Abu Dhabi Environment, Health and Safety Management System. AD EHSMS RF V2.0 of 2012

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1 Abu Dhabi Environment, Health and Safety Management System AD EHSMS RF V2.0 of 2012

2 The AD EHSMS Concept The AD EHS Management System is an integrated management tool that covers the environmental, Safety and occupational health aspects of workplaces Through commitment to system implementation, any entity can manage all its relevant aspects with high efficiency, thus reducing the negative impacts of its activities

3 Scope Occupational Health and Safety To ensure employees safety and the promotion and maintenance of the highest degree of physical, mental and social well being of workers by preventing ill health, controlling risks and the adaptation of work to people, and people to their jobs. Environmental Impacts Resulting from the Workplace To ensure that these impacts are reduced and managed, at the individual entity level, to ensure the workplace is healthy and safe and to protect and conserve the environment as a whole for the benefit of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and its inhabitants.

4 Goals Achieve the vision of Abu Dhabi Government for providing safe and healthy workplaces, and consequently for protecting the safety and health of all citizens and residents, through effective partnerships among all concerned stakeholders, and by pushing for continual improvement in the management of workplace EHS aspects Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations that are applicable at the Emirate level and encourage continual improvement in the management of EHS issues, to achieve best outcomes in support of the economic and social development of Abu Dhabi Emirate Guarantee the integration of relevant regulatory requirements, to avoid duplication and ensure alignment with international standards AD EHSMS Goals

5 Compliance Nomination: An entity officially nominated by a concerned SRA shall comply with all requirements of the AD EHSMS RF, including developing a fully compliant EHSMS and gaining approval from the concerned SRA. Notification as a Low Risk Entity: An entity that officially notified to do so, shall comply with the requirements of AD EHS RI Mechanism 5.0 EHS Requirements for Low Risk Entities and the technical requirements of relevant Regulatory Instruments (Codes of Practice, Mechanisms and Standards). All other Entities All other entities operating within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi who are not yet nominated or notified by a concerned SRA shall strive to comply with the requirements AD EHSMS RF.

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7 AD EHSMS Regulatory Framework Version 2.0

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9 AD EHSMS RF Updated Structure AD EHSMS RF (Mandatory Management System Requirements) Elements EHS Regulatory Instruments (Mandatory Technical Requirements) Standards Codes of Practice Mechanisms Guidelines (Non-Mandatory Technical Guidance / Advice) Technical Guidelines AD EHSMS Guidance Documents

10 Regulatory Framework Introduction Elements Foreword General EHS Policy Decree 42 of 2009 AD EHSMS RF Manual Glossary of Terms Roles, Responsibilities and Self Regulation Risk Management Management of Contractors Consultation and Communication Training and Competency Emergency Response and Management Monitoring, Investigation and Reporting Audit and Inspection Compliance and Management Review

11 Mandatory Management System Requirements Elements a Updated minimum management system requirements b No major changes to minimum requirements More prescriptive requirements c Entities submitted EHSMS must comply with all requirements Form C checklist of requirements

12 Mandatory Management System Requirements Elements Element 01 Integration of EHS Requirements in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi

13 Roles, Responsibilities and Self Regulation Abu Dhabi EHS Center (AD EHSMS Competent Authority) Sector Regulatory Authorities Entities (Government and Private) Employers Employees Designers of Buildings / Structures Designers, Manufacturers, Importers and Providers of Plant, Equipment or Substances for Occupational Use EHS Responsibilities and Authorities for Developments / Projects Planning and Evaluation Phase Construction Phase Operational Phase Decommissioning and Demolition Self-Regulation

14 Mandatory Management System Requirements Elements Element 02 Risk Management

15 Risk Management Risk Management Program, including: defines risk management methodologies and competencies based on consultation with employees, contractors and other relevant stakeholders; incorporates the recognized steps of risk management addresses routine and non-routine activities of all persons having access to the workplace addresses supply chain and contractor undertakings address human behavior address plant, machinery, equipment, substances and materials at the workplace address the design of work areas, processes, work organization and operating procedures ensure documentation, recording and communication of the results of risk management activities Occupational Health and Safety Control Hierarchy Environmental Control Hierarchy

