UAE Labour Camp Inspection Checklist

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47 Critical

Camp Management (0/7)

Accommodation registered in MoHRE Labour Accommodation System
Critical
MoHRE Res. 122/2026
Worker and accommodation data accurate and up to date in MoHRE system
Critical
MoHRE Res. 122/2026
Site located at least 5 km from family residential areas
Critical
Cabinet Res. 13/2009
1 supervisor per 200 workers available 24/7
Critical
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24/7 security guarding by a licensed company
Critical
MoHRE Res. 122/2026
CCTV at all entrances, exits, and common areas
Critical
MoHRE Res. 122/2026
Periodic maintenance contract with specialised company
Critical
MoHRE Res. 122/2026

Rooms & Accommodation (0/8)

Minimum 3 m² per worker in all bedrooms
Critical
Cabinet Res. 13/2009
Maximum 10 persons per bedroom
Critical
Cabinet Res. 13/2009
Individual bed, side table, and lockable wardrobe for each worker
Critical
Cabinet Res. 13/2009
Triple bunk beds absent from all rooms
Critical
Cabinet Res. 13/2009
No workers sleeping on floors
Critical
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Secure personal lockers provided
Critical
MoHRE Res. 122/2026
No cooking or washing in bedrooms
Critical
Cabinet Res. 13/2009
Ceiling height minimum 7 feet
Standard
Cabinet Res. 13/2009

Food, Kitchen & Canteen (0/6)

Kitchen managed by licensed catering company or appointed food staff
Critical
Cabinet Res. 13/2009
Gas cylinders stored outside building, protected from sunlight
Critical
Cabinet Res. 13/2009
Dining area sized for 1/3 of workforce simultaneously (1.4 m² per person)
Standard
Cabinet Res. 13/2009
1 water cooler per 30 workers (min. 35 gallon capacity)
Critical
MoHRE Res. 122/2026
Meals provided if no nearby grocery stores
Critical
MoHRE Res. 122/2026
Kitchen pest control tools present and maintained
Standard
Cabinet Res. 13/2009

Sanitation & Ablution (0/6)

Minimum 1 toilet per 8 persons
Critical
Cabinet Res. 13/2009
Minimum 1 shower per 8 persons
Critical
Cabinet Res. 13/2009
Minimum 1 washbasin per 8 persons
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Cabinet Res. 13/2009
Hot and cold water in all bathrooms
Standard
Cabinet Res. 13/2009
Bathrooms cleaned at least once daily with sterilisers
Critical
Cabinet Res. 13/2009
Toilet tissue available at all times
Standard
Cabinet Res. 13/2009

Medical & First Aid (0/4)

First-aid room with qualified nurse present
Critical
Cabinet Res. 13/2009
Quarantine/isolation room equipped and available
Critical
Cabinet Res. 13/2009
24/7 medical clinic for accommodations with 1,000+ workers
Critical
MoHRE Res. 122/2026
Dedicated facilities for People of Determination and injured workers
Critical
MoHRE Res. 122/2026

Fire Safety & Civil Defense (0/8)

Fire detection and alarm system installed and tested
Critical
UAE Fire Code / NFPA
Fire extinguishers deployed (1 per 200–300 m²)
Critical
NFPA 10
Emergency exits unobstructed and clearly marked
Critical
NFPA 101
Emergency lighting with chargeable backup on all evacuation routes
Critical
UAE Fire Code
Muster/assembly points designated, lit, and accessible
Critical
UAE Fire Code
Evacuation plan prominently displayed
Critical
UAE Fire Code
Designated smoking areas (outdoor only)
Critical
UAE Fire Code
All building materials non-flammable (Civil Defense approved)
Critical
Cabinet Res. 13/2009

Ventilation & Lighting (0/5)

Air conditioning in all bedrooms, kitchens, dining rooms, and common areas
Critical
Cabinet Res. 13/2009
Relative humidity maintained between 30–60% in AC areas
Standard
Cabinet Res. 13/2009
Minimum 100 lux in bedrooms, corridors, and ablution areas
Standard
Cabinet Res. 13/2009
Minimum 300 lux in first-aid room
Standard
Cabinet Res. 13/2009
Outdoor lighting sufficient to identify pathways and hazards
Standard
Cabinet Res. 13/2009

Entertainment & Social (0/5)

Free internet coverage across all accommodation areas
Critical
MoHRE Res. 122/2026
Prayer room available
Critical
Cabinet Res. 13/2009
TV/rest room with comfortable seating
Standard
Cabinet Res. 13/2009
Recreational activities organised during official holidays
Standard
MoHRE Res. 122/2026
Electronic smart screens in common areas for awareness
Standard
MoHRE Res. 122/2026

Transport & Buses (0/3)

Adequate bus access and parking spaces
Standard
Cabinet Res. 13/2009
Emergency vehicle access to all buildings
Critical
Cabinet Res. 13/2009
Pedestrian passages clearly marked with instruction signs
Standard
Cabinet Res. 13/2009

Worker Rights & Communication (0/3)

Multilingual rights and OSH information displayed
Critical
MoHRE Res. 122/2026
Government complaint contact numbers visible throughout
Critical
MoHRE Res. 122/2026
Electronic contact point for Labour Consultations and Claims Center
Critical
MoHRE Res. 122/2026

Laundry & Waste (0/4)

Common laundry facilities at ground floor with hot/cold water
Standard
Cabinet Res. 13/2009
Sealed waste containers present, emptied daily
Critical
Cabinet Res. 13/2009
Licensed pest control company contracted with records maintained
Critical
Cabinet Res. 13/2009
Specialised cleaning company contracted
Critical
MoHRE Res. 122/2026

Stairways & Exits (0/3)

Firefighting stairs minimum 1,200 mm wide
Critical
UAE Fire Code
Sufficient elevators for floors and occupancy
Critical
MoHRE Res. 122/2026
Elevators included in periodic maintenance contract
Critical
MoHRE Res. 122/2026

Reference material only. Fines and inspection cycles are applied at authority discretion and change often — verify against the current circular for your jurisdiction before relying on any figure.

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