ADOSH-SF Code of Practice CoP 30.1 - Working in International Locations

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Abu Dhabi Occupational Safety and
Health System Framework
(ADOSH-SF)
Code of Practice
CoP 30.1 - Working in International Locations
Version 4.0
July 2024

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Training and Competency .......................................................................................................................... 4
3. Requirements ................................................................................................................................................. 5
3.1 Roles and Responsibilities ................................................................................................................. 5
3.2 Planning and Risk Assessment ........................................................................................................ 5
3.3 International Work Procedure / Program...................................................................................... 5
3.4 Insurance Cover and Liability ........................................................................................................... 7
4. Document Amendment Record ................................................................................................................ 8

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1. Introduction
(a) This Code of Practice (CoP) applies to all employers within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
This CoP is designed to incorporate requirements set by ADPHC and Sector Regulatory
Authorities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
(b) This CoP establishes the requirements and standards for managing the risks
associated with working in international locations where the living environment,
infrastructure, culture and political climate can differ considerably from that
encountered in Abu Dhabi.
(c) The planning of international travel and work for employees shall also include
considerations of the threat of terrorism and of emerging diseases that may pose a
risk to international travellers.
(d) These requirements shall be used in the risk assessment and planning stage of an
international activity. Employers and employees preparing for international work shall
find out the conditions likely to be encountered en route and at their destination and
then take steps to minimize and control the likely risks. The main areas of risk that
should be considered are identified in this CoP.
(e) For purposes of this CoP, the term “employees” covers volunteers and temporary
workers contracted by the employer to do work on behalf of the employer in
international locations.

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2. Training and Competency
(a) Employers shall ensure that OHS training complies with the requirements of:
(i)
ADOSH-SF – Element 5 – Training, Awareness and Competency;
(ii)
ADOSH-SF – Mechanism 7.0 – Occupational Safety and Health Practitioner and
Service Provider Registration.
(b) Employers shall ensure appropriate training for personnel required to implement the
requirements of this CoP and that the risks associated with the intended international
travel and work are understood and communicated to employees traveling.
(c) Training shall be tailored to the specific requirements of the countries and worksites
intended to be visited and include any unique issues or requirements. The following
subjects shall be part of the employee training program:
(i) potential and identified hazards and risks (including security and threats to
personal safety, disease prevention, possible natural disasters);
(ii) emergency procedures developed;
(iii) first aid, medical response and medical insurance information;
(iv) communication procedures and protocols;
(v) the need to follow all other instructions as given by staff or employees on site
that do not conflict with the above; and
(vi) basic cultural and legal requirements, including but not limited to:
1. climate;
2. minimum dress requirements;
3. driving requirements;
4. local transportation (bus, taxi, train, etc);
5. food (varieties, availability of halal food, etc); and
6. alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
(d) Employers shall maintain a record of the required training that contains the following
information:
(i) name and ID number;
(ii) Emirates ID number;
(iii) subject(s) of training;
(iv) training provider;
(v) date(s) of training; and
(vi) person(s) providing the training.

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3. Requirements
3.1 Roles and Responsibilities
3.1.1 Employers
(a) Employers shall undertake their roles and responsibilities in accordance with the
general requirements of
ADOSH-SF – Element 1 – Roles, Responsibilities and Self-
Regulation Section 3.2.5.
(b) Employers shall undertake their roles and responsibilities in accordance with the
general requirements of
ADOSH-SF – Element 2 – Risk Management.
(c) Employers shall undertake their specific roles and responsibilities in accordance with
ADOSH-SF - CoP 30.0 – Lone Work and/or in Remote Locations.
3.1.2 Employees
(a) Employees shall undertake their roles and responsibilities in accordance with the
general requirements of
ADOSH-SF – Element 1 – Roles, Responsibilities and Self-
Regulation Section 3.2.7.
3.2 Planning and Risk Assessment
(a) Employers shall ensure that:
(i) their OSH policy commits to protect the health and safety of employees when
deployed to international locations, and to provide the manpower and material
resources required for this purpose;
(ii) their OSH risk assessment covers the various risks encountered when working
in international locations in accordance with the general requirements of
ADOSH-SF – Element 2 - Risk Assessment, and systems of work are established
which are safe to all parties involved or affected including the public; and
(iii) appropriate control measures are implemented as per applicable
ADOSH-SF
requirements in order to manage activities safely and without risk to health.
(b) Planning shall take account of any travel advisories put out by the UAE Ministry of
Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
3.3 International Work Procedure / Program
(a) Although Employers may only have limited control of international places of work,
they shall be required, as far as reasonably practicable to ensure the safety, health
and welfare of employees while on those premises.
(b) Entities which employees are required to travel to and work in international locations
on a regular basis shall develop and implement an international travel and work
procedure and / or program.

