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Part A — Management Systems

Legal and authority compliance register

Workbook section 4
Owner
HSE Manager / Document Controller
Review / trigger
Annual review; update immediately if legal, authority, project, client, or scope requirements change.
Primary references
Plans TOC - Part A; Plan H74 Fall Protection and Re; Plan H84 Concrete Pouring Pumpi; Plan I94 Construction Environme; Plan I104 Sustainability Energy
Checkpoints
88
Open live checklist
#AreaCheckpoint / RequirementEvidence / Acceptance CriteriaResponsibleFrequency
1Trade License & Corporate Legal StatusValid DED/Free Zone trade license covering scope of construction worksCopy of current trade license cross-checked against activity code; renewal date trackedHSE Manager / LegalQuarterly
2Trade License & Corporate Legal StatusEstablishment card (MOHRE) valid and matching license activitiesEstablishment card copy verified against MOHRE portal printoutHR ManagerQuarterly
3Trade License & Corporate Legal StatusChamber of Commerce membership certificate currentCertificate copy filed with expiry trackerAdmin ManagerAnnually
4Trade License & Corporate Legal StatusMemorandum of Association / Local Service Agent agreement in force where applicableMOA/LSA copy reviewed by legal counselLegal AdvisorAnnually
5Trade License & Corporate Legal StatusMunicipality/Trakhees contractor registration valid for project emirate/zoneRegistration certificate matched to project locationProject ManagerPer project
6Trade License & Corporate Legal StatusVAT registration certificate (FTA) valid and TRN displayed on invoicesFTA TRN certificate on file; sample invoice checkFinance ManagerAnnually
7Trade License & Corporate Legal StatusCorporate bank guarantee/insurance broker license verified for bonds issuedBroker license and guarantee authenticity confirmed with bankContracts ManagerPer contract
8Trade License & Corporate Legal StatusUltimate beneficial owner (UBO) declaration filed per Cabinet Resolution 58/2020UBO register submitted to licensing authority, receipt on fileLegal AdvisorAnnually
9Civil Defence & Fire Safety ApprovalsCivil Defence NOC obtained for site setup and temporary facilitiesNOC certificate displayed at site officeHSE ManagerPer project
10Civil Defence & Fire Safety ApprovalsApproved firefighting and fire alarm system design (Civil Defence stamped drawings)Stamped shop drawings on site, matching as-builtFire & Safety OfficerPer project
11Civil Defence & Fire Safety ApprovalsFire extinguishers inspected and tagged per Civil Defence codeInspection tags dated within last month, service recordsFire & Safety OfficerMonthly
12Civil Defence & Fire Safety ApprovalsHot work permit system aligned with Civil Defence fire safety codePermit register cross-referenced with Civil Defence code requirementsHSE OfficerPer hot work activity
13Civil Defence & Fire Safety ApprovalsTemporary site accommodation/labour camp fire safety approvalCivil Defence approval certificate for camp facilitiesCamp Boss / HSEAnnually
14Civil Defence & Fire Safety ApprovalsFireman/fire watch personnel certified by Civil Defence approved training centreTraining certificates verified and loggedFire & Safety OfficerPer assignment
15Civil Defence & Fire Safety ApprovalsEmergency evacuation plan approved and displayed at site entrancesApproved evacuation plan copy posted; muster point signage verifiedHSE ManagerPer project
16Civil Defence & Fire Safety ApprovalsCivil Defence periodic inspection findings closed out within stipulated timeframeClosure report and photographic evidence submitted to Civil DefenceHSE ManagerPer inspection
17Building Permits & Municipality/Trakhees ComplianceBuilding permit issued by Dubai Municipality/Trakhees/relevant authority prior to mobilizationPermit certificate matched to approved drawings and plot numberProject ManagerPer project
18Building Permits & Municipality/Trakhees ComplianceApproved structural, MEP and architectural drawings held on site (latest revision)Drawing register with revision control, stamped copies on siteDesign ManagerPer project
19Building Permits & Municipality/Trakhees ComplianceNo Objection Certificate (NOC) from utility authorities (DEWA/Etisalat/Du) obtainedNOC copies filed prior to excavation/service diversion worksProject ManagerPer project
20Building Permits & Municipality/Trakhees ComplianceExcavation and shoring permit obtained where applicablePermit certificate cross-checked with geotechnical reportSite EngineerPer activity
21Building Permits & Municipality/Trakhees ComplianceSite boundary wall/hoarding permit compliant with municipality specificationApproved hoarding permit and inspection sign-offSite EngineerPer project
22Building Permits & Municipality/Trakhees ComplianceBuilding completion certificate process tracked (as-built submission plan)As-built submission schedule aligned with municipality requirementsProject ManagerAt handover
23Building Permits & Municipality/Trakhees ComplianceTraffic diversion/road cut permit obtained from RTA/municipality where requiredPermit copy and approved traffic management plan on fileTraffic Marshal SupervisorPer activity
24Building Permits & Municipality/Trakhees ComplianceWaste management/skip bin service registered with municipality-approved contractorRegistration certificate and waste transfer notes verifiedEnvironmental OfficerOngoing
25OSH Framework (MOHRE/ADOSH-SF)OSHMS registered and certified under ADOSH-SF (or equivalent emirate OSH framework)OSHAD/ADOSH-SF certificate current and scope matches project activitiesHSE ManagerAnnually
26OSH Framework (MOHRE/ADOSH-SF)Company OSH policy signed by senior management, aligned with UAE OSH FrameworkSigned and dated policy displayed at site and head officeHSE ManagerAnnually
27OSH Framework (MOHRE/ADOSH-SF)Risk assessments and method statements approved prior to activity commencementRAMS register with approval signatures and revision datesHSE OfficerPer activity
28OSH Framework (MOHRE/ADOSH-SF)Incident/accident reporting procedure compliant with MOHRE notification timelinesIncident log with MOHRE notification receipts where applicableHSE ManagerPer incident
29OSH Framework (MOHRE/ADOSH-SF)OSH Framework mandatory elements (ADOSH-SF EHSMS or ADOSH-SF) self-assessment completedSelf-assessment scorecard submitted to regulatorHSE ManagerAnnually
30OSH Framework (MOHRE/ADOSH-SF)Permit to work system operational for high-risk activities (confined space, LOTO, working at height)Permit register with closed-out permits and authorisation signaturesHSE OfficerPer activity
31OSH Framework (MOHRE/ADOSH-SF)Statistics (LTIFR, TRIR) reported to relevant authority as requiredMonthly/annual statistics submission acknowledgementHSE ManagerMonthly
32OSH Framework (MOHRE/ADOSH-SF)Third-party OSH audit conducted by ADOSH-SF approved auditing firmAudit report and corrective action tracker on fileHSE ManagerAnnually
33Environmental Compliance (EAD/Municipality)Environmental permit/approval obtained from EAD or municipality prior to worksPermit certificate matched to project scope and locationEnvironmental OfficerPer project
34Environmental Compliance (EAD/Municipality)Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) approved where project scale requiresEIA approval letter and mitigation measures registerEnvironmental ConsultantPer project
35Environmental Compliance (EAD/Municipality)Hazardous waste generator registration with municipality/EAD in placeRegistration certificate and manifest tracking systemEnvironmental OfficerAnnually
36Environmental Compliance (EAD/Municipality)Hazardous waste transported only by licensed carriers to licensed disposal facilitiesWaste transfer manifests matched to licensed carrier certificatesEnvironmental OfficerPer consignment
37Environmental Compliance (EAD/Municipality)Dust and air emission control measures compliant with local air quality regulationsDust monitoring records and mitigation log (water spraying, screens)Environmental OfficerWeekly
38Environmental Compliance (EAD/Municipality)Noise level monitoring compliant with municipality permissible limitsNoise monitoring reports compared to regulatory thresholdsEnvironmental OfficerMonthly
39Environmental Compliance (EAD/Municipality)Groundwater dewatering discharge permit obtained where applicableDischarge permit and water quality test results filedSite EngineerPer activity
40Environmental Compliance (EAD/Municipality)Marine/coastal works NOC obtained from EAD/Trakhees where project is near marine environmentNOC certificate and marine mitigation plan on fileEnvironmental OfficerPer project
41Labour Law & Welfare Compliance (MOHRE)All workers hold valid work permits/labour cards issued by MOHRESample audit of labour cards against MOHRE portal recordsHR ManagerMonthly
42Labour Law & Welfare Compliance (MOHRE)Wage Protection System (WPS) compliance verified for all employeesWPS transfer confirmation reports reviewed monthlyPayroll ManagerMonthly
43Labour Law & Welfare Compliance (MOHRE)Employment contracts registered with MOHRE and match unified contract formatSample contract audit against MOHRE registration recordsHR ManagerPer new hire
44Labour Law & Welfare Compliance (MOHRE)Working hours and overtime compliant with UAE Labour Law (Federal Decree Law 33/2021)Timesheet audit against statutory limits, especially summer midday breakHR ManagerMonthly
45Labour Law & Welfare Compliance (MOHRE)Summer midday work ban compliance (15 June-15 Sept, 12:30-15:00)Site activity logs showing no work during banned hours, signage postedHSE ManagerDaily (seasonal)
46Labour Law & Welfare Compliance (MOHRE)End of service benefits calculated and provisioned per Labour Law entitlementsPayroll provision report reviewed by finance/HRFinance ManagerQuarterly
47Labour Law & Welfare Compliance (MOHRE)Labour accommodation standards compliant with MOHRE/municipality camp regulationsCamp inspection checklist and approval certificateCamp BossQuarterly
48Labour Law & Welfare Compliance (MOHRE)Grievance and non-discrimination mechanism established per Labour Law requirementsGrievance log and resolution records maintained confidentiallyHR ManagerOngoing
49Insurance & BondsContractors All Risk (CAR) insurance policy active for full project durationPolicy schedule matched to project value and durationInsurance/Contracts ManagerPer project
50Insurance & BondsWorkmen's Compensation/Employer's Liability insurance covering all workforcePolicy certificate with coverage limits verified against headcountInsurance/Contracts ManagerAnnually
51Insurance & BondsThird Party Liability (TPL) insurance in place with adequate coverage limitsPolicy certificate reviewed against contract insurance requirementsContracts ManagerPer project
52Insurance & BondsPerformance bond issued by UAE-licensed bank/insurer per contract conditionsBond certificate validated with issuing bankContracts ManagerPer contract
53Insurance & BondsAdvance payment guarantee issued and tracked for reduction against paymentsGuarantee value reconciled with payment certificatesFinance ManagerPer payment cycle
54Insurance & BondsProfessional indemnity insurance held by design consultants where applicablePI insurance certificate reviewed for adequate coverage periodDesign ManagerPer project
55Insurance & BondsInsurance policies list authority/employer as co-insured/beneficiary where required by contractPolicy endorsement confirming co-insured statusContracts ManagerPer project
56Insurance & BondsClaims history and insurance renewal tracked to avoid coverage lapseRenewal tracker with lead-time alerts reviewed by managementInsurance/Contracts ManagerMonthly
57Plant, Equipment & Vehicle RegistrationCranes and lifting equipment registered and inspected by third-party certifying bodyThird-party inspection certificate current, load test records on fileLifting SupervisorEvery 4-12 months per type
58Plant, Equipment & Vehicle RegistrationHeavy vehicles/equipment registered with RTA/municipality traffic departmentRegistration cards matched to equipment on sitePlant ManagerAnnually
59Plant, Equipment & Vehicle RegistrationOperators hold valid UAE-recognized licenses/certifications for equipment operatedLicense copies verified against equipment operated on siteHR ManagerPer assignment
60Plant, Equipment & Vehicle RegistrationScaffolding erected/inspected by competent scaffolder with valid certificationScaffold tag system and inspection register maintainedScaffolding SupervisorWeekly
61Plant, Equipment & Vehicle RegistrationPressure vessels/boilers registered and inspected per Civil Defence/municipality codeInspection certificate current and displayed on equipmentPlant ManagerAnnually
62Plant, Equipment & Vehicle RegistrationTemporary electrical installations inspected and certified by licensed electricianElectrical test certificate (megger/earth continuity) on fileElectrical SupervisorQuarterly
63Plant, Equipment & Vehicle RegistrationFuel storage tanks comply with Civil Defence/municipality storage licensingStorage license and bunding inspection records verifiedHSE OfficerAnnually
64Plant, Equipment & Vehicle RegistrationGenerator sets registered with noise and emission compliance certificatesCompliance certificates and location approval on filePlant ManagerAnnually
65Sustainability & Green Building ComplianceAl Sa'fat/Estidama Pearl rating compliance documentation submitted where mandatedGreen building compliance certificate matched to project categorySustainability ManagerPer project
66Sustainability & Green Building ComplianceConstruction waste management plan targets diversion rate per municipality policyWaste diversion report reviewed against target percentageEnvironmental OfficerMonthly
67Sustainability & Green Building ComplianceEnergy and water efficiency measures documented per Dubai Municipality Green Building RegulationsCompliance checklist submitted with building permit applicationSustainability ManagerPer project
68Sustainability & Green Building ComplianceSustainable materials sourcing documented (recycled content, regional sourcing)Material data sheets and sourcing certificates on fileProcurement ManagerPer project
69Sustainability & Green Building ComplianceSolar water heating/renewable energy provisions verified where regulation mandatesDesign compliance certificate reviewed by MEP consultantDesign ManagerPer project
70Sustainability & Green Building ComplianceCarbon footprint/emissions reporting submitted where required by authorityEmissions report submission acknowledgement filedSustainability ManagerAnnually
71Data Protection, Health & Statutory RecordsEmployee medical fitness certificates issued by MOHAP/DHA-approved centresMedical certificates verified against employee fileHR ManagerPer employment/renewal
72Data Protection, Health & Statutory RecordsOccupational health surveillance records maintained per exposure risk (noise, dust, chemicals)Health surveillance register cross-referenced with risk assessmentOccupational Health NurseAnnually
73Data Protection, Health & Statutory RecordsStatutory record retention (payroll, permits, incident reports) compliant with regulatory retention periodsDocument retention schedule audited against Federal Law requirementsDocument ControllerAnnually
74Data Protection, Health & Statutory RecordsPersonal data handling complies with UAE Federal Data Protection Law (Federal Decree Law 45/2021)Data protection policy and consent forms verifiedLegal AdvisorAnnually
75Data Protection, Health & Statutory RecordsCOVID-19/public health directives compliance maintained per DHA/MOHAP circularsHealth protocol compliance log and any active circular trackedHSE ManagerOngoing
76Data Protection, Health & Statutory RecordsStatutory notices (labour law summary, emergency numbers) displayed in required languagesSite notice board inspection checklistHSE OfficerMonthly
77Data Protection, Health & Statutory RecordsWhistle-blower/anti-corruption policy compliant with UAE anti-corruption regulationsPolicy acknowledgement records signed by staffCompliance OfficerAnnually
78Data Protection, Health & Statutory RecordsISO 45001 certification surveillance audits completed and certificate validSurveillance audit report and certificate validity confirmedHSE ManagerAnnually
79Tax & Financial Statutory ComplianceCorporate Tax registration completed with Federal Tax Authority (Federal Decree Law 47/2022)FTA corporate tax TRN certificate on fileFinance ManagerAnnually
80Tax & Financial Statutory ComplianceVAT returns filed on time with no outstanding penaltiesFTA filing acknowledgement and payment receipts reviewedFinance ManagerQuarterly
81Tax & Financial Statutory ComplianceEconomic Substance Regulation (ESR) notification/report filed where applicableESR filing confirmation on fileLegal AdvisorAnnually
82Tax & Financial Statutory ComplianceAudited financial statements filed with relevant licensing authorityAuditor's report and filing receipt verifiedFinance ManagerAnnually
83Tax & Financial Statutory ComplianceAnti-Money Laundering (AML) compliance program registered with goAML where applicablegoAML registration certificate on fileCompliance OfficerAnnually
84Site Security & Public Safety ComplianceSecurity Industry Regulatory Agency (SIRA) licensed guards deployed at site entry pointsSIRA license copies for deployed security personnel verifiedSecurity SupervisorPer assignment
85Site Security & Public Safety CompliancePublic safety barricading and signage compliant with municipality road safety codeSignage/barricade inspection checklist completedTraffic Marshal SupervisorWeekly
86Site Security & Public Safety ComplianceCCTV surveillance system compliant with data retention and privacy requirementsCCTV system audit log and data retention policy on fileSecurity SupervisorQuarterly
87Site Security & Public Safety ComplianceSite access control and visitor management system compliant with company/authority policyVisitor log and induction record auditHSE OfficerWeekly
88Site Security & Public Safety ComplianceNeighbouring property protection and public interface risk assessment approved by authorityApproved method statement for interface works on fileProject ManagerPer activity

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