving
used utensils.
• A double bowl stainless steel sink
supplied with hot and cold water
• A single bowl stainless steel deep sink
to wash large utensils, supplied with
hot and cold water
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FRESH JUICE SHOP REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the general requirements:
• The area shall not be less than 250 provided with stainless steel stands
square feet. The preparation area shall
be 100 square feet or 40% of the
total, whichever is larger.
• A preparation area provided with for display of food items.
fridges for storage of juices.
• A machine for producing ice.
• Stainless steel shelves.
• A double bowl stainless steel sink and
stainless steel table for fruit in the cashier area.
preparation.
• A stainless steel hand wash basin
supplied with hot and cold water,
liquid soap and tissue paper.
• An additional stainless steel table.
• An area for washing utensils with
a stainless steel table, double bowl
stainless steel sink supplied with hot
and cold water, and shelves for
storing utensils.
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GROCERY REQUIREMENTS: • The storage area shall be cooled and
supplied with stainless steel shelves
In addition to the general requirements:
and pallets.
• The area of the grocery shall not be
less than 130 square feet.
• The storage area must be cooled and
and pallets.
• Refrigerators and freezers
• Stainless steel shelves and stands
• Fridges and freezers.
• A separate isolated area to display
bakery products.
• Display of food items is not allowed
SUPERMARKET REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the general requirements:
• The total area shall not be less than
2000 square feet, including a store
with an area no less than 500 square
feet, which must be connected to
the supermarket for daily use and be in
compliance with storage requirements.
• Display fridges and freezers shall be
installed with thermometers visible
to customers.
• Fridges and freezers for food items
shall be fitted with thermometers.
• A separate area to display
bakery products.
• In case of adding an activity such
as butcher, fish monger, or bakery,
additional space is required for these
activities in line with their individual
requirements.
• The preparation and/or selling of
sandwiches, meals or drinks is
not allowed.
• Double bowl stainless steel sinks for
washing fruits and vegetables.
CAFETERIA & PASTRY SELLING
REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the general requirements:
• The area shall not be less than 500
square feet, with a kitchen area of
200 square feet, or 40% of the total
area, whichever is larger.
• A double bowl stainless steel sink and
table to prepare fruit and vegetables.
• A single bowl stainless steel sink
and a stainless steel table to
prepare meat.
• A stainless steel hand wash basin
supplied with hot and cold water,
liquid soap and tissue paper.
Fridges, freezers and an ice machine.
• A cooking area with a chimney fixed
above it. The chimney shall be two
meters higher than the nearest
building (approval required from
environment department).
• Hot food holding equipment
(Bain Marie). • Double bowl stainless steel sinks for
• In case of preparing shawerma, an washing fruit and vegetables
additional stainless steel table for prior to display.
preparation and stainless steel tools • A stainless steel hand wash basin
for spicing the shawerma meat. supplied with hot and cold water,
• A minimum area of 25 square feet liquid soap and tissue paper.
with adequate ventilation for serving
• Plastic containers for keeping fruit
shawerma, the worker shall be inside
and vegetables after removal from
the shawerma serving area.
carton boxes.
• A stainless steel table for receiving
used utensils.
• A double bowl stainless steel sink
supplied with hot and cold water.
• Atainless steel shelves or racks to
store utensils after washing.
FRUIT & VEGETABLE SHOP
REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the general requirements:
• The area shall not be less than 200
square feet.
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 HYGIENE REQUIREMENTS FOR MILLS:
In addition to the general requirements
mentioned before:
• The area should not be less than (300)
square feet. Area of preparation to be
not less than 40% of total area.
• Storing and milling area provided
with the milling area should be totally
• Storage and preparation shall be
provided with store for keeping the
dried, chilled and frozen food items
supplied with stainless steel pallets
and shelves.
• Stainless steel sieve or a metallic
screen to clean the flour.
• A stainless steel electric mixer.

DRIED FOOD ITEMS REPACKING
REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the general requirements
mentioned before:
• Store for raw materials according to
requirements of stores:
• Packing area shall be provided with:
• The packaging process shall be in a
separate room inside the store.
• Stainless steel tables for the packing
operations.
• Weight scale shall be provided.
• Stainless steel hand wash basin
supplied with hot/cold water, liquid
soap and tissue papers.
• Provide insect killer. Windows and
doors should be tightly closed to
prevent the entry of insects and
rodents.
• Doors shall be open from inside
and outside.
separated from the showroom. • Plastic containers with cover for
• Stainless steel shelves and pallets keeping flour and dried food items
of raw materials should be separate after opening the bags.
from milled food items. • A double bowl stainless steel sink and
• A chimney shall be provided above the stainless steel table for preparing fruit
and vegetables.
grinding machine, reaching above
the roof of the building, and shall be • A single bowl stainless steel sink and
2-meters higher of the nearest table for preparing meat.
building (approval required from
• A stainless steel hand wash basin
environment department).
supplied with hot and cold water,
• Stainless steel hand wash basin liquid soap and tissue papers.
supplied with hot/cold water, liquid
soap and tissue papers.
• Plastic containers to keep the dried
food items after opening the bags and
others for the milled food items.
BAKERY (VARIOUS PRODUCT)
REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the general requirements
mentioned before:
• The area shall not be less than
(300) square feet or Area of Kitchen
to be 40% of total area whichever
is bigger.

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• Ice producing machine.
• Provide a cooking area with a chimney
fixed above it. Chimney shall be two keeping dried, cold and frozen food
meters higher than the nearest
building (approval required from
environment department). One
tandoor oven is permitted in the
cooking area, in case of adding
another tandoor oven an area of
80 square feet shall be added to
the kitchen.
• An additional stainless steel table.
• Shelves for cooling products.
• An equipment washing area with a
stainless steel table for used utensils.
A double bowl stainless steel sink
supplied with hot and cold water.
• A single bowl stainless steel sink
suitable for washing large utensils.
• Stainless steel shelves for keeping
and drying utensils after washing.
• A service area with a Bain-Marie
for maintaining food temperatures,
plus refrigerators for cold food items.
PASTRY PREPARATION
REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the general requirements:
• The area shall not be less than 250
square feet or 40% of the total,
whichever is larger.
• The storing area and preparation
area shall be provided with a store for
items according to work size, supplied
with stainless steel shelves and pallets
for dried foods and flour.
• A stainless steel sieve or a metallic
screen to clean the flour.
• A stainless steel electric mixer.
• Plastic containers with lids to keep • An additional stainless steel table.
flour and dried food items after
opening the sacks. • Shelves for cooling products.
• A single bowl stainless steel sink
• A double bowl stainless steel sink and
stainless steel table for preparing fruit suitable for washing large utensils.
and vegetables. • Stainless steel shelves for keeping and
drying utensils after washing.
• A single bowl stainless steel sink and
stainless steel table for preparing meat. • A service area with a Bain-Marie
for maintaining food temperatures,
• A stainless steel hand wash basin
supplied with hot and cold water, plus refrigerators for cold food items.
liquid soap and tissue papers. • Suitable shelving for keeping prepared
pastries directly from the oven.
• Ice producing machine.
• An equipment washing area provided
• A cooking area with a chimney
fixed above it. The chimney shall be with a stainless steel receiving table,
a double bowl stainless steel sink
two meters higher than the nearest
building (approval required from supplied with hot and cold water and
stainless steel shelves for storing and
environment department).
drying equipment after washing.
• A stainless steel hand wash basin
supplied with hot and cold water,
liquid soap and tissue papers.
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ONE, TWO, THREE STAR HOTELS AND
HOTEL APARTMENTS:
When applying for a commercial
license for hotels (one, two, three star
and hotel apartments) that includes
food preparation. Layout according
to the activity (restaurant, cafeteria,
coffee shop) shall be provided to Dubai
Municipality (Food Control Department)
with a detailed plan, which is submitted
through an approved engineering office.
This plan shall indicate all activities,
equipment, and specifications of building
materials.
ICE CREAM SHOP REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the general requirements:
• The reparation area shall not be less
than100 square feet. In case there is
a machine for producing ice, 50
square feet shall be added to the area.
• A storage and preparation area
with stainless steel shelves for
keeping food items.
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• A double bowl stainless steel sink • Fridges and refrigerators fitted
and stainless steel table for fruit with thermostats.
preparation where it is part of the • Stainless steel shelves and pallets
ingredients. to display food items.
• A stainless steel hand wash basin • Fridges and refrigerators plus
supplied with hot and cold water, equipment to keep hot food items.
liquid soap and tissue paper.
• A separate area to display
• Refrigerators for drinks and fruits. bakery products.
• Ice producing machine. • No food items shall be displayed in
• An additional stainless steel table. the cashier area.
• A double bowl stainless steel sink
supplied with hot and cold water.
• Stainless steel shelves for keeping
utensils after washing.
BREAD, PASTRY, ORIENTAL SWEETS
AND BAKERY PRODUCTS TRADING
REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the general requirements:
• The serving area shall not be less than
150 square feet.
• Stainless steel shelves for keeping
food items.
• Refrigerators for canned drinks.
• Equipment for keeping hot and cold
food items.
• A cold store area supplied with
stainless steel shelves and pallets.
FOOD AND BEVERAGES TRADE
HYGIENE REQUIREMENTS:
In addition to the general requirements:
• Area shall not be less than 250
square feet.
• A cold store area supplied with
stainless steel shelves and pallets.
• Stainless steel shelves and stands
to display food items.
• Food items shall be arranges and In addition to the general requirements:
separated according to their
categories.
• Stainless steel shelves for keeping
equipment after washing.
DEPARTMENT STORE – UNION
COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES:
In addition to the general requirements:
• Total area shall be at least 5000
square feet, including a store with
an area not less than 500 square
feet, which must be connected to the
supermarket for daily use and shall
be in compliance with the store
requirements.
• Fridges and refrigerators equipped
with thermometers.
• A separate area for bakery products.
• In the case of adding activities such
as butcher, fish monger, bakery and/or
kitchen, the requirements must
be met according to that activity.
• A double bowl stainless steel sink in
a separate area for washing fruit
and vegetables.
MINI MART REQUIREMENTS:
• Area shall not be less than 500
square feet.
• Fridges and freezers to keep cold
food items, according to the required
temperature for each item, and
equipped with thermostats.
• No food items to be displayed in the
cashier area.
• A washing area with a stainless steel
hand wash basin supplied with hot and
cold water, liquid soap and
tissue paper.
• A stainless steel table for used utensils.
• A double bowl stainless steel sink for
washing utensils, supplied with hot
and cold water.
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 C-2
HEALTH
REQUIREMENTS
FOR
NURSERIES13

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 LOCATION:
Nurseries should be located in a quiet
place away from noise and pollution, and
in a ground villa.
CONSTRUCTION AND GENERAL
MAINTENANCE:
• Buildings should be constructed with
concrete. The use of wooden cabins or
portable cabins are not allowed.
• It is not allowed to use asbestos.
• Regular maintenance for the building,
tools and toys should be carried out.
• Paint / varnish work is allowed only
on periodic holidays (the holidays
between semesters), and is not
allowed on weekends.
• Any maintenance work must be
performed after the official working
hours.
• If any necessary / emergency
maintenance is needed, the area must
be secured and no children allowed in
the working area.
ELECTRICITY:
• Ensure that all electric power outlets
are secured/closed. Damaged
electrical wires must be replaced.
• Wires and electrical connections
should be secured to avoid damage,
Reference: Dubai Municipality, Public Health & Safety Department, Health Requirements for Nurseries, DM-PH&SD-P7-WI22
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accidents or falls. Do not over load
the electrical power sockets.
ROOMS AND CLASSROOMS:
• Ventilation and lighting should
be sufficient.
• Floors, walls and ceilings should be
free from defects.
• Nurseries should be provided with
• Floors must be ceramic or marble.
suitable cots/beds for children.
• Windows to have fine wire mesh to
prevent bugs.
THE ACTIVITY HALL:
• Each child to have 1square meter
• A suitable hall with sufficient and
of space.
suitable toys must be provided for
• Distance between front row of child children’s activities.
seating and the board wall should not
• Toys must be consistent with
be less than 6 feet.
international standards and are
• Furniture should be in a good compatible with the requirements of
condition and appropriate to the age Dubai Municipality.
of the children.
• Toys must be large and hard to
• It is prohibited to use chalks and swallow.
chalk boards.
• It is prohibited to use toys that
• Children should be separated based contain magnets or high levels of
on their age, as follows: electromagnetic energy (EMF).
• 45 days – 6 months. • Toys must not pose any to the children
(such as sharp parts, dangerous
• 6 months – 1 year.
corners or high temperature, etc.).
• 1 year – 2 years.
• Toys must be cleaned, sterilized and
• 2 years – 3 years. stored properly.
• 3 years – 4 years. • Toys should be checked/tested
periodically to ensure their safety.
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PLAYGROUNDS:
• Adequate, safe and shaded outside
playing areas must be provided.
• All toys must be free from any defects.
• Sharp parts and edges must be
covered.
• All toys must suit the age group
of children in the nursery.
• Playground must be cleaned and
sterilized regularly.
• If ball house is available, both the
house and balls must be cleaned and
sterilized regularly. A cleaning record
must be kept.
SWIMMING POOL:
• The nursery pool must not exceed
50cm in depth.
• Close and secure pool area when not
using the pool. Provide qualified life
guard for the pool.
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• Nursery must comply with the
instructions of Dubai Municipality
described in the technical guideline
on the safety of swimming pools.
GATES & WALLS:
• Doors should not be located or open
onto the main road.
• Barriers to be provided outside gates
to prevent children from rushing onto
the main road.
TRANSPORTATION:
• Provide convenient, air-conditioned
and safe transportation with the
presence of female supervisor to
ensure the safety of children.
• Provide shading areas for buses.
STAFF:
• Provide sufficient number of female
supervisors and teachers as the
requirements of Child Department in
Ministry of Social Affairs, and their
presence must be constant with the
children.
• A female nurse must be provided and
licensed from Dubai Health Authority.
• Staff must be allocated for the
cleanliness of children, and different
staff to prepare their food (to prevent
the overlapping of their functions).
• All nursery staff must have an
Occupational Health Card (OHC).
• Uniforms must be worn during
working hours.
• Workers must maintain personal
hygiene.
HEALTH SERVICES:
• The nursery must keep equipment,
toys and beds clean and sterilized on
a regular basis.
• The nurse room must comply with
conditions and equipment as per
Ministry of Health requirements.
• First aid room must be provided with
necessary equipment.
• A medical record must be kept for
each child.
DINING FACILITIES:
• The nursery must provide an
appropriate kitchen that meets
the health requirements of the
Food Control Department at Dubai
Municipality, and comply with
all requirements in case of food
preparation within the nursery. It is
forbidden to provide fast food or
meals with low nutritional values
(such as sweets, chips and soft
drinks) for children.