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(d) This procedure and / or program shall include, but is not limited to:
(i) determining the possible hazards that may be encountered during the
international activity, including health and safety risks associated with long or
frequent travel;
(ii) assessing the risks associated with the possible hazards and ensuring first aid,
medical treatment and emergency response procedures are developed and
effectively communicated;
(iii) ensuring appropriate training, as per Section 2.0 of this document;
(iv) obtaining up-to-date information on safety and security at the intended
international locations, including law and order and any conflicts;
(v) ensuring in advance that travelling employees have all required documentation,
visas, certificates, approvals, etc;
(vi) obtaining information on health hazards, especially epidemics, at the intended
international locations, and ensuring travelling employees have had appropriate
immunizations to protect them from exposure to disease;
(vii) obtaining information on what the overseas entity / location has in place for
OSH;
(viii) considering the OSH risks and hazards of intended employee accommodation,
which should be managed by considering requirements of both
ADOSH-SF – 18.0
– Employer Supplied Accommodation and the legal and technical requirements
applicable to the international work location;
(ix) ensuring adequate OSH supervision when carrying out construction or other
high risk activities at international locations;
(x) ensuring all employees take necessary PPE as required;
(xi) ensuring employees are aware of the need to undertake a site induction. (If the
overseas company does not have one in place, then develop an induction
checklist that your employee(s) can implement over there, eg who do they report
to if there is an incident, where are the first aid kits, emergency evacuation
point, etc.);
(xii) identifying arrangements, contacts and lines of communication (including out of
working hours contacts) in the event there is need for out of hours assistance
or employees are working in isolation;
(xiii) identifying procedures for incident reporting during travel and work at
international locations;
(xiv) considering gender specific requirements;
(xv) obtaining and considering relevant OSH regulations applicable to the
international location;
(xvi) ensuring there is a point of contact in the overseas entity / location who has
responsibility for your employee while on their premises;
(xvii) outlining to the overseas entity / location what safe systems of work the
employer has in place to ensure employees’ OSH and welfare while working off
site;
(xviii) incorporating strategies to minimize the risks to health and safety; and

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(xix) employee debriefing following posting to identify gaps and lessons learned.
3.4 Insurance Cover and Liability
(a) Employers shall ensure that travelling employees are covered by appropriate
insurance and liability cover, including but not limited to medical cover.
(b) Insurance provisions for vehicles and equipment shall also be considered.
(c) Employees undertaking fieldwork and work off-site shall be informed of the extent of
insurance provisions prior to commencing the international work.

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4. Document Amendment Record
Version Revision Date Description of Amendment
Page/s Affected
4.0
15 th July 2024
System acronym updated from OSHAD-SF
to ADOSH-SF to accurately reflect
document title
Throughout
Change from OSHAD to ADPHC
Change of Logo
Minor editorial changes throughout the
document without changing requirements.
Title of Mechanism 7.0 updated to ADOSH-
SF – Mechanism 7– Occupational Safety
and Health Practitioner and Service
Provider Registration
OSHAD-SF - Mechanism 8.0 - OSH
Practitioner Registration deleted

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