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HEALTH SAFETY ENVIRONMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH HAZARD
MANUAL
STANDARD NO.: HSE-OH-ST02
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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2.
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6.
7.
7.1.
7.2.
7.3.
7.4.
7.5.
7.6.
8.
8.1.
9.
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................................ 4
PURPOSE .................................................................................................................................................. 4
SCOPE ....................................................................................................................................................... 4
LAWS AND REGULATIONS ..................................................................................................................... 4
DEFINITIONS & ABBREVIATIONS .......................................................................................................... 5
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................................................................ 7
REQUIREMENTS....................................................................................................................................... 8
PHYSICAL HAZARDS ............................................................................................................................... 8
CHEMICAL HAZARDS .............................................................................................................................. 8
BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS .......................................................................................................................... 9
ERGONOMICS HAZARDS ........................................................................................................................ 9
INDOOR AIR QUALITY ........................................................................................................................... 10
PSYCHOSOCIAL HAZARDS .................................................................................................................. 10
COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE ................................................................................................................. 11
PERFORMANCE KPIS ............................................................................................................................ 11
REFERENCES ......................................................................................................................................... 12
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1.
INTRODUCTION
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) HSE Governance, Administration and Regulation
Framework ensures safe workplace and protection from workplace hazards and risks. As part of this
regulatory framework, this Occupational Health Hazard Manual has been developed. This Manual
outlines the approach for management of the following health hazards in the workplace:
(i)
Physical Hazards
(ii)
Chemical Hazards
(iii)
Biological Hazards
(iv)
Ergonomic Hazards
(v)
Indoor Air Quality Hazards and
(vi)
Psychosocial Hazards.
The Occupational Health Hazard Manual provides an overview of the occupational health hazards
encountered by ADNOC Group.
2.
PURPOSE
The purpose of this Occupational Health Hazard Manual is to give an overview of the abovementioned
Standards which stipulates the requirements for using methods to identify, evaluate and control workplace
hazards that bear a significant impact on human health and well-being. This Occupational Health Hazard
Manual aims on the following principal areas:
3.
(i)
The protection and promotion of the health of workers by preventing and controlling
occupational diseases and accidents by eliminating occupational factors and conditions
hazardous to health and safety at work;
(ii)
The development and promotion of healthy and safe work, work environments across the
ADNOC Group;
(iii)
The enhancement of physical, mental and social well-being of workers and support for the
development and maintenance of their working capacity, as well as professional and social
development at work; and
(iv)
Enabling ADNOC Group employees and its Contractors to conduct socially and
economically productive lives and to contribute positively to sustainable development.
SCOPE
This document stipulates the mandatory requirements applicable to ADNOC Group (Directorates &
Functions in ADNOC Head Quarter, ADNOC Group Companies and Affiliates) and its Contractors.
ADNOC Group and Contractors shall ensure that all expectations listed herein are fully understood,
implemented and thoroughly monitored.
4.
LAWS AND REGULATIONS
The relevant UAE Legislations applicable to this Occupational Health Hazard Manual and the mentioned
ADNOC health hazards Standard includes but not limited to:
(i)
Ministerial Resolution No. 4/1 of 1981 on defining works that are hazardous or in which it is
permissible to reduce the legally decided working hours, dated 6 January 1981.
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(ii)
Ministerial Resolution No. 27/1 of 1981 on determining remote areas as mentioned in the
law regulation work relationships No. 8 of 1980, dated 19 April 1981.
(iii)
Occupational Health is Federal Law No. 8 (1980), Chapter V: Safety, Protection, and the
Health and Social Care of the Employees; Article (91).
(iv)
UAE Ministerial Order No. (32), 1982. Specifying Preventive Methods and Measures for
Protecting Workers against Work Hazards.
(v)
UAE Ministerial Order No. (37/2), 1982. Establishing the level of medical attention the
employer is obliged to provide to his workers.
(vi)
UAE Cabinet Decree (12) of 2006 Regarding Regulation Concerning Protection of Air from
Pollution, Annex (6) Allowable Limits for Noise Level in Different Areas.
(vii)
Abu Dhabi Emirate: Law 21 of 2005 for Waste Management.
(viii)
FANR-REG-10, Regulation for the System of Accounting for and Control of Nuclear Material
and Application of Additional Protocol, Version 0.
(ix)
FANR-REG-13: Safe Transport of Radioactive Materials.
(x)
FANR-REG-23: Security of Radioactive Sources.
(xi)
FANR- REG-24 Basic Safety Standards for Facilities and Activities involving Ionizing
Radiation other than in Nuclear Facilities, Version 1.
ADNOC Group shall ensure that their activities and the activities of their contractors comply with all
relevant Federal and Abu Dhabi laws and regulations at all times, including any that may be introduced
after the publication of this Occupational Health Hazard Manual. The laws and regulations mentioned
above is not an exhaustive list; additional regulations applicable to specific Health Hazard Management
are included in the relevant Occupational Health Hazards Standards.
5.
DEFINITIONS & ABBREVIATIONS
TERMS
DESCRIPTION
ADNOC Group
ADNOC Group includes the Directorates & Functions in ADNOC Head
Quarter, Group Companies and Affiliates.
ALARP
As Low As Reasonably Practicable. Means to reduce a risk to a level which
is as low as reasonably practicable and involves balancing reduction in risk
against the time, trouble, difficulty and cost of achieving it. This level
represents the point, objectively assessed, at which the time, trouble,
difficulty and cost of further reduction measures becomes unreasonably
disproportionate to the additional risk reduction obtained.
Biological Agents
A microorganism, cell culture, or human endoparasite, whether or not
genetically modified, which may cause infection, allergy, toxicity or otherwise
create a hazard to human health. These enter the body via inhalation,
ingestion or skin contact.
Chemical Agent
Any material that has a known chemical composition, regardless of its source
or origin. This may be a pure single element or a mixture of several
elements/chemical species.
Contractor
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A ‘Contractor’ is defined as an individual or organization having a contract /
sub-contract with ADNOC Group for the provision of services, equipment or
performance of works. The term “Contractor” as used in the ADNOC Group
Contracts Procedure is synonymous with the terms including but not limited
to “Consultant”, “Sub-Contractor”, “Service Provider” or “Supplier.”
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TERMS
DESCRIPTION
Ergonomics
A scientific discipline concerned with understanding the interactions among
humans and other elements of a system. It is also a profession that applies
theory, principles, data and methods to design to optimise human well-being
and overall system performance.
Group Company
Means any Company within the ADNOC Group, other than ADNOC.
Hazard
Any substance, physical effect, or condition with potential to harm people,
property or the environment or affect company reputation.
Health Hazard
An agent or a factor with potential to cause harm to health. Also known as
‟Health hazards” or ‟Agents hazardous to health”.
Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)
is a generic term which refers to the air quality within and around buildings,
offices, rooms, and other structures, and it specifically relates to the health,
wellbeing and comfort of the occupants of these buildings
Means Key Performance Indicator, which is a type of a performance
measurement that evaluates the success of a particular activity.
KPI
Means ‛overview’ document which, in effect, set out mandatory requirements
that shall be complied with and implemented across ADNOC Group.
Manual
Occupational
(OH)
Health
A multidisciplinary field aimed at:
- the protection and promotion of the health of workers by preventing and
controlling occupational diseases and injuries by eliminating occupational
factors and conditions hazardous to health and safety at work
- the development and promotion of healthy and safe work, work
environments and work organisations;
- the enhancement of the physical, mental and social wellbeing of workers
and support for the development and maintenance of their working capacity,
as well as professional and social development at work
- enabling workers to conduct socially and economically productive lives and
to contribute positively to sustainable development
The term Occupational health is synonymous with term "Industrial Health"
OHRA
Occupational Health Risk Assessment.
Physical Agents
These are sources of energy that may cause injury or disease. Examples of
physical agents include noise, vibration, radiation, and extremes in
temperature and pressure.
Standard
Means ‛standard setting’ documents which, in effect, set out mandatory
requirements that shall be complied with and implemented across ADNOC
Group.
ADNOC Group shall demonstrate that they meet the requirements of the
Standards either by showing that they have the necessary systems and
procedures in place and/or by preparing additional systems and procedures
to address identified ‛gaps’.
UAE
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United Arab Emirates.
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ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
ADNOC Group Senior Management (VP and above) shall ensure that its employees and Contractors
working under ADNOC jurisdiction/facility/construction site/project site, mandatorily comply with the
requirements of this Manual.
JOB POSITION
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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ADNOC Senior
Management
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OH/IH Specialist
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Group HSE Function
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Employees
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Contractor HSE
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Ensures all health hazards as stipulated in this Occupational Health
Hazard are addressed during the preparation of the abovementioned
Standard;
Provides guidance and ensures that adequate competencies, time
and resources are available to report and investigate occupational
illness cases;
Ensures that corrective and preventive actions implemented in timely
manner;
Ensures training resources are available covering all topics in this
Occupational Health Hazard Manual; and
Responsible for implementing this Occupational Health Hazard
Manual and allocation of resources.
Defines the roles and responsibilities of line managers, specialist
advisors (where applicable), supervisors and the workforce for
implementation of abovementioned Occupational Health Hazard
Standards.
Seek ADNOC Group Senior Management assistance in applying and
obtaining the authority, permits and security passes involved;
Analyses, updates and implements this Occupational Health Hazard
Manual;
Investigates all Occupational Illness cases and completes
investigation in timely manner;
Ensures that all corrective and preventive actions identified in the
investigation report are closed in timely manner;
Develops and communicates a comprehensive internal procedure for
implementing the requirements of this Occupational Health Hazard
Manual covering all employees and activities including those by the
Contractors; and
Organises, leads or participates in monitoring the workplace.
Defines the appropriate Standard with respect to health hazards,
including its methodology; and
Oversees implementation and enforcement of this Occupational
Health Hazard Manual within the Group Companies.
Ensure awareness on the provisions of this Standard;
Ensure compliance to requirements mandated by this Standard.
Ensures the inclusion of terms & conditions of tenders or in the
contractual arrangements between the different parties
Ensure any apparent conflicts between the ADNOC Group and the
Contractor on abiding with the requirements of the ADNOC
Occupational Health Hazard Manual are addressed.
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REQUIREMENTS
7.1.
PHYSICAL HAZARDS
Physical agents potentially associated with the range of activities conducted by ADNOC Group and their
Contractors can be found in the Physical Hazards Standard (HSE-OH-ST08), which includes the following
hazards:
(i)
Noise;
(ii)
Vibration;
(iii)
Heat Stress;
(iv)
Radiation (ionizing and non-ionizing);
(v)
Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material; and
(vi)
Hyperbaric Pressure.
The Physical Hazards Standard provides a framework and detailed guidance on:
7.2.
(i)
Various physical agents present in the work environment;
(ii)
Health effects of physical hazards when a worker is exposed;
(iii)
Evaluation of health
environment;
(iv)
Controlling the risks to As Low as Reasonably Practicable (ALARP); and
(v)
Meeting Legislative and Regulatory requirements (e.g., FANR).
risks associated with physical agents present in the working
CHEMICAL HAZARDS
Chemical agents potentially associated with the range of activities conducted by ADNOC Group and their
Contractors can be found in the Chemical Hazards Standard (HSE-OH-ST09), which includes the
following hazards:
(i)
Chemicals (New or Existing);
(ii)
Asbestos Containing Material (ACM);
(iii)
Manmade Fibres (MMF); and
(iv)
Other process and manufactured chemicals.
The Chemical Hazards Standard outlines how chemical hazards are recognized in the workplace through
labelling and safety data sheets; how they can be assessed; the interpretation of field data, and the
control measures to be instituted which aims in mitigating exposure of workers. The Standard provides
a framework and detailed guidance on:
(i)
The nature of chemical hazards and their effects on the human body with respect to
exposure;
(ii)
The routes of interaction between chemical hazards and the human body;
(iii)
Evaluating the risks associated with chemical hazards present in the working environment;
(iv)
Controlling the risks through utilization of the hierarchy of controls;
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(v)
Health, Safety and Environment approval of new chemicals, whether raw materials, ADNOC
products, and project chemicals;
(vi)
Recognition, evaluation, and control of worker exposures to asbestos fibres; and
(vii)
Recognition, evaluation, and control of worker exposures to man-made fibres.
BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS
The Biological Hazards Standard (HSE-OH-ST10) outlines various kinds of biological agents and hazard
group classifications; effects to human health; how biological hazards can be assessed; interpretation of
field data, and control measures available aimed in mitigating exposure of workers.
The Biological Hazards Standard provides a framework and detailed guidance on:
7.4.
(i)
Various kinds of biological agents and their effects on the human body;
(ii)
Evaluating the health risks associated with biological agents present in the working
environment;
(iii)
Controlling the health risks posed by biological agents by utilizing the hierarchy of controls;
and
(iv)
Management of Legionella bacteria in hot and cold water systems.
ERGONOMICS HAZARDS
It is the ADNOC Group HSE policy to establish the requirements for using ergonomic methods aimed in
identifying, evaluating and and controlling the work tasks and activities that bear a significant impact on
human health and well-being. The application of ergonomic principles in the workplace can result in the
following:
(i)
Increased productivity;
(ii)
Improved health and safety of the workers;
(iii)
Lower worker compensation claims;
(iv)
Compliance with regulations;
(v)
Reduced operation cost; and
(vi)
Lower lost time at work.
Ergonomics Hazards Standard (HSE-OH-ST11) provides a framework and detailed guidance on the
following:
(i)
Occupational risk factors that can contribute to the incidence of musculoskeletal-related
disorders;
(ii)
Principles of design ergonomics;
(iii)
Evaluating the risks associated with office and workplace ergonomics using various
assessment tools; and
(iv)
The importance of ergonomics training sessions to workers aimed in enhancing their
awareness on risk factors that contribute to the incidence of musculoskeletal disorders.
This Standard specifies mandatory requirements of workplace ergonomics to be assessed by ADNOC
Group and their Contractors to ensure that the risks are adequately managed.
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INDOOR AIR QUALITY
The Indoor Air Quality Hazards Standard (HSE-OH-ST12) provides a framework and guidance on:
(i)
the causes of poor indoor air quality;
(ii)
indoor air quality hazards and their health effects to employees;
(iii)
how indoor environments can be assessed and interpretation of field data; and
(iv)
various control measures aimed in mitigating employee exposure to indoor air quality
hazards.
In that respect, this Standard is not intended to cover assessment of external (i.e. environmental) air
quality caused by traffic smog, sandstorms, or industrial pollution.
The Indoor Air Quality Hazards Standard covers indoor environments which encompass offices, control
rooms, living accommodation, rest areas and other indoor facilities associated with an organisation.
7.6.
PSYCHOSOCIAL HAZARDS
The term ‘psychosocial’ refers to the interrelationships between individuals, thoughts and behaviours,
and their social environment. Psychosocial risk is the likelihood that psychosocial factors will have a
hazardous influence on employees’ health through their perceptions and experience and the severity of
ill health that can be caused by exposure to them.
The factors related to psychosocial hazards are but not limited to:
(i)
Job Strain;
(ii)
Work Role Issues;
(iii)
Shift Work and Long Work Hours;
(iv)
Time Pressure;
(v)
Effort-Reward Imbalance;
(vi)
Lack of Co-Worker Support and Interpersonal Relationships;
(vii)
Career Concerns;
(viii)
Bullying and Harassment;
(ix)
Workplace Violence; [Ref. 8] and
(x)
Fatigue. [Ref. 9]
Psychosocial Hazards Standard (HSE-OH-ST13) provides an overall understanding of psychosocial
hazards through recognition of risk factors, evaluation of magnitude of psychosocial risks and control of
these risks through appropriate psychosocial hazard interventions. This standard establishes a consistent
guidance to the personnel within the ADNOC Group.
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COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE
ADNOC will conduct compliance audit of this Standard at approximately three-year intervals; these audits
will be in addition to GC’s internal audits and where required, ADNOC will take steps to minimize overlap
and duplication between ADNOC Corporate and Group Companies internal audits.
The main audit deliverable is a formal and structured report for the attention of GC Management and the
respective ADNOC Directorate.
8.1.
PERFORMANCE KPIS
Refer to the Performance KPIs as depicted in relevant sections in the following Occupational Health
Standards:
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Physical Hazards Standard (HSE-OH-ST08)
Chemical Hazards Standard (HSE-OH-ST09)
Biological Hazards Standard (HSE-OH-ST10)
Ergonomics Hazards Standard (HSE-OH-ST11)
Indoor Air Quality Hazards Standard (HSE-OH-ST12)
Psychosocial Hazards Standard (HSE-OH-ST13)
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REFERENCES
ADNOC Physical Hazards Standard, HSE-OH-ST08
ADNOC Chemical Hazards Standard, HSE-OH-ST09
ADNOC Biological Hazards Standard, HSE-OH-ST10
ADNOC Ergonomic Hazards Standard HSE-OH-ST11
ADNOC Indoor Air Quality Standard, HSE-OH-ST12
ADNOC Psychosocial Hazards Standard, HSE-OH-ST13
ADNOC Integrated Operations Management System Manual, HSE-GA-ST02
American Industrial Hygiene Association. The Occupational Environment: It’s Evaluation, Control
and Management 3rd edition.
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety.
https://www.ccohs.ca/oshanswers/psychosocial/fatigue.html
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