Mechanism 5.0 - OSH Requirements for Medium Risk Entities

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Abu Dhabi Occupational Safety and
Health System Framework
(ADOSH-SF)
Mechanisms
Mechanism 5.0 – OSH Requirements for
Medium Risk Entities
Version 4.0
July 2024

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................... 3
2. Requirements .................................................................................................................................................. 4
2.1 Medium Risk Entity Requirements ................................................................................................. 4
3. Document Amendment Record ................................................................................................................. 7
Appendix 1: Training Attendance Register .................................................................................................. 8
Appendix 2: Personal Protective Equipment Supplied Register .......................................................... 9
Appendix 3: Occupational Injuries Register ............................................................................................... 10
Appendix 4: Hazard and Risk Register ......................................................................................................... 11
Appendix 5: Hazardous Substances Register............................................................................................ 12

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1. Introduction
This mechanism is designed to define the minimum OSH requirements for sector
entities that have been assessed by the concerned Sector Regulatory Authority (SRA)
as medium risk and do not require a fully compliant OSHMS to manage their risks.
ADOSH-SF - Mechanism 3.0 – Identification, Assessment and Nomination of Entities
outlines the process that the concerned SRA shall undertake in assessing the risk of a
sector entity.
This mechanism has been designed to ensure fair, transparent and consistent
implementation of the ADOSH-SF.

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2. Requirements
2.1 Medium Risk Entity Requirements
(a) Entities assessed by the concerned SRA to be medium risk shall develop, implement
and maintain OSH records that comply with the following OSH requirements as a
minimum:
(i) ensure employee training, including:
1. site specific OSH induction training for new employees;
2. task / equipment specific basic work rules / standard operating procedures;
3. identified risk and hazards;
4. hazardous substances; and
5. first aid / fire / emergency response.
(ii) ensure hazards and risks are assessed:
1. what can go wrong?;
2. who can get hurt?; and
3. what control measures can be implemented to make the workplace safer?
(iii) provide safe and appropriate plant, equipment and tools:
1. ensure plant, equipment and tools are installed, operated and maintained
to manufacturer’s specifications;
2. ensure plant, equipment and tools are inspected regularly and have
relevant certification, where applicable (e.g. lifting equipment, etc); and
3. ensure plant, equipment and tools are only operated by competent persons
and utilized for tasks they were designed to perform.
(iv) provide safe and appropriate safety and welfare facilities, as required, including:
1. first aid box / equipment / personnel;
2. fire fighting equipment;
3. drinking water;
4. toilets, showers, hand basins, soap, towels, etc;
5. place to store clothing / Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), etc; and
6. somewhere to rest and eat meals.
(v) consider health issues, including:
1. supply of appropriate PPE;
2. appropriate immunizations (if applicable);
3. protection from exposure to hazardous materials;
4. appropriate ventilation and lighting;
5. reasonable work temperature;
6. appropriate space and equipment to safely perform the tasks; and

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7. clean workplace with appropriate waste containers and waste is
disposed of utilizing waste service providers licensed by the authority
regulating waste management in Abu Dhabi emirate.
(vi) notify the concerned SRA (and other relevant authorities, as applicable) of
all serious OSH incidents as soon as practicable, within 24 hours in case of a
fatality or within 3 days in case of other serious incident
.
Note: Serious OSH Incident is a work-related incident consisting of or resulting in:
• Fatality;
• Serious Injury;
• Serious Dangerous Occurrence; and/or
• Serious Occupational Illness / Disease.
Note: For more information on Serious OSH Incidents refer to
ADOSH-SF –– Mechanism 11.0 –
Incident Notification, Investigation and Reporting.
Note: ADOSH-SF – Form G – Serious OSH Incident Notification Form shall be used to notify OSH
incidents to Concerned SRA.
(vii) record all OSH incidents (serious and non-serious) and perform OSH incident
investigations for all:
1. discover the causes of the incident – find out why and how it happened
- what went wrong?;
2. identify what to change or improve to prevent a repeat of the incident
by controlling or eliminating hazards and risks?
3. Keep records of all incidents and incident investigations;
4. In case of a serious incident, report the completed investigation report,
to the concerned SRA, within 30 calendar days of the date of the
incident, as an attachment to the completed
ADOSH-SF – Form G1.
Note: Form G1 is to be submitted by entities to the concerned SRA to summarize Serious
Incident Investigation findings. The full OSH Incident investigation should be attached to the
completed ADOSH-SF – Form G1. ADOSH-SF – Form G1 can be accepted as a full investigation
report where the information within is suitable and sufficient in relation to the complexity
and severity of the incident and covers the requirements of clause 5.4 of to ADOSH-SF ––
Mechanism 11.0 –Incident Notification, Investigation and Reporting
Note: Form G2 is for Entity Internal Use and Recordkeeping and shall be used to record non
serious injuries. All non-serious Incidents not requiring immediate notification to SRA should
be investigated and results recorded internally using ADOSH-SF - Form G2.
Note: refer to ADOSH-SF – Mechanism 11.0 – Incident Notification, Investigation and Reporting
for further information.
(viii) Complete an Occupational Injuries Register on an annual basis and make it
available to the concerned SRA, as required;

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(ix) complete and maintain at a minimum the following OSH records and
registers:
1. training register;
2. PPE register;
3. occupational injuries register;
4. hazard and risk register;
5. incident investigation records; and
6. hazardous substance register (if applicable).
Note: Standard Templates are included in the appendices of this document. Entities
may use other formats as long as they record the same information as a minimum.
(b) Comply with the requirements of the
ADOSH-SF Codes of Practice as applicable to the
undertakings of the entity.
(c) The entity shall, if over 100 persons are employed, employ, as a minimum, one OSH
General Practitioner as defined by
ADOSH-SF – Mechanism 7.0 –Occupational Safety
and Health Practitioner and Service Provider Registration.

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3. 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
From clause 2.1(a), delete reference to
Federal Law No. 8, for 1980 (Regulation of
Labor Relations)
Clause 2(c) added regarding OSH
Manpower requirements
Delete Appendix 1 (Contact Details of
SRAs and Relevant Authorities), and
amend numbering of remaining
appendices and clause 2.1(a)(vi)
accordingly
Minor editorial changes to provide further
clarification without changing
requirements.

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Appendix 1: Training Attendance Register
Training Attendance Register
Entity Name: Location:
Date of
Training
Name of
Employee Position
Type of
Training (eg
Induction,
First Aid)
Hours
Attended
Employee
Signature
Trainer
Signature

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Appendix 2: Personal Protective Equipment Supplied Register
This register is maintained to record the supply without charge to the employee and/or
replacement of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). The employer ensures at all times that
the PPE supplied is manufactured, used and maintained to appropriate International Standards,
as per ADOSH-SF – CoP 2.0 – Personal Protective Equipment.
The employer ensures that PPE Supplied is appropriate to control the hazards and risks of the
employees under its control.
The employer ensures that each employee is trained in the correct use and maintenance of
supplied PPE and there is suitable facilities for storage of PPE.
Personal Protective Equipment Register
Entity Name: Location:
Date of
Issue or
Replacement
Name of
Employee
Position Type of
Equipment
(eg Safety
Glasses,
Safety
Boots)
Quantity Brand of
Equipment
Employee
Signature
Supervisor
Signature

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Appendix 3: Occupational Injuries Register
Occupational Injuries Register
Entity Name: Location:
Date
of
Injury
Time of
Treatment
(24 Hr
Clock)
Name of
Employee
Position Nature
of
Injury
Treatment
Performed Further
Treatment
Required
Employee
Signature
Supervisor
Signature
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No
Yes / No

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Appendix 4: Hazard and Risk Register
Hazard and Risk Register
Entity Name: Location:
Task
Hazard
What could go
wrong?
Risk
If it happens, how
bad will the
outcome be?
Control Measures
in Place
Supervisor
Signature

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Appendix 5: Hazardous Substances Register
Hazardous Substances Register
Entity Name: Location: Date:
Name of
Substance
(Chemical or
Commercial
Name)
Supplier Manufacturer
Maximum
Quantity
Stored
Safety Data Sheet* Special
Conditions
for Use /
Storage /
Disposal
Copy on
Site
Date of
Issue
* Safety Data Sheet: Must be within 5 years of date of issue.

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