• Gas cylinders must be outside of the
building,shaded and ventilated.
DRINKING WATER:
• Clean and pure drinking water
coolers must be provided.
• Coolers must be kept clean and
filters must be changed when
necessary.
• A contract with a water tank
maintenance company approved
by Dubai Municipality must be
provided, and the water tank should
be cleaned every 6 months.
• Records of cleanliness and
maintenance of water tanks must
be kept.
TOILETS:
• Floors and walls must be ceramic
(at least two meters in height) free
from damage and should always be
clean.
• The ventilation and lighting should
be sufficient.
• It’s prohibited to wash children’s
dinnerware and feeding bottles
in the toilets. Hand washing soap,
sanitizing machines and tissues
must be provided.
• A store should be provided to keep
cleaning tools and materials.
WASTE DISPOSAL:
• Suitable and sufficient waste
containers to be available. Waste
should be disposed off properly.
• All nursery facilities must be
kept clean.
PEST CONTROL:
EMERGENCY PROTOCOLS:
• The nursery must be kept free
Provide emergency plans and programs
from pests.
that include:
• A contract with a pest control
• Evacuation of the building in case of
company must be provided, with a
emergency.
record of at least 4 visits during an
academic year. • Act in case of accidents.
• Shelves should be provided in the • Staff must be trained to use
store to prevent the reproduction of firefighting equipments.
insects. • Staff must be trained on first aid
• Smoking is prohibited in the nursery. procedures and equipment.
• Provide a sufficient number of clean
towels, and it is forbidden to re-use
towels for more than one child.
• Provide safety system to protect
children from exposure to
health risks.
• It is prohibited to allow sick children
in the nursery to prevent the
transmission of infection.
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 C-3
HEALTH
REQUIREMENTS
FOR LADIES
SALONS AND
PERSONAL CARE
CENTRES14

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STAFF:
• All staff should get valid Occupational
Health Cards issued from Dubai
Municipality Clinic within the first
month of starting work. In case of
renewal, the card must be renewed
within one month after its expiry date.
• Wearing light-colored uniforms
(preferably with long sleeves), and
dark-colored uniforms for hair coloring.
Each employee must have (3) uniforms
and should wear it during the work
hours and keep it clean (it can be
replaced with white, long
sleeved aprons).
• Personal hygiene of staff should be
maintained through cutting nails,
not wearing metal jewelry, wearing
appropriate footwear that covers the
entire foot, cleanliness of hair and
clothes, avoiding smoking and cleaning
the mouth from smoking odors.
• Employees must wash, clean and
disinfect their hands after serving
each customer.
• Unhygienic and inappropriate practices
are not allowed on the premises.
• Avoid dealing with customers with skin
diseases, treating acne and pimples
or providing any medical advice or
remedies or its equivalent.
• Gloves must be worn when providing
hair coloring services.
Reference: Dubai Municipality, Public Health & Safety Department, Health Requirements for Ladies Salons & Personal Care Centers, DM-PH&SD-P7-WI05
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• The employee must avoid dealing
with any customer if he suffers from
respiratory disease, infectious disease,
presence of open sores/wounds or
skin infections.
• Males are not allowed to work in ladies
salons. It is allowed only in authorized
hotel salons (four star hotels
and above).
• All employees in the salon and the
beauty center must be trained to avoid
problems related to lack of experience
or incorrect practices.
PREMISES:
• The location should be approved by
Planning Department at
Dubai Municipality.
• The shop must be in a good condition
in terms of construction.
• Sign board must be put at the entrance
of the barber shop.
• Size for the salon must not be less than
3.0 m length x 4.0 m width for two
chairs & if there will be more chairs the
distance shall not be less than1.0 m
between the chairs.
• Height between the floor & ceiling in
the work area must not be less than
2.30 meters. Suitable ventilation &
lighting should be available.
• Exhaust fans should be provided.
FURNITURE:
• Provide high quality barber chairs that
are comfortable, free of cracks
and ashtrays.
• Cabinets, storage drawers, display
shelves and special storage drawers for
staff must be provided and arranged
well in the salon.
• Waiting area must be provided with
suitable seats and away from hair
cutting areas (at least 0.6 meters).
• Counters for hair cutting and styling
service must be made of non-
-absorbable materials, free of cracks
and easy to clean and sterilize. If basins
are within the counter, the counter
must be made of granite, marble,
glass or any other material resistant to
absorption and easy to clean.
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PERSONAL CARE SERVICE ROOMS:
• Facial room area must not be less
than (6) meters square with fitted
walls (it is not allowed to use
curtains or temporary partitions to
separate rooms). It must be suitable
and provided with a bed that is
comfortable, movable, free of cracks
and rusts, and made of materials that
can be cleaned and disinfected. The
room must be also provided with a
private hand wash basin.
• Waxing room area must not be
less than (6) meters square with
fitted walls (it is not allowed to use
curtains or temporary partitions to
separate rooms). It must be suitable
and provided with a bed that is
comfortable, movable, free of cracks
and rusts, and made of materials that
can be cleaned and disinfected.
• Service chairs must be suitable and
separated from each other with a
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distance of 1 meter, and the distance • A basket to collect used towels and
between the last chair and the wall aprons for washing before the next
must be 0.5 meter. Comfortable chairs use. It is forbidden to re-use towels
and table for manicure and pedicure and aprons without washing, and
service must be fitted in a suitable it is preferred to keep washed and
place separated from other service clean towels and aprons in plastic
areas, with providing special basins/ bags to be used for customers. It is
sinks for this service. not allowed to wash or dry towels
and aprons in inappropriate and
WATER SOURCE & DRAINAGE unhygienic areas or outside the shop.
FACILITY:
• The barber shop must be provided
with a water source & drainage
facility.
THE SALON MUST BE PROVIDED
WITH:
• Water heater.
• Hair wash basin and hand wash basin
provided with ceramic tiles fixed
around the basin of not less than a
half meter.
• Provide suitable area for cleaning
and for preparing hair dyes made
of smooth surfaces that are easily
cleaned and disinfected, fitted with
appropriate sink.
• Sufficient number of towels and
aprons not less than 12 of each for
one dressing chair. Disposable towels
are preferred.
• Sufficient number of hair and personal
care tools that are made of non-
-rust materials, free of cracks and
sediment and to be of high quality
materials (disposable tools are
preferred).
• Approved pesticides to control pests
and rodents in the salon.
• Covered waste bin should be
provided for waste collection after
each activity on a frequent basis and
the waste should not be kept to the
second day.
• Proper fire extinguisher system
approved by Civil Defense (taking
into account the existence of a poster
showing the expiry date on
the cylinder).
• Provide corridors with suitable areas
(not less than 1200 cm width) in
the salon according to Dubai Civil
Defense requirements.
CLEANING AND STERILIZING:
• Tools must be cleaned mechanically
after each customer by washing them
with warm water and brush as a first
stage in preparation for sterilization.
• Disinfectant solution must be
provided in which used tools must
be fully dipped in. The solution
must be approved, effective, with
suitable concentrations and changed
periodically. It is important to note
that tools must be dipped in the
solution after cleaning them as
mentioned in the previous point
, and enough glass jars must be
provided for this purpose.
allowed to re-use brushes among
• UV light sterilizing machine must be
customers unless washed and
provided for hair tools (1 for each 3
sterilized properly first.
chairs) and maintained clean. Tools
must be kept inside the machine • Non-metal nail care tools and face
after cleaning, disinfecting and sponges must be disposable and
drying them as mentioned in the packaged well. It is not allowed to
previous points with considering the re-use them for other customers, and
capacity of the machine. The lamp must be properly disposed after use.
of the machine must be changed
• Cleaning and disinfecting sitting
periodically according to the
and servicing areas, floors, surfaces,
operating instructions.
corners, sauna and steam rooms, as
• Heat sterilizing devices (dry heat well as cabinets, shelves, drawers,
or steam) must be provided in the curtains and toilets.
salon, especially for metal tools used
for cosmetics and personal care,
equipped with thermostat and time
control system.
• It is preferred to have each customer’s
own bag with necessary shaving tools
to be kept clean and sterilized in
cabins.
• Use clean and sterilized hair brushes
that are kept in clean and suitable
drawers and it must be separated
from un-cleaned tools. It is not
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 • Needed amount of cosmetic should • Hands and feet must be washed
be taken from the main container cleaned, disinfected and dried before
into a clean and disinfected bowel and during manicure and pedicure.
using disposable spatulas to be used.
It is not allowed to use the product
directly from its container.
• Disposable wooden sticks must
be used for waxing, and it is not
allowed to double dip the stick in the
waxing container or use it for other
customers. A poster for “No double
dipping” must be provided.
• In case of using the roller wax, inner
container must be changed for each
customer.
• Disposable bed sheets must be
provided and changed after each
customer in service area.
• All facial machines must be
maintained clean and disinfected,
and the water must be changed
periodically. The water bowel of
the machine must be made of
glass to insure the purity of water
continuously, and the internal heater
must be made of rustproof material.
Distilled water preferred to be used
to prevent sediment.

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• Not allowed to re-immerse hands
and feet in paraffin wax and an
illustrating sign must be provided in
all designated areas in the salon.
COSMETICS:
• Hair dyes, cosmetics and personal
care products must be registered,
from well-known sources and have
expiry dates. It is not allowed to create
beauty products/blends to use or sell
to customers. Sticker must be placed
on the cosmetic container shows
opening date and date of first-use,
especially for products that rely on
expiration period from the date
of opening.
• Ensure that all products, including
cosmetics and dry henna, are
registered by Consumer Products
Safety Section in Dubai Municipality
before buying from suppliers, and
registration certificate must be shown
during the inspection.
• The salon can keep no more than (5)
containers of each cosmetic product
for display and use in the salon, except
for salons with selling permits from
DED, otherwise it is violating
licensed activity.
• Hair coloring instructions and timings
must be followed to avoid risks of skin
absorption, and all instructions on
cosmetic and personal care products
about mixing steps and ratios,
sensitivity test and precautions must
be followed.
• Natural materials must be used for
henna, and no petroleum compounds
should be added. Henna must be
mixed and prepared in appropriate
amounts and stored properly.
provided. Ashtrays should be removed
• The source of the henna used in the
from the salon.
salon must be known, and in case of
any injuries, the salon shall take the • Accommodation and cooking are not
responsibility for using the henna. allowed in the salon.
• It is not allowed to use hair dyes
(especially black coloured dye) on the
skin instead of as henna.
• It is not allowed to draw henna on the
skin after steam bath, waxing or any
other activity that can increase the
sensitivity of the skin. It is important
to provide a poster for customers to
report in case of exposure to burns or
injuries from henna.
• Floors and seating areas in henna
section must be made of smooth
surfaces and easy to clean and
disinfect. Rugs are not allowed in
henna area.
• Smoking is not allowed in the salon,
and No Smoking signs must be
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• It is not allowed to use hair removal
machines such as laser and IPL in
salons and beauty centers. Other
machines must be permitted by Dubai
Health Authority and the staff must
obtain DHA license.
• It is not allowed to use Alum for
wound disinfection. It can be used
only for one time.
• Animals are not allowed in the salon.
• It is not allowed to use gas cylinders
in the salon.
• Tanning service is not allowed for
people under the age of 18 years.
• Tanning times must follow
manufacturer’s instructions.
• Provide suitable area for the tanning
service, goggles for eye protection
and follow the safety requirements of
the device.
• In case of providing tanning service
using sprays, the products must be
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registered by Consumer Product
Safety Section in Dubai Municipality.
• Semi-permanent makeup activity is
not allowed in all salons and beauty
centers unless following all health
requirements for this activity and
obtaining the necessary permit from
Health Control Section at Dubai
Municipality.
MOROCCAN BATH:
• Ensure not to provide the service for
customers with skin diseases.
• Total area of the Moroccan bath must
be at least 6 meters square.
• Walls and floors and ceiling must be
made of smooth and easy to clean
surfaces.
• The bath must be cleaned
immediately after each customer.
• Moroccan bath must be completely
isolated from other sections of
the salon.
• Separate dressing room must be
provided for the bath.
• Cabinets (with locks) for customers’
clothes and footwear, and cabinets’
legs should be made of materials not
subject to rust and not adjacent to the
floor.
• High standards of cleaning, sanitizing
and drying must be applied in the
bath before providing service to
customers, especially in showering
areas.
• Used towels must be kept in baskets
to be washed and cleaned, and it is
not allowed to re-use towels for other
customers unless they are washed,
cleaned and dried properly.
• Disposable loofah sponge must be
provided for each customer and it is
not allowed to re-use it for others.
Proper disposal of sponges are
requested.
• All products used must be from well-
-known sources, good quality and
approved or registered by Dubai
Municipality. Not allowed to use any
other self-made products.
• It is not allowed to deal with or try to
treat any skin diseases or provide any
medical instructions for customers.
If skin problem is noticed in a
customer, he should be directed to a
dermatologist. Avoid scrubs or dealing
with irritated or injured skin.
• Maintain appropriate temperature in
the bath to avoid thermal shock or skin
burns. It is preferable for worker to test
the bath temperature before allowing
customers to bathe.
• Regular maintenance inside the bath
to avoid molds growth on floors, walls,
ceilings, lying and showering areas.
• Exhaust fans must be installed in the
bath (fitting with bath size) to maintain
adequate ventilation.
• Wearing gloves during the service is
preferred.
• Provide non-slip bath mats around
showering areas in steam bath rooms.
Not allowed to appear inappropriately
with bathrobe outside the bath.
• Rooms must be separated and each
room must be at least 6 meters square
in size. Only one bed is allowed
in each room.
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For further reference and information, please refer to DM-PH&SD-P7-WI01: Health Requirements for Massage Centers and Spa
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Management must be aware of the
health requirements approved by Public
Health and Safety Department in Dubai
Municipality.
• Corrective and preventive actions must
be taken if mistakes occur.
• Monitoring health practices of
employees and directing them to the
best practices continuously.
• Educating new employees about work
procedures and best health practices to
be followed before starting work in
the salon.
• Cooperating with Dubai Municipality
inspector during the inspection visit,
and visiting Health Control Section
within 5 working days in case of having
any objections on violations/fines.
• Reviewing all points mentioned in the
inspection card and inspector’s report
continuously.
• Checking staff’s occupational health
cards and expiry dates. It is not allowed
to allow new employees to start work
unless obtaining the card.
• It is important to provide (or participate
in providing) healthy accommodation
for the staff to create a healthy working
environment and avoid residing,
cooking or storing personal items of
staff in the salon.
• First aid box with valid contents must
be provided, and staff should be trained
to deal with first aid incidents.
• Educate the staff not to provide any
of the following services: peeling,
scrubbing or lightening for customers
with abnormal skin or skin problems,
and not to provide services that
might increase skin sensitivity such as
Moroccan bath before and after waxing.
• It is important to follow the
instructions of the facial machine,
especially for cleaning, disinfecting
and maintaining customers’ safety
while using it to avoid mistakes while
performing the facial service
• All salon owners are responsible
to follow the above instructions to
prevent any violations related to wrong
practices or misuse of cosmetics and to
protect public health and safety.15
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• The Health, Safety and Environment
Plan shall be prepared and submitted
before obtaining Event Permit.
• The following NOCs shall be
obtained from:
• Dubai Police for use of
pyrotechnics
• Dubai Civil Aviation authority to
fly balloons and to beam sky/
search lights
• Food Control department of Dubai
Municipality (if food & beverages
are served)
• Dubai Ambulance Services
(if applicable)

For more information:

DM-PH&SD-P7-TG04:
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
CONTROL OF ENTERTAINMENT
NOISE

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PURPOSE:
To ensure that construction, maintenance
and other operations within the Roads
and Transport Authority right-of-way is
performed in a manner which protects
the public, contractor and workers, and
property.
HEALTH AND SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
The requirements of the following Act
and Codes of Practice must be complied
with at all times:
• Dubai Municipality: Health and
Safety Act
• Dubai Municipality: Code of
Construction Safety Practice.
• Dubai Municipality: Electrical and
Water Authority Codes of Practice and
Guidelines.
The following paragraphs expand on
the above requirements with additional
requirements added, in view of the fact
that signage involves work being carried
out in the Right of Way.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Contractors are responsible for
ensuring as far as reasonably
practicable that any work undertaken
will not constitute a hazard or risk to
the health and safety of the public,
RTA workers, employees or otherwise.
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Reference: Dubai Municipality/ RTA, Dubai Outdoor Advertising Control Manual
• The contractor will be expected to
have made arrangements within
their company for obtaining any
professional health and safety advice
and assistance necessary to ensure
that the work complies with all the
relevant statutory provision and
obligations.
• The contractor’s staff should wear
reflective jackets as well as safety • All prime movers, transmission
shoes while working on site after machinery and dangerous parts of any
sunset and when working on or machinery shall be properly guarded.
adjacent to a public right of way. The work equipment regulations shall
be strictly followed.
• All waste material arising from the
work will be cleared by contractor • Secure storage, transport and
on a daily basis to disposal points use of fuel and compressed gas
approved by RTA Authorities. cylinders will be achieved by strictly
complying with manufacturer’s
• Care shall be taken to avoid recommendations.
inconvenience to the public, traffic
and the environment • Vehicles owned by contractors or their
employees must be parked only in
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT areas defined/permitted by Employer
REQUIREMENTS: or in offsite, paid parking areas.
• The contractor will ensure any
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR
scaffolding used is erected by ELECTRICAL WORKS:
competent persons in strict
compliance with the relevant • The contractor shall adhere to all
statutory provisions, codes of current DEWA regulations.
practice, health and safety guidance • Only equipment which complies fully
notes and manufacturer’s with the applicable regulations will be
erection instructions. permitted.
• Shoring shall be of adequate strength
and suitable to support the sides of
the excavation to prevent collapse.
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All light fixtures/Wiring etc. shall be
• fixtures do not conceal any traffic
weather proof/splash proof type to
withstand wet conditions.
All DB enclosures and components to
• • The contractor shall not remove,
be IP 55.DBS/feeder pillar installed
and shall be located in a safe
place and properly supported and
protected.
ACCESS AND UTILITIES:
• The location of underground
electrical cables, water pipes, drains
etc. shall be determined prior to
any excavation work carried out by
the contractor. The use of cable and
pipeline detection or other suitable
equipment should be used where
necessary to determine location.
• The contractor will ensure that
they have assessed work activities
involving the use of electricity so that
all foreseeable risks can be identified
and adequate precautions taken to
minimize the risk to workers.
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DOCUMENTS AND APPROVALS: • The contractor shall repair/replace any
damage caused during construction
• All application documents shall be
of the filling, accessories or any other
stamped and signed by an authorized
components to public infrastructure
person, including a cover letter
at his own cost. However, RTA has
addressed to the Road Structures &
the right to stop the contractor and
Facilities Maintenance Section
appoint another contractor at the
of RTA.
contractor’s expense.
• The contractor should produce the
• The contractor must ensure that
approval from the Advertisement
Section with the application for a No
information signs already fixed onto
Objection Certificate (NOC).
the structure. Visibility of the existing
• The following additional details shall signs shall not be impaired.
be submitted with the application:
shift or alter any existing traffic
information signs fixed on the
1. Workshop drawing including
structures, unless otherwise approved
section details showing the
by the RTA Engineer in advance.
method of fixing the fixtures/
boards. • Permission from the RTA Engineer
2. Method statement of and Traffic Police shall be obtained
prior to implementing any traffic
reinstatement/ repairing after
diversion or use of a ladder or crane
removal of the advertisement
for installation of fixtures. A traffic
boards/decoration lights.
control plan shall be submitted by the
3. The design life of the structures. contractor and approved prior to any
lane closures.
SPECIFIC CONSTRUCTION
REQUIREMENTS:
• Unless approved by the RTA Engineer,
no hammering, drilling etc. shall
be performed on the existing
public infrastructure to fix the
advertisement boards.
• All materials for the work shall be
approved by the RTA Engineer to
ensure that it will not have a negative
effect on any public infrastructure or
the environment. Test results or
documentation from the
manufacturer stating the materials
(i.e. chemical properties, mass,
strength, composition etc.) will
not negatively impact the
environment and general health of
the public, shall be submitted.
• The contractor shall not stack the
material on or around the premises of
the structures. All materials should be
stored in designated approved areas.
• The site shall be cleaned properly
after the end of each day’s work.
• Unless otherwise authorized,
advertisement board brackets shall
be made of aluminum or hot-dipped
galvanized steel or stainless steel and
approved by RTA engineer prior to
installation.
• A rubber sleeve should be installed
in places where brackets are used to
avoid marking the supporting public
infrastructure.
ENFORCEMENT/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• The contractor agrees that within
24 hours of contract expiration, all
advertisement fixtures, banners,
electrical components pins, stickers,
and bolts etc. will be removed from
the structure in accordance with RTA
standard specification. Penalties
will be applied for each day or part
thereof where the fixtures are not
removed, unless an extension of time
has been granted.
• RTA has the right to complete the
removal of the signs through a third
party at the contractor’s expense
if the fixtures are not completely
removed within the specified time.
• RTA has the right to appoint a third
party to clean or remove materials
from the site at the contractor’s
expense if the site is not cleaned
properly after the end of each day’s
work.
• Noncompliance with the above
may lead to rejection of work or
termination of contract and/or
penalties.
OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES:
The following guidelines cover some of
the typical areas which are encountered
in the installation and maintenance of
elevated signage:
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• Barricades: Whenever possible
work should be conducted behind a
permanent, substantial barricade.
When a barricade is not available,
traffic cones and possibly traffic
control personnel should be included
in the work plan to ensure a safe work
site. Where any traffic lane closure is
required, a traffic control plan must
be prepared by the contractor and
approved by the RTA prior to the work
being initialed.
• Safety Harnesses: Full body safety
harnesses should be worn anytime
the work zone is more than 2 meters
above the ground level. Harnesses
are to be secured by a rope or cable
designed for that purpose, and
attached to the structure in an
approved manner.
• Power Lines: Work adjacent to or
below power lines present a work
hazard area. No work should be done
within 3 meters of a live power line.
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The work area should always be
surveyed for the presence of power
lines prior to commencement of work.
• Care of Equipment: Any mechanical
equipment utilized for providing
access to signage shall be kept
in good operational condition.
Scheduled maintenance shall always
be performed on this equipment. If a
piece of equipment is not functioning
properly, it must be taken out of
service until proper repairs and
maintenance is completed.
• Ladders: Ladders must be kept in
good working order. Any missing
rungs shall be replaced prior to use of
the ladder. The ladder length should
be sufficient to reach the desired
height at a 1:4 ladder slope. The base
of the ladder must rest on a level,
firm surface. The ladder height should
be sufficient to allow reaching all
required areas without standing on
the top 2 ladder rungs. At all times a
worker should be able to have three
body contact points with the ladder.
Warning cones shall be placed at the
base of the ladder, and the top of the
ladder shall be secured to the sign
structure before the work on the sign
begins.
• Lifting Equipment: Boom trucks,
scissor lifts, self-propelled booms and
travel towers are all frequently used
to gain access to signs. These are to
be operated only by properly trained
personnel. Harnesses should be used
by personnel in the baskets of boom
trucks, self-propelled booms and
travel towers. Cones shall be placed at
each corner of the equipment.
• Natural hazards: Wind, rain and
lightning all present potential risks
to personnel working on signs.
Wind can adversely affect balance
and steadiness when in an elevated
location. Rain can make surfaces
slippery. Lightning can strike
workmen when in or near to metal
signage. Work shall stop immediately
whenever lightning is observed.
• Working over public areas:
Any work above areas where
the public normally may enter during
the time the work is being performed
must be secured temporarily so the
public does not enter this area.
MAINTENANCE & ACCESS:
• All signs must be designed in such
a way as to facilitate access with a
2.4 m step ladder in order to inspect
and maintain the sign or replace the
advertisement. Large format signs
shall have permanent ladder rungs on
 the pole structure located no higher
than 3 meters above the ground.
• Signs shall be inspected at least
weekly, and any damage to the
sign material or supports shall be
corrected immediately.
All sign installation and maintenance
shall require that a traffic control
plan be developed by the contractor
and approved by the RTA& or OM
prior to any work being done on a
sign if a lane closure is required. All
terms of the approved plan shall be
complied with. Where a lane closure
is not required but sign personnel
must work adjacent to the pavement
section where a barrier wall is not
present, a temporary traffic warning
signs shall be in located prior to the
sign location and a traffic control
person shall warn motorists of this
work activity.
• Large format signs located to the
side of the pavement section shall be
provided with a permanent access
roadway if needed for maintenance
access. Where installation,
• Submission of all applications for
maintenance and replacement of
advertising require access at the sign
along the bottom edge of the sign
area, a permanent walkway located at
the base of the sign shall be installed.
Fall prevention attachments on the
sign shall be included on all large
format sign structures.
• The implementing agencies for
the work related to installation or
removal of advertising signs on
the property must abide by the
instructions listed below:
• Follow all safety instructions
to preserve the lives at the
public and property in the road
without causing any
inconvenience to road users or should be accompanied by a letter or
cause damage to public a copy of awarding a tender issued
property as listed above. by the Department of Contracts
• Obtain a certificate through and Procurement, a list of Sites of
e-government RTA in implementation and a comprehensive
Coordination with the method of installation.
competent authorities (Traffic
Department, Department
of Roads and Structures,
Maintenance Facilities), before
starting the installation of
income generating billboards
on the property.
• Advertising boards should be
placed in accordance with the
guidelines.
the installation of billboards on
the property to should be made
to the road maintenance section.
All installations should be done in
accordance with the Department of
RTA Commercial and Investment in on
the technical details. The submission
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• Identify the manufacturer and the
company executing the electrical
work of the billboards and a copy
of the comprehensive annual
maintenance contract. Date of
installation shall be mentioned and
shall be clearly noticeable by the
inspectors.
• Advertising signs should not be
placed in such a way that they
obscure sight distance, especially at
the entrances and exits to roads and
intersections.
• Advertising signs should not be
installed in such a way that would
obscure test or numbers that have
been installed on the columns or sign
posts.
• Advertising signs should not use
the same electrical connection to
illuminate the boards from a power
connection feeding a traffic sign.
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• The advertising company must The RTA has the right to cut power to the
carry out follow-up and periodic advertising boards in the event of the
maintenance for the duration of the operator not paying for the annual value
granted permit. of electricity.
• The advertising operator gives full
commitment to the immediate
removal of any advertising sign if
proved to be in an inappropriate
location or does not meet technical
specifications at the time of
installation.
• Companies are to remove all
advertising signs at their own expense
at the end of the contractual period.
Failure to do so could entitle the
executing agency to charge the
expired operator for the work plus.
• The Roads and Transport Authority
are entitled to modify the terms of
the installation of billboards on the
property with the renewal NOC.
• In the event of any loss or damage
to public property or any element of
the road, the operator will be charged
cost to repair the damage caused plus
25% of the value of costs expended
(administrative and supervisory).
• It is incumbent upon the advertising
company to obtain certificates from
the Maintenance Department for the
maintenance of signs/ facilities at the
end of the contractual period.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE • The electrical installer should be
INSTALLATION OF BILLBOARDS ON certified by the RTA to conduct the
THE PROPERTY: work of electrical wiring.

Terms of target funds for the
manufacturer of the billboards:
• Only an approved and licensed
manufacturer will be allowed to
manufacture commercial advertising
signs.
• The manufacturer should have prior
experience in the manufacture of
advertising signs.
• Provide an inspection certificate from
the laboratory accredited by
the Dubai Central Laboratory.
• The installer shall provide a letter of
assignment for the implementation
of the advertising signs by the
beneficiary statement declarations.
Provide a copy of the annual
maintenance contract which should
include the implementation and
maintenance of advertising signs.

TERMS OF EXECUTING FUNDS FOR

THE INSTALLATION OF ADVERTISING
SIGNS:
• Be authorized to engage in the
implementation of the funds for the
installation of advertising signs.
• Advertising companies should have
appropriate expertise in the field of
the implementation of the installation
of advertising signs.

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SPECIFICATION FOR BILLBOARD
ADVERTISEMENT SIGNS:
• The installation of a double box
lamp post signs is not permitted,
only the single box 'sandwich' style,
illuminated from both sides, is
permitted. The weight of the billboard
fixed to the lamp post should comply
with the load bearing capacity of the
lamp post, keeping in mind different
lamp post sizes and specifications
throughout Dubai.
• The size of the billboards is
determined by the electricity capacity
of bridges and tunnels, according to
each site separately. Note that the
sizes and specifications for billboards
are different from one bridge to
another.
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CONDITIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS • To connect the electricity supply for
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF the billboard, a 11mmØ hole needs to
BILLBOARDS ON ROAD LIGHTING be drilled in the lamp post. The hole
COLUMNS: will be painted with galvanized paint
and ‘framed’.
All parties winning permits for
installation of billboards/companies • The whole height will be decided in
executing for installation on the lamp the field by the maintenance engineer
posts need prior coordination with the from the Maintenance Department
Department of Maintenance (Street of the RTA.
Lighting Section) of road maintenance
and facilities before you start the
installation process as well as taking into
account the following:
• Companies involved with the
construction/maintenance of
billboards are responsible to prevent
any damages to the lamp post as
a result of installing or removing
billboards for maintenance purposes.
• Material used for the billboards will
be aluminum and will be provided
with an electrical capacitor, as well
as an electrical plan to indicate the
electrical loads.
• All lamp post advertising signs should
be installed using galvanized metal
(Galvanized Holding Brackets) with
a rubber gasket between the column
and the bracket.
• The electricity should be connected,
using a 6 amp fuse, to the electricity
board inside the lamp post.
• A mock-up (sample) of all works has • Advertising companies are to ensure
to be done in the field in the presence that commercial advertising sign sites
of the maintenance engineer. are in good working conditions on a
• Billboards within 12 hours from the daily basis.
time of notification to remove in • Advertising companies are to bear
order to conduct maintenance work the costs of repair from defects
to lighting columns with excessive resulting from the installation on
movement. In case of non-response ornamental street lighting services in • No wiring should be left exposed
within the specified time, the RTA addition to 25% as supervision and during or after installation which
will remove the billboard and charge administrative cost. could cause harm to road users.
the advertising agency all costs
associated with the removal plus 25%
of the costs to cover administrative
and Supervision costs.
• No more than 80% of the electricity
capacity that feeds the lamp post
may be used. The electricity capacity
required to feed the billboard for each
case must also be specified.
• The maximum power consumption
allowed for each billboard in a certain
street is determined by the power
supply for the lighting in that street.
• All work performed must meet the
standard specifications of the Roads
and Transport Authority and Dubai
Electricity and Water and special
electrical connections.

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The following standards shall be considered, without limitation:

SAFETY GUIDELINES
FOR FILM & TELEVISION
INDUSTRY IN ONTARIO,
CANADA.

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PEOPLE
SAFETY

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Ergonomics: Ergonomics is the science
that seeks to adapt tasks and tools to
fit the person. It is a way of looking at
the designs of tasks, tools, equipments,
workplace and the overall organization
of work to fit the job to the person,
rather than the person to the job. It is
recommended to provide ergonomic
workstations for employees.

