Site set-up & welfare

Site welfare, sanitation and drinking water

Weekly welfare walk covering toilets, washing, rest and eating areas, drinking water and prayer facilities.

84 checkpoints · Weekly · MOHRE, Local municipality · Updated 8 September 2026

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Sanitation

Toilet numbers meet the ratio for the workforce on site, including women where employedMOHRE Ministerial Resolution No. 44 of 2022 (workers' accommodation standards)
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Toilets cleaned to a written schedule with the record displayedMOHRE Ministerial Resolution No. 44 of 2022 (workers' accommodation standards)
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Washbasins with soap, water and hand drying at every toilet blockMOHRE Ministerial Resolution No. 44 of 2022 (workers' accommodation standards)
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Chemical / holding tanks emptied by a licensed contractorEAD Technical Guidance – Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)
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Rest and eating

Rest area shaded or air conditioned, seated and sized for peak headcountMOHRE Ministerial Decree on the midday break (annual decision): 15 Jun – 15 Sep, 12:30–15:00
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Eating area separated from work, chemicals and wasteMOHRE Ministerial Resolution No. 44 of 2022 (workers' accommodation standards)
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Means to heat food and store it safely providedMOHRE Ministerial Resolution No. 44 of 2022 (workers' accommodation standards)
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Prayer area provided, clean and clear of storageMOHRE Ministerial Resolution No. 44 of 2022 (workers' accommodation standards)
Action / comment: ______________________________________________

Drinking water

Cool potable water at every work front, including upper floorsMOHRE Ministerial Decree on the midday break (annual decision): 15 Jun – 15 Sep, 12:30–15:00
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Dispensers cleaned and disinfected on a recorded scheduleMOHRE Ministerial Resolution No. 44 of 2022 (workers' accommodation standards)
Action / comment: ______________________________________________
Cups or personal bottles provided; no shared open containersMOHRE Ministerial Resolution No. 44 of 2022 (workers' accommodation standards)
Action / comment: ______________________________________________
Water quality test certificate current for tanks or bowsersMOHRE Ministerial Resolution No. 44 of 2022 (workers' accommodation standards)
Action / comment: ______________________________________________

Accommodation standards (off-site labour camps)

Approved labour accommodation used, matching the registered capacityMOHRE Worker Accommodation Standards
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Room occupancy within the permitted density and bunk spacingMOHRE Worker Accommodation Standards
Action / comment: ______________________________________________
Fire safety equipment, alarms and escape routes in place at the accommodationUAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice 2018
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Kitchen and food storage areas maintained to hygiene standardsMOHRE Worker Accommodation Standards
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Transport to and from site is safe, licensed and not overcrowdedMOHRE Worker Accommodation Standards
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Recreation and communication facilities provided as requiredMOHRE Worker Accommodation Standards
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Accommodation inspection records available and unresolved issues tracked to closureMOHRE Worker Accommodation Standards
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Heat stress and summer working

Midday break hours displayed and enforced across all work fronts and sub-contractorsUAE Midday Break Decision
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Heat stress risk assessment reviewed ahead of the summer periodUAE Midday Break Decision
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Cooling vests, umbrellas or additional shade provided for exposed high-risk tasksUAE Midday Break Decision
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Buddy system in place to monitor workers for early signs of heat illnessUAE Midday Break Decision
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First aid trained personnel briefed on recognising and treating heat-related illnessUAE Midday Break Decision
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Acclimatisation plan followed for new arrivals in the first two weeksUAE Midday Break Decision
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Records kept of any heat-related incidents and corrective actions takenMOHRE Worker Accommodation Standards
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Welfare facility condition and maintenance

Welfare cabins structurally sound, weatherproof and free of damageMOHRE Worker Accommodation Standards
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Air conditioning in rest areas functioning and serviced to a scheduleMOHRE Worker Accommodation Standards
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Lighting and ventilation adequate in all welfare unitsMOHRE Worker Accommodation Standards
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Pest control programme in place for welfare and food areasMOHRE Worker Accommodation Standards
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Waste bins provided, emptied regularly and kept covered near welfare areasEAD CEMP Guidance
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Welfare facilities accessible for workers with disabilities where requiredMOHRE Worker Accommodation Standards
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Locker or secure storage provided for personal belongingsMOHRE Worker Accommodation Standards
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Female worker facilities

Separate toilet and washing facilities provided for female workers where employedMOHRE Worker Accommodation Standards
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Separate rest and changing area provided for female workers with privacy and securityMOHRE Worker Accommodation Standards
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Female-specific welfare needs reviewed as part of the site welfare planMOHRE Worker Accommodation Standards
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Medical and first aid provision

First aid box stocked, accessible and contents checked to a scheduleFederal Decree-Law 33/2021
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Trained first aiders available on every shift at the required ratioFederal Decree-Law 33/2021
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Clinic or medical room arrangements confirmed with a nearby hospital for emergenciesFederal Decree-Law 33/2021
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Ambulance access route to the welfare and work areas kept clearUAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice 2018
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Health records and sick leave management aligned with MOHRE requirementsFederal Decree-Law 33/2021
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Mental health and wellbeing support signposted for the workforceMOHRE Worker Accommodation Standards
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Food and catering hygiene

Catering contractor holds a valid food trade licence and health certificates for staffMOHRE Worker Accommodation Standards
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Food storage temperatures monitored and recorded for hot and cold holdingMOHRE Worker Accommodation Standards
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Eating utensils and surfaces cleaned and sanitised between meal servicesMOHRE Worker Accommodation Standards
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Food delivery vehicles maintain the cold chain and are inspected on arrivalMOHRE Worker Accommodation Standards
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Complaints about food quality logged and investigated with the catererMOHRE Worker Accommodation Standards
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Water quality and supply continuity

Water storage tanks cleaned and disinfected to the required frequency with certificates on fileMOHRE Worker Accommodation Standards
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Backup water supply arrangement in place in case of tanker delivery delayMOHRE Worker Accommodation Standards
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Water distribution pipework inspected for leaks, contamination risk or stagnationMOHRE Worker Accommodation Standards
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Ice or chilled water points maintained hygienically at remote work frontsUAE Midday Break Decision
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Legionella control measures in place for water storage and distribution systemsMOHRE Worker Accommodation Standards
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Rest break and fatigue management

Working hours monitored against MOHRE limits including overtime recordsFederal Decree-Law 33/2021
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Rest day entitlement tracked and taken as required by lawFederal Decree-Law 33/2021
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Fatigue risk assessed for night shift or extended-hours crewsADOSH-SF System Framework
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Shift handover process ensures workers are not held beyond their rostered hoursFederal Decree-Law 33/2021
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Transport schedules coordinated to minimise worker commute fatigueMOHRE Worker Accommodation Standards
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Rest break compliance spot-checked across sub-contractor crewsUAE Midday Break Decision
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Overtime consent records retained where workers agree to extended hoursFederal Decree-Law 33/2021
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Smoking, hygiene and communicable disease control

Designated smoking areas provided away from welfare and work areasMOHRE Worker Accommodation Standards
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Hand sanitising stations available at welfare facility entrancesMOHRE Worker Accommodation Standards
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Communicable disease response plan in place, including isolation arrangementsMOHRE Worker Accommodation Standards
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Vaccination or health screening records maintained where requiredMOHRE Worker Accommodation Standards
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Cleaning staff provided with appropriate PPE and cleaning chemicalsMOHRE Worker Accommodation Standards
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Bedding and linen (where camp accommodation is used) laundered regularlyMOHRE Worker Accommodation Standards
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Waste from medical or sanitation facilities disposed of through a licensed routeEAD CEMP Guidance
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Welfare facility capacity planning

Welfare facility capacity reviewed against peak workforce headcount forecastsMOHRE Worker Accommodation Standards
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Additional temporary facilities mobilised ahead of workforce ramp-upMOHRE Worker Accommodation Standards
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Facility locations reviewed as the site layout changes through the programmeDubai Municipality Code of Construction Safety Practice
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Queuing at peak times (meal breaks, shift changes) monitored and managedMOHRE Worker Accommodation Standards
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Welfare facility audit conducted jointly with worker representatives periodicallyADOSH-SF System Framework
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Complaints or suggestions from workers on welfare facilities logged and actionedMOHRE Worker Accommodation Standards
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Welfare provision benchmarked against MOHRE minimum standards at each auditMOHRE Worker Accommodation Standards
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Grievance and worker welfare support

Grievance mechanism available and known to the workforce for welfare concernsFederal Decree-Law 33/2021
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Wage payment records (WPS) reviewed to confirm timely paymentFederal Decree-Law 33/2021
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Passport retention practices checked for compliance with the lawFederal Decree-Law 33/2021
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Recruitment fee reimbursement policy verified where applicableFederal Decree-Law 33/2021
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Worker welfare committee or representative structure in place and meeting regularlyADOSH-SF System Framework
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Any welfare-related non-conformities tracked to closure with evidenceADOSH-SF System Framework
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Site clinic and emergency medical readiness

Nearest hospital and clinic contact details posted at welfare facilitiesFederal Decree-Law 33/2021
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Medical evacuation route and vehicle access confirmed practicableUAE Fire and Life Safety Code of Practice 2018
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Defibrillator (where provided) checked and staff trained in its useFederal Decree-Law 33/2021
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First aid training refreshed periodically for designated first aidersFederal Decree-Law 33/2021
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Medical records for work-related injuries retained confidentiallyFederal Decree-Law 33/2021
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