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Law/ Regulation/ Standard - Title/ Issue Date FEDERAL LAW NO. 8 FOR 1980 - UAE Labor Law

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Chapter 2 It is prohibited to employ a juvenile of either sex before he/she Project Manager Recruitment and
Article 20 completes fifteen years of age. All Functions Human Resources
All areas

Chapter 3 Women may not be required to work at night. The term "night" Project Manager Human Resources
Article 27 means a period of not less than eleven consecutive hours including All Functions
the period from 10 p.m to 7 a.m.
Chapter 3 Women may not be employed where jobs are hazardous, harmful Project Manager Human Resources
Article 29 or detrimental to health or morals, and in such other jobs as may All Functions
be decided by the Minister of Labour and Social Affairs after
consulting with the competent authorities.
Chapter 3 A working woman is entitled to maternity leave with full pay for a Admin & HR Human Resources
Article 30 period of forty five days including the time before and after Dept.
Para 1 delivery, provided that her continuous period of service with the Accounts
employer should not be less than a year, but if a working woman Function
Chapter 3 has not completed
A working woman, onthe
thesaid period,
expiry the
of the maternity
maternity leave
leave, shall be
may All Functions Human Resources
Article 30 discontinue work without pay for a maximum period of one
Para 2 hundred consecutive or intermittent days if such absence is due to
illness which does not enable her to resume work. Such illness
shall be evidenced by a medical certificate issued by a medical
authority attested by the competent health authority or endorsed
by such authorities to the effect that the illness resulted from
pregnancy or delivery

A medical certificate issued by a duly authorized medical institution


or authenticated by a competent health authority confirming that
the illness is a result of pregnancy or delivery shall document such
illness. The leave provided for in the preceding two paragraphs
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Chapter 3 In addition to any prescribed rest period, a working woman All Functions Human Resource
Article 31 nursing her child shall, during the eighteen months following the
date of delivery, be entitled to two additional breaks each day for All married women
this purpose, neither of which shall exceed half an hour. These two employees
additional periods shall be considered as working hours and shall
not cause any reduction of remuneration
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Chapter 3 A working woman shall be entitled to the same wage as that of a All Functions Recruitment and
Article 32 working man, if she does the same work. Human Resources

Chapter 5 Every employer must provide adequate means of protection for the All Functions Environmental HSE Dept.
Article 91 employee from the hazards of injuries and vocational diseases that Service Provider All areas
may occur during work as well as the hazards of fire and other
hazards arising from use of machines and other tools, and he must
apply all other means of protection as approved by the Ministry of
Labour & Social Affairs, and the employee must use protective
equipment and clothing provided to him for such purpose and he
must abide by all instructions of the employer aiming at his
protection from dangers and must not act in a way that may
Chapter 5 Every employer must display at a conspicuous point in the place of Project Manager Environmental HSE
Article 92 business detailed instructions concerning methods to prevent fire HSE Function Service Provider Projects
and protect employees from dangers while they perform their All areas
duties. Said instructions shall read in Arabic and, if necessary, in
Chapter 5 another language
Each employee understood
has to arrangebyforthe employees.
one medical aid box(s), supplied HSE Function All areas
Article 93 with medicines, bandages disinfectants and other relief aids, to be
fixed in a conspicuous place within the reach of employees and to
be used by a specialist in handling first aids, and every one
hundred employees should be provided with an aid box. Each first-
aid box shall be sufficient for every 100 employees.
Chapter 5 Without prejudice to the provisions of by-laws and regulations Top Management All areas
Article 94 issued by concerned government authorities the employer must HSE Function
provide proper cleanliness and ventilation in each place of business
and must provide such places with adequate illumination, potable
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Chapter 5 The employer must appoint one physicians(s) to do full medical
Article 95 checkup at least once each 6 months regularly for his employees
who are exposed to the danger of infection with any of the
occupational diseases reserved in the schedule attached hereto,
and to record the results in his registers and in the personal files of
such employees and the cases of occupational diseases must be
reported instantly by the doctors to the employers and the Labour
Department after these become certain through medical and
laboratory analysis. The physician in charge of regular medical
check up may ask for a second medical checkup for any employee
who is exposed to occupational diseases before the lapse of the
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Law/ Regulation/ Standard - Title/ Issue Date FEDERAL LAW NO. 8 FOR 1980 - UAE Labor Law

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Chapter 5 The employer must provide employees with means of medical care Top Management All employees
Article 96 according to the standards decided by the Minister of Labour and
Social Affairs in collaboration with the Minister of Health.
Chapter 5 The employer or his representative at the time of appointment Safety Officer All new employees
Article 98 must keep employees informed of the dangers related to their
profession and preventive measures they have to take. Moreover,
the employer must display detailed written instructions in this
respect at places of business.
Chapter 5 Employers, agents of the employers or any other persons having Safety Officer All areas
Article 99 authority on employees may not permit entry of any kind of Guards on duty
alcoholic drinks into the places of business for consumption threat,
and they may not permit entrance into or stay at the
Article 100 establishment
The employeeorshallany intoxicated person.
abide by instructions and orders related to All Labor Project sites
business safety and precautions, and adopt precautionary methods employees
and pledge to care for items thereof in his possession. It is HSE Function
prohibited for an employee to act in any way that may contravene
enforcement of said instructions or misuse methods placed for
health and safety protection of employees or which may cause loss
Chapter 5 Each employer who employs employees in areas that are remote Top Management Workers on Site
Article 101 from cities where there is no access to normal means of
transportation shall provide employees with the following facilities:
1. Adequate means of transport 2. Adequate accommodation 3.
Drinking water 4. Proper foodstuff 5. Medical aid equipment 6.
Entertainment and sports amenities. Areas to which all or part of
the provisions of this Article apply shall be stated by decision of the
Minister of Labour & Social Affairs. With exception of foodstuff, all
services referred to in this Article shall be at the expense of the
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Law/ Regulation/ Standard - Title/ Issue Date FEDERAL LAW NO. 8 FOR 1980 - UAE Labor Law

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Chapter 8 If the employee sustains a labour injury or occupational disease as HSE Function All areas
Article 142 enumerated in Schedule (1) and (2) attached to this Law, the All Depts.
Paragraph 1 & 2 employer or its representative must report the accident instantly to
the Police and Labour Department or any of its branches having
jurisdiction over the place of business.

The report must include employee's name, age, vocation, address,


and nationality in addition to a brief description of the accident, its
circumstances and the arrangements made for the employee's
medical aid or treatment.

The police shall carry out necessary investigation, upon receipt of


the report which contains statements of witnesses and employer or
his representative and statement of injured if his condition so
allows, and the report must indicate in particular if the accident is
Chapter 8 In cases of Labour accidents and occupational diseases the HSE Function All areas
Article 144 employer shall pay the employee's treatment expenses at HR and Accounts
government or private hospitals until he recovers or his disability is
proven. Treatment includes admission in hospitals or sanatorium,
and surgical operation, X-ray and laboratory fees in addition to
medicines and rehabilitation equipment purchased, artificial limbs
and apparatus provided to the disabled persons. Moreover, the
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Law/ Regulation/ Standard - Title/ Issue Date FEDERAL LAW NO. 8 FOR 1980 - UAE Labor Law

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Chapter 8 If the injury prevents the employee from carrying out his duties, All Functions All areas
Article 145 the employer must pay him a financial subsidy equal to full pay
throughout the period of treatment or for a period of six months,
whichever is shorter. If treatment lasts from more than six months,
said subsidy shall be reduced to the half for another period of six
months or until the employee recovers from illness or his disability
becomes certain or he dies whichever occurs first.
Chapter 8 If the employee dies as a result of a labour accident or HSE All areas
Article 149 occupational disease, the employee's family members shall be Admin & HR
Paragraph 1 entitled to an indemnity equal to the basic pay of the employee for Accounts
a period of 24 months, provided that the amount of indemnity PRO
shall not be less than eighteen thousand Dirhams and not more
than thirty five thousand Dirhams. The amount of indemnity shall
be calculated on the basis of the last pay earned by the employee
prior to his death. Such indemnity shall be distributed among the
beneficiaries of the deceased employee in accordance with the
provisions of the schedule attached hereto.
Article 150 If labour accident or occupational disease results in a permanent Admin & HR All areas
partial disability of the employee, he shall be entitled to indemnity Dept.
in accordance with rates enumerated in the two schedules Accounts Dept.
attached to this Law multiplied by the amount of death indemnity
prescribed in the first paragraph of the preceding Article, as the
Article 151 caseamount
The may be.of indemnity due to the employee in the event of a Admin & HR All areas
permanent total disability shall be equal to that due in the event of Dept.
death. Accounts Dept.
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Article 153 Neither the injured employee nor the members of his family shall All Depts. All areas
be entitled to indemnity in respect of injury or disability if it has not
caused death and if the investigations by the competent authorities
have established that the employee has deliberately caused injury
to himself with intention of committing suicide or to obtain
indemnity or sick leave or otherwise, or if the employee was at the
time of the incident under the influence of drug or alcoholic drinks,
or if he has willfully violated safety instructions displayed
conspicuously at the place of business or if his injury or disability
resulted from serious premeditated misdemeanor on his part or if
he has refused unreasonably the medical checkup or treatment as
prescribed by the medical board formed in accordance with the
provisions
If a disputeofarises
Article (148). an
between In employer(s)
any of the and
cases
allhereinabove,
or part of the
Labour Dispute
his/their employees and both parties fail to reach an amicable Top Management
Chapter 9 settlement, the employer shall reply in writing to the complaint or Admin & Hr
Article 155 claims of the employees within seven working days from date of Dept.
receipt of the complaint. A simultaneous copy thereof shall be PRO
submitted to the
The employers Labour
and their Department
agents mustat the same
provide the time.
inspectors
Labour Inspection
designated to perform labour inspection, with , all such necessary
Chapter 10
facilities and information for the performance of their functions and Top Management
Article 169
to comply with the summons to appear before them and to send
their representatives when they are requested to do so.
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FEDERAL LAW NO. 8 FOR 1980 - UAE Labor Law

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Employment Contracts No such minors are
CV's employed in MASRI
Personnel Information
Record
Payroll System No employed women are
Time Sheets working at night shift

Employee Job No such practices in MASRI


Description All women working in the
company are employed as
staff only
Employment Contract In compliance
(contact HR or Accounts for
further information)

Employment Contract In compliance


(contact HR or Accounts for
further information)
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Payroll System No such incident yet
Time Sheets
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FEDERAL LAW NO. 8 FOR 1980 - UAE Labor Law

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Employment Contract Salary range is determined
by the Top Management
and as agreed between him
and the hired employee
PPE issuance and All safety paraphernalia's
monitoring are issued to all workers
depending on their scope of
work. PPE Check is carried
out regularly by the Health
& Safety Team

- All applicable precautions


and procedures are posted
in different locations

- First aid kits are provided in


each section and monthly
monitoring of such is
carried out. Company nurse
was employed to administer
first-aid in any case of
Hygiene and Proper ventilation, adequate
Sanitation Checklist lighting, clean and sufficient
water and toilets are
provided.
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Daily Check on Hygiene
and Sanitation on different
areas are carried out by the
HSE Dept.
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FEDERAL LAW NO. 8 FOR 1980 - UAE Labor Law

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RAKINSURANCE Insurance benefits are
covered by RAKINSURANCE

Employee Orientation Employee Induction and


Form Orientation on different
areas is carried out upon his
employment; Records are
maintained
Internal Company Beverages and alcoholic
Handbook drinks are strictly prohibited
Warning Letter/ in MASRI's sites; Employees
Disciplinary Notice are informed. No such
incidents encountered
All workers are issued with
the corresponding safety
PPE and orientation was
given to them. Regular PPE
Check is conducted by the
Health & Safety Team
- Transportation is provided
to and from the workplace
to the accommodation; food
allowances is given and all
other facilities are provided
for the convenience of the
workers
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Accident Report system is in place. All
accident reports are
maintained by the Safety
Officer.

All accidents which are


needed to be reported to
the concerned authority are
communicated to them

Accident Report Such practice is


implemented and covered
by RAK INSURANCE
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FEDERAL LAW NO. 8 FOR 1980 - UAE Labor Law

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Medical Certificate Such practice is
implemented however; no
such incidents has
happened yet
(contact HR for further
information)

Medical Certificate No such case happened yet

Medical Certificate No such case has happened


yet

Medical Certificate No such case has happened


yet
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FEDERAL LAW NO. 8 FOR 1980 - UAE Labor Law

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Accident Investigation Any injury which are not
Report work related are handled by
the victim; only injuries
which are work related is
handled by the company

Letter No such case happened yet


in MASRI

Inspection Reports Labour Inspectors are


allowed to inspect MASRI's
sites
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Law/ Regulation/ Standard - Title/ Issue Date Federal Law of 24 of 1999: Protection and Developm

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Chapter 1 The applicant for license shall attach with his application complete Top Management All areas
Section 1 statement on the project or activity intended to be undertaken PRO
Article 5 including all information required in accordance with the Executive Admin & HR
Order and forms included therein Dept.
Chapter 1 Owners of projects or establishments approved by license shall Top Management Environmental Project sites
Section 1 undertake regular analysis of wastes and monitor the properties of MR Service provider Waste Storage Area
Article 7 discharge and pollutants generated from such projects including HSE 3rd Party
degradable materials and keeping monitoring records and sending Laboratory
reports with the results to the Agency and the Competent
Authorities
Chapter 1 The Executive Order shall specify the period required for keeping All Depts. Environmental All areas
Section 1 all the records referred to in Article 7 of this law Service provider
Article 8
Chapter 1 All concerned parties especially parties responsible for planning, Top Management All areas
Section 2 economic and construction development shall consider aspects of
Article 9 protection of the environment, control of pollution and rational use
of natural resources when developing economic and social plans
and when establishing and executing of projects
Chapter 1 In the case of emergencies and if deemed necessary to protect Health & Safety All areas
Section 2 lives or ensure the safety of the establishment or work area, non-
Article 11 compliance with the measurements and standards issued under
the application of the provisions of this law is permitted and the
Agency and Competent Authorities are to be notified
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Chapter 2 All establishments including public premises and commercial, All Depts. Environmental All areas
Section 2 industrial, agricultural, tourism and service establishments are Service provider
Article 35 prohibited from discarding untreated substances, wastes or liquids
which may directly or indirectly cause pollution to the water
environment
Chapter 2 The concerned parties shall consult and coordinate with the Agency Health & Safety All areas
Section 3 and Competent Authorities in all matters related to drinking and
Article 39 underground water including the preservation and development of
the sources of water resources
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Chapter 3 It is prohibited in accordance with the Executive Order to All Depts. Environmental All areas
Article 43 undertake any activity contributing directly or indirectly, to Service provider
damaging, disturbing the natural properties or polluting the soil in
any way that may affect its productivity
Chapter 4 Establishments, in practicing their activities, shall ensure that air All Depts. 3rd Party Project sites
Article 48 pollutants must not exceed the acceptable permissible limits Laboratory
specified in the Executive Order

Chapter 4 Machines, engines or vehicles producing exhaust gases that exceed All Depts. All areas
Article 49 the limits specified in the Executive Order shall not be used

Chapter 4 It is prohibited to spray or use pesticides or any other chemical All Depts. Environmental All areas
Article 51 compounds for agriculture, public health requirements or other Service providers
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 other components of the environment to the
Chapter 4 All parties and individuals shall, at the time of exploration, drilling, Projects Environmental Waste Disposal,
Article 52 construction, demolition or transportation of wastes or dust HSE Service provider Handling and
produced as a result undertake, during these activities, take the Transporter Transport
necessary pre-cautions in addition to the precautions required for
storage or safe transport to prevent dispersion of such wastes and
dust as specified in the Executive Order
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Law/ Regulation/ Standard - Title/ Issue Date Federal Law of 24 of 1999: Protection and Developm

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Chapter 4 The emission of smoke, vapors and fumes resulting from burning HSE Officer 3rd Party Project sites
Article 53 of fuels or other substances at the time of exploration, drilling, MR Laboratory
extraction and production of crude oil, industry, generation of Top Management
power, construction or any other commercial purpose shall be
within the permissible limits

The 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
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Law/ Regulation/ Standard - Title/ Issue Date Federal Law of 24 of 1999: Protection and Developm

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Chapter 4 All parties and individuals undertaking the production or service or HSE Dept. All areas
Article 54 other activities especially when operating machines, equipments,
warning devices and loud speakers, shall not exceed the
permissible limits for noise

Chapter 4 Enterprises and establishments shall ensure adequate ventilation in HSE Dept. All areas
Article 55 the work place and take the necessary precautions and measures All Depts.
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 in the equipments.

Such enterprise and establishments shall also provide the


necessary means of protection to the workers in accordance with
the 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
Chapter 5 Handling or dealing with hazardous substances, hazardous wastes Health & Safety Environmental Waste Storage and
Article 58 and medical wastes is prohibited without license from the Service provider Disposal Areas
Competent Authorities. The Executive Order shall specify the
conditions and regulations for license issuance
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Law/ Regulation/ Standard - Title/ Issue Date Federal Law of 24 of 1999: Protection and Developm

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Chapter 5 Disposal of hazardous wastes and medical wastes shall be Health & Safety Environmental Waste Storage and
Article 59 undertaken in accordance with the conditions and criteria specified Service provider Disposal Areas
by the Executive Order. It is prohibited to establish any facilities for Treatment Facilities (if
the treatment of hazardous wastes without a license issued by the any)
competent authority
Chapter 5 Inspection of the transportation and disposal of hazardous wastes Admin. Dept. Environmental
Article 60 across land and marine environment water borders and air shall be Service provider
undertaken in accordance with the controls stipulated in the
Executive Order

Chapter 5 Persons in-charge of the production or handling of hazardous Projects Environmental Paint Stores /
Article 61 substances, whether in gas, liquid or solid estates, shall take all the HSE Officer Service provider Waste Storage Area
necessary precautions to ensure that no damage to the
environment occurs.
The owner of the establishment undertaking activities resulting in
the production of hazardous wastes according to this Law, shall
keep a Registry for such hazardous wastes, methods of disposal
and the parties contracted to receive such wastes.
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Chapter 5 1. No public or private party or qualified or unqualified persons Environmental Waste Transport
Article 62 are allowed to import or bring, bury or dispose of hazardous Service provider Utilities
wastes in any form in the environment of the State
2. Such parties or persons are not allowed to import or bring
nuclear substances or wastes or bury, dump, store or dispose
of such wastes in any form in the environment of the State
3. No means of marine, air or land transportation carrying
hazardous or nuclear wastes in the marine, air or land
Chapter 6 It is prohibited to practice any activities, acts or works in areas All Depts All areas
Article 66 surrounding the reserves if such practices affect the environment
of the reserves or their natural phenomena without permission
from the Competent Authorities
Chapter 7 Any person who, intentionally or by way of negligence causes All employees Environmental All areas
Section 2 damage to the environment or others as a result of violation of the Service provider
Article 71 provisions stated in this Law or the orders or resolutions issued for
its enforcement, shall be held responsible for all the cost of
treatment or removal of such damages and any compensation
incurred as a result
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Federal Law of 24 of 1999: Protection and Development of the Environment

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Trade License MASRI's license is up-to-
Chamber of date and maintained in the
Commerce License Admin Dept.

Laboratory Results Yearly Air Quality and Waste


( Waste Water, Air Water Test is being
Quality, Ambient Air, conducted by the 3rd Party
VOC, etc) Laboratory
Monitoring
Reports of Waste
Laboratory Results Records are maintained by
Monitoring Reports of the concerned departments
the Waste Disposal
Aspect and Hazard Aspects that may affect the
and Risk Assessmentenvironment are being
Register considered as identified in
the Aspect-Impact Register
and revised and updated as
and when needed
Emergency Response Emergency situations are
Procedures identified, mock drills are
Accident/ Incident conducted and Health &
Monitoring Records Safety Team implements
the actions and records are
maintained.
No non-compliance yet till
date
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Waste Transfer Note MASRI's project wastes are
Waste Permit from the being disposed off through
Waste Management hired approved
Centre Environmental Service
Provider
Drinking Water Drinking water in the sites
Monitoring Checklist are supplied by the
municipality. Daily
monitoring of drinking
water is performed by the
Health & Safety
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No such activities of MASRI
contributes to this
disturbance of any natural
properties or polluting the
Laboratory test results soil in any way
Air Quality Test is conducted
for Ambient Air once a year by technical
Quality Analysis experts from outside to
ensure compliance.
Vehicle Registration Vehicle Registration is up-
Machine/ Equipment to-date
Manuals No such machines are being
used in the operation.
Machine Preventive
Maintenance is conducted
Trade License No such cases in MASRI's
activities
Pest Control Services is
being carried out by
licensed subcontractor

Waste Disposal Permit Waste are being disposed


off through approved
Environmental Service
Providers
Waste Permit from the
Waste Management Centre
available
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Laboratory Test Air Quality Test is conducted
Results once a year by technical
experts from outside to
ensure compliance
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Federal Law of 24 of 1999: Protection and Development of the Environment

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Noise Level Monitoring Permissible limits is
observed through monthly
monitoring of noise level
Suitable PPEs (like ear
plugs) issued to workers to
prevent them from potential
Emergency Response Emergency Situation Plans
Procedures are in placed and all safety
paraphernalia are issued to
workers depending on the
nature of their work.

Emergency situations are


identified in the Aspect-
Impact Register and Hazard
and Risk Register
Mock-drills are implemented
Trade License MSDS for paints and
Waste Permit from the chemicals are available and
waste Management training / orientation was
Centre given to those involved in
handling such.
Disposal of hazardous waste
is through licensed and
approved Environmental
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Waste Permit from the Hazardous wastes are
Waste Management disposed off through
Centre approved Environmental
License Service provider
No treatment facilities in
Vehicle Registration MASRI
Maintenance check-up for
Trade License the vehicles is being done
by the accredited and
contracted car maintenance
facility and hazardous waste
disposal is through
approved Environmental
Service Provider
Training Records Trainings are conducted by
Waste Inventory Form outside suppliers to
(as per AD painters on the proper use
Municipality) of such
To be implemented once
document submission to AD
Municipality is done and AD
Municipality approval is
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Waste Permit from the Waste are disposed off
Waste Management through approved
Centre Environmental Service
Trade License Providers

MASRI's project sites are


always far from marine life

No such incidents happened


yet in MASRI
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Law/ Regulation/ Standard - Title/ Issue Date Local Law No. 21 of 2005: Waste Management in the Emirate of A

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Article 3 The concerned parties shall Endeavour to enhance the All Depts. Environmental All areas Waste Management
Paragraph 1 waste management within its waste generating or Service provider Procedure
recipient sectors through provision of efficient and
integrated systems, codes of practice and guidelines
through the following:

1) Study of the sector requirements in order to select All Depts. All areas -
appropriate means, technologies, installations and
facilities
along with the preparation of economic feasibility studies
2) Provide adequate facilities for storage, treatment and Top Mgmt. Environmental Waste Storage Area Environmental Service
disposal through their own capabilities or through the Service provider Provider Trade
private sector License/ Waste
Disposal Permit
3) Enforce their waste generating facilities to abide by the Projects Dept. Environmental All project sites Environmental Service
implementation of the obligations stipulated in Article 5 HSE Dept. Service provider Provider Trade License
of this law

Waste Disposal Permit


Waste Transfer Note

4) Enforce their facilities and affiliated parties that Top Management Environmental Waste Storage Area ESP Vehicle
transport Admin & HR Service provider Registration/ Permit
waste to abide by the codes of practice and guidelines Dept.
related
to licensing of waste transport vehicles and the regulation
and
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Law/ Regulation/ Standard - Title/ Issue Date Local Law No. 21 of 2005: Waste Management in the Emirate of A

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5) Enforce their storage, treatment and disposal facilities Top Management Environmental Waste Storage Area Trade Licenses
to Admin & HR Service provider Waste Disposal Permit
abide by the implementation of the obligations stipulated Dept.
6) Restrict Waste collection contracts to Environmental Top Management Environmental Waste Storage Area Trade License
Service Admin & HR Service provider Waste Disposal Permit
Providers permitted by the competent authority Dept.
Purchase Dept.
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7) Prepare additional necessary regulations, code of MR All Areas New EHS procedures
practice or guidelines and approved them from the HSE Officer
competent authority

9) Provide organizational structures, workforce and Top Management All areas


necessary
financial capability to achieve sound management

Article 4 The concerned parties must coordinate with the Top Management Material/ Waste Waste management
competent authority on matters related to waste MR Handling areas Procedure
management for which no provision is provided herein. HSE Officer
The concerned parties may establish a waste
management system approved and subject to review by
Chapter 4 the competent
Waste authority
generators must comply with the following:
Article 5 1) Reduce the generated waste by means of All Depts. All relevant and Waste Management
implementing the regulations, methods, techniques and applicable areas Procedure
alternatives approved in the Emirate for classifying, Monitoring Forms
sorting, re-using and recycling of
waste
2) Classify the generated waste to hazardous and non- HSE Dept. All relevant and Waste Management
hazardous waste as indicated in the approved relevant applicable areas Procedure
guidelines
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Law/ Regulation/ Standard - Title/ Issue Date Local Law No. 21 of 2005: Waste Management in the Emirate of A

Applicable to License /
Clause / Article / Area of
Requirement / Obligation Contractor / Compliance
Reference Company Applicability
Supplier Records Required
3) Enforce its waste generating facilities with the HSE Dept. Environmental All relevant and Waste Management
occupational Service provider applicable areas Procedure
health & safety requirements, with all the relevant
regulations, guidelines and codes of practice and to
comply with the regulations set out by the competent
authority
4) In caseinofthis regard
transporting waste, must comply with the HSE Dept. Environmental All relevant and Waste Transfer Note
codes of practice and to comply with the regulations and Service provider applicable areas Waste Inventory
monitoring of
transport operations
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Law/ Regulation/ Standard - Title/ Issue Date Local Law No. 21 of 2005: Waste Management in the Emirate of A

Applicable to License /
Clause / Article / Area of
Requirement / Obligation Contractor / Compliance
Reference Company Applicability
Supplier Records Required
5) In case of establishing facilities for storage, treatment HSE Officer All relevant and Waste Disposal Permit
or PRO applicable areas Monitoring Records
disposal of waste, transport vehicles and the regulation
and monitoring of transport operations

6) In case of contract with the private sector for Top Management Environmental All relevant and Trade License
transporting, HSE Officer Service provider applicable areas Waste Disposal Permit
storage, treatment or disposal of waste, the following PRO Waste Transfer Note
must be Admin & HR
carried out: Dept.
a) Restrict waste collectors to Environmental Service
Providers permitted by the competent authority
b) Inform parties interested in contracting of all the waste
that are classified as hazardous waste and furnish such
parties with the data available therewith on the
description and specification of such waste
c) Medical or hazardous waste must not be delivered to
any
party interested in contracting unless such parties shall
Chapter 6 Environmental Service Providers in the Emirate of Abu
Article 7 Dhabi must abide by the following:

1. Obtain a permit from competent authority prior to Environmental Trade License


practicing such activity Service provider Permit from the Waste
2. Refrain from handling any kind of wastes without Management Centre
obtaining a permit for it Contract
3. Provide the material capabilities and human resources
requisite to deal permit for it
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aw No. 21 of 2005: Waste Management in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi

Remarks

Waste segregation is
implemented within MASRI
as per the AD Municipality
requirements and disposal
is through approved
Environmental Service
Provider
-

Licensed and approved


Environmental Service
Provider are hired to
disposed off the waste
Project sites strives to
prevent waste generation;
off-cuts are utilized to the
maximum.
Monitoring of off-cut usage
available.
ESP Waste Disposal Permit
are available
Vehicle Registration of
waste transporters is
available
Page 39 of 90

aw No. 21 of 2005: Waste Management in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi

Remarks

Trade licenses / Waste


Permits are available and
up-to-date
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aw No. 21 of 2005: Waste Management in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi

Remarks

New procedures as per the


requirement of the AD
Municipality already
formulated. Subject for
review, approval and
implementation
Cleaners are assigned in
every area and ESP are
hired for waste collection

Waste Management
Procedure is aligned with
the requirements of AD
Municipality

Reduction of waste is
implemented by re-using
off-cuts, papers, etc. Data
are available in the
monitoring forms
Classification of waste being
implemented in MASRI is as
per the requirement AD
EHS Center CoP 16
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aw No. 21 of 2005: Waste Management in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi

Remarks

Safety measures are


implemented

For implementation
Page 42 of 90

aw No. 21 of 2005: Waste Management in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi

Remarks

MASRI disposes off its


construction and other
waste to municipality
designated area.
Waste Permit is available
with
Wastethe PRO
collectors are
Environmental Service
Providers permitted by the
competent authority
Waste Transfer Note (as per
AD Municipality) to be
implemented

Trade Licenses & Permit


from the Waste
Management Centre are
available
Resources are specified in
the contract
Page 43 of 90

Law No. 23 of 2005 Regarding the Health Insuranc


Law/ Regulation/ Standard - Title/ Issue Date
Dhabi

Applicable to
Clause / Article / Area of
Requirement / Obligation Contractor /
Reference Company Applicability
Supplier
Chapter 2 The health insurance scheme shall be applicable in accordance with the All Depts. All expats employees
Article 2 provisions herein to the expatriates and their families residing in the
Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

Chapter 2 Subject to the provisions of Articles 2 & 3 hereof, subscription to the All Depts. All employees
Article 4 Health Insurance Scheme is obligatory for non-nationals and their
families residing in the Emirate.

Chapter 2 Every employer shall provide health insurance coverage for all his All Depts. All employees
Article 5 employees/ workers and their family members covering the employees/
workers wife and three children under 18 years of age. Every sponsor
shall subscribe to the scheme for any person under his sponsorship from
the date of his arrival to the State unless such person is entitled for
health insurance coverage by an employer.

Expatriates may not be employed, issued residence permits nor have


their existing permits renewed unless they are subscribed to the health
insurance scheme
Chapter 6 The Insurers shall provide their Insured with health insurance cards with Top Management All employees
Article 16 explanatory instructions as to the coverage, limits and types of covered
or non-covered medical services under the policy
Chapter 6 If the Insurer or Insured is in breach of the provisions of the Health Top Management All employees
Article 20 Insurance Policy or if false declaration is made by any of them, the All Depts.
breaching party shall pay the costs of the medical services rendered to
the insured in accordance with the prices prescribed for non-holders of
the Health Insurance Policy
Page 44 of 90

Law No. 23 of 2005 Regarding the Health Insuranc


Law/ Regulation/ Standard - Title/ Issue Date
Dhabi

Applicable to
Clause / Article / Area of
Requirement / Obligation Contractor /
Reference Company Applicability
Supplier
Executive Regulations Health Insurance shall cover the following categories: All Depts. All employees
for Law No (23) of 2005 - Resident expatriates in the Emirate either for work or residency
Part 3 - Families and persons sponsored by all Resident Expatriates in
Article 4 the Emirate
Paragraph 2

Point no 6 Sponsors shall subscribe to the Health Insurance Scheme, under Top Management All newly hired
appropriate insurance policy, for persons entering the State on a visit Commercial employees under visit
visa under the Sponsors sponsorship in the event their stay in the State Dept. visa status
exceeds two months.
Article 5 Any person or entity obliged to provide mandatory health insurance to Commercial All areas
Point no 1 himself or to others under the Health Insurance Scheme may submit a Dept.
written application on the prescribed form to the Authority to be
exempted from all or some of the Basic Healthcare Services
Part 4 The Health Insurance Policy shall be valid for a period of one year. All Depts. All areas
Article 6 Refund of premiums paid in respect of the Basic Health Insurance Policy
Point No 4 may not be recovered after conclusion of the Basic Health Insurance
Policy. With respect to supplementary Health Insurance policies, the
injured persons and Health Insurance Companies shall agree on the
circumstances, conditions and procedures whereby a refund of
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Law No. 23 of 2005 Regarding the Health Insuranc


Law/ Regulation/ Standard - Title/ Issue Date
Dhabi

Applicable to
Clause / Article / Area of
Requirement / Obligation Contractor /
Reference Company Applicability
Supplier
Point No 6 Every Health Insurance Policy shall include the following details: All Depts. All areas
- basic Healthcare Services as set out under Schedule 1, as a
minimum;
- Excluded Healthcare Services as set under Schedule 2;
- Any excluded Healthcare Service that the Insurer dedires to
add to the Basic Healthcare Services
- Any deductible that may be payable by the Insured person
with respect to any requested tests or healthcare covered
under the health insurance, medicine or medical tests
- The maximum amounts in respect of healthcare services that
are covered by the Health Insurance Company under the
Health Insurance Policy;
- List of excluded Healthcare Service
Point No 12 Authorized Insurance Companies shall provide Insured Persons with All employees
cards setting out the details of the Health Insurance Policy Commercial
Dept.
Admin & HR
Point No 14 It is a precondition that the Insured Person is fit to work or residency Dept. All employees
before subscribing to the Health Insurance Scheme PRO
Admin & HR
Dept.
Article 7 Employers and Sponsors shall undertake to provide the Authorized Top Management Commercial Dept.
Point No 1 Health Insurance Company with details of monthly income of the Insured Commercial
Person in a written declaration to be signed by the Insured Person, the Dept.
Employer or Sponsor who is authorized to sign
Point No 4 Any declaration of the monthly income that contradicts with facts is Accounts Dept. All areas
considered a violation punishable by the punishment prescribed in the Admin & HR
enclosed Schedule Dept.
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Law No. 23 of 2005 Regarding the Health Insuranc


Law/ Regulation/ Standard - Title/ Issue Date
Dhabi

Applicable to
Clause / Article / Area of
Requirement / Obligation Contractor /
Reference Company Applicability
Supplier
Part 6 An employer shall be responsible before the Sponsor for procuring Top Management All areas
Article 11 Health Insurance cover for its employees and their dependants, even if Commercial
Point No 1 not sponsored by them and shall be responsible for ensuring the Dept.
Employee and the Employees Dependants are covered by valid Health
Insurance policies at all times
Page 47 of 90

Law No. 23 of 2005 Regarding the Health Insuranc


Law/ Regulation/ Standard - Title/ Issue Date
Dhabi

Applicable to
Clause / Article / Area of
Requirement / Obligation Contractor /
Reference Company Applicability
Supplier
Point No 2 Where an employee has more than one spouse on his sponsorship, the Commercial Employees with
Employee shall notify the Employer in writing which spouse is to be Dept. spouse under their
insured by the Employer. In the absence of such notification, the sponsorship
Employees first spouse shall be deemed to have been selected for health
Point No 3 insurance
Subject tocoverage
the provisions of paragraph 7 of Article 6, where an employee Commercial Employees with
has more than 3 children under the age of 18 years on his sponsorship, Dept. children under the age
the employer shall be responsible for insuring the first 3 of the of 18
employees children in order of birth from eldest to youngest. Children
Point No 4 who reach the shall
An employer age ofbe18liable
will befor
replaced by the
the cost child second
of providing in order
Basic of Top Management
Health All areas
Insurance Policies for its Employees and Employees dependants and
shall not pass on the cost of providing such policies, or any part thereof
to its Employees
Point No 5 An employer shall be liable for the cost of all Healthcare Services that are Top Management All areas
provided to Employees and Employees dependants in circumstances
where the Employer fails to subscribe to the Health Insurance Scheme

Point No 9 An employer shall not be permitted to apply for work visa for any Top Management All employees
employee without submitting evidence of subscription in the Health PRO
Insurance Scheme

Article 12 A Sponsor shall be responsible for ensuring that all Resident Expatriates Top Management All areas
Point No 1 under his sponsorship are covered by valid Health Insurance Policies at PRO
all times
Point No 2 A Sponsor shall be liable for the cost of all Basic Health Insurance Policies Top Management All areas
and shall be personally liable for the cost of any healthcare services
offered to any person who is under his sponsorship in circumstances
where these persons are not covered under a valid Health Insurance
Page 48 of 90

Law No. 23 of 2005 Regarding the Health Insuranc


Law/ Regulation/ Standard - Title/ Issue Date
Dhabi

Applicable to
Clause / Article / Area of
Requirement / Obligation Contractor /
Reference Company Applicability
Supplier
Point No 3 A Sponsor shall be obliged to submit the Health Insurance Policies when HR Dept All areas
obtaining or renewing residencies
Point No 5 Residencies shall not be renewed without submitting evidence of health HR Dept. All areas
insurance subscription for the previous period PRO
Page 49 of 90

Law No. 23 of 2005 Regarding the Health Insuranc


Law/ Regulation/ Standard - Title/ Issue Date
Dhabi

Applicable to
Clause / Article / Area of
Requirement / Obligation Contractor /
Reference Company Applicability
Supplier
Point No 6 A Sponsor shall not pass on the cost of providing the Basic Health Top Management All areas
Insurance Policy, or any part thereof, to any persons under his
sponsorship

Point No 7 The obligation of an Employer and Sponsor to subscribe to the Health Top Management All new employees
Insurance Scheme for an employee or a sponsored person shall Commercial
commence after seven working days following the arrival of the Dept.
Employee or the sponsored person to the Emirate or from the date on
which the medical examination card is obtained, whichever occurs first
Page 50 of 90

Law No. 23 of 2005 Regarding the Health Insurance Scheme for the Emirate of Abu
Dhabi

License /
Compliance Remarks
Records Required
RAK INSURANCE All MASRI employees are
Medical Card insured with
RAKINSURANCE

RAK INSURANCE All MASRI employees are


Contract insured with
RAKINSURANCE

RAK INSURANCE All MASRI employees are


Contract subscribed to health
insurance scheme upon
employment

RAK INSURANCE Card All MASRI employees are


issued with Health
Insurance Cards
Insurance Policy No such cases happened
yet
Page 51 of 90

Law No. 23 of 2005 Regarding the Health Insurance Scheme for the Emirate of Abu
Dhabi

License /
Compliance Remarks
Records Required
Health Insurance All MASRI employees are
Contract provided with Health
Insurance

No such incidents happened


yet as all newly hired
employees are being
secured with work permit
Healthcare Service Implemented (contact
Application Form (RAK Commercial for further
INSURANCE) details)

Health Insurance MASRI Health Insurance


Contract / Card Card is valid for one year
and is renewed thereafter
Page 52 of 90

Law No. 23 of 2005 Regarding the Health Insurance Scheme for the Emirate of Abu
Dhabi

License /
Compliance Remarks
Records Required
Health Insurance Implemented (contact
Contract / Card Commercial Dept. for more
information)

Health Insurance Health Insurance Cards are


Cards issued and available to all
employees

Medical Examination All MASRI employees have


undergone medical
examination prior to the
issuance of Health
Payroll Account Insurance Cards
Implemented

Payroll Account No such practice in MASRI


Page 53 of 90

Law No. 23 of 2005 Regarding the Health Insurance Scheme for the Emirate of Abu
Dhabi

License /
Compliance Remarks
Records Required
Health Insurance Implemented
Contract
Page 54 of 90

Law No. 23 of 2005 Regarding the Health Insurance Scheme for the Emirate of Abu
Dhabi

License /
Compliance Remarks
Records Required
No such cases in MASRI

Implemented (contact HR
and Commercial for further
details)

MASRI's Top Management


takes the responsibility of
providing Health Insurance
to its employees and their
dependants
Not practice (if
in applicable)
MASRI. All
employees and their
dependants (if any) are
provided with health
Insurance
MASRI subscribe to the
Health Insurance Policy . All
employees are insured with
such
Health Insurance All MASRI employees are
Contracts covered with the Health
Insurance policy
Implemented
Page 55 of 90

Law No. 23 of 2005 Regarding the Health Insurance Scheme for the Emirate of Abu
Dhabi

License /
Compliance Remarks
Records Required
Implemented

Continuous implementation
Page 56 of 90

Law No. 23 of 2005 Regarding the Health Insurance Scheme for the Emirate of Abu
Dhabi

License /
Compliance Remarks
Records Required
No such practice in MASRI.
Management ensures that
Health Insurance Policy is
followed by the concerned
and that Insured employees
Health Insurance can avail of their
Implemented benefits
(Contact HR
Contract / Card and PRO for further details)
Page 57 of 90

Ministerial Order No. 32 of 1982: Determination of Retentive Metho


Law/ Regulation/ Standard - Title/ Issue Date
Measures for the Protection of Workers from the Risks Work

Applicable to License /
Clause / Article / Area of
Requirement / Obligation Contractor / Compliance
Reference Company Applicability
Supplier Records Required
Article 1 Every employer shall provide the appropriate All Depts. Environmental Health & Safety Dept. PPE issuance and
preventive measures for the protection of workers Service Provider All areas monitoring
from risks of injuries or occupational diseases which
may occur during working hours and against fire
risks and all other risks which may result from the
use of machineries and other equipments. The
employer shall also adopt other preventive
measures specified by the Ministry of Labour and
Social Affairs.
The worker shall use the protective equipments and
clothes supplied for this purpose and shall comply
with all the instructions of the employer aiming to
protect him from risk and shall refrain from doing
any work which impedes the implementation of
Article 2 Every employer shall display at prominent and Production Environmental HSE -
conspicuous place, detailed and clear instructions on HSE Dept. Service Provider Production
measures for the prevention of fire and the All areas
protection of workers from the dangers which they
may be exposed to during the performance of their
work and ways and means of dealing with occurring
accidents; and the displayed instruction shall be
written in Arabic and in other language understood
by workers if necessary.
The employer shall place warning signs in front of
dangerous Sites
Page 58 of 90

Ministerial Order No. 32 of 1982: Determination of Retentive Metho


Law/ Regulation/ Standard - Title/ Issue Date
Measures for the Protection of Workers from the Risks Work

Applicable to License /
Clause / Article / Area of
Requirement / Obligation Contractor / Compliance
Reference Company Applicability
Supplier Records Required
Article 3 Every employer or his representative shall brief his HSE Officer All new employees Employee Orientation
employees before they assume work on the Form
occupational risks such as fire and machinery risks,
dangers of falling and relevant occupational diseases
and other risks
Article 4 Every employer shall assign the task of supervising HSE Officer All areas
first aid treatment to a specialist in first aid Fisrt Aid Nurse
treatment and shall provide for the first aid box the
contents specified in Table No. 3 attached to this
decision

Article 5 The employer shall take the necessary measures to Top Management All areas
ensure that the conditions prevailing in the place of HSE Officer
work provide sufficient protection for the health &
safety of the worker working in the establishment
and that he shall give special attention as stated in
sub-sections:
a. space
b. clean air
c. appropriate light
d. prevent or reduce noise or tremors
e. place for meals
f. adequate number of washing basins, toilets and
Page 59 of 90

Ministerial Order No. 32 of 1982: Determination of Retentive Metho


Law/ Regulation/ Standard - Title/ Issue Date
Measures for the Protection of Workers from the Risks Work

Applicable to License /
Clause / Article / Area of
Requirement / Obligation Contractor / Compliance
Reference Company Applicability
Supplier Records Required
Article 6 The employer shall take practical and appropriate Safety Officer All areas
measures to prevent or reduce the health risks in
the work place and he shall give particular attention
as stated in sub-sections a-f

Article 7 Particular attention shall be given to the following


conditions at the workplace:
a. The floor of the work-room shall have an even Project sites Sites
surface made of material suitable for the work in
progress
b. Sufficient space shall be left around the Project Manager Sites
machinery and units allowing space for workers to HSE Officer
move and perform their ordinary duties without
obstacles and allowing for repair of the machinery
or
c. shifting the material
The passages used
shall be free of holes of unfixed Project Manager Sites
manhole covers, projecting nails, pipes or other HSE Officer
installations which may cause a risk of collision and
the floors of the passages shall not be made of
substances
d. Passages that may
shall notcause slippingwith materials,
be dumped Project sites Sites
work-equipment, products or objects that may HSE Officer
impede the movement of the workers and subject
them to the risks of collisions or falling
Page 60 of 90

Ministerial Order No. 32 of 1982: Determination of Retentive Metho


Law/ Regulation/ Standard - Title/ Issue Date
Measures for the Protection of Workers from the Risks Work

Applicable to License /
Clause / Article / Area of
Requirement / Obligation Contractor / Compliance
Reference Company Applicability
Supplier Records Required
e. Staircases, elevated passages and similar places Project Manager Sites
must be made of floors which do not cause slipping HSE Officer

f. Staircases shall be surrounded by side-railings Project Manager Sites


made of bars set at narrow distances to prevent HSE Officer
object passing through the openings, or to have
such opening covered by hinged metallic overs to
prevent the fall of objects on persons below, which
may endanger their safety
g. The steps of the staircases shall be of sufficient Project Manager Sites
strength and wide enough to allow safe passage HSE Officer
and shall be surrounded by side-railings from both
sides when one of its sides is not a wall
h. Mobile ladders shall be of adequate strength Project Manager Sites
and their strength must be of suitable dimensions, HSE Manager
and their base or top must be so designed to reduce
the risk of falling. However, ladders made of wood
shall not be painted with any kind of paint
Article 8 The employer shall provide necessary facilities for HSE Officer All areas
the prevention of fire and fire extinguishers
appropriate for the type of materials used in the
establishment and he shall observe the following:
1. Provide entry, exit and ladders in the workplace HSE Officer All areas
in order to facilitate the speedy exit of workers
when fire breaks out in the establishment or in any
part of it without stampeding
Page 61 of 90

Ministerial Order No. 32 of 1982: Determination of Retentive Metho


Law/ Regulation/ Standard - Title/ Issue Date
Measures for the Protection of Workers from the Risks Work

Applicable to License /
Clause / Article / Area of
Requirement / Obligation Contractor / Compliance
Reference Company Applicability
Supplier Records Required
2. The fire extinguishing equipments must be HSE Officer All areas Fire Fighting
always kept in a condition suitable for the purpose Safety Team Equipment Checklist
they are designated for and must be placed in
3. There of
locations must
easybeaccess,
a fire alarm
and a (warning
sufficient)number
system of HSE Officer All areas Fire Drill Reports
and the workers must be trained
workers must be trained to use them to respond to fire All Depts.
warnings

4. Where there are several work-rooms or Project Manager All areas


chambers at the workplace connected to one HSE Officer
another, they must be separated by doors which
prevent the spread of fire from one room to another

5. Signs containing instructions for the prevention HSE Officer Inflammable places
of fire shall be displayed at the inflammable places like mess
of work. Such signs shall be projected in
conspicuous positions indicating the places of exits
and written in Arabic and in other language
understood by the workers, if necessary.
Article 9 The employer shall undertake necessary HSE Officer All areas
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.
Page 62 of 90

Ministerial Order No. 32 of 1982: Determination of Retentive Metho


Law/ Regulation/ Standard - Title/ Issue Date
Measures for the Protection of Workers from the Risks Work

Applicable to License /
Clause / Article / Area of
Requirement / Obligation Contractor / Compliance
Reference Company Applicability
Supplier Records Required
He shall also make appropriate precautions for the HSE Officer All areas
protection of workers from dangers of compressed
gases and electricity and means of providing
personal protection designated for such purpose or
by providing persons protection equipment facilities
such as glasses, gloves, belts, uniforms, mask, or
Article 10 The employer shall always provide constant HSE Officer Sites
protective barriers to be installed around the Project Manager
exposed mobile parts of generators or motors and
around dangerous machinery, mobile or immobile,
except when such parts are designed in a manner
providing the required safety standard
Article 12 When installing new machines or operating Project Manager Subcontractor Project sites
equipment or parts, the employer shall ensure that Maintenance
they are provided with the protection facilities which Section
meet the required protection standards
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Ministerial Order No. 32 of 1982: Determination of Retentive Metho


Law/ Regulation/ Standard - Title/ Issue Date
Measures for the Protection of Workers from the Risks Work

Applicable to License /
Clause / Article / Area of
Requirement / Obligation Contractor / Compliance
Reference Company Applicability
Supplier Records Required
Article 13 The employer may not allow any person to remove HSE Officer Project sites
or install any barrier or any part of the protective Maintenance
equipment while the machine is running, and the Personnel
machine shall not be operated unless being re-
installed in its place

Article 14 The employer shall display instruction sign-boards Project Manager Project sites Work Instructions
at the locations of machinery or operations stating HSE Officer
the necessary technical measures, and such
instructions shall be written in Arabic or other
Article 15 language understood
Each worker by the workers,
shall comply with theif any
orders and HSE Officer All labour employees
instructions related to the precautions taken for his
safety and security of work. The workers shall use
safety equipment and shall care for such equipment
in his possession. The worker shall be prohibited
from doing any act which prevents the
implementation of the said instructions or misuse
the equipments designed for protecting the health
and safety of the workers or damaged such
Page 64 of 90

Ministerial Order No. 32 of 1982: Determination of Retentive Metho


Law/ Regulation/ Standard - Title/ Issue Date
Measures for the Protection of Workers from the Risks Work

Applicable to License /
Clause / Article / Area of
Requirement / Obligation Contractor / Compliance
Reference Company Applicability
Supplier Records Required
Article 19 1. Scaffolding and stands must be wide enough to HSE Officer Contractors Maintenance works
Letter B allow for the safe passage of workers and must Maintenance Construction works
have side-barriers or fences when installed at Personnel
heights over 8 meters from the ground. Workers
must be provided with
safety belts which protect them against the danger
of falling

Article 20 Hoisting machinery and towing tools must meet the


following conditions:
a. Each hoisting machine or elevator for carrying HSE Officer Subcontractor Temporary elevators Preventive
people or goods must be manufactured in solid Project Manager to take materials to Maintenance Report
state, consisting of sound composition, and the Maintenance the top floors
parts must be sufficiently solid. Such machines must Personnel
be provided with necessary technical maintenance
andPlaces
b. examined regularly,must
of elevators at least once a year by ahigh Project Manager
be surrounded Temporary elevators
fences which prevent any person from jumping or to take materials to
approaching the moving parts of the elevators. the top floors
Doors must not be opened while the elevator is
c. A sign stating maximum loading capacity of the Project Manager Temporary elevators
elevator or machine must be displayed in HSE Officer to take materials to
conspicuous place in the elevator the top floors
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Ministerial Order No. 32 of 1982: Determination of Retentive Metho


Law/ Regulation/ Standard - Title/ Issue Date
Measures for the Protection of Workers from the Risks Work

Applicable to License /
Clause / Article / Area of
Requirement / Obligation Contractor / Compliance
Reference Company Applicability
Supplier Records Required
d. The worker may not be asked to carry loads All Depts. All areas
beyond his capabilities and in cases the carried load
must not be more than 50 kilograms for a man and
not more than 20 kilograms for a woman and use
hoisting equipment
whenever possible in carrying loads instead of
depending upon human effort only
Page 66 of 90

Ministerial Order No. 32 of 1982: Determination of Retentive Metho


Law/ Regulation/ Standard - Title/ Issue Date
Measures for the Protection of Workers from the Risks Work

Applicable to License /
Clause / Article / Area of
Requirement / Obligation Contractor / Compliance
Reference Company Applicability
Supplier Records Required
e. The chains, ropes or towing wires or alike, must
be in a solid state and must be fully and
continuously maintained, at least once every six
month, and must not be overload
Article 24 The employer shall notify the competent labour HSE Officer All areas Accident Report
Paragraph 1 department on accidents which may occur during PRO
working hours in his establishment and which may Admin & HR
cause the following: Manager
a. The death of a worker
b. Fires or explosions
c. Rendering any of the workers unfit to perform
his work for three or more days

Paragraph 2 The employer shall give notice of such accident in HSE Officer All areas Accident Report
the form shown in the table (4) attached to this PRO
decision, provided that the notification shall be as
follows:
1. In the case of the death of a worker, fire or
explosion, notice must be given immediately after
the occurrence of the accident through the fastest
means of communication available
2. When a worker becomes unable to do his work
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Requirement / Obligation Contractor / Compliance
Reference Company Applicability
Supplier Records Required
Paragraph 3 In all cases however, the employer shall present to PRO All areas Accident Report
the competent labour department a report in two
copies, once every three months, containing an
account of injuries of work and occupational
diseases in the form designated for that purpose,
provided that the said report shall not be delayed
for more than 15 days from the expiry date of the
three month period referred to herein

Paragraph 4 The employer shall keep a third copy of the said HSE Officer All areas Accident Report
report at his establishment so that the competent PRO
labour inspector may have access to it when he
visits the establishment
Article 26 Each industrial establishment employing not less HSE Officer HSE Job Description
than 150 workers shall appoint a full-time industrial License from the
security officer whose job shall be to supervise the Labour Dept.
precautionary measures taken against the various
risks and the implementation of the provisions of
the law in this connection
Page 68 of 90

terial Order No. 32 of 1982: Determination of Retentive Methods and


ures for the Protection of Workers from the Risks Work

Remarks

All safety PPE's are


issued to all workers
depending on their
scope of work. PPE
Check is carried out
regularly by the Health
& Safety Team

All applicable
precautions and
procedures are posted
in different locations
Page 69 of 90

terial Order No. 32 of 1982: Determination of Retentive Methods and


ures for the Protection of Workers from the Risks Work

Remarks

Employee Induction
and Orientation on
different areas is
carried out upon his
employment; Records
are
Firstmaintained
aid kits are
provided in each
section and monthly
monitoring of such is
carried out. Company
nurse was employed
to administer first-aid
Proper ventilation,
adequate lighting, rest
rooms and place for
meals are provided by
the company.

Noise monitoring is
also conducted
regularly
Page 70 of 90

terial Order No. 32 of 1982: Determination of Retentive Methods and


ures for the Protection of Workers from the Risks Work

Remarks

All applicable
precautions and
procedures are posted
in different locations
for awareness of
employees
Hazard and Risk
Analysis as well as
Aspect-Impact
Assessment is carried
out to ensure health &

Floors in the work area


are made as even
surfaces
Enough space are
provided for the use of
the equipments

No manholes or other
unnecessary objects in
the passageway

Passages are free from


materials which can
cause injuries due to
slippage
Page 71 of 90

terial Order No. 32 of 1982: Determination of Retentive Methods and


ures for the Protection of Workers from the Risks Work

Remarks

All the staircases in


the construction of
buildings are done as
non-slippery
All the staircases in
the construction of
buildings are done as
non-slippery

All the staircases in


the construction of
buildings are done as
non-slippery
All the mobile ladders
are as per the
requirements of HSE
without any damage

Adequate fire fighting


equipments are
available in different
places
Entry- exit signages
are provided in
conspicuous places
Page 72 of 90

terial Order No. 32 of 1982: Determination of Retentive Methods and


ures for the Protection of Workers from the Risks Work

Remarks

Regular monitoring for


fire fighting
equipments carried out
Fire
by theDrills are carried
contracted
out
subcontractortotoensure
regularly
that all suitability
ensure employees are
aware of the
procedure
Not applicablein case
to of
MASRI. Work place
station is an open area

Gas tanks are placed


outside in an open
area. Signage to be
provided.

Precautionary and
ergonomic measures
are posted in
conspicuous places to
aware the employees
Page 73 of 90

terial Order No. 32 of 1982: Determination of Retentive Methods and


ures for the Protection of Workers from the Risks Work

Remarks

Personnel were issued


protective equipments
according to the
nature of their work.
Regular monitoring of
PPE is carried out by
Barriers for machines
are not applicable

Maintenance people
are equipped with
protective equipments
when installing
machines, etc.
Page 74 of 90

terial Order No. 32 of 1982: Determination of Retentive Methods and


ures for the Protection of Workers from the Risks Work

Remarks

No such practice in the


Production. No one is
allowed to operate or
to remove or install
anything in the
machine unless they
are authorized
Work Instructions for
each machine/
operation is available
at the work place
Regular monitoring of
protective equipments
is carried out by the
Safety Team
Page 75 of 90

terial Order No. 32 of 1982: Determination of Retentive Methods and


ures for the Protection of Workers from the Risks Work

Remarks

MASRI uses only


stands of about 4
meters whenever such
is required. Safety
belts are provided and
available for use.
Safety member is
assigned to look over
the workers while
performing their job

Regular Preventive
Maintenance should be
performed and records
to be maintained

Has been implemented

Signage for maximum


loading capacity to be
provided
Page 76 of 90

terial Order No. 32 of 1982: Determination of Retentive Methods and


ures for the Protection of Workers from the Risks Work

Remarks

Proper and adequate


supervision is in place
to monitor these
activities
Page 77 of 90

terial Order No. 32 of 1982: Determination of Retentive Methods and


ures for the Protection of Workers from the Risks Work

Remarks

Not used in MASRI's


activities

Accident Reports are


available and
communicated by the
Safety Officer to the
PRO and PRO in turn
gives report to the
Labour Dept. at
regular time as
required by them
Accident Reports are
available and
communicated by the
Safety Officer to the
PRO and PRO in turn
gives report to the
Labour Dept. at
regular time as
required by them
Page 78 of 90

terial Order No. 32 of 1982: Determination of Retentive Methods and


ures for the Protection of Workers from the Risks Work

Remarks

Accident Reports are


available and
communicated by the
Safety Officer to the
PRO and PRO in turn
gives report to the
Labour Dept. at
regular time as
required by them
Records are available
and maintained by the
HSE Officer

MASRI appoints HSE


Officer as the industrial
security officer to look
over all the health &
safety aspects of the
company
Page 79 of 90

Ministerial Order No. 37/2 of 1982: The Medical - Car


Law/ Regulation/ Standard - Title/ Issue Date
Obliged to provide to his workers

Applicable to
Clause / Article / Area of
Requirement / Obligation Contractor /
Reference Company Applicability
Supplier
Article 1 The obligation of an employer for the medical treatment of workers
shall be in accordance with the medical care standards set forth in
the provisions of this decision and within the limits of the available
treatment in the State
Article 2 An employer whose the number of employees in his establishment
is not more than fifty in one place or within an area, the radius of
which is twenty kilometer, shall provide at the work place in his
establishment with first aid kits
Article 3 An employer whose the number of his workers in one place or
within an area the radius of which is twenty kilometers, is
exceeding fifty workers and less than two hundred, and in addition
to his obligation to provide first aid kits, must employ a nurse
holding a nursing certificate recognized by the Ministry of Health
who shall be entrusted with rendering first aid treatment. The
employer shall also appoint a doctor to treat workers at the place
prepared by him for that purpose and shall give them medicines
required, all free of charge.

And if treatment requires a specialist doctor, the establishment


Page 80 of 90

Ministerial Order No. 37/2 of 1982: The Medical - Car


Law/ Regulation/ Standard - Title/ Issue Date
Obliged to provide to his workers

Applicable to
Clause / Article / Area of
Requirement / Obligation Contractor /
Reference Company Applicability
Supplier
Article 4 An employer whose employees are two hundred workers or more
in one place or within an area the radius of which is twenty
kilometers shall provide the treatment facilities stipulated in Article
(2) and (3) of this decision in addition to his obligation to provide
all other treatment facilities in cases the treatment of which require
specialist doctors, or undergo surgical operations or otherwise, as
well as necessary medicines, all of which are at the expense of the
employer.
If the worker is treated in a hospital or a governmental or private
or charity clinic, the employer shall pay to such hospital or clinic
the expenses of treatment, medicines and the admission fees of
Article 5 The doctor of an establishment which the number of its' workers is
two hundreds or more must treat any disease in the normal way
and dispense necessary medicines. He shall refer the worker to a
specialist doctor or to the hospital in cases which require so.

In such case, the worker may not ask that his treatment shall be
by a specialist doctor, or undergoes a surgical operation or be
treated at a hospital except upon the decision of the establishment
doctor or on the basis of a certificate issued by specialist and
approved by the medical administration or the concerned medical
zone within which jurisdiction the establishment is situated.

Article 6 The place assigned for the workers clinic and for their treatment
shall be as near as possible from the work place and shall have
adequate ventilation, lighting and healthily conditions; and it shall
be equipped with necessary equipments and devices.
Page 81 of 90

Ministerial Order No. 37/2 of 1982: The Medical - Car


Law/ Regulation/ Standard - Title/ Issue Date
Obliged to provide to his workers

Applicable to
Clause / Article / Area of
Requirement / Obligation Contractor /
Reference Company Applicability
Supplier
Article 7 The expenses of transportation of workers to the clinic shall paid by
the employer and at the times specified for treatment or medical
check-up.

However, the worker shall not be entitled to such expenses unless


he complies with the instructions of the employer as to the times
specified for treatment or medical examination at the clinic except
in emergencies or urgent cases.

The employer may designate means of transportation for


transporting patients and injured workers, and in such a case, the
worker may not refuse such transportation means if they are
Article 8 If there is a fund in the establishment or a scheme providing
medical services in which the worker is contributing which gives
the right to receive medical treatment for himself and the
members of his family, the employer shall reduce the subscription
fees of the worker in such fund or scheme to an amount equal to
the expenses of his treatment which the employer bears, pursuant
Page 82 of 90

Ministerial Order No. 37/2 of 1982: The Medical - Car


Law/ Regulation/ Standard - Title/ Issue Date
Obliged to provide to his workers

Applicable to
Clause / Article / Area of
Requirement / Obligation Contractor /
Reference Company Applicability
Supplier
Article 9 An employer who employs fifty workers or more must display at
the main gates used by workers to enter to the workplace, the
following informations:
a. The location of workers clinic.
b. Days and working hours of such clinic
c. Address of the hospital, and the specialist doctors who are
entrusted to treat workers, and timings of such treatment if the
employer is bound to provide according to the provisions of this
decision.
Inspectors of the labour inspection division at the Ministry may
instruct to display all the foregoing informations or some of them,
as the case may be, at another place or suitable places whenever
Article 10 Any employer who is employing workers from out of the country
must be sure of their physical fitness, through a certified medical
certificate proving that which must be authenticated by the official
concerned authorities.
In all cases, the employer must be sure of the physical fitness of
the worker employed by him before he joins work after subjecting
him to medical examination; the result of which must be included
Page 83 of 90

Ministerial Order No. 37/2 of 1982: The Medical - Car


Law/ Regulation/ Standard - Title/ Issue Date
Obliged to provide to his workers

Applicable to
Clause / Article / Area of
Requirement / Obligation Contractor /
Reference Company Applicability
Supplier
Article 11 Any employer must prepare for every worker employed by him a
medical file including the following:
a) The result of medical examination of the worker at the time he
joined work.
b) The result of medical check-up, and the prescribed treatment
whenever the worker reports for medical checkup and any date
thereof.
c) The results of medical analysis, or treatment and X-ray, if any.
d) Result of medical examination to know whether the worker is
suffering from chest or dermatological disease.
e) The period for which the worker was absent because of illness
provided that every (4) days of absence due to illness or accidents
shall be shown separately.
Such files shall be confidential, and shall not be seen except by the
treating doctor, or the employer or who represents him.
Article 12 An employer who employs fifty workers or more must send a list of
two copies every three months to the concerned labour
department showing the number of workers who received medical
treatment at the expense of the employer, the nature of their
Article 13 diseases
Complianceandwith
the the
daysprovisions
of absenceof because of illness
this decision shall not prejudice
nor nullify any other regulations related to medical treatment in the
establishment if such regulations achieve better medical care than
those set forth herein
Page 84 of 90

Ministerial Order No. 37/2 of 1982: The Medical - Care which the Employer is
Obliged to provide to his workers

License /
Compliance Remarks
Records Required
Page 85 of 90

Ministerial Order No. 37/2 of 1982: The Medical - Care which the Employer is
Obliged to provide to his workers

License /
Compliance Remarks
Records Required
Page 86 of 90

Ministerial Order No. 37/2 of 1982: The Medical - Care which the Employer is
Obliged to provide to his workers

License /
Compliance Remarks
Records Required
Page 87 of 90

Ministerial Order No. 37/2 of 1982: The Medical - Care which the Employer is
Obliged to provide to his workers

License /
Compliance Remarks
Records Required
Page 88 of 90

Ministerial Order No. 37/2 of 1982: The Medical - Care which the Employer is
Obliged to provide to his workers

License /
Compliance Remarks
Records Required
Page 89 of 90

Law/ Regulation/ Standard - Title/ Issue Date Development and implementation of EHS

Applicable to
Clause / Article / Area of
Requirement / Obligation Contractor /
Reference Company Applicability
Supplier
Entities shall develop and implement an EHSMS within a period not
Article 9 exceeding two years from the date of notification from the relevant Y
entity
Page 90 of 90

Development and implementation of EHSMS for the entities

License /
Compliance Remarks
Records Required

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