16 Mandatory Management System Requirements Elements Element 03 Management of Contractors

17 Management of Contractors Management of Contractors Process Establishment of Project EHS Requirements Evaluation / Selection Contractual Agreement Co-ordination and Communication Mobilization / Work in Progress Monitoring Performance Commissioning Demobilization / Decommissioning Contract Close-Out Principal Contractor for Construction Work

18 Mandatory Management System Requirements Elements Element 04 Consultation and Communication

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

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

21 Mandatory Management System Requirements Elements Element 05 Training and Competency

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

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

24 Mandatory Management System Requirements Elements Element 06 Emergency Management

25 Emergency Management program: risk-based identification & response to potential emergency situations specific emergency response & management roles, responsibilities & resources appropriate risk-based emergency response and management plan(s), including: threat-specific plan(s) facility specific(s) Emergency Management appropriate support / functional plans provision of appropriate resources (eg. human, equipment, facilities, training) arrangements for external stakeholder communications arrangement for communications with concerned SRA s and emergency services, if applicable periodic emergency response and management tests and exercises

26 Mandatory Management System Requirements Elements Element 07 Monitoring, Investigation and Reporting

27 Monitoring, Investigation and Reporting EHS Targets and Objectives Procedure(s) including: ensure documented, effectively communicated EHS targets and objectives ensure targets and objectives, where practicable shall be measureable incorporates requirements of: the entity EHS policy legal requirements relevant Competent Authorities requirements AD EHSMS RF mandatory key performance indicators and Sector specific targets and objectives, if applicable sets program(s) for achieving the targets and objectives, including, the methods, timeframes, monitoring activities and responsibilities ensure targets, objectives and procedure(s) are reviewed periodically to ensure they remain relevant and appropriate

28 Monitoring, Investigation and Reporting EHS Incident Investigation Procedure(s), including: compliant with AD EHS RI Mechanism 11.0 EHS Incident Investigation process of recording, investigating and analyzing EHS incidents ensure investigations are performed by competent person(s) in consultation and coordination with relevant stakeholders ensure investigations are performed in a timely manner process to determine the root causes of EHS incidents identify opportunities for corrective and preventative control measures ensure effective communication of the outcomes of the investigation to relevant stakeholders

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

30 Monitoring, Investigation and Reporting EHS Reporting Procedure(s) includes: hierarchies, timetables & responsibilities for reporting EHS performance & incident reporting requirements, including: EHS Incidents to the concerned SRA as required quarterly EHS performance to the concerned SRA annual 3 rd party external audit results to the concerned SRA; requirements in permits / licenses / no objection certificates / equivalent requirements outlined in approved EHS Plans and Studies requirements outlined in relevant AD EHS Regulatory Instruments other requirements outlined by the entity s approved EHSMS

31 Mandatory Management System Requirements Elements Element 08 Audit and Inspection

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

33 Mandatory Management System Requirements Elements Element 09 Compliance and Management Review

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

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

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

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

38 Compliance and Management Review Management of Change process, including: ensure that changes in organizational do not result in the inadvertent introduction of hazards and increased risk Management System Review procedure(s), including: ensure top management reviews the entity s EHSMS, at planned intervals to ensure its suitability and effectiveness, minimum of one full review per year identify key review team members specify clear roles and responsibilities assigned to review team members define the process of recording, implementing and communicating the results of management reviews define the criteria for the review

39 Regulatory Instruments Codes of Practice (Mandatory Technical Requirements) Mechanisms (Mandatory System Procedures and Processes) Standards (For Occupational Exposure) 62 Codes of Practice 12 Mechanisms Standards and Guideline Values Occupational Air Standards and guideline values for occupational noise

