Legal identity and licensing — trade licence, scope and authority registrations Keywords: licen, permit, registered, approved by, notify | - CoCSP Ch 2 §2.5(9)No employee shall be permitted to use or operate any machinery or heavy equipment unless he is qualified, not younger than 18 years old, healthy ft and possess a valid deriving license issued in the United Arab Emirates. In addition he shall have a certificate from a certified external safety company approved by concerned authority qualifying him to do so.
- CoCSP Ch 2 §2.5(10)No employee shall be permitted to use fixed machinery and equipment such as tower cranes and temporary material and personal hoists unless he is trained and has a certificate issued by a certified external safety company approved by concerned authority
- CoCSP Ch 9 §9.1(12)Excavation below the level of the base of footing of any foundation of any other building shall not be permitted unless a support system such as underpinning and other precautions measures are provided by a professional engineer to ensure the stability of the adjacent walls and to protect employees involved in the excavation activities or in the vicinity thereof. If the stability of adjoining buildings or walls is endangered by excavations, shoring, bracing or underpinning designed by a qualified person and approved by the Competent department in Competent authority shall be provided to ensure
- CoCSP Ch 13 §13.3(1)The demolition contractor must provide a qualified civil engineer approved by the municipality and a certified safety engineer to safely supervise the execution of demolition works in accordance with the approved method and permit requirements, from site preparation until the completion of the work.
- CoCSP Ch 13 §13.4(5)Horizontal demolition shall not be permitted on buildings which is higher than (ground + first floor), for buildings higher than that a mechanical demolition shall be used, and in all cases demolition will be from top to down and from outside to inside, unless an other demolition method has been approved by the concerned department.
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Authority-facing safety roles — named safety personnel per authority Keywords: practitioner, safety officer, competent person, appoint, supervisor | - CoCSP Ch 3 §3.13.1(7)Any activity which involves the use of radioactive materials or x-rays shall be performed only under the supervision of a competent person specially trained and has an approved certificate from the authorities concerned authorizes him to perform such activities.
- CoCSP Ch 4 §4.1(6)Contractor shall ensure that users of personal protective equipment are trained by their direct supervisors to know how to use
- CoCSP Ch 4 §4.2.1(5)The contractor shall prevent any worker, visitor or supervisor from entering to the worksite
- CoCSP Ch 6 §6.2(9)Signs shall be posted in visible locations and the wording on any sign should be concise and easy to read for intended viewing distance. The size of lettering must be as large as possible for intended viewing distance and shall not be less than the limits specified below in table (1). Safety officers on site shall determine the appropriate locations of signs and barricades.
- CoCSP Ch 8 §8.1(2)All scaffolds must be erected, moved, dismantled or altered, only under the supervision of a competent persons and by skilled
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Competence and training evidence — training matrix, certificates, first aid Keywords: training, competent, instruction, first aid, induction | - CoCSP Ch 3 §3.1.2(4)Full-time first aider shall be scientifically qualified not less than obtaining secondary school certificate (G12 pre-university degree). He shall obtain adequate training in first aid and accredited by the authorities concerned (Medical Department – Medical Services – Dubai) or by any other specialized companies accredited by Competent Authority. He shall be responsible for all first aid equipment in the worksite.
- CoCSP Ch 3 §3.1.2(3)The part-time first aider shall be permanently available in the workplace to provide the necessary first aid in case of accidents or serious injuries in the worksite. The first aider shall have experience, adequate training in first aid and accredited by the authorities concerned and shall have the knowledge of how to act in case of emergencies. He shall know the places where first aid equipment are available in the worksite.
- CoCSP Ch 3 §3.1.2(8)Employees who are responsible for first aid or medical assistance procedures shall obtain appropriate training on blood borne pathogens and shall be provided with personal protective equipment and apparatuses and shall use and preserve them (the protective tube used in CPR procedure, protective clothing, gloves, masks and eye protective apparatuses) to prevent contact with blood or any other contaminated materials that might transfer infection. In case any similar case detected, it shall be immediately referred to the medical authorities concerned.
- CoCSP Ch 8 §8.10(1)Scaffolds shall be inspected by a competent person who has been provided with the necessary and adequate training to
- CoCSP Ch 2 §2.5(6)Employees shall be instructed in the most appropriate ways and methods to protect themselves when working in harsh conditions such as: severe coldness and hotness or where harmful animals and insects exist. In addition, they shall be trained in first aid procedures to enable them providing first aid in the event of any employee injury.
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HSE management system — policy, risk assessment, permit to work, emergency, inspection Keywords: risk assessment, method statement, permit to work, emergency, inspect | - CoCSP Ch 3 §3.1.2(6)A tag shall be fixed on all telephone sets with telephone numbers of responsible parties to call them in case of emergencies (ambulance, hospitals, fire brigade, police, municipality emergency, concerned authority …) also in well known places for all personnel in the workplace. Communication facilities on site shall be inspected to ensure their validity for work. A map shall be prepared to identify the best way leads to the nearest medical facility to the workplace. This map shall be displayed on safety announcement and advertisement board.
- CoCSP Ch 12 §12.1(1)Contractor shall develop and prepare an action plan (method statement) which shall be applied during the whole period of the execution of the work, methods of execution, details of the specifications of the equipment and materials used, rescue teams and equipment, inspection methods and inspection tools etc.
- CoCSP Ch 2 §2.5(8)All employees in the worksite shall be instructed and trained in how to use their personal protective equipment and appliances in case of any emergency occurrence in the project.
- CoCSP Ch 2 §2.15(2)Every crane and lifting equipment (i.e. tower cranes, mobile cranes, construction hoists and forklifts) shall be fully inspected one time every 12 months by an inspection body (company) approved and accredited by Competent authority and a safety certificate shall be obtained. The contractor shall conduct regular and periodical maintenance to ensure that it is safe and to compare this with the issued safety certificate and record the inspection results in a special log.
- CoCSP Ch 2 §2.15(3)The contractor shall inspect rigging tools (such as alloy chains, wire ropes, shackles, and eye bolts) every 6 months.
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Performance and enforcement history — incidents, notices, stop-work orders Keywords: incident, report, investigat, record, accident | - CoCSP Ch 2 §2.14(1)1. Every contractor/subcontractor shall provide every website with the necessary signs, signals and barricades to warn employees against hazards and to prevent accidents. (Refer to Chapter 6 on Signs, Signals and Barricades).
- CoCSP Ch 2 §2.15(2)Every crane and lifting equipment (i.e. tower cranes, mobile cranes, construction hoists and forklifts) shall be fully inspected one time every 12 months by an inspection body (company) approved and accredited by Competent authority and a safety certificate shall be obtained. The contractor shall conduct regular and periodical maintenance to ensure that it is safe and to compare this with the issued safety certificate and record the inspection results in a special log.
- CoCSP Ch 2 §2.16(8)In case of the work stoppage at the site, the contractor must ensure that the site is securely closed and that a permanent guard is in place to prevent unauthorized access and maintain public safety. The contractor is also required to maintain the site fencing, ensure proper cleaning and organization, and promptly remove debris and waste to preserve the aesthetic appearance of the Emirate of Dubai. “Appendix A” Form No. 1: Work Accidents
- CoCSP Ch 3 §3.1.2(2)The contractor shall ensure the availability of medical personnel prior to commencement of the project for prompt medical attention in case of accidents or serious injury. First Aiders names shall be posted on notice boards in all workplace offices (according to table no. 1) Table (1) Required number of first aiders First aid Staff Part-time first-aider (performing other jobs and
- CoCSP Ch 3 §3.1.2(3)The part-time first aider shall be permanently available in the workplace to provide the necessary first aid in case of accidents or serious injuries in the worksite. The first aider shall have experience, adequate training in first aid and accredited by the authorities concerned and shall have the knowledge of how to act in case of emergencies. He shall know the places where first aid equipment are available in the worksite.
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Escalation and close-out — red-band triggers, corrective actions Keywords: corrective, review, monitor, stop, defect | - CoCSP Ch 2 §2.16(3)The relevant department must be notified of any damage or defects in buildings, adjacent facilities, and public utilities, whether such damage existed prior to or resulted from the execution of the work. Any damage caused by the contractor during the course of the work must be rectified in accordance with a method approved by the engineering office, under their supervision, and in coordination with the affected neighbor.
- CoCSP Ch 2 §2.16(8)In case of the work stoppage at the site, the contractor must ensure that the site is securely closed and that a permanent guard is in place to prevent unauthorized access and maintain public safety. The contractor is also required to maintain the site fencing, ensure proper cleaning and organization, and promptly remove debris and waste to preserve the aesthetic appearance of the Emirate of Dubai. “Appendix A” Form No. 1: Work Accidents
- CoCSP Ch 4 §4.3.3(3)Life jackets and buoyancy aids shall be inspected for defects that would alter its strength or buoyancy. Defective devices shall
- CoCSP Ch 5 §5.4(1)The contractor shall submit a map showing all firefighting equipment locations, rescue entries, emergency exists, means of egress, assembly points, access to all required firefighting equipment and apparatuses and fire hydrants in the workplace. This map shall be reviewed and approved by the engineering office.
- CoCSP Ch 5 §5.4(10)A regular inspection shall be conducted for all fighting equipment and maintaining them in good working condition. Damaged or defective equipment shall be replaced immediately.
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