Tourism Sector EHSMS Requirements - June 2013.pdf

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Abu Dhabi EHSMS Regulatory Framework

(AD EHSMS RF)


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Table of Contents

1. Scope ................................................................................................................................... 3

1.1. Tourism & Culture Sector EHSMS Requirements ..................................................... 3

1.2. Tourism and Culture Sector Scope of work ............................................................... 3

1.3. Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority roles and responsibilities .............. ......... .. 4

1.4. Nominated Tourism and Culture sector entities roles and responsibilities: ................ 5

2. TCA Abu Dhabi Sector EHS Policy ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .......... ......... ......... ..... 6

3. Tourism & Culture Sector EHS Targets and Objects ............................................................ 7

4. Additional Sector Reporting Requirements ........ ......... ......... .......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ... 8

5. Tourism Sector Emergency Management Program .............................................................. 9

6. Tourism & Culture Sector Audit Program .............................................................................. 9

7. Sector Compliance and Enforcement Process ........ ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .......... ..... 11

Appendix A: EHS Policy ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .... 12

Appendix B: Emergency Management Plan ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... ......... .. 14

A di B T i d C lt S t L l d R l t R i t 16


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1. Scope

1.1. Tourism & Culture Sector EHSMS Requirements

The Tourism & Culture Sector EHSMS Requirements document outlines the corecomponents and requirements developed in full compliance with the AD EHSMS RFrequirements as per AD EHS RI- Mechanisms 2.0-AD EHSMS Sector Requirements and are

as follows:

• Tourism & Culture Sector EHS Policy;• Tourism & Culture Sector EHS Targets and Objectives;• Additional Sector Reporting Requirements;• Tourism & Culture Sector Emergency Management Program;• Tourism & Culture Sector Audit and Inspection Program; and• Tourism & Culture Sector Non-Conformance and Enforcement Process.

In addition, it provides the requirements for all Nominated Tourism & Culture Sector Entitiesto develop, implement and maintain an approved Environment, Health and SafetyManagement System for their business operation in full compliance with AD EHSMS RF(Elements, Regulatory Instrument, Guidelines, Standards and Guideline Value) and Tourism& Culture Sector EHSMS Requirements document which should be read in association withthe relevant Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority’s Policies and Standards.

Th T i & C l S EHSMS i i k b d d i d


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• Hotels• Hotel Apartments• Food services and drinking places• Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries• Art Galleries, Museums, Designated Historical and Religious Sites, and Similar

Institutions• Amusement, Tourist and Recreational Industries and Services• Zoological, Recreational Parks and Gardens• Tourism Operators / Tourism Agencies

Any other activities, products or services not listed above and licensed by TCA Abu Dhabithat may pose a risk to workers, contractors, subcontractors, public and visitors are includedin the scope of this EHS requirement.

Any other similar activities, products or services not licensed by TCA Abu Dhabi areexcluded and not covered by the Tourism and Culture Sector EHS requirements.

1.3. Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Author ity roles and responsibiliti es

TCA Abu Dhabi as the regulatory authority for the tourism and culture sector is responsiblefor supervising the implementation of this Tourism and Culture Sector requirements acrossthe tourism and Culture sector. Specifically TCA Abu Dhabi is responsible for:


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1.4. Nominated Tourism and Culture sector entities roles and responsibi lities:

• Develop and implement an entity based EHSMS within their scope of work accordingto the requirements of the Abu Dhabi EHSMS RF and TCA Abu Dhabi’s TourismSector and Culture requirements in order to protect workers, the community and the

environment from adverse effects resulting from their activities;• Meet timelines for development and implementation of the Entity and Tourism and

Culture Sector requirements set by TCA Abu Dhabi as the regulatory authority for thetourism and culture sector;

• Actively audit their system to ensure compliance with AD EHSMS RF and Tourismand Culture Sector requirements;

• Undergo an annual third party external compliance audit and submit results to TCA Abu Dhabi;

• It should be noted that the entity management is ultimately responsible for ensuringthat their entity complies with the EHS requirements of the Tourism and culturesector and AD EHSMS RF


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2. TCA Abu Dhabi Sector EHS Policy

The purpose of this Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Policy is to publicly state TCA Abu Dhabi’s position on matters relating to the management of environment, health andsafety issues within the tourism and culture sector.

In addition to responding to the legislative requirements of the Abu Dhabi EHSMS RF thisPolicy reflects TCA Abu Dhabi’s commitment to:

• Its duty of care to provide a safe and healthy tourism destination;• Adopt best practice standards for protecting the health and safety of tourists and

tourism workers in Abu Dhabi;• Adopt best practice standards for protecting the environment in which nominated

tourism entities operate;• Integrate risk management into the tourism sector operations and activities;• Work with and assist nominated tourism sector entities through the provision and

sharing of information, training, and support to help them to achieve the EHS Policygoals;

• Demonstrate and promote the achievement of a sustainable tourism industry thatembraces the ecological, economic and social aspects of human existence; and

• Be a leader in the provision of sustainable niche destinations in the Middle-East andInternationally.


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3. Tourism & Culture Sector EHS Targets and Objects

KPI No. Descr ipt ion Target Timeframe

KPI 2-01 Total Number of EHS IncidentsReported:

Trend (Decreasing Trend) Yearly

KPI 2-02 EHS Department Resources Trend (Increasing Trend) Yearly

KPI 2-03Number of EHSMS Workshops /Seminars or Similar TrainingOrganized / Performed / Attended

Trend (Increasing Trend) Yearly

KPI 2-04Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate

(LTIFR)Trend (Decreasing Trend) Yearly

KPI 2-05 Lost Time Injury Severity Rate (LTISR) Trend (Decreasing Trend) Yearly

KPI 2-06Total Reportable Case Frequency(TRCF)

Trend (Decreasing Trend) Yearly

KPI 2 15

Number of written warning noticesreceived from the SRA as a result of

li EHSMS T d (D i T d) Y l


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4. Addit ional Sector Reporting Requirements

Tourism & Culture Sector shall comply with AD EHSMS RF – Element 07 – Monitoring,Investigation and Reporting.

Tourism & Culture Sector shall comply with AD EHSMS RF – Mechanism 6.0 - EHSMSPerformance and Incident Reporting.

Addi ti onal Tour ism and Cult ure KPIs and Targets

KPI 2-07 Power Consumption(Total Kilowatts Hours (kW h))

10% reduction 2012 ~`2013

KPI 2-08

Water ConsumptionWater use (in production processes, officeactivities or as drinking water) (Total cubicmeters (m3))

20% reduction 2012 ~`2013

KPI 2-09Paper Consumption

Average number of paper pages usedper month

20% reduction 2012 ~`2013

Fuel ConsumptionA f l i f i


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5. Tourism Sector Emergency Management Program

The Guideline for Hotel Emergency Management Plans was developed by Abu DhabiTourism & Culture Authority and the Emergency and Public Safety Department of Abu DhabiPolice GHQ. It is put into force by the TCA Abu Dhabi.

The document was based on AS 3745-2010, DIN 14096 and refers to AD EHS RI - CoP -7.0 - Fire Prevention Planning and Control and AD EHS RI - CoP - 6.0 - EmergencyManagement Requirements.

Copy of Guideline for Hotel Emergency Management Plan is provided in Appendix B .

This Hotel Emergency Management Plan currently is relevant for the nominated entities of

Hotels and Hotel apartments in T&C sector. As new entities such as1. Food services and drinking places2. Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries3. Art Galleries, Museums, Designated Historical and Religious Sites, and Similar

Institutions4. Amusement, Tourist and Recreational Industries and Services5. Zoological, Recreational Parks and Gardens6. Tourism Operators / Tourism Agencies,

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- Nature of operations and / activities (ex: resort hotel with many recreational andleisure facilities versus conventional hotel with simple and standard accommodationfacilities);

- Compliance of EHSMS with minimum AD EHSMS RF and TCA Abu Dhabirequirements;

- Number Of High-Risk Hazards/ Areas Identified In The Hotel EHSMS AndSeriousness Of The Hazards;

- Location of the entity. (ex: Sensitivity of the environment )

- Number of Serious EHS Incidents Reported By the Entity.

- History of Non-Compliance (E.G. Number and Seriousness of Previous Non-Compliances).

- Environmental Performance Record Reported.

- Number and Nature of Public Complaints As They Relate To EHS Issues.

- Reputational Risk to Abu Dhabi.

- Number and Size of Contractors and Nature of Their Activities.

- Number and Nature of Tourism Events Held At the Hotel Facility.


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III. T&C EHS Inspections Categories:

- EHS Planned Inspections: Are Inspections to be conducted on regular basis and intervals;planned inspections are inspections scheduled in advance to take place at a certain time anddate. These inspections are generally done in accordance with the hazards associated and its

potential for serious EHS incidents and threats.- EHS Random Inspections: SRA EHS Division shall conduct random/ surprise EHS Inspectionson Entities for checking the effectiveness and efficiency of EHSMS. Schedule of RandomInspections shall not be informed to Entities prior to inspections.

IV. T&C Sector EHS Inspections Frequencies (Annually):

- High Risk Entities: Conduct (2) EHS Planned Inspections and Optionally (1) EHS RandomInspections.

- Medium Risk Entities: Conduct (1) EHS Planned Inspections and Optionally (1) EHS RandomInspections.

- Low Risk Entities: Optionally (1) EHS Random Inspections.

7. Sector Compliance and Enforcement Process

TCA Abu Dhabi has developed a compliance and enforcement process which includes


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Appendix A: EHS Policy


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Appendix B: Emergency Management Plan


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Appendix C: Tourism and Culture Sector Legal andRegulatory Requirements


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1 T&C Sector EHS Aspects Legal Requirements

Appendix – C Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Sector EHS – Legal Requirements Register

Ref.No.

Aspects ofoperations /

activities

Health & SafetyHazard/

EnvironmentAspects

(e.g. fire,physical))

Health, Safetyand

EnvironmentalImpact

RelatedLaws/Regulations

Specific Legal ProvisionsLast

Checked or

Updated

ApprovingOfficer

1.0 (HOTEL) buildings / offices / general requirements1.1 General

RequirementsAll Activities

Lack of Safetycompliance in theworkplace

Personal injury,property damage

UA Federal Law 8 (1980)

AD EHSMS RF-Version 2.0

(Feb 2012)

Article 91: Each employer shall provide appropriate safety measures to protect workersagainst the hazards of occupational injuries and diseases that may occur during the workand also against fire and other hazards that may result from the use of machines and otherwork tools. He shall also adopt all other safety measures prescribed by the Ministry ofLabour and Social Affairs. Every worker shall use the protective gear and the clothingsupplied to him for this purpose, shall comply with all instructions given by the employerto protect him against hazards, and shall refrain f rom taking any action that might obstructthe enforcement of such instructions.

Elements, Regulatory Instrument, Guidelines, Standards and Guideline Value

1980

2012

UAE

AD EHS

Center1.2 GeneralRequirementsActivities involvingRisk of Fire

Lack of FirePrevention

Fire, personal injury,property damage


AD EHS RI - CoP - 7.0 - FirePrevention Planning and

Control

Article 92: Each employer shall display in a conspicuous position at the workplace detailedinstructions indicating the measures to be taken to prevent fire and protect the workersagainst hazards to which they may be exposed while performing their work. Suchinstructions shall be in Arabic and in another language understood by the worker.

All sections of Code of Practice

1980

2012

UAE

AD EHSCenter

1.3 GeneralRequirementsAll ActivitiesFirst Aid

Lack of adequatefirst aid capability.

Complications frominjuries


AD EHS RI - CoP - 4.0 - FirstAid and Medical Treatment

Article 93: Every employer shall provide one or more first-aid boxes containing medicines;the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs may prescribe bandages, antiseptics and suchother first-aid material as. There shall be one first-aid box for every 100 workers; the boxshall be located in a conspicuous place, within the easy reach of the workers, and shall be

controlled by a person specialized in administering first aid.


1980

2012

UAE

AD EHSCenter


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2 T&C Sector EHS Legal Register

Ref.No.


activities


EnvironmentAspects


Health, Safetyand

EnvironmentalImpact



Checked orUpdated

ApprovingOfficer

1.4 GeneralRequirementsAll ActivitiesWorking conditions

Poor workplacesanitation, lack ofwater and Hygienefacilities

Ill health, diseasepromulgation


AD EHS RI - CoP - 8.0 -General Workplace

Amenities

Article 94: Without prejudice to the regulations and orders issued by the competentgovernment authorities, an employer shall ensure that each workplace is perfectly clean,ventilated and provided with adequate lighting, drinking water and toilets.


1980

2012

UAE

ADEHSC

1.5 GeneralRequirementsWorkplace illnessexposuresmonitoring

Lack of exposure andor employee healthmonitoring

Complications fromoccupational illness


AD EHS RI - CoP - 9.0 -Workplace Wellness

AD EHS RI - CoP - 1.2 -Lead ExposureManagement

AD EHS RI - CoP - 1.1 -Management of Asbestos

Containing Materials

AD EHS RI - CoP - 5.0 -Occupational Health

Screening and MedicalSurveillance

Article 95: An employer shall arrange for one or more medical practitioners to carry outgeneral medical examination, at regular intervals of not more than six months, on those ofhis workers who are exposed to any of the occupational diseases specified in the Scheduleattached hereto, and shall record the findings of such examinations in his records as wellas in the workers’ personal files. The medical practitioners shall immediately inform theemployer and the Labour department of cases of occupational disease occurring amongthe workers, and of resulting deaths, after the facts have been confirmed throughappropriate medical and laboratory tests. The employer shall in turn report these findingsto the Labour department. The medical practitioner carrying out the periodic examinationmay order that any worker who has been exposed to an occupational disease bereexamined after a period shorter than the interval prescribed in the first paragraph of thisarticle, if he believes that the worker's condition so warrants. UAE Labour Law 21

All sections of Codes of Practice

1980

2012

UAE

ADEHSC


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Ref.No.


activities


EnvironmentAspects


Health, Safetyand

EnvironmentalImpact



Checked orUpdated

ApprovingOfficer

1.6 GeneralRequirementsAll ActivitiesMedical care

Lack of medical care Personal illness UA Federal Law 8 (1980) Article 96: An employer shall provide his workers with medical care facilities up to thestandards laid down by the Minister of Labour and Social Affairs in conjunction with theMinister of Health.

1980 UAE

1.7 GeneralRequirementsAll ActivitiesSafety orientation

Lack of awareness Personal injury orillness

UA Federal Law 8 (1980) Article 98: The employer or his representative shall inform each worker, upon recruitment,of the occupational hazards involved and the protective measures he must take, and shallpost detailed written instructions in this respect at the workplaces.

1980 UAE

1.8 GeneralRequirementsAll ActivitiesAlcohol

Intoxicatedemployee

Personal injury orproperty damage

UA Federal Law 8 (1980) Article 99: It shall be unlawful for an employer, his representative or any person havingauthority over workers to bring or allow anyone else to bring any kind of alcoholicbeverages into a workplace for consumption therein or to allow any person in a state ofdrunkenness to enter or remain on the premises.

1980 UAE

1.9 GeneralRequirementsAll Activities

Worker compliance

Worker Noncompliance

Personal injury orproperty damage

UA Federal Law 8 (1980) Article 100: Each worker shall comply with the orders and instructions related to industrialsecurity and safety precautions, shall use the appropriate protective devices and treat anysuch devices in his possession with due care. No worker shall commit any act leading to

non-compliance with such instructions, or to the misuse, damage or destruction of theequipment provided for protecting the health and safety of the workers. An employer mayprescribe in the disciplinary regulation penalties to be imposed on workers contraveningthe provisions of the preceding paragraph.

1980 UAE


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Ref.No.


activities


EnvironmentAspects


Health, Safetyand

EnvironmentalImpact



Checked orUpdated

ApprovingOfficer

1.10 Employee’s / visitorssmoking

Cigarette smoke Headache, respiratoryirritation, asthma,lung cancer

Federal Law No. 24 (1999)for Protection and

Development of theEnvironment

Chapter IV Protection of Air from Pollution Article 57 states: Public and tourismestablishments shall undertake measures to prohibit smoking in closed public spaces exceptwithin the limits allowed in the license issued to such establishments…Smoking shall also be

prohibited in public means of transportation and elevators. 1999 UAE

1.11 Manual handling Weight, size, sharpedges

Injuries, disability AD EHS RI - CoP - 14.0 -Manual Handling and

Ergonomics

Ministerial Order No. 32(1982) Determination of

Preventive Methods andMeasures for the

Protection of Workersfrom the Risks of Work.