For more information:

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Ministerial Order 32 of 1982 Article
20: Employer are required to brief
employees on hazards (during
induction) before start work
• Ministerial Decision (49/1) of 1980
Article 1 & 2: Defines work which may
be performed uninterrupted; specifies
conditions for breaks
• Ministerial Order 32 of 1982 Article
23: Inspector may require medical
exam as described in Federal Law 8
Part X Article 175
• Federal Law 8 of 1980, Article 95:
Six-monthly medical examination
required for all employees exposed
to occupational diseases listed in the
Schedule to the law, and provision for
re-examination

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 DUBAI MUNICIPALITY
REQUIREMENTS:

• DM-PH&SD-P4-TG03: Guidelines for • DM-PH&SD-P4-TG15: Guidelines

Heat Stress at Work for Personal Protective Equipment-
Respiratory Protection
• DM-PH&SD-P4-TG08: Guidelines for
Personal Protective Equipment-Head • DM-PH&SD-P7-TG01: Guidelines for
Protection Swimming Pool Safety
• Ministerial Order 32 of 1982 Article
• DM-PH&SD-P4-TG09: Guidelines for • DM-PH&SD-P7-TG02: Guidelines for
5: Provide adequate facilities and
Personal Protective Equipment-Eye Approval of Swimming Pool Plans
place for meals
and Face Protection • DM-PH&SD-P7-TG03: Guidelines for
• Federal Law 8 of 1980, Article
• DM-PH&SD-P4-TG10: Guidelines Toy Safety
94: Workers to be provided with
for Personal Protective Equipment- DM-PH&SD-P7-WI02: Health
adequate drinking water •
Hearing Protection Requirements for Labor
• Federal Law 8 of 1980, Article 65:
• DM-PH&SD-P4-TG11: Guidelines Accommodation
Max 8 hours per day (in month of
for Personal Protective Equipment- DM-PH&SD-P7-WI16: Health
Ramadan max. 6 hours per day); max •
Protective Clothing Requirements for Temporary Labor
48 hours per week
• DM-PH&SD-P4-TG12: Guidelines for Accommodation
• Ministerial Order 32 of 1982 Article
Personal Protective Equipment-Hand DM – Circulars: Reminder on
20: Lifting and loading limits-men •
Protection obtainment and renewal of
50kg, women 20kg
• DM-PH&SD-P4-TG13: Guidelines for occupational health card for workers
• Federal Law 8 of 1980, Article 91:
Personal Protective Equipment-Foot
Appropriate PPE to be issued and
Protection
periodically monitored
• DM-PH&SD-P4-TG14: Guidelines for
• Federal Law 8 of 1980, Article 100:
Personal Protective Equipment-Fall
Workers must comply with safety
Protection-Safety Lines
precautions and use and care of PPE

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• DM – Circulars: Health
Supplements
• DM – Circulars: General
Secretariat of Municipalities
circular on importation and
marketing ban of all types of
E-Cigarette
• DM – Circulars: Regulating
smoking in restaurants & coffee
shops
• DM – Circulars: Regulating
smoking in shopping malls

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SAFETY

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The following applicable laws and • Federal Law no. 8 of 1980 Article 92
regulations shall be referred to for & 98
further information:
DUBAI MUNICIPALITY
• Ministerial Order 32 of 1982 Article 19 REQUIREMENTS:

• Dubai Local Order No. 61 of 1991 • DM-PH&SD-P4-TG04: Guidelines for

• Ministerial Order 32 of 1982 Article 20
• Ministerial Order 32 of 1982 Article 7
• Federal Law 8 of 1980, Article 96
• Ministerial Decision (37/2) of 1982
Article 11
• Ministerial Order 32 of 1982 Article 3
• Federal Law 8 of 1980, Article 93
• Ministerial Decision (4/1) of 1981
Article 1
• Federal Law 8 of 1980, Article 66
Entry into Confined Spaces
• DM-PH&SD-P4-TG 01:Industrial
Compressed Gas Cylinders
• DM-PH&SD-P4-TG07: Technical
Guidelines for Paint Spray Booths
• DM-PH&SD-P4-TG17-Guidelines for
First Aid Requirement
• DM-PH&SD-P4-TG16: Guidelines
for Safe use of Industrial Organic
Solvents
• DM-PH&SD-P4-TG20: Guidelines
for Examination and Certification of
Boilers and Pressure Vessels
• DM-PH&SD-P4-TG19: Guidelines for
Health & Safety in Kitchens & Food
Preparation Areas
• DM-PH&SD-P4-TG23: Guidelines for
Safety Procedures in Metal Finishing
Industries
• DM-PH&SD-P4-TG24: Guidelines for
Safety in Handling Asbestos
• DM-PH&SD-P4-TG26: Safety and
Health Requirements for Laundry
Operations

• Ministerial Order 32 of 1982 Article 5 • DM-PH&SD-P4-TG27: Guidelines for • DM-PH&SD-P7-WI01: Health

• Federal Law 8 of 1980, Article 99
Ministerial Order 32 of 1982 Article 18
• Ministerial Order 32 of 1982 Article 9
• Federal Law No. 8 of 1980 Article 92
Liquefied Petroleum Gas Cylinders Requirements for Massage Centers
and Spa
• DM-PH&SD-P4-TG28: Guidelines for
Protection Against Ionizing Radiation
• DM-PH&SD-P4-TG18: Guidelines for
Safety in Vehicle Repair and Servicing
Shops

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• DM-PH&SD-P7-WI03: Health
Requirements for Hotels & Furnished
Apartments
• DM-PH&SD-P7-WI04: Health
Requirements for Barber Shops
• DM-PH&SD-P7-WI05: Health
Requirements for Beauty Saloons
• DM-PH&SD-P7-WI06: Health
Requirements for Health clubs
• DM-PH&SD-P7-WI07: Health
Requirements for Educational
Institutions
• DM-PH&SD-P7-WI08: Health
Requirements for Private Clinics
• DM-PH&SD-P7-WI09: Health
Requirements for Private Hospitals
• DM-PH&SD-P7-WI10: Health
Requirements for Private Medical
Labs
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• DM-PH&SD-P7-WI12: Health • DM – Circulars: Cosmetics, personal
Requirements for Construction Sites care & perfumery products
• DM-PH&SD-P7-WI13: Health
Requirements for Optical Shops
• DM-PH&SD-P7-WI14: Health
Requirements for Shopping Malls &
Centers
• DM-PH&SD-P7-WI15: Health
Requirements for Workers
Accommodation in Fishing Cages
Industries
• DM-PH&SD-P7-WI17: Health
Requirements for Desert Camps
• DM-PH&SD-P7-WI18: Health
Requirements for the services
Provided inside the Labourer
Accommodation
• DM-PH&SD-P7-WI21: Health
requirements for Fish Spa
• DM – Circulars: Classification of laser
usage in toys and stationeries
• DM – Circulars: Hair removal by wax
• DM – Circulars: Detergents &
disinfectants
• Dubai Municipality, Environment
Department, Technical Guidelines:
Safety in Handling Asbestos

• Dubai Municipality, Environment

Department, Technical Guidelines:
Guidelines for Marble, Mosaic and
Ceramic Tiles and Related Product
Factories

• DM – Circulars: Beauty salons /

centers

• DM – Circulars: Circular to all

industrial / workshops / warehouse
establishments (Illegal labor
accommodation)

• Dubai Municipality, Environment

Department, Technical Guidelines:
Requirements for Temporary and
Permanent Concrete Batching Plants

• Dubai Municipality, Environment

Department, Technical Guidelines:
Requirements To Use The Waste Oil as
Fuel in Boilers and Furnaces

• Dubai Municipality, Environment

Department, Technical Guidelines:
Requirements for the Installation
Construction and Maintenance of
Gravity Oil-Water Separator

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GENERAL PACKING REQUIREMENTS:
• Dangerous Goods must be packed in
packaging of good quality. Packaging
must be free of any indication that
their integrity has been compromised.
Packages must be constructed, closed
and prepared for transport so as to
prevent any leakage. No harmful
quantity of a dangerous substance
must adhere to the outside of the
package. These provisions apply to
both new packaging and packaging
which is reused. When packaging is
reused, all measures must be taken to
prevent contamination.
• New, manufactured, reused or
reconditioned packaging must
meet the applicable packaging
specifications and performance test
requirements. Such packaging must
be manufactured and tested under
a quality assurance program which
satisfies the competent authority in
order to ensure that such packaging
meets the applicable requirements.
Every form of packaging must be
inspected to ensure that it is free
from corrosion, contamination or any
other damage. Any packaging which
shows signs of reduced strength
compared with the approved design
type must no longer be used or must
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Reference: Code of Practice for the Management of Dangerous Goods in the Emirate of Dubai
be reconditioned so that it is able
to withstand the specified design
packaging test.
• Packaging (including closures) in
direct contact with dangerous goods
must be resistant to any chemical
or other action of such goods; the
materials of the packaging must not
contain substances which may react
dangerously with the contents, form
hazardous products or significantly so designed that it is unlikely that it
weaken the packaging. Materials, can be incorrectly or incompletely
such as some plastics, which can be closed, and must be such that it may
significantly softened or rendered be checked easily to determine that it
brittle or permeable by the change is completely closed.
in temperatures likely to occur or
because of the chemical action of the
contents or the use of a refrigerant,
must not be used. It must be ensured
that packaging is, in every way,
compatible with the articles or
substances to be contained within
them. This particularly applies to
corrosiveness, permeability, softening,
premature aging and embrittlement.
• The body and closure of any
packaging must be constructed so
as to be able to adequately resist the
effects of vibration. Stoppers, corks
or other such friction-type closures
must be held in place, securely,
tightly and effectively, by positive
means. The closure device must be
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INNER PACKAGING - CUSHIONING
MATERIAL:
• Inner packaging must be packed,
secured or cushioned so as to prevent
their breakage or leakage, and so as
to control their movement within the
outer packaging. Cushioning material
must not react dangerously with the
contents of the inner packaging. Any
leakage of the contents must not
substantially reduce the protective
properties of the cushioning material.
INNER PACKAGING - ABSORBENT
MATERIAL:
• Unless otherwise specified, liquids
in Classes 3, 4 or 8, or Division 5.1
or 6.1 of articles/substances having
great and medium danger, in glass or
earthenware inner packaging must be
packaged using material capable of
absorbing the liquid.
• Absorbent material is not required
if the inner packaging is protected
so that breakage and leakage of
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contents from the outer package will
not occur during normal conditions
of transport. Where absorbent
material is required and an outer
package is not liquid tight, a means
of containing the liquid (in the event
of a leakage) must be provided in the
form of a leak-proof liner, plastic bag
or other equally efficient means of
containment.
OTHER PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS:
• The nature and the thickness of the
outer packaging must be such that
friction during transport does not
generate any heat likely to alter
dangerously the chemical stability
of the contents.
• Combination packaging containing
liquid dangerous goods, excluding
flammable liquids in inner packaging
of 120 ml (4 Fl. oz) or less, or
infectious substances, must be
packed so that the closures on the
inner packaging are upward and the
upright position of the package must
be indicated on it by the “Package
Orientation” label (referred to in
Section 6.2 of this Code).
The words “THIS SIDE UP” or “THIS
END UP” may also be displayed on
the top cover of the package.
• A package must be of such size that
there is adequate space to affix all
required markings and labeling as
required by this Code and other
national legislation.
• UN Specification Packaging are to be
used as per the current regulations
prescribed by the United Nations,
based on the recommendations of the
UN Committee of Experts. These are
published in the Recommendations
of the Committee of Experts on
the Transport of Dangerous Goods
(Current Edition).
The following paragraphs are applicable
to labeling of packages only.
For guidelines on labeling containers
or other items, refer to the appropriate
Sections of this Code.
QUALITY AND SPECIFICATIONS OF
LABELS:
Durability:
The material of every label, the printing
and any adhesive thereon, must be
sufficiently durable to withstand normal
transport conditions and to ensure that
the label remains recognizable and
legible at all times.
TYPES OF LABELS:
There are two types of Label:
• Hazard labels (in the shape of a square
set at 45°), which are required for
most dangerous goods in all classes,
refer to “Definitions -Section 1.
• Handling labels (in various
rectangular shapes), which are
required, either alone or in addition
to hazard labels, for some dangerous
goods.
LABEL SPECIFICATIONS:
• All labels (hazard and handling) used
on packages of dangerous goods must
conform, in shape, colour, format
symbol and text, to the specimen
designs reproduced in this Code.
The minimum dimensions of hazard
labels must be 100 mm x 100 mm
unless otherwise specified. The
dimensions shown for handling labels
in Section 6.4 are the minimum
dimensions, unless otherwise
specified. Hazard labels have a line
of the same colour as the symbol,
5 mm inside the edge and running
parallel to it.
• The upper half of the label is reserved
for the graphic symbol and the lower
half for text and the class or division
number, except for Divisions 1.4, 1.5
or 1.6 labels.
• Exception: In the case of Infectious
Substances, hazard and handling
labels having dimensions not smaller
than half of those indicated in
Appendix A may be used when the
packages are of such dimensions that
they can bear only smaller labels.
• Text indicating the nature of the risk • The label identifying the primary
may be inserted in the lower half hazard of the dangerous goods must
of the hazard label(s) in addition bear the Class or Division number
to the class or division number as appropriate at the bottom corner
or compatibility group. This text of the label. A label identifying a
should be in English, unless specified subsidiary risk must not show the
otherwise. In such a case, an Arabic Class or Division number and this
translation should be provided number must be obliterated, if
with both languages given equal already included.
prominence. The same language
provisions apply to handling labels.
A label may contain identification
information, including the name
of the maker, provided that the
information is printed outside the
solid line border in no larger than
10 point type.
APPLICABILITY OF HAZARD LABELS:
• A primary hazard label is specified for
each listed article and substance and
a secondary label for each article and
substance having subsidiary risks as
specified in the UN recommendations.
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PROHIBITED LABELING:
• Cylindrical packages, and other slim
packages, must be of such peripheral
dimension that a label cannot
overlap itself.
• Arrows for purposes other than
indicating proper package orientation
must not be displayed on a package
containing liquid dangerous goods.
AFFIXING OF LABELS:
The following requirements shall apply:
• All labels must be securely affixed or
printed on the packaging so that they
are readily visible and legible and not
obscured by any part of the packaging
or by any other label.
• Each label must be affixed or printed
on a background of contrasting colour
or must have a dotted or solid line
outer boundary.
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• Labels must not be folded or affixed in
such a manner that parts of the same
label appear on different faces of
the package.
• If the surface of the package will
not accept labels, it is acceptable to
attach the label(s) to the package by
means of strong tag(s).
• Subsidiary hazard labels, when
applicable, should be affixed adjacent
to the primary hazard label.
• When package orientation (This
Way Up) labels are used, at least two
of those labels must be used. One
label must be affixed to each of two
opposite sides of the package, with
the arrows pointing in the correct
direction.
OTHER:
• Labels required by other appropriate
Regulations are permitted provided
they cannot be confused with or in
conflict with these provisions.
MARKING OF PACKAGES:
• All packages must be marked with the
proper shipping name in accordance
with UN Guidelines and the symbol
“UN” followed by the unique UN
identification number.
APPROVAL REQUIREMENTS FOR
WAREHOUSES STORING DANGEROUS
GOODS:
Approval of a proposal to keep
dangerous goods:
• An occupier must obtain prior
approval from the Environmental
Protection and Safety Section, Dubai
Municipality if the occupier proposes
to keep dangerous goods as defined
in the code in excess of the quantities
specified in table (further below).
• Any premises licensed to store the
dangerous goods shall conform to the
specifications detailed in the Code.
Modification of approved stores:
Person holding an approval for storage of
dangerous goods must not:
• Construct, materially alter or extend
any building; or
• Construct, establish or materially
alter a storage tank or a storage or
manufacturing area for dangerous
goods; or
• Remove or alter security fences
at a licensed premises unless the
licensee has obtained approval for
that construction, extension,
alteration or removal.
Minimum quantities for licensed
dangerous goods stores:

Dangerous
Minimum quantity
goods class
2 20 Cylinders
50 drums or 10000 liters
3
in bulk *
4 500 kg.
5 1 ton or 1 cubic meters
6 5 tons or 5 cubic meters
7 see Part 4
8 10 cubic meters

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FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:
An occupier who intends to keep
dangerous goods at a licensed premises
must:
• Obtain prior approval from the Civil
Defence for fire protection measures
provided at the premises.
• Implement the requirements before
the dangerous goods are brought onto
the premises.
An occupier must ensure that:
• Where sprinklers, fire hose reels,
fire hydrants or fire pumps are to be
provided at premises that they are
maintained in good working preferably be protected from heat
order;
• If portable fire extinguishers
are required to be provided the
specification, rating and number
shall be in accordance with the Civil fire resistance with physical strength
Defence requirements.
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The firefighting equipment shall be or concrete blocks. Where piping,
maintained in good condition and ducting and electric cables penetrate
serviced once in a year by a competent fire-resistant walls, they should be
and trained person. placed in fire retardant sand cups.
A person must not smoke, cook or take • Escape should be possible from any
into the store or have in his possession large enclosed area in at least two
any substance to cause fire or an directions.
explosion in the place in which dangerous
goods are stored.
STORAGE OF DANGEROUS
GOODS
DESIGN OF WAREHOUSES:
• Stores for hazardous materials should
be designed to minimize the risk of
fire, spills and physical hazards and to
ensure separation and segregation of
incompatible materials.
• The construction material should
be non-combustible and the frame
of the building should be reinforced
concrete or steel. A steel frame should
by insulation. Insulation materials
should be non-combustible e.g.
mineral wool or glass fiber.
• The materials best suited to combine
and stability are concrete, solid brick
• Emergency exits should be clearly
marked and of a design that provides
easy exit in case of emergency. They
should be easy to open in the dark
or in dense smoke and preferably be
equipped with panic bars.
• The warehouse should be well-
ventilated taking into account the
products stored. Adequate ventilation
shall be achieved by providing
opening in the roof or in the wall
below the roof as well as near the
floor.
• Floors should be impermeable to
liquids. They should be smooth, but
not slippery and free from cracks
to allow for easy cleaning and be
designed to contain leakage and
contaminated fire-fighting water, for
instance, by means of a surrounding
sill or curb.
electrical installation shall be
allowed. All electrical equipment
must be adequately earthed and
electrical circuits must be provided
with Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers
and over load protection devices.
• Where low-flash point solvents or
fine dust generating chemicals are
stored, the use of flame-proof fitting/ • Operating procedures must account
equipment should be adopted. for the avoidance of problems
associated with the generation and
• Battery charging or shrink-wrapping,
discharge of static electricity.
plastic sheet sealing or welding shall
not be allowed or performed inside • No mess room, changing room, shall
the storage area. be built as an integral part of the
warehouse. These structures shall be
OUTDOOR STORAGE: separated from the storage area by at
least 10 meters.
Where hazardous materials are stored
outdoors, bundling arrangements and a • Adequate washing facilities,
roof or a cover to protect from sun and emergency eyewash fountain and
rain should be provided. shower shall be provided.

• Open drains should be avoided in
stores housing toxic chemicals in
order to prevent the uncontrolled
release of contaminated fire-fighting
water and spilled product. Any drain
should connect to an interceptor pit
for later disposal.
• Where lighting and other electrical
facilities are required, they should
be installed and maintained by a
competent electrician. No temporary
• Drums should be stored upright on
pallets. All drums must be stored
in such a way that there is always
sufficient space for firefighting access.
• An occupier must ensure that if
dangerous goods are of a type which
may generate static electricity during
handling:
• All tanks, pipework, transfer system
and process plant are earthed
or otherwise protected by other
approved means.
• No living accommodation or kitchen
shall be allowed in the premises of
dangerous goods warehouses.
BULK STORAGE TANKS:
• All bulk above ground storage tanks
shall be located in impervious bunded
areas where the volume of the storage
bund is not less than 110% of the
largest storage tank contained within
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• Hazardous materials in above ground
tanks shall not share common bunded
areas unless the materials are of the
same UN Classification.
• Bunded areas shall be of an
impervious material.
• Bulk flammable liquid storage tanks
shall not be located within 500m of
residential areas or 200 m of labour
accommodation.
UNDERGROUND STORAGE TANKS:
• All new underground storage tanks
(including petroleum products)
shall be equipped with a means of
inspection for leaks and shall be of a
double walled design where installed
in sensitive areas.
• The installation of all underground
tanks shall be under the supervision
of an experienced engineer.
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STORAGE LAYOUT AND MANIFESTS: • The store-keeper shall keep a copy of
• A clear space should be left between this plan, updated weekly in the store
all outside walls and the nearest and also in the office remote from the
packs and within block stacks to site.
allow access for inspection, free
movement of air and fire fighting
• Material must be placed in such
a way that the movement of
forklift truck and other handling
or emergency equipment is not
obstructed.
• All aisles, gangways should be clearly
defined by markings on the floor and
kept free from obstructions.
• Stacking heights should not exceed 3
meters unless the racking system is
used.
• A plan should be prepared showing
the nature of the hazard in each part
of the storage area comprising a
manifest showing the location and
quantities of the stored materials
or groups of materials with their
hazardous characteristics, location of
available emergency and fire-fighting
equipment, access and escape
routes.
Hazardous materials shall be segregated in accordance with their UN Classification and
requirements specified in the table detailed below:

Class 1.1 2.1 2.2 2.3 3.1 4.1 4.2 4.3 5.1 5.2 6.1 8
1.1 C C C C C C C C C C C
2.1 C C B B C B C C B B
2.2 C C A A B A A B A A
2.3 C C C C C C C C C C C
3.1 C B A C B B B C C B A
4.1 C B A C B B B C C B A
4.2 C C B C B B B C C B A
4.3 C B A C B B B C C B B any source of ignition.
5.1 C C A C C C C C B B B
• Hazardous materials shall be
5.2 C C B C C C C C B C B
separated from areas frequented by
6.1 C B A C B B B B B C A the public in accordance with the
8 C B A C A A A B B B A following requirements.

NOTE:
Minimum Separation (Meters)
The separation or segregation of two These limits may be reduced if fire 1 50
different classes of hazardous materials proofing is installed to the satisfaction of 2.1 5
is indicated by the code shown at the the EPSS.
2.2 5
intersection of the vertical column
corresponding to one class and the horizontal • Hazardous material storage areas 2.3 15
row corresponding to the other class. shall, where practicable, be external 3.1 10
to the workplace. Where hazardous
4.1 - 4.3 5
A : Must be separated by at least 3 meters. materials are stored within industrial
premises, there shall be a minimum 5.1 - 5.2 5
B : Must be separated by at least 5 meters.
C : Must not be stored in the same room of 3 meters of separation to any 6.1 - 6.3 5
or space. Minimum separation of 10 production facilities for non- 7 DEPENDENT ON ACTIVITY LEVEL
meters between storage areas. flammable material and 10 meters 8 5
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• Within the warehouse, operations
must be closely supervised by a
trained and experienced supervisor.
• The following written instructions
must be readily available to all
warehouse personnel:
- Instructions for the safe and
correct operations of any
equipment and storage of
materials.
- Material Safety Data Sheets for
all stored and transported
products.
- Hygiene and safety instructions
and procedures.
- Emergency instructions and
procedures.
• Dangerous goods shall not be
- Stored in warehouses along with
food stuff.
- Load and transported along with
food stuff on the same vehicle.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Civil Defence shall maintain a capability
to respond to incidents involving
dangerous goods.
• At the scene of any incident the most
senior Civil Defence Officer shall be
the incident commander.
• Civil Defence shall ensure that
Police and EPSS are called out to all
incidents.
• EPSS shall advise the incident
commander of the environmental
impacts of the incident and shall
organize cleanup of the site.
• All waste from dangerous goods
incidents shall be treated as
hazardous wastes unless EPSS advises
to the contrary.
WAREHOUSES AND FACTORIES:
• Any person storing dangerous goods
in quantities greater than those
in Table shall prepare an incident
response plan in accordance with
guidelines prepared by the EPSS.
• All staff working on the premises must
be trained to implement the plan.
• In the event of any incident, i.e. spill,
fire, leak etc., the company must
contact Civil Defence and activate the
Hazmat System.
• The company must immediately
activate the local incident system to
stabilize the problem until the Hazmat
agencies arrive on the scene.
• Companies must provide at their cost
all necessary materials and equipment
to implement the local incident plan.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
• Ministerial Order 38/1982 Article
6: Disposal of harmful dust, gases,
vapors, fibers at source
• Ministerial Order 32/1982 Table 2:
Maximum allowable concentrations
for various substances prescribed
• Federal Law 1 of 2002: Control
radiation exposure (occupational,
medical, and public)
• Federal Law 24 of 1999 Article 58
&59: Only licensed contractors to
dispose of hazardous waste
• Federal Law 24 of 1999 Article 61:
Owner to keep a register of hazardous
waste, disposal, and contractors for
disposal
• Federal Law 24 of 1999 Article 62(2):
Importation and dumping of nuclear
waste prohibited
• Federal Law 24 of 1999, Articles
45, 47, and 51: Certain pesticides,
fertilizers, and agricultural
conditioners controlled.
DUBAI MUNICIPALITY • Dubai Municipality, Environment
REQUIREMENTS: Department, Technical Guidelines:
Disposal of Trade Wastewater
• Local Order 27/1985: LPG Safety
• Dubai Municipality, Environment
• Dubai Municipality-PH&SD-P4-
Department, Technical Guidelines:
TG01: Technical Guidelines for
Bunding of Storage Tanks and
Industrial Compressed Gas Cylinders
Transfer Facilities
• Dubai Municipality-PH&SD-P4-TG16:
• Dubai Municipality, Environment
Guidelines for Safe use of Industrial
Department, Technical Guidelines:
Organic Solvents
Protection against Ionizing Radiation
• Dubai Municipality-PH&SD-P4-TG22:
Guidelines for Acetylene Generators
• Dubai Municipality-PH&SD-P4-TG27:
Guidelines for Liquefied Petroleum
Gas Cylinders
• Dubai Municipality-PH&SD-P4-TG28:
Guidelines for Protection Against
Ionizing Radiation
• Dubai Municipality, Environment
Department, Technical Guidelines:
Replacement of Chlorinated Solvents
(CFCs, CTCs, MCFs)for Degreasing
and Cleaning
• Dubai Municipality, Environment
Department, Technical Guidelines:
Spray painting and Surface Coating
• Dubai Municipality, Environment
Department, Technical Guidelines:
Disposal of Hazardous Wastes

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LEGAL REQUIREMENTS:
The Agency, in consultation with the
competent authorities and concerned
parties, shall set the standards,
specifications, principles and regulations
for the assessment of environmental
impact of projects and establishments
applying for license and shall specially
undertake the following:
1. Identification of categories of projects, degradable materials and keeping
which due to their nature may cause
harm to the environment.
2. Identification of areas and sites
of special environmental importance
or sensitivity such as historical and
archaeological sites, wet lands, coral
reefs, natural reservations and public
parks.
3. Identification of natural resources and
major environmental problems of
special importance.
Without contravention to the provisions
of the above article, the Agency, in
coordination with the Competent
Authorities and Concerned Parties,
shall undertake the evaluation of
environmental impact of the project and
establishment to be licensed.
Reference: Federal Law 24 of 1999, Article 3, Article 4 and Dubai Municipality, Environment Department, Technical Guidelines, Number 01 Environment Impact Assessment, 2014
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No project or establishment shall
start the activity before obtaining the
license aforementioned in the previous
article including environmental impact
assessment.
Owners of projects or establishments
approved by license shall undertake
regular analysis of wastes and monitor Establishments, in practicing their
the properties of discharge and pollutants activities, shall ensure that air pollutants
generated from such projects including must not exceed the acceptable
permissible limits specified in the
monitoring records and sending reports Executive Order.
with the results to the Agency and the
Competent Authorities. Machines, engines or vehicles producing
exhaust gases that exceed the limits
The Executive Order shall specify the specified in the Executive Order shall not
period required for keeping all the records be used.
referred to in Article (7) of Federal Law
24 of 1999. It is prohibited to throw, treat or burn
garbage and solid waste except in places
All establishments including public designated for such purposes away from
premises and commercial, industrial, residential, industrial and agricultural
agricultural, tourism and service areas and the water environment.
establishments are prohibited from
discarding untreated substances, wastes The Executive Order shall determine the
or liquids which may directly or indirectly specifications, regulations and minimum
cause pollution to the water environment. distance of the designated places from
such areas.
It is prohibited in accordance with
the Executive Order to undertake any
activity contributing directly or indirectly,
to damaging, disturbing the natural
properties or polluting the soil in any way
that may affect its productivity.
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 All parties and individuals undertaking
the production or service or other
activities especially when operating
machines, equipment, warning devices
and loud-speakers, shall not exceed the
permissible limits for noise.
The Executive Order shall indicate the
permissible limits for the intensity and
exposure time of noise.
Disposal of hazardous wastes and
medical wastes shall be undertaken
in accordance with the conditions
and criteria specified by the Executive
Order. It is prohibited to establish any
facilities for the treatment of hazardous
wastes without a license issued by the
Competent Authorities.

The emission of smoke, vapors and fumes
resulting from burning of fuels or other
substances at the time of exploration,
drilling, extraction and production of
crude oil, industry, generation of power,
construction or any other commercial
purpose shall be within the permissible
limits, and the person in charge of
such activity shall take the necessary
precautions to reduce the amount of
pollutants in combustion emissions and
keep a registry in which measurements
of the amounts of pollutants resulting
from such combustion are recorded.
The Executive Order shall specify the
precautions and permissible limits for
chimneys and other means of controlling
smoke, gases and vapors emitted as a
result of combustion, permissible limits
for measuring the amounts of pollutants
resulting from combustion and the
parties authorized to audit the recorded
measurements.
Enterprises and establishments shall
ensure adequate ventilation in the work
place and take the necessary precautions
and measures to prevent the leakage
or emission of air pollutants unless it is
within the permissible limits specified in
the Executive Order, no matter whether
the leakage is resulting from the normal
practices of these establishments
or malfunction of equipment. Such
enterprises and establishments shall
also provide the necessary means of
protection to the workers in accordance
with conditions of safety and
occupational health including choice of
machines, equipment and suitable types
of fuel, taking into consideration the
time of exposure to such pollutants.
Handling or dealing with hazardous
substances, hazardous wastes and
medical wastes is prohibited without
license from the Competent Authorities.
The Executive Order shall specify the
conditions and regulations for license
issuance.

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Persons in charge of the production
or handling of hazardous substances,
whether in gas, liquid or solid states,
shall take all necessary precautions
to ensure that no damage to the
environment occurs. The Executive Order
shall stipulate such precautions.
The owner of the establishment
undertaking activities resulting in the
production of hazardous waste shall,
according to this Law, keep a registry
for such hazardous waste, methods of
disposal and the parties contracted to
receive such waste. The Executive Order
shall indicate the information and the
party authorized to review the registry
to ensure that the information conforms
to applied practices.
1. No public or private party or qualified
or unqualified persons are allowed
to import or bring, bury or dispose
of hazardous waste in any form in the
environment of the State.
2. Such parties or persons are not
allowed to import or bring nuclear
substances or waste or bury, dump,
store or dispose of such waste in any
form in the environment of the State.
3. No means of marine, air or land
transportation carrying hazardous or
nuclear waste in the marine, air or
land environment are allowed
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Reference: Dubai Municipality, Environment Department, Technical Guidelines, Number 03, EIA Requirements for New Industrial Activities
to pass without a written permit from
the Agency. Organization shall
document Risk assessment and
environmental impact assessment of
their facilities, activities, processes
and services.
INTRODUCTION19:
Operation of industrial, service and
certain commercial activities have
impact on the environment. To consider
the protection of environment and
the health & safety of the community,
the proper design and construction of
industrial premise is a vital element of
an effective environmental protection
program for new / proposed industrial
premises as well as on any planned
expansion or modification of existing
premises.
Technical Guideline is essential in the
preparation of an EIA Report as one
of the requirements in the submission
of application for a DM Environmental
Clearance to Environment Department
– Environmental Planning and Studies
Section (EPSS). This guideline also
includes procedures and requirements
on how to submit application online thru
the CIP E-service.
Category “B” Projects – All industrial
projects related to manufacturing
activities are classified based on the raw
materials to be used (like agricultural,
marine or mineral- based); on the Size
(like the cost of capital investment,
number of labor force & volume of
production); and Ownership (as in
private, state–owned or public, joint &
co–operative sector).CIP (Clearance for
Industrial Projects) – a DM Environment
Department E – service system where
the applicant/ company requires to
submit Environmental Clearance as
required by the Department of Economic
Development (DED) in the approval of
Business License application. Annex V of
this guideline will explain the procedure
and requirements of this e-service.
Environmental Impact Statement
(EIS) Report – a required report for
an existing industrial premise with
proposed expansion & alteration (change
of production, process, machines and
equipments, facilities, etc.) of activities.
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REQUIREMENTS ON EIA/EIS REPORTS:
The format to be used in the preparation
of the required EIA / EIS Report depends
on the following “Category B” Projects
industrial classification:
1 Type A Projects
2 Type B Projects
3 Type C Projects
4 * (And other industrial activities listed
in the Federal Law No. 24 of 1999 as
amended by Federal Law No. 11 of 2006
(as Annex IV)
Based on the attached table list of
industrial activity type, determines
in which table the proposed (new)
activity belongs and prepare the report
accordingly (as per attached Annexes).
1 Annex I (EIA Report for Type A Projects)
2 Annex II (EIA Summary Report for
Type B Projects )
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3 Annex III (EIA Checklist Report
for Type C Projects)
* In any case that there are more
than two activities being proposed
and are of different type; prepare the
report according to which activity has
more significant impact.
EIA Report shall be prepared by an
Environmental Consultant and/or
qualified / authorized person by the
company/applicant with capability to
provide reliable information and technical
details on production / service, processes
and full awareness on environment–
related issues and concerns.
EIA Reports shall have the company
stamp, the FULL Name, designation
and signature of the report author
or Consultant, and company owner /
manager.
EIS Report (as required for existing
business activities that will undertake
modification or alteration) shall include
Waste Audit in accordance with the ECS
Technical Guideline No. 4 requirements.
Note: EPSS may require submission of EIA
Report instead of EIA Summary for Type
B Project and an EIA Summary Report for
Type C Project should the result of the
initial review and evaluation shows that
submission are deemed necessary.
PROCEDURES FOR SECURING DUBAI
MUNICIPALITY ENVIRONMENTAL
CLEARANCE FOR INDUSTRIAL AND/OR
COMMERCIAL ACTIVITIES:
Required For: New Projects; Alteration
(Change of License, Name, Location,
Activities), Expansion or modification;
Renewal of License
Required By: The Department of
Economic Development (DED) or any
licensing authority replacing within Free
Zones, in securing License (Industrial,
Professional, Commercial, Trade) OR
as Required by the DM Environment
& other Section / Department; other
regulatory agencies
Requirement: All Applications shall
be submitted ONLINE thru the Dubai
Municipality Environment Protection &
Safety Clearance for Industrial Projects
(CIP) E – service at the DM portal
www.dm.gov.ae
Registration Process to the DM Portal
Online Registration System:
1 Access the Dubai Municipality portal
www.dm.gov.ae, and select “English”.
2 Click the “Register” button in the Login
area at the left side of the home page.
3 From User Management – Click
“New Registration” from Individual
Registration.
4 Fill–up the User Registration Form
specifically the fields marked with
asterisks (*)
In the “Available Services & Roles:
Click “Environment Department” in
the Department column, then Check
“Environment Clearance for Industrial
Project” in the Service column, & as “CIP
Customer” in the Option column.
1 Check “I agree to DM Terms &
Conditions” and then press “Continue”.
2 Review all the required information
in the application & “Submit” the
online registration form.
3 For individual user: the user name and program (identify ALL the sources of
password will be automatically sent to wastewater, solid and hazardous waste
the email provided in the application.
CIP APPLICATION PROCEDURES:
Access the Dubai Municipality portal
www.dm.gov.ae.
Login the username and password
and from the Available Services, click
“Environment Protection and Safety
Clearance for Industrial Projects”.
From the Customer View page, click
“Request for Clearance” and fill-up online
all the required details in the Request
Form and attach the required documents
(scanned in .tif or .pdf files - The total size
of all the uploaded files should not exceed
30 MB and individual file size should not
exceed 10 MB).
For the required attachments (to be
scanned in tif or pdf file):
1 Environmental Impact Assessment
Report in accordance with the
DM – EPSS Technical Guideline No.
1, 2, 3 or 4 requirements (depending
on the activities as initially applied by the Owner/Manager of the
for/approved by the DED) with
detailed process of ALL activities, list
of raw materials & machines/
equipment to be used, potential
sources of air emission & the provided
control facilities, waste management
– its quantity and quality, details
of on-site collection and disposal); the Capital Cost but not to exceed
location map, floor plan, machine
and drainage lay-out. (EIA Report
prepared by Environmental
Consultants shall have the Name,
Designation & Signature of the EIA
author and the company manager/
owner)
2 Ministry of Economy (Industrial
Section) – Initial Approval of
Industrial Projects
3 COPY of Tenancy Contract or Lease
Agreement
4 Certificate of Capital Cost duly signed
company with the following details:
1. Annual Rent of the Warehouse /
shop/ building / plot; 2. Machinery &
Equipment; 3. Tools; 4. Vehicle; 5.
Office Furniture; 6. Pre-operating
Expenses; 7. Workers
Annual salaries and wages = TOTAL
in AED – For the basis of Processing
Fee to be paid to DM which is 0.1% of
AED 5,000.00)
5 Approvals / Clearance from other
agencies like Dubai Civil Defense,
and other regulatory agencies as
maybe required based on the
activity.
6 Click “I agree” in the terms and
conditions, then click “Continue”
button.
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 KEY PRINCIPLES OF EIA20:
Any project development must be
environmentally sustainable and
equitably meet the needs of present and
future generations.
Implementation of any proposed project,
development, activity or industrial
7 Review the details entered in the
establishment and any expansion
Request Review page and then
thereat, which has the potential to
“Submit”.
cause significant adverse environmental
8 Once submitted and the request was
impacts, shall not be started unless
accepted by the system, an email will
an EIA process is undertaken and an
be sent on the acceptance
“environmental license” or Environmental
confirmation of the submitted
Clearance is obtained in advance from the
application with a respective Request
EPSS-Environment Department.
Reference Number CIP-00-00000.
The integration of the EIA process early
9 Actions to the submitted request
into the project development cycle is
will be sent thru SMS and an
a vital aspect of project planning. The
email; or can be checked by the
EIA process, which primarily concerned
applicant / User of the service
with assessing the overall impacts of
thru the Customer View option10
any proposed project, development or
“Check Application Status.
activity, also ensures the inclusion of
”Original SIGNED copy of necessary environmental protection,
the Clearance can be claimed at mitigation, and enhancement measures
EPSS – Environment Department into the project design elements.
(DM - ABU HAIL Office) upon
submission of Receipt / Proof of
Payment.
As a vital project planning and decision-
making tool, the EIA process guides
the Proponent, Stakeholder and the
Competent Authority into making an
informed decision whether or not the
proposed project development meets
the desired criteria on sustainability and
economic viability.
Effective review of the EIA document
depends largely on accurate, complete
and timely disclosure of relevant
information, usually provided by the
Project Proponent and concerned
Stakeholders during the EIA process.
The EIA report serves as the most
vital document in evaluating the
environmental soundness and viability
of a proposed project or activity. The
EIA report holds the key in leading the
EIA process into an informed decision
whether an environmental license can be
issued or not.
The Project Proponent has the primary
duty, and is responsible for disclosing all
relevant information of the project scope
to produce a substantial EIA Report.

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Reference: Dubai Municipality, Environment Department, Technical Guidelines, Number 01, Environment Impact Assessment, 2014
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COVERAGE AND APPLICATION:
This Guideline is applicable throughout
the Emirate of Dubai, and it applies to
all persons, property, establishment,
activity or project development which is
required, under the law, to go through the
EIA process in obtaining environmental
license or environmental clearance.
It is applicable to any proposed or
planned expansion or modification of any
existing project, development, activity
or establishment. These projects or
activities are categorized into two main
groups according to their type, scale, and
their environment potentials, which are:
1 Category “A” Land development,
infrastructure, utilities, mining and
related projects.
2 Category “B” Industrial projects and/
or premises related to manufacturing
activities.
The generic lists of projects under each
Category, and the required level of
documentation for the EIA process are
provided separately under a specific EPSS
Technical Guidelines prepared for each
project Category.
The specific requirements and procedures
that will be followed for Category
“A” projects are provided under EPSS
Technical Guideline No. 2. The Owner of
this type of project must refer to and use
the EPSS Technical Guideline No.2
The requirements and procedures for
Category “B” projects are provided in
EPSS Technical Guideline No: 3. The
Owner of this type of project must refer
to and use EPSS Technical Guideline No.3.
Owner of any project which is not
specifically mentioned either in Technical “EIA terms of reference” or “EIA scope of
Guidelines No. 2 or No. 3, or is unsure work” for the ensuing EIA exercise.
of the appropriate EIA document to be
prepared, the Owner of such project must The EIA scope of work or terms of
submit a “Project Description” based on reference must be submitted to EPSS for
the outline provided under Annex 1 of review and approval before the actual
EPSS Technical Guideline No.1 EIA exercise is carried out. It must be
prepared by a Specialist or Environmental
GENERAL REQUIREMENT AND Consultant, and when submitted to EPSS
PROCEDURES: for approval shall have a covering letter
from the Project Owner.
As initial step in the preparation of
EIA document the project owner may All EIA related reports, including the
undertake a Scoping exercise. This EIA document and any related technical
exercise is optional for some projects but report that is required by EPSS, must bear
it is preferred for certain projects where the signature of the authorized person
the extent of potential environmental who prepared such report. Endorsement
impact is undetermined at the concept letter from the Project Owner is also
design or design phase. The resulting required when submitting such reports.
Scoping Report would provide signposts
of which environmental aspects of the
proposed project will create significant
impact and that which require further in-
depth studies. The Scoping Report then
will be the basis in the preparation of the
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Any person acting on behalf of
the Project Owner must have an
“Authorisation Letter” stating the scope
and responsibilities of the “Authorised
person”, and such a letter must be
provided to the EPSS in order for him/
her to conduct official business at EPSS
with respect to environmental regulatory
requirements. The preparation of EIA
Report or EIA Summary shall follow the
outline as given in the complimentary
EPSS Technical Guideline 02. The EIA
Report or EIA Summary must include a
chapter dedicated for the “Construction
and Environment Management Plan”
or CEMP. A framework CEMP shall
be presented based on the identified
environmental aspects, impacts and the
required enhancement or mitigation
measures. Based upon the framework
CEMP a final work-specific CEMP shall be
prepared, which must be submitted to
EPSS for review and approval prior to the
actual implementation of a project.
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(a) The timeframe for the evaluation of
EIA documents within which to issue an
“official reply” to the Project Owner or a
“decision” on the projects being applied
for Environmental Clearance (EC) is given,
in the table below, and as follows:
Timeframe in number of
Type of working days
Document
Category Category
“A” Project “B” Project
EIAS 14 5
EIA Report 21 14
EIA
- 2
Checklist
(b) The processing timeframe starts
from the date when the EIA document is
received at EPSS. It shall automatically
stop once EPSS issued its official reply
or if its decision is made. The timeframe
will automatically reset once the
submission of the required document(s)
or amendments is received anew at EPSS.
All proposed project or activities must be
sited at proper location with adequate
buffer or separation distance from
any sensitive receptors or from other
adjacent project or activity, whether
existing or planned, which may be
another source of potentially adverse
impact. The sensitivity of the receptors,
as well as the potential external impact
of adjacent projects or activity, shall be
taken into consideration in providing the
necessary buffer or separation distance.
APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL OF
ENVIRONMENTAL CLEARANCE
APPLICATION:
The document regarding the approval or
disapproval decision on the application
may be in the form of an EC or a
“Rejection Letter”, which shall be issued
directly to the Project Owner or its
duly authorised representative. The EC
will be released only once the Project
Owner has settled all requirements,
outstanding fees, liabilities, fines and
other obligations with the Environment
Department.
The EC would specify the scope and
limitations of the approved project
as well as the required environmental
protection measures and other means
that will ensure compliance with all
applicable regulations on environment
protection. While a rejection letter on
the other hand shall state the reasons for
such decision.
The issuance of EC does not exempt
the Project Owner from obtaining other
government permits and clearances as
may be required by relevant law. It does
not also preclude other government
agencies on enforcing their own
requirements, rules and regulations on
a particular project that was issued an EC
by EPSS.
POST EIA REQUIREMENTS:
Compliance Monitoring
Once approval is issued from Dubai
Municipality, the implementation
of the project shall be monitored to
ensure compliance with the stipulated
conditions, and to determine whether
the submitted environmental
management program is effective or
requires further improvement.
Self-Monitoring Reports
The Project Owner shall be required to
carry out periodic analyses of wastes,
discharges and pollutants arising
from the project, and to monitor their
impacts. The scope of analyses will be
specified by EPSS in writing which may
be stipulated in the issuance of the EC.
Accounts of monitoring and result of
analyses shall be maintained to form
part of the self-monitoring report that
must be regularly provided to the EPSS.
ANNEX I
OUTLINE CONTENT OF A PROJECT
DESCRIPTION:
Name and Type of the Project
Project Location and Area Coverage
Brief Description of Project Activities/ 4 Additional for industrial premises
Processes includes: process flowchart, P&I
diagram, list and respective
1 Affection plan indicating the area
quantities of raw materials,
coverage and extent of project; Site
production capacity, energy
plan showing all buildings, drainage
requirement, water usage with
or sewer lines, location of any
water balance diagram, material
facilities or utilities such as the
balance diagram, plant layout, and
associated sewage/wastewater
the location of effluents and
treatment plants, district cooling
emissions’ discharge points to air,
plants, and similar auxiliary
water or land.
structures.
Waste Details pertaining to (where
2 Additional drawings showing project
applicable):
layout, main components and
footprints of each and all other 1 Air Emissions & Noise
relevant information that may be - The rate and type of fuel used for
required by EPSS. all fuel-burning installations
3 Description of work methods or - Types of air pollutants emitted
activities at the project site as well (e.g. TSP, SO2, NOx, etc.)
as details of equipment or
machinery in use and manpower - Noise levels
requirements.
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 2 Water Discharge
Expected volume of wastewater, on-
site treatment needs, reuse &
recycling scheme, and final disposal
means.
3 Solid Waste
Types and Quantities of solid waste
generated; reuse and recycling
scheme.
4 Hazardous Waste
Types and Quantities of hazardous
waste; handling and disposal means.
5 Description of waste treatment and
management system, final disposal
means, and the quantities and forms
of wastes requiring off-site disposal.
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List of Dangerous Goods in Use FOR MORE INFORMATION ON
OBTAINING A LICENSE WITH
Tabulated list of dangerous goods
DUBAI CREATIVE CLUSTERS
in use to include CAS/PICSS Number;
AUTHORITY,
handling& storage details; and
GO TO WWW.DCCA.GOV.AE.
quantities needed on a weekly and
annual basis.
Environmental Clearance shall be
obtained from Dubai Municipality
Environment Department by
submitting applications online thru
the Dubai Municipality Environment
Protection & Safety Clearance for
Industrial Projects (CIP) E – service
at the DM portal www.dm.gov.ae
Further information can be obtained
by accessing Dubai Municipality
website at http://login.dm.gov.ae
 C-11
FIRE SAFETY

115 115
 THE UAE FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY CODE SHALL BE REFERRED TO FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION.21.

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Refer to UAE Fire and Life Safety Code

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 C-12
ELECTRICAL
SAFETY

117 117
 The Employer shall undertake necessary
precautionary measures to protect
workers from the dangers of falling,
falling objects, flying metals or sharp
bodies or caustic liquid materials, or hot
or inflammable or explosive materials
or other harmful materials, he shall also
make the appropriate precautions for
protection of workers from dangers of
compressed gases and electricity and
means of providing personal protection
equipment designated for such purpose
or by providing personal protection
facilities such as protective glasses,
gloves, belts, uniforms, mask, or oilier
protective clothes suitable for the kind of
work.22

For more information:

DUBAI ELECTRICITY AND WATER

AUTHORITY REGULATIONS
LOCAL ORDER 61 OF 1991
DUBAI MUNICIPALITY
-PH&SD-P4-TG05:
GUIDELINES FOR ELECTRICAL
SAFETY AT WORK.

Reference: Article 9, Ministerial Order 32/1982, The Determination of Retentive Methods And Measures for the Protection of Workers from the Risks of Work.
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 C-13
MECHANICAL
SAFETY

119 119
 Hoisting machinery and towing tools The Employer shall undertake necessary
must meet the following conditions. precautionary measures to protect
Each hoisting machine or elevator workers from the dangers of falling,
for carrying people or loads must be falling objects, flying metals or sharp
manufactured in solid state, consisting of bodies or caustic liquid materials, or hot
sound composition, and the parts must or inflammable or explosive materials
be sufficiently solid. Such machines must or other harmful materials, he shall also
be provided with necessary technical make the appropriate precautions for
maintenance and examined regularly, at protection of workers from dangers of
least once a year by a specialist. compressed gases and electricity and
means of providing personal protection When installing barriers referred to in
Places of elevators must be surrounded equipment designated for such purpose the preceding article, the Employer shall
by high fences, which prevent any person or by providing personal protection observe the following:
from jumping or approaching the moving facilities such as protective glasses,
parts of the elevators. Doors must not be gloves, belts, uniforms, mask, or oilier
opened while the elevator is moving. protective clothes suitable for that kind 1. Provide full protection against the
A sign stating maximum loading capacity of work. dangers for which they installed.
of the elevator or machine must be When installing new machines or 2. Prevent the contact of worker or
displayed in conspicuous place in the operating equipment or parts, the part of his body with the dangerous
elevator. Employer shall ensure that they are area throughout the period of work
The worker may not be asked to carry provided with the protection facilities, and at the same time do not impede
loads beyond his capabilities and in cases, which meet the required protection his performance.
the carried load must not be more than 50 standards.
3. They do not impede production or the
kilograms for a man and not more than 20 The Employer shall always provide work of the machine.
kilograms for a woman and use hoisting constant protective barriers to be
equipment whenever possible in carrying 4. They do not impede the adjustment
installed around the exposed mobile
loads instead of depending upon human or repair of the machine or its
part of generators or motors and
effort only. inspection with the least service.
around dangerous machinery, mobile
The chains, ropes, or towing wires or or immobile, except when such parts 5. They must be fire-resistant and rust-
alike, must be in a solid state and must are designed in a manner providing the proof.
be fully and continuously maintained, at required safety standard.24
least once every six month, and must not
be over loaded.23

23
Reference: Article 20 Ministerial Order 32 of 1982, The determination of retentive methods and measures for the protection of workers from the risks of work.
24
Reference: Article 9, Ministerial Order 32 of 1982, The determination of retentive methods and measures for the protection of workers from the risks of work.
120 25
Reference: Article 11, Ministerial Order 32 of 1982, The determination of retentive methods and measures for the protection of workers from the risks of work.

6. They may not be a possible cause
for accident, which may result from
the barrier, protruding parts or
because of its sharp edges or rough When using steam boilers, the Employer
extensions.25 When installing new
machines or operating equipment or
parts, the Employer shall ensure that
they are provided with the protection
facilities, which meet the required
protection standards.26
The Employer may not allow any person
to remove or install any barrier or any
other part of the protective equipment
while the machine is running, and the
machine shall not be operated unless
being re-installed in its place.27
The Employer shall display instruction
sign-boards at the locations of machinery
or operations stating the necessary
technical measures, and such instruction
shall be written in Arabic or other
language understood by the workers, if
necessary.28
Each worker shall comply with the place shall be arranged for him either
orders and instructions related to the inside or outside the boiler room so
precautions taken for his safety and that he can supervise effectively.
security of work. The workers shall use
4. The maintenance and cleaning of the
equipment safely and shall care for such
boiler must be performed at least once
equipment in his possession. The worker
every month by a qualified person who
shall be prohibited from doing any act,
shall comply with all safety measures.
which prevents the implementation of the
said instructions or misuse the equipment 5. The boiler must be checked at
designed for protecting the health and least once a year by a qualified person
safely of the workers or damage such licensed to do so by the competent
equipment.29 labour department.
6. The person who checks the boiler
shall observe the following: must prepare a report on the condition
of the boiler and the steps taken in
1. Each boiler must have a suitable performing the check-up,
safely valve, a suitable closing provided that the Employer shall
valve, and apparatus for measuring send a copy of such report to the
the water level, and another for competent labour department and
measuring the steam pressure and that keep one copy with the
all such equipment must be kept in
establishment.
good working condition as long as the
boiler is in use. 7. When using pressure appliances they
must be made of material, which do
2. A suitably constructed room must be not to react to chemical materials or
allocated for the boiler, and shall be rust, and must be examined once a
kept at a distance of at least three year by a qualified person licensed by
meters away from any other building
the competent labour department
in the establishment, and the room who shall prepare a report thereon
shall have good lighting.
and send a copy of such report to the
3. A qualified person must be assigned competent labour department.30
to supervise the boiler and a suitable

26
Reference: Article 12, Ministerial Order 32 of 1982, The determination of retentive methods and measures for the protection of workers from the risks of work.
27
Reference: Article 13, Ministerial Order 32 of 1982, The determination of retentive methods and measures for the protection of workers from the risks of work.
28
Reference: Article 14, Ministerial Order 32 of 1982, The determination of retentive methods and measures for the protection of workers from the risks of work.
29
Reference: Article 15, Ministerial Order 32 of 1982, The determination of retentive methods and measures for the protection of workers from the risks of work.
30
Reference: Article 16, Ministerial Order 32 of 1982, The determination of retentive methods and measures for the protection of workers from the risks of work.
31
Reference: Article 17, Ministerial Order 32 of 1982, The determination of retentive methods and measures for the protection of workers from the risks of work. 121
 The workers shall be prevented from
entering the work-site when machines
are in operation except when they
are wearing the suitable outfits as
determined by the establishment to
secure their safety.31
The Employer shall take precautionary
measures to protect the workers from
dangerous materials by keeping them
stored safety in special places or by
placing such materials inside suitable
barriers or fences. When such materials
are kept in containers, such containers
must be closed tightly, bearing labels
displaying the name of the contents and
the correct method of using them, and
the appropriate warnings against their
dangers which must be written in Arabic
and in other language understood by the
workers if necessary.32

For more information:

DUBAI MUNICIPALITY-
PH&SD-P4-TG06
GUIDELINES FOR GUARDING OF
DANGEROUS MACHINERY

Reference: Article 18, Ministerial Order 32 of 1982, The determination of retentive methods and measures for the protection of workers from the risks of work.
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C-14
INDUSTRIAL
COMPRESSED
GAS CYLINDERS

123 123
 Compressed gas cylinders should be
operated and handled only by personnel
who have been instructed in proper
procedures for their use and in the
hazards involved.
Personnel filling, handling, using
compressed gas cylinders should be
familiar with the properties of the
contents, the hazards involved and
precautionary and emergency measures
to be taken for those hazards.
All cylinders shall conform to
International standards of construction
and be maintained in good condition.
The date of manufacture and hydrostatic
test date shall be clearly and legibly
marked upon the cylinders. All cylinders
shall be tested, inspected and filled in
accordance with International standards.
The supplier shall ensure that the
cylinders or containers failed in visual/
physical examination or hydrostatic test
are physically damaged to prevent re-use
of cylinders by any person. The supplier
shall take every precaution to ensure that
the cylinder valve is in good condition.
No cylinders shall be supplied without
protective guards or caps for the valve
assemblies.
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MARKINGS:
Cylinders or containers shall be legibly
and durably marked at the valve end
preferably not on the cylinder part of the
body with the following:
The chemical formula or symbol and the
name of the gas it contains. In the case
of mixtures, the chemical formula or
symbols and the names and proportions
of the constituent gases. In the case
of common organic refrigerants, the
chemical formula or symbol.
The marks shall be applied in such a
manner that they do not weaken or
damage the container or cylinder.
The dimension of the lettering or figures
shall be commensurate with the size of the
container/cylinder.
The marks may be made by stamping,
embossing, engraving and shall be
maintained in good condition.
The size of the letters to be stenciled on
the body of the container/cylinder shall
be not less than 7cm high. The color of
the lettering and symbols shall contrast
against the container or cylinder color
and be such as not to impair legibility.
All cylinders shall be color coded
according to the contents of the cylinder
and the hazards involved. All color coding
shall be maintained in a clear and
legible condition.
All cylinders shall be labeled with UN
Standard hazardous property warning
diamonds in accordance with the Best
Practicable Means BPM 1/92.
All cylinders when being transported
shall have the protective guards or caps in
place over the valve assemblies. Cylinders
shall be transported in the upright
position and be placed in sectional boxes
or containers in such a manner that they
cannot knock against other cylinders or
obstructions.
Different gas cylinders shall not be mixed
together in their containers when being
transported.
Oxygen cylinders should under no
circumstances be transported together
with acetylene or any other forms of
flammable substances. Cylinders shall
not be rolled from vehicles or allowed
to free fall onto rubber tyres or similar
packaging, but shall be lowered to the
ground.

Oxygen and/or Acetylene welding sets
shall have their regulators removed and
safely stored under controlled conditions
prior to transporation by road on
welding trucks.
Cylinders should be protected from
anything that will cut or damage the
metal and reduce the strength of the
cylinder. Cylinders shall not be lifted
using chains.
Cylinders shall be lifted in a properly
designed cradle.
Cylinders shall be securely attached to
the vehicle or trailer on which it is being
transported to prevent the cylinders from
falling off the vehicle.
Every person engaged in conveyance
shall take all precautions to prevent
explosion.
Drivers of every vehicle or trailer carrying
any cylinder must be aware of the
contents of cylinders and emergency
procedures in case gas leakage/accident.
The supplier or owner of a transport
vehicle should train the drivers in safe
handling and emergency procedures.
STORAGE OF CYLINDERS:
Cylinder storage areas shall be
prominently posted with their names of
the gases stored within and appropriate
hazard symbols. Where gases of
different types are stored at the same
location, cylinders shall be grouped by
type of gas and the groups arranged to
take into account the gases contained.
The flammable gases shall not be stored
near oxidizing gases. Charged and empty
cylinders shall be stored separately.
Cylinder locations shall be of fire
resistant construction, well ventilated
and designed such that the cylinders
are shaded from the direct rays of the
sun. Cylinders shall not be stored near
sources of heat such as boilers, furnaces,
radiators or other hot process equipment.
The store shall be located as far as
possible but not less than 20 meters
from flammable substances such as
oil, gasoline or waste. Inside buildings,
there should be a separation of at least
6 meters (20 feet) between oxygen and
fuel-gas (combustible gas) cylinders
unless there is a fire-resistant partition
between them.
Cylinders shall be stored in an upright
position within the store and secured in
such a manner as they cannot fall or be
knocked over.
Protective caps or guards shall be
retained in place on all full and empty
cylinders within the store.
“Smoking” shall not be allowed within
or in the vicinity of cylinder stores and
warning notices to this effect should be
prominently displayed.
USE OF CYLINDERS:
Compressed gas cylinders shall be
handled and used only by experienced
and properly instructed persons. The user
shall examine the label and markings
on the cylinder prior to connection to
make certain it contains the gas he
intends to use. Any cylinder which is
not positively identifiable by markings
should be returned to the supplier. The
protective caps for valve assembly shall
be kept in until the cylinder is required
for use.
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 The user shall ensure that the cylinders
are properly supported and secured.
Suitable pressure regulating devices
shall be used. Before an attempt is made
to remove a regulator from a cylinder,
the regulator should be depressurized by
closing the cylinder valve and releasing
all pressure from the regulator.
Threads on regulator connections or
their auxiliary equipment shall be the
same as those on the cylinder valve
outlet. Connections that do not fit shall
not be forced together. The cylinder
valve shall be opened slowly with the
valve pointed away from the operator or
any other person. Only approved tools
shall be used to open or close cylinder
valves. On valves equipped with hand
wheels, wrenches/hammers or other
tools shall not be used to operate the
valve. Oil, grease or other combustible
material should never be used to
lubricate or clean valves, regulators,
gauges or fittings on cylinders holding
oxygen or other oxidizers. If a valve
Reference and further information: Dubai Municipality, Technical Guidelines (DM-PH&SD-P4-TG01), for Industrial Compressed Gas Cylinders
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sticks, never hit it with a hard object
to loosen it. Return the cylinder to
the supplier. Connections to piping,
regulators and equipment shall always
be kept tight to prevent leakage. Hoses
where used shall be maintained in good
condition. If a valve leaks, it should
be closed, stored in a location where
leakage will not constitute a hazard,
marked as “Leaking” and returned to the
supplier. Under no circumstances shall
compressed oxygen be used for testing
or purging instead of compressed air or
nitrogen. Under no circumstances shall
an acetylene cylinder be transported,
stored or used in the horizontal position.
Extreme caution shall be taken to avoid
knocking or jarring acetylene cylinders
which can lead to internal self-heating
and risk of explosion. In case of leaking,
cylinders particularly toxic gases such
as chlorine, the user should contact
Civil Defense and follow established
evacuation procedures.33
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NOISE

