UAE HSE publications, by authority

Showing 23 publications

• Federal / CabinetLaw or decree2021, in force 2 February 2022

  Regulation of Employment Relations (UAE Labour Law)

  Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021

  Every private-sector employer in the UAE, including contractors and labour-supply subcontractors.

  Evidence an inspector asks for

  • Written employment contracts registered with MOHRE for every worker on site
  • Working-hours, overtime and rest-day records
  • Employer-funded accommodation, transport and medical arrangements where contracted
  • Occupational safety obligations under the law reflected in the site HSE plan

  Official source: mohre.gov.ae

• Federal / CabinetRegulation2022

  Implementing Regulation of the UAE Labour Law

  Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022

  Detailed rules behind Decree-Law 33/2021 — work models, wage protection, occupational safety duties.

  Evidence an inspector asks for

  • Wage Protection System (WPS) submissions for the payroll covering site workers
  • Records of the safety measures the employer is required to provide free of charge
  • Occupational injury and illness notification records

  Official source: mohre.gov.ae

• MOHREMinisterial resolutionReissued each year; 12:30–15:00 outdoor work ban

  Prohibition of work under the sun, 15 June – 15 September

  MOHRE Midday Break Decision (annual)

  All open-air and unshaded work between 15 June and 15 September inclusive.

  Evidence an inspector asks for

  • Midday-break notice displayed in Arabic, English and workers' languages
  • Shaded rest area with cooling, seating and drinking water
  • Attendance/biometric records showing no outdoor work 12:30–15:00
  • Cool water, electrolytes and heat-stress awareness records
  • Exemption evidence where continuous-work exemptions apply (e.g. utility emergency works)

  Official source: mohre.gov.ae

• MOHREMinisterial resolution2022

  Workers' accommodation standards and general services

  MOHRE Ministerial Resolution No. 44 of 2022

  Employers housing workers in labour accommodation, including contractor-run camps.

  Evidence an inspector asks for

  • Occupancy per room and floor-area records against the resolution's minima
  • Sanitary facility ratios, kitchen and laundry provision
  • Fire safety, evacuation drills and first-aid provision in the camp
  • Potable water testing, pest control and waste-removal contracts
  • Camp boss appointment and welfare complaint log

  Official source: mohre.gov.ae

• MOCCAELaw or decree1999, as amended

  Protection and Development of the Environment

  Federal Law No. 24 of 1999

  Discharges to air, land and water; hazardous substances and waste handling nationwide.

  Evidence an inspector asks for

  • Environmental permits and NOCs for the activity
  • Hazardous waste manifests and licensed-carrier records
  • Discharge consent monitoring results
  • Spill response plan and incident reports

  Official source: moccae.gov.ae

• MOCCAELaw or decreeIn force from 30 May 2025

  Reduction of Climate Change Effects

  Federal Decree-Law No. 11 of 2024

  Entities operating in the UAE that emit greenhouse gases, including large construction operations.

  Evidence an inspector asks for

  • Greenhouse gas inventory for the reporting period
  • Emission reduction plan and adaptation measures
  • Records submitted through the competent authority's reporting channel

  Official source: moccae.gov.ae

• ADOSH-SFRegulationVersion 4.1

  Abu Dhabi Occupational Safety and Health System Framework

  ADOSH-SF (formerly OSHAD-SF) System Framework

  Every entity and contractor operating in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi under a sector regulatory authority.

  Evidence an inspector asks for

  • Registered OSHMS with documented Elements 1–11
  • Competent OSH practitioner registered at the required tier
  • Risk register and Codes of Practice applied to the site's activities
  • Quarterly and annual performance reporting to the sector authority
  • Internal audit and management review records

  Official source: adosh.gov.ae

• ADOSH-SFCode of practiceCurrent edition under SF v4.1

  Electrical Safety

  ADOSH-SF CoP 15.0

  Temporary site power, energised work, isolation and lock-out on Abu Dhabi sites.

  Evidence an inspector asks for

  • Authorised person appointments and competency evidence
  • Lock-out/tag-out register and permit records
  • RCD test records with measured trip times
  • Distribution board inspection and thermography records

  Official source: adosh.gov.ae

• ADOSH-SFCode of practiceCurrent edition under SF v4.1

  Safety Signage and Signals

  ADOSH-SF CoP 11.0

  All site signage, barricading and traffic signalling in Abu Dhabi.

  Evidence an inspector asks for

  • Bilingual signage plan matched to the site layout
  • Signage inspection register with condition and replacement records

  Official source: adosh.gov.ae

• ADOSH-SFCode of practiceCurrent edition; annual Safety in Heat campaign

  Heat stress management in Abu Dhabi

  ADOSH-SF CoP 53 / Safety in Heat programme

  Outdoor and hot indoor work throughout the Abu Dhabi summer regime.