Issued by Ministry ofLabour.


Article 6, practical measures to reduce health risks in the workplace

Article 7, Workplace conditionsArticle 9, Measures to protect workers from dangers

2012 ADEHSC

1.12 Office work includingPC and VDT

Ergonomics, PostureIssues

Strain to back/neck,eye strain

AD EHS RI - CoP - 14.0 -Manual Handling and

Ergonomics

All sections of Code of Practice.

2012 ADEHSC


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Ref.No.


activities


EnvironmentAspects


Health, Safetyand

EnvironmentalImpact



Checked orUpdated

ApprovingOfficer

1.13 IT related work Electrocution Electrocution –Injuryand possible death.

AD EHS RI - CoP - 15.0 -Electrical Safety

AD EHS RI - CoP - 24.0 -Tag-out - Lock-out

(Isolation)

Ministerial Order No. 32(1982) Determination ofPreventive Methods and

Measures for theProtection of Workers

from the Risks of Work.Issued by Ministry of

Labour.

Article 5 – Measures to ensure safe conditions at workArticle 9- Measures to protect workers from dangers

2012 ADEHSC

1.14 Air conditioning Temperature,viruses, bacteria,fungi

Widespread Illness,allergies

AD EHSMS RF - Standardsand Guideline Values - v2.0

AD EHS RI - CoP - 9.0 -Workplace Wellness

AD EHS RI - CoP - 12.0 -Prevention and Control of

Legionnaires Disease

Federal Law No. 8 (1980)

Ministerial Order No. 32(1982) Determination of




Section 2 provides guidance on air quality management.


2012 ADEHSC


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Ref.No.


activities


EnvironmentAspects


Health, Safetyand

EnvironmentalImpact



Checked orUpdated

ApprovingOfficer

1.15 Water supply Bacteria, viruses,heavy metals

Widespread Illness,gastrointestinaldisorders




Labour.


1982 UAE

1.16 Cleaning – chemicalhandling

Hazardous / toxicchemicals

Illness and or injury,poisoning, skinirritation

AD EHS RI - CoP - 1.0 -Hazardous Materials

Local Law No. 16 (2005) –

All sections of Code of Practice provides specific guidelines for ‘management of highlyhazardous substances in the workplace

Article 14 – Establishment or individual is prohibited from practicing any work orconducting any activity adversely affecting the health of man and safety of environmentwithout obtaining license from the Authority.

2012 ADEHSC

1.17 Mechanicalequipment

Noise, Sound Long term hearingissues


AD EHS RI - CoP - 3.0 -Occupational Noise




Labour.

Section 3 provides guidance on noise standards and management


2012 ADEHSC


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Ref.No.


activities


EnvironmentAspects


Health, Safetyand

EnvironmentalImpact



Checked orUpdated

ApprovingOfficer

1.18 Electrical equipment Electricity Electrocution –Injuryand possible death.





Labour.


Article 5 – Measures to ensure safe conditions at workArticle 9, Measures to protect workers from dangers

2012 ADEHSC

1.19 Office work andevents

Bacteria, viruses,Contagious Disease

Illness Federal Law No. 8 (1980)

Federal Law 27 of 1981Concerning CommunicableDiseases Ministry of Health

Concerning regulating Labour Relations (Chapter 5 – Occupational Safety, Protection,Health and Social Care) – All relevant articles

Could not locate specific location2011 UAE

1.20 Working at heights Height Slip / fall from heightresulting in accident,personal injury

AD EHS RI - CoP - 23.0 -Working at Heights




Labour.