40 Regulatory Instruments Approved and Issued by the AD EHS Center Codes of Practice (Mandatory Technical Requirements) Mechanisms (Mandatory System Procedures and Processes) Standards (For Occupational Exposure) a Define EHS Mandatory and Enforceable requirements for a subject area b Legally enacted by the AD EHSMS RF c Development managed by the AD EHS Center with coordination with subject matter Competent Authorities

41 Regulatory Instruments Mandatory EHS Threshold and Exposure Limits Codes of Practice (Mandatory Technical Requirements) Mechanisms (Mandatory System Procedures and Processes) Standards (For Occupational Exposure) a Focused on the Occupational Hazards b Defines the level of pollutants that are not to be exceeded during a given time in a defined occupational environment c Includes Occupational Air Quality Occupational Noise Environment By Reference to Emirate / Federal Requirements

42 Regulatory Instruments Mandatory System implementation Processes and Procedures Codes of Practice (Mandatory Technical Requirements) Mechanisms (Mandatory System Procedures and Processes) Standards (For Occupational Exposure) 1. Integration of EHS Requirements in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi 2. Concerned Sector EHS Requirements 3. Identify, Nominate and Register Entities 4. EHSMS Submission, Review and Approval 5. Requirements for Low Risk Entities 6. EHSMS Performance and Incident Reporting 7. AD EHS Professional Entity Registration 8. AD EHS Practitioner Registration 9. Notification of Principal Contractor for Construction Work 10. Request to update AD EHSMS RF and Associated Documents 11. EHS Incident Investigations 12. Notification Requirements for EHSMS Awareness Activities

43 Regulatory Instruments Mandatory System implementation Processes and Procedures Codes of Practice (Mandatory Technical Requirements) Mechanisms (Mandatory System Procedures and Processes) Standards And Guideline Values (For Occupational Exposure) Mechanism 1 Integration of EHS Requirements in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi

44 Integration of EHS Requirements Defines the process and procedures to manage the integration of EHS requirements in the AD EHSMS RF Vital process to harmonize EHS requirements Designed to eliminate duplication and conflicting requirements To be complied with when new or updated requirements identified

45 Regulatory Instruments Mandatory System implementation Processes and Procedures Codes of Practice (Mandatory Technical Requirements) Mechanisms (Mandatory System Procedures and Processes) Standards (For Occupational Exposure) Mechanism 2 Concerned Sector EHSMS Requirements

46 Sector EHSMS Requirements Current Sector EHSMS will be replaced Mandatory to use AD EHSMS RF Forms (e.g. Form G EHS Incident Report Form) All Technical Requirements in Regulatory Instruments

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

48 Regulatory Instruments Mandatory System implementation Processes and Procedures Codes of Practice (Mandatory Technical Requirements) Mechanisms (Mandatory System Procedures and Processes) Standards And Guideline Values (For Occupational Exposure) Mechanism 3 Identify, Nominate and Register Entities

49 Identify, Nominate and Register Entities Defines: Sector Risk Management Process SRA Entity Identification Process Entity Risk Assessment Process SRA Classification of Entities Process SRA Nomination of Entities Process Timeframes for Compliance

50 Regulatory Instruments Mandatory System implementation Processes and Procedures Codes of Practice (Mandatory Technical Requirements) Mechanisms (Mandatory System Procedures and Processes) Standards (For Occupational Exposure) Mechanism 4 EHSMS Submission, Review and Approval

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

52 Regulatory Instruments Mandatory System implementation Processes and Procedures Codes of Practice (Mandatory Technical Requirements) Mechanisms (Mandatory System Procedures and Processes) Standards (For Occupational Exposure) Mechanism 5 EHS Requirements for Low Risk Entities

53 EHS Requirements for Low Risk Entities Defines minimum EHS requirements for entities that have been assessed by SRA as low risk and do not require a fully compliant EHSMS. Includes: Standard Templates / Forms (registers etc) Existing Federal and Emirate OHS Requirements Incident Reporting Requirements SRA must officially notify low risk entities of need to comply

54 Regulatory Instruments Mandatory System implementation Processes and Procedures Codes of Practice (Mandatory Technical Requirements) Mechanisms (Mandatory System Procedures and Processes) Standards (For Occupational Exposure) Mechanism 6 EHSMS Performance and Incident Reporting

55 Defines: EHSMS Performance and Incident Reporting Definitions Types of Incidents Incident Notification and Reporting Performance Reporting (KPI s and 3 rd Party Audit) 3 rd Party External Compliance Audits Mandatory Standard Forms

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

57 Regulatory Instruments Mandatory System implementation Processes and Procedures Codes of Practice (Mandatory Technical Requirements) Mechanisms (Mandatory System Procedures and Processes) Standards (For Occupational Exposure) Mechanism 7 AD EHS Professional Entity Registration

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

59 Regulatory Instruments Mandatory System implementation Processes and Procedures Codes of Practice (Mandatory Technical Requirements) Mechanisms (Mandatory System Procedures and Processes) Standards (For Occupational Exposure) Mechanism 8 AD EHS Practitioner Registration

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

61 Regulatory Instruments Mandatory System implementation Processes and Procedures Codes of Practice (Mandatory Technical Requirements) Mechanisms (Mandatory System Procedures and Processes) Standards And Guideline Values (For Occupational Exposure) Mechanism 9 Notification of Principal Contractor of Construction Work

62 Notification of Principal Contractor Defines: Principal Contractor Requirements Process of Notification Standard Forms

63 Notification of Principal Contractor Important Definition - Construction Work includes: work to erect, construct, extend, alter, convert, fit-out, commission, renovate, repair, refurbish, disassemble, demolish and/or decommission a structure / building / service infrastructure, or part of a structure / building / services infrastructure; or work connected with site preparation, earthworks, land reclamation, excavation, piling, provision of services infrastructure or landscaping for works mentions in paragraph (i); or the assembly or installation of prefabricated components to form a structure / building / services infrastructure, or part of a structure / building / services infrastructure for work mentioned in paragraph (i); or the disassembly of prefabricated components for work mentioned in paragraph (i) that, immediately before the disassembly, formed a structure / building / services infrastructure or part of a structure / building / services infrastructure.

64 Regulatory Instruments Mandatory System implementation Processes and Procedures Codes of Practice (Mandatory Technical Requirements) Mechanisms (Mandatory System Procedures and Processes) Standards and Guideline Values (For Occupational Exposure) Mechanism 10 Request to Update AD EHSMS RF and Associated Documents

65 Request to Update or Modify AD EHSMS RF or associated Documents Defines: Types of Development or Update Competent Authority Considerations Submission of Request Documents Processing of Requests

66 Regulatory Instruments Mandatory System implementation Processes and Procedures Codes of Practice (Mandatory Technical Requirements) Mechanisms (Mandatory System Procedures and Processes) Standards And Guideline Values (For Occupational Exposure) Mechanism 11 EHS Incident Investigations

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

68 Regulatory Instruments Mandatory System implementation Processes and Procedures Codes of Practice (Mandatory Technical Requirements) Mechanisms (Mandatory System Procedures and Processes) Standards And Guideline Values (For Occupational Exposure) Mechanism 12 Notification Requirements of EHS Awareness Activities

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

70 Regulatory Instruments Mandatory EHS Technical Requirements Subject Specific Codes of Practice (Mandatory Technical Requirements) Mechanisms (Mandatory System Procedures and Processes) Standards (For Occupational Exposure) a Development managed by the AD EHS Center with coordination with subject matter Competent Authorities b Sets minimum requirements that each entity must comply with c Additional subjects under development