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 All parties and individuals undertaking
the production or service or other
activities specially when operating
machines, equipment, warning devices
and loud-speakers, shall not exceed the
permissible limits for noise.34
Noise from any form of entertainment
must comply with the Article 75, of the
Local Order No. 61/91. The noise level
when measured outside the boundary of
the premises should not exceed 55 dbA
during the period 7:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M.
and 45 dbA during the period 8:00 P.M. -
7:00 A.M.
Popular celebration in public holidays or
official days shall be exempted from the
requirements of the above mentioned
article during such periods only.
Entertainment premises must not be
located adjacent to any residential
premises.
Entertainment premises shall adopt the
best effective means to contain the loud
noise inside. Proper sound proofing of
the building shall be done to eliminate
migration of loud noise.
Entertainment premises shall provide
customers parking area away from
adjacent residential premises. The car
park area must not be closer than 50
meters from the residential premises.
Private celebrations e.g. parties or
Reference: Article 16, Ministerial Order 32 of 1982, The determination of retentive methods and measures for the protection of workers from the risks of work.
34
Reference: Dubai Municipality–Public Health &Safety Department -P7-Technical Guidelines-04 and Environment Department Technical Guidelines-9.
35
Reference: Article 5, Ministerial Order 32 of 1982.
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gatherings which are held in open space
or courts shall not be allowed after 10:00
P.M. Unless approved by the Public
Health and Safety Department. amplified
music or speech shall cover only the
entire perimeter of the court.
A sound level limiting electronic circuit
should be incorporated in the amplifier
to control the signal amplitude to a fixed
level regardless of the loudness of music Prevent or reduce the noise and
or speech. tremors, which may endanger the health
of workers in compliance with the
Once the control had been set to correct permissible scientific standards.36
position, it should be secured with fixed
metal plates.
For more information:
The loudspeaker system shall be placed
in such a manner that the device does not
DM-PH&SD-P7-TG04:
point towards any wall which contains
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
an uninsulated window or entrance
to the premises. Noise from any CONTROL OF ENTERTAINMENT
entertainment premises must not be NOISE
audible inside a residential dwelling
during normal sleeping hours e.g. 10:00
P.M. - 6:00 A.M.35
The Employer shall take the necessary
measures to ensure that the conditions
prevailing in the place of work provide
sufficient protection for the health and
safety of the worker working in the
establishment and that he shall give
special attention to the following:
 C-16
AIR
MANAGEMENT

129 129
 For more information:

LOCAL ORDER 61 OF 1991: LOCAL ORDER 61 OF 1991:

EMISSIONS FROM STATIONARY CONTROL OF DUST EMISSIONS AND
SOURCES NUISANCES

LOCAL ORDER NO. 61 OF 1991: DUBAI MUNICIPALITY, ENVIRONMENT

CONVEYORS AND DISCHARGE DEPARTMENT– TECHNICAL GUIDELINES:
ENDS MUST BE PROVIDED WITH POLICY ON THE CONTROL OF OZONE
DUST TIGHT COVERS DEPLETING SUBSTANCES

FEDERAL LAW 24 OF 1999, Dubai Municipality, Environment

ARTICLE 55: Department– Technical Guidelines:
ADEQUATE VENTILATION IN REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DISCHARGE
WORKPLACE TO PREVENT OF WASTE GASES, FUMES AND
LEAKAGE OR EMISSION OF AIR PARTICULATES TO THE ATMOSPHERE
POLLUTANTS
FEDERAL LAW 24 OF
1999, CHAPTER IV:
PROTECTION OF AIR FROM
POLLUTION
FEDERAL LAW 24 OF 1999, ARTICLE
48: ACCEPTABLE PERMISSIBLE
LIMITS PRESCRIBED
Federal Law 24 of 1999 Article 53:
AIR POLLUTANTS EMISSIONS
TO BE MEASURED AND RECORD
KEPT
FEDERAL LAW 24 OF 1999
ARTICLES 50:
WASTE TO BE BURNED IN
DESIGNATED PLACES ONLY

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 C-17
VENTILATION

131 131
 Enterprises and establishments shall
ensure adequate ventilation in the work
place and take the necessary precautions
and measures to prevent the leakage
or emission of air pollutants unless it is
within the permissible limits specified
in the Executive Order no matter the
whether the leakage is resulting from the
normal practices of these establishments
or malfunction in the equipments.
Such enterprises and establishments
shall also provide the necessary
means of protection to the workers in
accordance with conditions of safety and
occupational health including choice of
machines, equipments and suitable types
of fuel, taking into consideration the
time of exposure to such pollutants.37

Reference: Article 55, Federal Law 24 of 1999

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 C-18
WATER
MANAGEMENT

133 133
 For more information:

FED LAW 24 OF 1990 ARTICLE 35: DUBAI MUNICIPALITY:

TREATMENT OF EFFLUENT GUIDELINE FOR THE CONTROL
WHICH MAY CAUSE DIRECT OF LEGIONELLA IN WATER
OR INDIRECT POLLUTION TO SYSTEMS
WATER
FEDERAL LAW 24 OF
1999 ARTICLE 35:
UNTREATED SUBSTANCES
WHICH MAY CAUSE WATER
POLLUTION NOT TO BE
DISCARDED
DUBAI MUNICIPALITY,
PH&SD-P7-TG05:
GUIDELINES FOR THE CONTROL
OF LEGIONELLA IN DENTAL
CLINICS
DUBAI MUNICIPALITY CIRCULARS:
PUBLIC SAFETY & WATER
QUALITY IN HOTEL
ESTABLISHMENTS
DUBAI MUNICIPALITY,
ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT
ENVIRONMENTAL
REGULATIONS FOR THE REUSE
OF TREATED WASTEWATER
FOR IRRIGATION & THERMAL
TREATED SLUDGE FOR
AGRICULTURE

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 C-19
WASTE
MANAGEMENT

135 135
 For more information:

FEDERAL LAW 24 OF 1999 ARTICLE 7: DUBAI MUNICIPALITY,

REGULAR ANALYSIS OF WASTE TO ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT,
BE UNDERTAKEN TECHNICAL:
GUIDELINES FOR THE DISPOSAL
FEDERAL LAW 24 OF 1999 ARTICLE 8: AND RE-USE OF USED CHEMICAL
RECORD TO BE KEPT OF WASTE CONTAINERS
ANALYSIS
FEDERAL LAW 24 OF 1999 ARTICLE 61:
OPERATOR TO TAKE ALL
NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS TO
ENSURE NO DAMAGE TO THE
ENVIRONMENT
DUBAI MUNICIPALITY,
ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT,
TECHNICAL:
GUIDELINES FOR WASTE AUDIT
REPORT
DUBAI MUNICIPALITY,
ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT,
TECHNICAL GUIDELINES:
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE
TRANSPORT OF HAZARDOUS
WASTE
DUBAI MUNICIPALITY,
ENVIRONMENT DEPARTMENT,
TECHNICAL:
GUIDELINES FOR SERVICE
STATION WASTE MANAGEMENT
DISPOSAL

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 C-20
CONFINED
SPACE

137 137
 Entry into a confined space for any
purpose should only be considered when
all reasonably practicable steps have been
taken to deal with the problem in some
other way.
No person shall be required or allowed to
enter any confined space, unless:
• Positive steps has been taken to
eliminate the hazards if dangerous
fumes, gases, vapors, liquids, solids
or lack of oxygen, either within the
confined space or from an adjacent
plant or area which might hazard the
operation;
• The space has been adequately
ventilated; tested and certified for
toxic, flammable free atmosphere
and/or oxygen level in the space.
Entry into confined space shall be
controlled by a permit to work system
specifying the description of work,
possible hazards, personal protection
required, tools and equipment to
be used, gas monitoring, isolations,
preparation of confined space and all
other safety precautions and it should
be clearly understood and followed by
the workers.38

Reference: Dubai Municipality, Guidelines for Entry into Confined Spaces, DM-PH&SD-P4-TG04
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 C-21
COMPLIANCE
FOLDER
CHECKLIST

139 139
 COMPLIANCE FOLDER CHECKLIST limitation complying with all relevant
DCCA, Local and Federal, legal and
It is required to maintain and keep
regulatory requirements.
updated at all times, all Records
(as such term is defined further below) Enclosed with this is the Compliance
at construction project sites. Record Folder Checklist required to be
prepared and maintained.
Client Records, shall include without
limitation: Emergency Contact Numbers,
Trade License Copy, List of licensed
activities, all applicable DCCA,Dubai
Municipality, Dubai Civil Defense, DEWA,
Certificates, permits, consents, NOC(s)
and Approvals, Dubai Civil Defense
Fire Safety Certificate for the premises,
Approved Project HSE Plan, and such
other applicable NOC(s) and permits
from the relevant authorities and any
or all records indicated in the Checklist
(the “Records”) and such Records shall be
open to visits and subject to audit and/
or reproduction, during normal working
hours, by DCCA agents (or its authorized
representatives), to the extent necessary,
to adequately permit evaluation and
verification of the Records.
Clients are solely responsible for ensuring
implementation and compliance of
the maintenance of such Records as a
minimum premises including without

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 Post construction compliance

# Requirements as applicable Yes No N/A Remarks

Commercial

1. Emergency Contact Numbers

2. Trade License Copy

3. List of licensed activities.

4. Employee List (with Job Titles)/ Employee ID cards details

Knowledge and Human Development Authority approval for

5.
Institutes, Training Facilities, Schools, Universities, etc.

DCCA Fit out Completion Certificate and final approved drawing of

6.
the premises

7. Ramadan permit for Food & Beverage premises

Zoning

Risk assessment of the Facility/premises including carried out

8.
activities

Dubai municipality Environmental NOC for the Facility/premises

9.
including carried out activities and installations

10. Design Modification Permit

11. Demolition Permit

12. Dubai Civil Defense Fire Safety Certificate for the premises

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 # Requirements as applicable Yes No N/A Remarks

Zoning

Annual Maintenance Contract & Service report of Kitchen Hood

13.
extraction system

14. Annual maintenance Contract & service report of Grease trap unit

15. Dubai Municipality Environmental Clearance

Dubai Municipality and Dubai Civil Defense approval for bulk

16.
storage of Dangerous goods

17. Dubai Municipality hazardous waste disposal receipts

Copies of Dubai Municipality health cards Ex. Restaurants, Saloons,

18.
etc.

19. Dubai Municipality Food Control department inspection Reports

20. Copies Plant/Equipment Operators Credentials.

21. Safety Manager / officer accredited certificates

Dubai Accreditation Center approved Third party certificate for

22. Lifting equipment (Cranes, Elevators, Cradles, Fork lift, Mobile
Platforms, Lifting gear, etc.)

23. Equipment Maintenance Records

24. Emergency plan

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 # Requirements Yes No N/A Remarks

1. Emergency Contact Numbers

2. Building Permit – Mobilization

3. Building Permit – Excavation

4. Building Permit – Shoring

5. Building Permit – Piling

6. Building Permit – Concreting

7. Building Permit – Sub Structure

8. Building Permit – Podium

9. Building Permit – Super Structure

10. Building Permit - Compaction

11. Building Permit – Final

12. Building Permit – Infrastructure

13. Design Modification Permit

14. Temporary Construction – Permit

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 # Requirements Yes No N/A Remarks

15. Catering Permit

16. Advertising Permit

17. Dewatering NOC

18. Road Closure NOC

19. Night Shift NOC

20. Sub-Contractor log

21. Casting Concrete Log

22. Site Office allocation

23. HSE Plan

24. Toolbox Talks
25. Risk Assessment/Method Statement
26. Work permit (Induction) – from contactor to risky activities
27. Block registration log
Dubai Accreditation Center approved Third party certificate for Lifting
28. equipment (Cranes, Elevators, Cradles, Fork lift, Mobile Platforms, Lifting
gear, etc.)
29. Approved HSE Plan
30. Emergency Plan

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LIST OF REFERENCES:

1) Article 91, UAE Federal Law No. (8) of 1980, Regulating Labour Relationships and its amendments.
2) Article 94, UAE Federal Law No. (8) of 1980, Regulating Labour Relationships and its amendments.
3) Article 95, UAE Federal Law No. (8) of 1980, Regulating Labour Relationships and its amendments.
4) Article 96, UAE Federal Law No. (8) of 1980, Regulating Labour Relationships and its amendments
5) Article 97, UAE Federal Law No. (8) of 1980, Regulating Labour Relationships and its amendments
6) Article 98, UAE Federal Law No. (8) of 1980, Regulating Labour Relationships and its amendments
7) Article 99, UAE Federal Law No. (8) of 1980, Regulating Labour Relationships and its amendments
8) Article 100, UAE Federal Law No. (8) of 1980, Regulating Labour Relationships and its amendments
9) Article 101, UAE Federal Law No. (8) of 1980, Regulating Labour Relationships and its amendments
10) Article 26, Ministerial Order No. (32) of 1982, The Determination of Retentive Methods And Measures
for the Protection of Workers from the Risks of Work.
11) Dubai Municipality, Code of Construction Safety Practice
12) Article 15, UAE Federal Law 24 of 1999
13) Article 16, UAE Federal Law 24 of 1999,
14) Article 24, UAE Ministerial Order 32/1982, The determination of retentive methods and measures for
the protection of workers from the risks of work.
15) The General Hygiene Requirements of Food Establishments, Dubai Municipality, Food Control Department
16) DM-PH&SD-P7-WI22, Dubai Municipality, Public Health & Safety Department, Health Requirements for Nurseries,
17) DM-PH&SD-P7-WI05, Health Requirements for Ladies Salons & Personal Care Centers, Dubai Municipality,
Public Health & Safety Department
18) Dubai Outdoor Advertising Control Manual, Dubai Municipality/ RTA
19) PART 6, Packing and Labeling, Code of Practice for the Management of Dangerous Goods in the Emirate of Dubai
20) Article 3, UAE Federal Law 24 of 1999
21) Article 4, UAE Federal Law 24 of 1999
22) Technical Guidelines, Number 01, Environment Impact Assessment, 2014, Dubai Municipality, Environment Department
23) Technical Guidelines, Number 03, EIA Requirements for New Industrial Activities (Category B Projects) and/or Expansion / Modification
of Existing Premises, Dubai Municipality, Environment Department
24) UAE Fire and Life Safety Code

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 25) Article 9, UAE Ministerial Order 32 of 1982, The Determination of Retentive Methods and Measures for the Protection
of Workers from the Risks of Work.
26) Article 20, UAE Ministerial Order 32 of 1982, The Determination of Retentive Methods and Measures
for the Protection of Workers from the Risks of Work..
27) Article 11, UAE Ministerial Order 32 of 1982, The Determination of Retentive Methods and Measures
for the Protection of Workers from the Risks of Work..
28) Article 12, UAE Ministerial Order 32 of 1982, The Determination of Retentive Methods and Measures
for the Protection of Workers from the Risks of Work.
29) Article 13, UAE Ministerial Order 32 of 1982, The Determination of Retentive Methods and Measures
for the Protection of Workers from the Risks of Work..
30) Article 14, UAE Ministerial Order 32 of 1982, The Determination of Retentive Methods and Measures
for the Protection of Workers from the Risks of Work..
31) Article 15, UAE Ministerial Order 32 of 1982, The Determination of Retentive Methods and Measures
for the Protection of Workers from the Risks of Work..
32) Article 16, UAE Ministerial Order 32 of 1982, The Determination of Retentive Methods and Measures
for the Protection of Workers from the Risks of Work.
33) Article 17, UAE Ministerial Order 32 of 1982, The Determination of Retentive Methods and Measures
for the Protection of Workers from the Risks of Work.
34) Article 18, UAE Ministerial Order 32 of 1982, The Determination of Retentive Methods and Measures
for the Protection of Workers from the Risks of Work.
35) Article 19, UAE Ministerial Order 32 of 1982, The Determination of Retentive Methods and Measures
for the Protection of Workers from the Risks of Work.
36) Dubai Municipality, Technical Guidelines (DM-PH&SD-P4-TG01) for Industrial Compressed Gas Cylinders.
37) Article 54, UAE Federal Law 24 of 1999
38) Technical Guidelines -04, Dubai Municipality, Public Health &Safety Department,
39) Article 5, Ministerial Order 32 of 1982
40) Article 55, Federal Law 24 of 1999
41) Technical Guidelines for Entry into Confined Spaces, DM-PH&SD-P4-TG04, Dubai Municipality Public Health &Safety Department.

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