Article 6, practical measures to reduce health risks in the workplaceArticle 7, Workplace conditionsArticle 9, Measures to protect workers from dangers 2012 ADEHSC

1.21 Pest Control Pesticides Poisoning, allergies,respiratory problems

AD EHS RI - CoP - 1.0 -Hazardous Materials


All relevant sections


2012 ADEHSC


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Ref.No.


activities


EnvironmentAspects


Health, Safetyand

EnvironmentalImpact



Checked orUpdated

ApprovingOfficer

1.22 Pump andmechanical Roomand Generator

Noise Pollution,Electricity, slip tripand fall, PPE

Long term hearingissues, short termissues such asheadaches, lack ofconcentration, ringingin ears

AD EHS RI - CoP - 2.0 -Personal Protective

Equipment


AD EHS RI - CoP - 17.0 -Safety Signage and Signals


Measures for the




Article 6, practical measures to reduce health risks in the workplaceArticle 7, Workplace conditionsArticle 9, Measures to protect workers from dangers

October 2011 EHSCommittee

2.0 Kitchen Area2.1 Cooking in Kitchen Flammable Materials

/ Hot utensils, etc…Fire, Injury / Burns AD EHS RI - CoP - 19.0 -

Occupational FoodHandling and FoodPreparation Areas







2012 ADEHSC

2.2 Food Preparation Sharp Knives, heat Injury, cuts, blood,infection

Federal Law No. 8 (1980) Concerning regulating Labour Relations (Chapter 5 – Occupational Safety, Protection,Health and Social Care) – Relevant Articles 91 through 101 relating to medical care andprecaution

1980 UAE

2.3 Food handling Bacteria Infection resulting inillness

Federal Law No. 8 (1980) Concerning regulating Labour Relations (Chapter 5 – Occupational Safety, Protection,Health and Social Care) – Relevant Articles 91 through 101 relating to medical care andprecaution

1980 UAE


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Ref.No.


activities


EnvironmentAspects


Health, Safetyand

EnvironmentalImpact



Checked orUpdated

ApprovingOfficer

3.0 Outdoor Common Areas3.1 Lobby outside

buildingSlippery area Slips/trips/falls

resulting in personalinjury

AD EHS RI - CoP - 17.0 -Safety Signage and Signals




Labour.


Article 6, practical measures to reduce health risks in the workplaceArticle 7, Workplace conditionsArticle 9, Measures to protect workers from dangers 2012 ADEHSC

3.2 Garden use Sharp Objects on theground

Injury and illness AD EHS RI - CoP - 35.0 -Portable Power Tools




Labour.



2012 ADEHSC

4.0 Indoor Common Areas4.1 Walking Slippery floors and

trailing cables acrossopen floor spaces

Slip/fall resulting inaccident/personalinjury


Amenities

Ministerial Order No. 32

(1982) Determination ofPreventive Methods and



Labour.

CoP provides guidelines on ‘Walking and Working Surfaces’.


Article 7, Workplace conditionsArticle 9, Measures to protect workers from dangers

2012 ADEHSC


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Ref.No.


activities


EnvironmentAspects


Health, Safetyand

EnvironmentalImpact



Checked orUpdated

ApprovingOfficer

5.0 Reception Area5.1 Walking Slippery floors and

trailing cables acrossopen floor spaces

Slip/fall resulting inaccident/personalinjury


Amenities




Labour.

CoP provides guidelines on ‘Walking and Working Surfaces’..


2012 ADEHSC

6.0 Storage Areas

6.1 Store Rooms / StoreItem

Falling objects, lackof oxygen

Injury from fallingobjects, suffocation

AD EHS RI - CoP - 14.0 -Manual Handling and

Ergonomics

AD EHS RI - CoP - 14.1 -Manual Tasks Involving the

Handling of People




Labour.


CoP provides guidelines on ‘Manual Handling’.

Article 6, practical measures to reduce health risks in the workplaceArticle 7, Workplace conditionsArticle 9, Measures to protect workers from dangersArticle 94 – clean, ventilated, well lit workplace with welfare facilities

2012 ADEHSC

7.0 Parking Area7.1 Traffic management Pedestrian and

vehicle safetyInjury and possibledeath

AD EHS RI - CoP - 44.0 -Traffic Management and

Logistics

CoP provides guidelines on ‘Transport Safety’.

2012 ADEHSC


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Ref.No.


activities


EnvironmentAspects


Health, Safetyand

EnvironmentalImpact



Checked orUpdated

ApprovingOfficer

8.0 Handling and Disposal8.1 Handling of

Breakable ItemsBroken Glass / SharpMaterials

Personal Injury / cuts /blood / infection




Labour.



Articles relating to medical care and precaution1982 UAE

8.2 Disposal ofbreakable Items

Sharp Materials Personal Injury / cuts /blood / infection




Labour.



Articles relating to medical care and precaution

1982 UAE

9.0 Outdoor Events and or Exhibitions9.1 Waste disposal Bacterial

contaminationInfection resulting inillness

AD EHS RI - CoP - 54.0 -Waste Management


All sections of CoP.

Concerning regulating Labour Relations (Chapter 5 – Occupational Safety, Protection,

Health and Social Care) – All relevant articles

2012 ADEHSC

9.2 LP Gas Fuel storage Risk of leakage, fire,explosion

Personal injury AD EHS RI - CoP - 1.0 -Hazardous Materials


Ministerial Order No. 32

Section 3.2.1 provides specific guidelines for ‘employers and employees exposed tohazardous substances’. Section 3.3.4 provides guidelines for ‘training’ of persons handlinghazardous substances at workplaces.


Article 9 – Measures to protect workers from dangers and other relevant articles



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Ref.No.


activities


EnvironmentAspects


Health, Safetyand

EnvironmentalImpact



Checked orUpdated

ApprovingOfficer

(1982) Determination ofPreventive Methods and



Labour.

Article 18 – Storage of dangerous materials

9.3 Crowds Public safety Injury, damages Consult with AD Police forspecific requirements

Provided by Abu Dhabi police2012 AD Police

10.0 Indoor Events and or Exhibitions10.1 Food events Bacteria Illness, death Federal Law No. 8 (1980) Concerning regulating Labour Relations (Chapter 5 – Occupational Safety, Protection,

Health and Social Care) – All relevant articlesOctober 2011 EHS

Committee

10.2 People gatherings Contagious disease Widespread Illness Ministerial Order No. 32(1982) Determination of





Article 6 – Practical measures to reduce health risks in the workplace

Concerning regulating Labour Relations (Chapter 5 – Occupational Safety, Protection,Health and Social Care) –Article 91- Protection against occupational injuries and diseases


11.0 Emissions to Air and Water

11.1Laundry, painting,

cleaningVolatile Organic

Compound Emissions

Indoor air qualitypollutant

Greenhouse gas


Local Law no.16 2005This law outlines the

requirements to assessenvironmental impacts of

sewage, air emissions,hazardous waste

management, impacts tocurrent and future

developments, and urbanplanning.

Section 3.13 on indoor air quality

Law 16 Section 25 - Combat pollution; protect safety and quality of air, water, soil, naturalresources, biological diversification, and ensure the optimal utilization of environment andits resources …

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Ref.No.


activities


EnvironmentAspects


Health, Safetyand

EnvironmentalImpact



Checked orUpdated

ApprovingOfficer

11.2Excessive Energy

ConsumptionCo2 (due tooperations)

Habitat disruption andpossible destruction,of marine, flora and

fauna







‘Section 3.1 provides guidance on ‘Generator of Air E missions’..Section 1, Article 3, item 5 states the following responsibilities of the Agency:5) Assess impact of industrial gases and household air pollutants on the environmental andwildlife and recommend solutions regarding air pollution and implementing projects toclear and control gas emissions in coordination with the authorities concernedAnd item 25 (Page 5) states the following responsibilities of the Agency:25) Combat pollution; protect safety and quality of air, water, soil, natural resources….

Feb 2012EHS

Committee

11.3Renovation /Construction

Air pollution /Release of dust

Habitat destruction,biodiversity loss

AD EHSMS CoP11 –AirQuality V1.1 20 AD EHSMS

RF - Standards andGuideline Values - v2.0

Federal Law No. 24, 1999This law outlines ways to

achieve soundenvironmental

management andsustainability through the

establishment andenhancement of suitablemanagement, legal andtechnical instruments to

protect, develop andconserve the environment

in the Emirate of AbuDhabi.


Section 3.3 provides guidelines on ‘Assessment of Air Quality’. Section 3.4 provides

guidelines on ‘Monitoring and Reporting Protocol for Air Quality; Section 3.5 providesguidelines on ‘Management of New Sources of Emissions’ and 3.6 provides guidelines on‘Management of Emissions from Stationary Sources’. Section 3.11 provides guidelines on‘Management of Global Issues’. Section 3.12 and 3.13 provide guidelines on ‘OccupationalAir Quality Management’ and ‘Indoor Air Quality Management’.

Chapter IV Protection of Air from Pollution, Article 52 states All parties and individualsshall, at the time of exploration, drilling, construction, demolition or transportation ofwastes or dusts produced as a result, during these activities, undertake the necessary

precautions in addition to the precautions required for storage or safe transportation to prevent dispersion of such wastes and dusts as specified in the Executive Order.Section 1, Article 3, Item 5 states the following responsibilities of the Agency:5) Assess impact of industrial gases and household air pollutants on the environmental andwildlife and recommend solutions regarding air pollution and implementing projects toclear and control gas emissions in coordination with the authorities concerned.

item 25 (Page 5) states the following responsibilities of the Agency: 25) Combat pollution; protect safety and quality of air, water, soil, natural resources,biological diversification, and ensure the optimal utilization of environment and itsresources …

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Ref.No.


activities


EnvironmentAspects


Health, Safetyand

EnvironmentalImpact



Checked orUpdated

ApprovingOfficer










Section 1, Article 3, Item 5 states the following responsibilities of the Agency:5) Assess impact of industrial gases and household air pollutants on the environmental andwildlife and recommend solutions regarding air pollution and implementing projects toclear and control gas emissions in coordination with the authorities concerned.And item 25 (Page 5) states the following responsibilities of the Agency:25) Combat pollution; protect safety and quality of air, water, soil, natural resources,biological diversification, and ensure the optimal utilization of environment and itsresources …

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11.4Travel – domesticand international

CO2 emissions(indirect)

Global warming,climate change, sea

level rise,desertification,

flooding, habitatdestruction,

biodiversity extinction,


Local Law no.16 2005This law outlines therequirements to assessenvironmental impacts ofsewage, air emissions,hazardous wastemanagement, impacts tocurrent and future


Section 3.11 provides guidelines on ‘Management of Global Issues’

Section 1, Article 3, item 5 states the following responsibilities of the Agency:5) Assess impact of industrial gases and household air pollutants on the environmental andwildlife and recommend solutions regarding air pollution and implementing projects toclear and control gas emissions in coordination with the authorities concerned.And item 25 (Page 5) states the following responsibilities of the Agency:25) Combat pollution; protect safety and quality of air, water, soil, natural resources,biological diversification, and ensure the optimal utilization of environment and itsresources …

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Ref.No.


activities


EnvironmentAspects


Health, Safetyand

EnvironmentalImpact



Checked orUpdated

ApprovingOfficer

12.0 Waste Management

12.1 Waste ManagementCommercial, solid,

hazardous chemicalsand food wastes

Soil and groundwatercontamination

Law No. (21) of 2005 forWaste Management in the

Emirate of Abu Dhabi

AD EHS RI - CoP - 54.0 -Waste Management

Chapter IVResponsibilities Of Waste GeneratorsArticle 5 (provides details of requirements to generators such as Hotel)

Feb 2012 ADEHSC

12.2Contract

EnvironmentalServices

Mishandling of wastestreams

Soil, groundwater, andor marine

contamination

Law No. (21) of 2005 forWaste Management in the

Emirate of Abu Dhabi

Chapter VIResponsibilities Of Environmental Service ProvidersArticle 7 (provides detailed requirements for Environmental Service Providers; JAD Hotelshall ensure selection of contractor meets requirements.)

Feb 2012EHS

Committee

12.3Pest ControlContractor

Improper or excessapplication of

pesticides

Soil, groundwater, andor marine

contamination

Federal Law No. 24, 1999

Article 51:

It is prohibited to spray or use p esticides or any other chemical compounds for agriculture,public health requirements or other purposes except after satisfying the conditions,controls and safeguards specified in the Executive Order to avoid the direct or indirect,immediate or late exposure of human, animal, plant, water courses or any othercomponents of the environment to the harmful effects of such pesticides or chemicalcompounds.

Feb 2012EHS

Committee

Tourism Sector EHSMS Requirements - June 2013.pdf

Documents

Transcript of Tourism Sector EHSMS Requirements - June 2013.pdf