  Evidence an inspector asks for

  • Thermal work-limit or WBGT monitoring records
  • Work/rest cycles applied and recorded by activity
  • Cool water, shade and electrolyte provision evidence
  • Heat illness first-aid response and case records
  • Worker heat-awareness briefing register

  Official source: adosh.gov.ae

• EADGuidelineCurrent edition

  Construction dust, PM10 and air-quality controls

  EAD Environmental Permitting & Air Quality requirements

  Construction, demolition and earthworks in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

  Evidence an inspector asks for

  • Boundary PM10 monitoring data with exceedance triggers and actions
  • Dust suppression schedule (bowsers, wheel wash, sheeting, windbreaks)
  • Community complaint log and closure records
  • Construction Environmental Management Plan approved by EAD

  Official source: ead.gov.ae

• Federal / CabinetRegulation2020

  Electricity Wiring Regulations for Abu Dhabi

  Abu Dhabi DoE Electricity Wiring Regulations (EWR) 2020

  Temporary and permanent electrical installations connected in Abu Dhabi.

  Evidence an inspector asks for

  • Energisation certificates for each temporary supply
  • Inspection and test certificates by a registered contractor
  • Earthing and bonding test results

  Official source: doe.gov.ae

• Dubai MunicipalityCode of practiceCurrent edition

  Code of Construction Safety Practice

  Dubai Municipality Code of Construction Safety Practice

  Building and civil construction sites within Dubai Municipality jurisdiction.

  Evidence an inspector asks for

  • Approved construction HSE plan and site organisation chart
  • Safety officer appointment at the required ratio to workforce
  • Scaffolding, excavation and lifting control records
  • Monthly safety statistics submitted to the municipality
  • Accident notification within the required timeframe

  Official source: dm.gov.ae

• Dubai MunicipalityRegulation2021 edition

  Dubai Building Code (technical requirements for buildings in Dubai)

  Dubai Building Code

  Design and construction of buildings in the Emirate of Dubai.

  Evidence an inspector asks for

  • Design compliance statements against the applicable code chapters
  • Site records demonstrating as-built conformity

  Official source: dm.gov.ae

• Dubai MunicipalityRegulationCurrent edition

  Al Sa'fat green building regulations and specifications

  Al Sa'fat Dubai Green Building Evaluation System

  New buildings in Dubai, rated Bronze to Platinum sa'fa.

  Evidence an inspector asks for

  • Al Sa'fat compliance checklist submitted with the building permit
  • Construction waste diversion records
  • Water and energy efficiency substantiation

  Official source: dm.gov.ae

• Dubai Civil DefenceCode of practice2018 edition with subsequent circulars

  UAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice

  UAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice

  Fire protection design, site fire precautions, hot work and impairment across the UAE, enforced in Dubai by DCD.

  Evidence an inspector asks for

  • Fire and life safety design approval and inspection sign-offs
  • Site fire plan: extinguishers, hydrants, standpipe rising with the structure
  • Hot work permit system with fire watch and 30-minute post-work monitoring
  • Impairment notice and compensatory measures when protection is out of service
  • Evacuation drill records and assembly point control

  Official source: dcd.gov.ae

• TrakheesRegulationCurrent edition

  Trakhees (Ports, Customs & Free Zone Corporation) EHS management system

  Trakhees EHS Regulations and Technical Guidelines

  Projects inside Trakhees jurisdiction — Palm Jumeirah, Jebel Ali, Dubai World Central and related areas.

  Evidence an inspector asks for

  • Trakhees-registered EHS officer and approved EHS plan
  • Contractor classification and pre-qualification records
  • Monthly EHS statistics and inspection close-out
  • Permit-to-work regime matching the Trakhees technical guidelines

  Official source: trakhees.ae

• International standardStandard2018

  Occupational health and safety management systems — Requirements

  ISO 45001:2018

  Contractual OHS management system requirements; the backbone of most UAE client HSE specifications.

  Evidence an inspector asks for

  • Context, interested parties and OHS objectives
  • Hazard identification, risk and opportunity assessment
  • Worker consultation and participation records
  • Internal audit programme, management review and continual improvement

  Official source: iso.org

• International standardStandard2015

  Environmental management systems — Requirements

  ISO 14001:2015

  Environmental management systems required by most UAE clients and authorities.

  Evidence an inspector asks for

  • Aspects and impacts register
  • Compliance obligations register with legal register updates
  • Environmental monitoring and non-conformance records

  Official source: iso.org

• International standardStandard2015

  Quality management systems — Requirements

  ISO 9001:2015

  Integrated management systems where HSE documentation shares document control.

  Evidence an inspector asks for

  • Document and record control
  • Nonconformity and corrective action records

  Official source: iso.org

• MOIATRegulationCurrent edition

  Emirates Conformity Assessment Scheme (ECAS) and related standards

  MOIAT / ESMA conformity and product-safety schemes

  PPE, lifting gear, electrical equipment and construction products placed on the UAE market.

  Evidence an inspector asks for

  • ECAS/EQM certificates for PPE and safety-critical products
  • Supplier declarations and traceable batch records

  Official source: moiat.gov.ae

• International standardStandardCurrent edition

  Low-voltage assemblies for construction sites (ACS)

  BS EN 61439-4

  Site distribution boards and temporary supply assemblies.

  Evidence an inspector asks for

  • ACS-rated board certificates
  • Board register with inspection dates

  Official source: bsigroup.com

• International standardStandardCurrent edition

  Code of practice for safe use of cranes

  BS 7121 series

  Crane operations, lift planning and appointed-person duties on UAE sites.

  Evidence an inspector asks for

  • Lift plans signed by the appointed person
  • Third-party crane and gear certification in date
  • Operator, slinger and signaller competency cards

  Official source: bsigroup.com