71 Codes of Practice 1.0 Hazardous Materials 1.1 Management of Asbestos Containing Materials 1.2 Lead Exposure Management 2.0 Personal Protective Equipment 3.0 Occupational Noise 3.1 Vibration 4.0 First Aid and Medical Treatment 5.0 Medical Surveillance (Including Medical Records) 6.0 Emergency Management Requirements 7.0 Fire Prevention, Planning and Control 8.0 General Workplace Amenities 9.0 Workplace Wellness 9.1 Expectant Mothers 9.2 Managing Work-Related Stress 10.0 Rehabilitation / Return to Work 11.0 Safety in the Heat 12.0 Prevention and Control of Legionnaires Disease 13.0 Workplace Bullying and Violence -TBD 14.0 Manual Handling and Ergonomics 14.1 Manual Tasks Involving the Handling of People 15.0 Electrical Safety 15.1 Electrical Safety on Construction Sites - TBD 15.2 Temporary Electrical Systems - TBD 15.3 Competency Requirements for Working with Electrical Systems -TBD 16.0 Control of Major Accident Hazards (COMAH) -TBD 17.0 Safety Signage and Signals 18.0 Worker Camps and other Employer Supplied Accommodation 19.0 Occupational Food Handling and Food Preparation Areas 20.0 Safety in Design 21.0 Permit to Work Systems 22.0 Barricading of Hazards 23.0 Working at Heights 24.0 Lock-out / Tag-out (Isolation) 25.0 Transport Safety - TBD 26.0 Scaffolding 27.0 Confined Spaces 28.0 Hot Work Operations (Welding and Cutting) 29.0 Excavation 30.0 Lone Work and/or in Remote Locations 31.0 Working In, Over or Adjacent to Water 32.0 Watercraft and Dredging Equipment -TBD 33.0 Working On, or Adjacent to a Road 34.0 Safe Use of Lifting Equipment and Lifting Accessories 35.0 Portable Power Tools 36.0 Plant and Equipment 37.0 Ladders 38.0 Concrete Placing Equipment 39.0 Overhead and Underground Services 40.0 Falsework / Formwork 41.0 Steel Erection 42.0 Tilt-Up and Pre-Cast Construction 43.0 Temporary Structures (Office Buildings, Tents, etc) 44.0 Traffic Management and Logistics 45.0 Underwater Activities 46.0 Underground Construction (Tunnels, Cofferdams, Piling, etc) 47.0 Machine Guarding 48.0 Spray Painting 49.0 Compressed Gases and Air 50.0 Abrasive Blasting and associated Protective Coating Work 51.0 Powered ForkTrucks 52.0 Local Exhaust Ventilation 53.0 EHS Management During "Construction Work" 53.1 EHS-CMP 54.0 Waste Management 55.0 Environmental Management

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

73 Standard Forms Mandatory Form F Entity Annual External EHSMS Audit Report Form G Entity EHS Incident Report Form H Notice of Appointment of Principal Contractor Form I EHSMS Evaluation Form - SRA Use Only Form J Request for Modification of the AD EHSMS RF Form K Coordination of Serious EHS Incident Investigation Form L EHS Awareness Activity Notification Form F Form G Form H Form J Form K Form L

74 Guidelines Technical Guidelines In support of mandatory requirements EHSMS Guidance Documents Indoor Air Quality Management Management of Contractors Manual Handling and Ergonomics Manual Tasks Involving the Handling of People Process of Risk Management Safe Removal of Asbestos Containing Materials Safe Work in Confined Spaces Safety in the Heat Training and Competency Communication and Consultation Audit and Inspection EHS Incident Investigations EHS Roles, Responsibilities and Structures Key Performance Indicators Self Regulation and the AD EHS Guiding Principles Roles and Responsibilities Self-Regulation Understanding KPI's

75 Updates and Improvements to AD EHSMS RF - v2.0

76 Improvements of AD EHSMS RF v2.0 Version 1.2 Version 2.0 Benefits Initiated the integration process. All mandatory and non-mandatory technical requirements and processes included in the Codes of Practice. Broad minimum requirements allowing varied interpretation. Included Building and Construction, Energy, Industrial, Transport, Waste Tourism and Health. Each SRA had a fully compliant EHSMS which resulted in duplication of EHS Requirements. Broad processes and requirements allowing varied interpretation and implementation by SRA s. Further integration of Federal, Emirate and Sector EHS requirements. AD EHSMS RF updated structure. Updated management system minimum requirements. Introduction of 5 more concerned Sectors (Government, Education, Food, Commercial and Waste Water.) Standardized Sector EHSMS Requirements document. Clearly defined implementation processes for the SRA s. Further reduction of duplication in EHS regulation through increased consultation and co-operation with SRA s / Relevant Subject Competent Authorities creating a leaner more unified EHS regulatory environment within the Emirate. A clearly defined document structure that separates requirements into distinctive categories: 1. Elements mandatory management system requirements; 2. Codes of Practice mandatory EHS technical requirements; 3. Mechanisms mandatory implementation processes and procedures; 4. Occupational Standards and Guideline Values; and 5. Guidelines non-mandatory compliance advice. More prescriptive minimum requirements and closer alignment to the latest versions of the relevant international standards. Broader range of entities and activities directly covered by the AD EHSMS RF and increased integration of EHS requirements and regulation. Replacement of the Sector EHSMS with a standard template and table of contents including only the key EHS objectives and requirements of the individual sectors no technical requirements included. This will benefit entities to comply that perform multi-disciplinary activities across sectors by reducing duplication. Increased transparency, consistency and accountability in implementation of the AD EHSMS RF through the Emirate. Small and medium entities addressed but transferred responsibility to the individual SRA s to set requirements. Standardized EHS requirements for low risk entities. New integrated document listing EHS requirements for entities with low risks that are not required to develop and implement a fully compliant EHSMS. Includes standard templates for ease of compliance.

77 Improvements of AD EHSMS RF v2.0 Version 1.2 Version 2.0 Benefits Included a detailed list of reporting requirements. Included general Management of Contractors requirements only. Updated and improved EHS More prescriptive set of EHS incident and performance requirements. More performance and incident reporting flexible compliance requirements and includes an updated list of Reportable requirements. Incidents / Illnesses and updated Reporting Forms. Introduction of Principal Contractor for Construction Work. Greater EHS control on construction sites of contractors and activities - aligned to international practices. Officially identifies a main or principal contractor on construction sites to control and have increased responsibility for activities and EHS compliance. Short list of EHS topics covered. Mandatory requirements for a broader range of EHS technical issues (Codes of Practice). Comprehensive set of EHS topics developed with co-operation and coordination of the relevant Competent Authorities. Also includes a mechanism for including further EHS topics. Utilized the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi registration. Independent registration of Professional EHS Service Entities. Introduction of an independent EHS Professional Services registration process with an increased focus on OHS and Auditing activities managed by the AD EHS Center. This will allow the AD EHS Center increased ability to regulate the competency of EHS service providers with the Emirate. None. Registration of EHS Practitioners. Introduction of a new requirement for all EHS Practitioners to register with the AD EHS Center. This will provide the AD EHS Center increased ability to regulate the competency of EHS practitioners with the Emirate. Focused on lagging OHS KPI s. Existing Federal and Emirate requirements only. Minimum Federal and Emirate requirements only. Updated and improved Key Performance Indicators (KPI s). Updated asbestos requirements and control measures. Significant increase on the focus on Occupational Health / Industrial Hygiene issues. Introduction of new leading and lagging EHS KPI s. Will produce beneficial baseline EHS information for the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Introduction of integrated control measures and requirements - aligned to the international practices. Increased management of asbestos maintenance, removal and disposal, increased worker protection regulations and health surveillance. Specific mandatory requirements covering a broader range of occupational health topics.

78 Time Lines for Compliance 29 th March AD EHSMS RF v2.0 Launched 30 th April last date for submission of Entities EHSMS against v st July last date for SRA s to complete review and approval of systems submitted against v1.2 1 st November AD EHSMS RF v2.0 requirements become fully enforceable Entities EHSMS and work practices must be updated by 1 st November Entity Systems that have been approved in compliance with AD EHSMS RF v1.2 do not have to be resubmitted but must be compliant in time for their next third party audit audit shall be on the requirements of Version 2.0

79 Thank you For further information and copy of all AD EHSMS RF Documents: Contact AD EHS Center: