Updated 5 August 2026

GCC construction HSE compliance checklist

43 verification points spanning every GCC state. Tick them off on site, then print or save to PDF for your audit file.

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Heat Stress

Outdoor work stopped during mandatory heat ban hoursCritical · All GCC countries — varies by countryApplies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
Shaded rest areas provided for all outdoor workersCritical · All GCC Labour LawsApplies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
Cool drinking water available at all work locationsCritical · All GCC Labour LawsApplies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
Heat stress management plan documented and communicatedCritical · All GCC Labour LawsApplies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
Worker acclimatisation programme in place for new workersStandard · All GCC Labour LawsApplies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
WBGT monitoring conducted during hot weather periodsStandard · KOC CHSEMS | QatarEnergy LSR | MHRSDApplies to: Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia
First aid trained personnel on site for heat illness responseCritical · All GCC Labour LawsApplies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman

Site-specific WAH risk assessment completed before work above 2mCritical · ADOSH-SF CoP 23.0 | OSHA 29 CFR 1926 | QCS 2014Applies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
Permit to Work issued for high-risk WAH activitiesCritical · All GCC — PTW requirementsApplies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
Scaffold inspected by competent person within last 7 daysCritical · ADOSH-SF CoP 26.0 | Ministerial Decision 176/2011 | MO 4/2014Applies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
Guardrails at 950mm (top), 470mm (mid), 150mm toeboardCritical · ADOSH-SF CoP 26.0Applies to: UAE
Full body harness EN 361 / ANSI Z359 pre-use checkedCritical · ADOSH-SF CoP 23.0 | OSHA 1926.502Applies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
MEWP operator holds valid IPAF PAL Card (UAE) or equivalentCritical · ADOSH-SF CoP 36.0 | QCS 2014Applies to: UAE, Qatar, Bahrain
Rescue plan in place for suspension trauma (15-min rescue rule)Critical · ADOSH-SF CoP 23.0 | OSHA 1926Applies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman

Permit to Dig issued before any excavation workCritical · ADOSH-SF CoP 29.0 | QCS 2014 | MO 4/2014Applies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
Underground services survey completed and services markedCritical · ADOSH-SF CoP 29.0 | All GCCApplies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
Shoring installed at trigger depth (1.2m DM / 1.5m ADOSH / 2.0m KSA)Critical · ADOSH-SF CoP 29.0 | DDA Circular 400 | SBCApplies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
Atmospheric monitoring active (O2, CO, H2S, CH4) in deep excavationsCritical · ADOSH-SF CoP 29.0 | QatarEnergy LSRApplies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
Edge protection barrier 1m setback from excavation edgeStandard · ADOSH-SF CoP 29.0 | All GCCApplies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman

Crane thorough examination certificate valid (6-monthly)Critical · ADOSH-SF CoP 34.0 | DM TG 48 | QCS 2014Applies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
Lifting plan prepared and approved for all crane liftsCritical · ADOSH-SF CoP 34.0 | KOC CHSEMSApplies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
Plant operator competency certificate valid and on fileCritical · ADOSH-SF CoP 36.0 | MHRSD | MoLApplies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
Pre-use inspection completed and recorded for all plantCritical · ADOSH-SF CoP 36.0 | KOC 12 Golden RulesApplies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
ROPS/FOPS certified on all earthmoving plantStandard · ADOSH-SF CoP 36.0 | ISO 3471Applies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman

Temporary electrical installation designed by licensed electrical engineerCritical · DoE EWR 2020 | DEWA | SEWA | FEWA | QCS 2014Applies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
RCD protection 30mA on all temporary suppliesCritical · BS 7671 | ADOSH-SF CoP 15.0 | MO 31/2013Applies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
Earthing and bonding system installed and testedCritical · BS 7671 | IEC 60364 | ADOSH-SF CoP 15.0Applies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
LOTO (Lockout/Tagout) procedure posted at all isolation pointsCritical · ADOSH-SF CoP 15.0 | Saudi Aramco GI-2.100 | KOC 12 Golden RulesApplies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman

Fire risk assessment completed and emergency plan in placeCritical · UAE Civil Defense | QCDD | GDCD Bahrain | PACDA OmanApplies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
Fire extinguishers inspected monthly and within service dateCritical · NFPA 10 | All GCC Civil DefenseApplies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
Hot work permit issued for all welding, cutting, and grindingCritical · ADOSH-SF CoP 16.0 | Saudi Aramco GI | KOC 12 Golden RulesApplies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
Muster points identified and communicated to all workersCritical · All GCC Civil DefenseApplies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman

Workers registered with relevant labour authorityCritical · MoHRE | MHRSD | MoL Qatar | MSAL | LMRA | MoL OmanApplies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
Work injury reporting system in place (48-hr reporting UAE)Critical · All GCC Labour LawsApplies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
PPE provided at no cost to workersCritical · All GCC Labour LawsApplies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
Site induction completed for all workers before starting workCritical · OSHJ-CoP-02 | QCS 2014 | KOC CHSEMSApplies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
First aid facilities and trained first aider on siteCritical · All GCC Labour LawsApplies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
Welfare facilities (toilets, washing, rest area) provided on siteStandard · All GCC Labour LawsApplies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman

HSE Plan / Construction Management Plan submitted and approvedCritical · ADOSH-SF CoP 53.0 | QCS 2014 | Muscat MunicipalityApplies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
Risk assessments and method statements (RAMS) prepared for all high-risk activitiesCritical · OSHJ-CoP-02 | QCS 2014 | KOC CHSEMSApplies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
Incident reporting and investigation procedure in placeCritical · All GCC Labour LawsApplies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
Competency records and training certificates maintained on siteStandard · All GCC Labour LawsApplies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman
ISO 45001 or equivalent OHS Management System implementedAdvisory · ISO 45001:2018 — adopted by all GCC countriesApplies to: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman