In order to preserve the health and safety of workers, provide active environments, and protect the health and safety of individuals in these locations, Abu Dhabi City Municipality (ADM) spoke to workers in the construction sector to the importance of providing the best occupational health and safety levels and standards
This occurred during the virtual instructional workshop conducted by the Department of Health, Safety and Environment, which is a part of their ongoing annual awareness campaign.
Reinforcing HSE culture
The campaign aims to elevate responsibility and awareness regarding the importance of adopting the best practices and preventive measures, ensuring the highest levels of safety and security at construction sites.
The workshop included discussions on the occupational health and safety requirements in Abu Dhabi and the mechanism for monitoring the implementation of these requirements, in terms of submitting periodic reports, activity, and auditing reports.
It also covered other matters related to the environment, health, and safety at construction sites. Additionally, this workshop was specifically dedicated to English speakers.
The workshop focused on reinforcing the culture among construction entities and contractors with approved health and safety management systems, covering numerous aspects such as:
- The general framework of the occupational health and safety system in Abu Dhabi and its organisational structure.
- The roles and responsibilities of these entities in implementing Abu Dhabi's occupational health and safety system according to risk classification.
- An introduction to the e-performance system for occupational health and safety in Abu Dhabi, including how to report incidents and submit the required forms through the e-system according to the occupational health and safety requirements in Abu Dhabi.
The organisers gave representatives of consultancy firms, offices, and contractors the opportunity to ask questions and present their requests as well.
Last year, ADM had hosted in-person workshops at different sites across the city. The workshops were part of an ongoing series of field campaigns conducted by the municipality, spanning five consecutive days.
