Management & environment

Emergency preparedness and first aid

Tests that the site can actually respond: alarm, muster, roll call, first aid, medical route and drills.

87 checkpoints · Monthly, plus after every drill · Civil Defence, ADOSH-SF, MOHRE · Updated 8 September 2026

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Plan

Emergency response plan site-specific, current and covering all shiftsADOSH-SF (formerly OSHAD-SF) System Framework – Elements 1–9
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Scenarios cover fire, collapse, rescue from height and confined space, heat illness and severe weatherADOSH-SF (formerly OSHAD-SF) System Framework – Elements 1–9
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Emergency contact board complete, bilingual and readableADOSH-SF CoP 11.0
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Means

Alarm audible in every part of the site including plant cabs and basementsUAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice (2018), Chapter 12 – Construction & Demolition
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Muster points signed, clear and safe from the structureUAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice (2018), Chapter 12 – Construction & Demolition
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Live headcount available from the access system for roll callADOSH-SF (formerly OSHAD-SF) System Framework – Elements 1–9
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Ambulance access route kept clear and gate keys availableUAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice (2018), Chapter 12 – Construction & Demolition
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First aid

First aiders per shift named, in date and reachableFederal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 and Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022
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First aid kits, burn kits and eyewash stocked and within expiryFederal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 and Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022
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Stretcher / rescue equipment appropriate to the work at height on siteTrakhees EHS Regulations and Technical Guidelines
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Nearest hospital and clinic identified with travel timeFederal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 and Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022
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Practice

Evacuation drill held within the required interval and timedUAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice (2018), Chapter 12 – Construction & Demolition
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Drill findings recorded with actions assigned and closedISO 45001:2018
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Incident reporting route understood by every workerADOSH-SF (formerly OSHAD-SF) System Framework – Elements 1–9
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Emergency organisation and roles

Emergency response team named with defined roles for each shiftADOSH-SF (formerly OSHAD-SF) System Framework – Elements 1–9
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Incident controller identified and contactable at all times work is ongoingADOSH-SF (formerly OSHAD-SF) System Framework – Elements 1–9
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Fire wardens trained and refreshed within the required intervalUAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice (2018), Chapter 12 – Construction & Demolition
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Deputy roles assigned to cover absence of primary emergency team membersADOSH-SF (formerly OSHAD-SF) System Framework – Elements 1–9
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Emergency roles briefed to new starters during site inductionADOSH-SF (formerly OSHAD-SF) System Framework – Elements 1–9
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Contractor and subcontractor emergency contacts consolidated into one directoryDubai Municipality Administrative Resolution on construction site safety
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Site-specific emergency scenarios

Crane collapse or dropped load scenario included in the response planTrakhees EHS Regulations and Technical Guidelines
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Excavation collapse and confined space rescue scenario planned and resourcedADOSH-SF CoP 1.0 – Hazard Identification, Risk Assessment and Control
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Chemical spill or release scenario linked to the hazardous substances procedureEAD Technical Guidance – Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)
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Flooding or extreme weather scenario planned for site shutdown and securingEAD Technical Guidance – Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)
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Bomb threat or security incident procedure documented and briefedFederal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 and Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022
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Working at height rescue scenario rehearsed with the equipment actually availableADOSH-SF CoP – Safety in Work at Height
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Public interface incident (e.g. vehicle strike outside the site) procedure documentedDubai Municipality Administrative Resolution on construction site safety
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Alarm and communication systems

Distinct alarm tones used and understood for evacuate versus stand-byUAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice (2018), Chapter 12 – Construction & Demolition
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Back-up communication method available if the primary alarm system failsUAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice (2018), Chapter 12 – Construction & Demolition
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Public address or megaphone equipment tested and accessible to wardensUAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice (2018), Chapter 12 – Construction & Demolition
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Mass notification (SMS/app) system tested for reaching the full workforceADOSH-SF (formerly OSHAD-SF) System Framework – Elements 1–9
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Radio channels for emergency use kept clear and monitored during drillsADOSH-SF (formerly OSHAD-SF) System Framework – Elements 1–9
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Muster and headcount

Multiple muster points designated for different wind/hazard directionsUAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice (2018), Chapter 12 – Construction & Demolition
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Headcount method reconciled against the daily attendance/turnstile recordADOSH-SF (formerly OSHAD-SF) System Framework – Elements 1–9
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Visitor and delivery driver sign-in included in the muster headcount processDubai Municipality Administrative Resolution on construction site safety
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Missing person escalation procedure documented and rehearsedADOSH-SF (formerly OSHAD-SF) System Framework – Elements 1–9
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Muster point capacity checked against current site populationUAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice (2018), Chapter 12 – Construction & Demolition
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All-clear procedure defined before workers are allowed to return to work areasUAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice (2018), Chapter 12 – Construction & Demolition
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First aid resourcing and coverage

First aider-to-worker ratio meets the applicable UAE requirement for site sizeFederal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 and Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022
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First aid room or station sited for rapid access from all work areasFederal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 and Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022
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First aid provision maintained during break periods and shift changeoversFederal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 and Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022
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Automated external defibrillator (AED) available and maintained where providedFederal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 and Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022
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First aid treatment log maintained confidentially and reviewed for trendsISO 45001:2018
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Language capability of first aiders matched to the site workforceADOSH-SF (formerly OSHAD-SF) System Framework – Elements 1–9
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Medical evacuation and transport

Site ambulance or dedicated transport arrangement confirmed for serious injuriesFederal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 and Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022
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Access route for emergency vehicles kept clear and tested for width and turningUAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice (2018), Chapter 12 – Construction & Demolition
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Helicopter landing or extraction point identified for remote or large sites where relevantFederal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 and Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022
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Handover information (injury, location, contact) prepared for arriving paramedicsFederal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 and Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022
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Escort procedure defined for accompanying an injured worker to hospitalFederal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 and Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022
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Drills, training and continuous improvement

Drill scenarios varied across fire, medical, and structural emergencies over the yearADOSH-SF (formerly OSHAD-SF) System Framework – Elements 1–9
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Drill timing and evacuation performance benchmarked against target timesUAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice (2018), Chapter 12 – Construction & Demolition
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Night shift and weekend crews included in the drill programmeADOSH-SF (formerly OSHAD-SF) System Framework – Elements 1–9
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External stakeholders (Civil Defence, neighbouring sites) invited to major drills where relevantUAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice (2018), Chapter 12 – Construction & Demolition
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Post-drill debrief held with all wardens and first aidersISO 45001:2018
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Training records for first aid and fire warden certification tracked for renewalFederal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 and Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022
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Post-incident management

Incident notification procedure to MOHRE/authorities followed within required timescalesFederal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 and Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022
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Root cause investigation conducted for all reportable incidentsISO 45001:2018
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Injured worker welfare and return-to-work process documentedFederal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 and Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022
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Statistics on incidents and near-misses reviewed at management level monthlyISO 45001:2018
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Communication to the workforce following a significant incident is timely and factualADOSH-SF (formerly OSHAD-SF) System Framework – Elements 1–9
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Emergency equipment inventory

Stretchers, spinal boards and cervical collars available and checked for completenessFederal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 and Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022
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Blood-borne pathogen spill kits stocked at first aid pointsMOHRE Ministerial Resolution No. 45 of 2022 (occupational safety, health and labour accommodation)
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Burns dressings and eyewash stations specific to on-site chemical and thermal risksFederal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 and Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022
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Emergency equipment inventory checked against a master list monthlyISO 45001:2018
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Severe weather and environmental emergencies

Sandstorm and low-visibility stand-down procedure defined and briefedDubai Municipality Administrative Resolution on construction site safety
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Lightning detection or warning method used to suspend height and crane workDubai Municipality Code of Construction Safety Practice (CoCSP)
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Site drainage and pumping plan activated ahead of forecast heavy rainfallEAD Technical Guidance – Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)
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Extreme heat emergency response distinct from routine midday break arrangementsMOHRE Ministerial Resolution No. 45 of 2022 (occupational safety, health and labour accommodation)
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Off-site and community emergency coordination

Neighbouring sites and facilities included in mutual aid arrangements where relevantDubai Municipality Administrative Resolution on construction site safety
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Site emergency plan cross-referenced with the area civil defence response planUAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice (2018), Chapter 12 – Construction & Demolition
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Community notification procedure defined for incidents affecting the public boundaryDubai Municipality Administrative Resolution on construction site safety
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Media and next-of-kin communication protocol agreed in advance of an incidentFederal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 and Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022
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Vulnerable persons and special circumstances

Emergency arrangements account for workers with reduced mobility or medical conditionsMOHRE Ministerial Resolution No. 45 of 2022 (occupational safety, health and labour accommodation)
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Interpreter or translated emergency instructions available for the workforce languages presentADOSH-SF (formerly OSHAD-SF) System Framework – Elements 1–9
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Night shift skeleton crew emergency cover confirmed adequate for the population presentADOSH-SF (formerly OSHAD-SF) System Framework – Elements 1–9
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Visitor and delivery driver emergency briefing given at gate sign-inDubai Municipality Administrative Resolution on construction site safety
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Records, insurance and business continuity

Emergency plan reviewed and re-issued whenever site logistics materially changeISO 45001:2018
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Insurance emergency contact and loss adjuster notification procedure documentedFederal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 and Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022
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Business continuity arrangements agreed for extended site shutdown following a major incidentISO 45001:2018
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Occupational health and psychological first aid

Mental health and psychological first aid contact point available to the workforceMOHRE Ministerial Resolution No. 45 of 2022 (occupational safety, health and labour accommodation)
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Critical incident stress support arranged following a fatality or serious injuryFederal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 and Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022
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Occupational health clinic on standby for non-emergency work-related illnessMOHRE Ministerial Resolution No. 45 of 2022 (occupational safety, health and labour accommodation)
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Return-to-work medical clearance required before an injured worker resumes safety-critical tasksFederal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021 and Cabinet Resolution No. 1 of 2022
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Utility and structural failure response

Gas or water main strike response procedure includes immediate area evacuation criteriaTrakhees EHS Regulations and Technical Guidelines
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Structural instability or partial collapse response plan identifies a competent structural assessor on callDubai Municipality Code of Construction Safety Practice (CoCSP)
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Power outage contingency confirmed for life-safety systems including alarms and emergency lightingUAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice (2018), Chapter 12 – Construction & Demolition
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Flood or dewatering system failure escalation route to site management definedEAD Technical Guidance – Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)
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