A plain-language reference for the UAE HSE frameworks Site Safety UAE aligns with, including the rebrand of OSHAD to ADOSH-SF. Each entry links to where the framework is referenced across the platform.
Last updated: 16 July 2026 · ADOSH-SF wording revised v1.2
formerly OSHAD (Abu Dhabi Occupational Safety and Health Center — Sector Framework)
Abu Dhabi's occupational safety and health framework covering all sectors including construction, oil & gas, industrial and commercial. Rebranded from OSHAD to ADOSH-SF; codes of practice (CoPs), mechanisms and technical guidelines remain in force under the new naming.
Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation
Federal ministry regulating labour, worker welfare, midday break, and workplace injury / fatality reporting obligations across the UAE.
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General Directorate of Civil Defence (per emirate)
Fire and life-safety authority. Governs fire prevention, emergency preparedness, and enforcement of the UAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice.
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Regulates building, environmental health, and construction site safety within Dubai (excluding free-zone jurisdictions covered by Trakhees).
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Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation — EHS Department
EHS regulator for designated Dubai free-zone areas. Issues permits, contractor registrations and enforces its own EHS Regulations.
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Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology
Federal ministry overseeing industrial standards, product conformity and industrial-sector HSE alignment.
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International standard for Occupational Health & Safety management systems. Provides the framework for hazard identification, risk control and continual improvement.
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International standard for Environmental management systems, covering aspects, impacts, legal compliance and environmental performance.
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International standard for Quality management systems, underpinning process control, documentation and customer-focus requirements often bundled with HSE integrated management systems in the UAE.
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This glossary is informational and does not replace authority-issued codes of practice or qualified HSE advice. Terminology and scope evolve — verify with the relevant authority before formal submissions.
