SAFETY IN HEAT COMPETITION 2018
Index INTRODUCTION 04 COMPETITION GOALS 05 CATEGORIES 06 PARTNERS 06 THE JUDGES 07 AWARD CEREMONY 08 WORKERS RESIDENTIAL CITIES COMPETITION 10 COMPETITION CATEGORIES 11 WHO CAN APPLY? 11 HOW TO APPLY? 11 COMPETITION CRITERIA & SUGGESTED EVIDENCE 12 CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS COMPETITION 14 COMPETITION CATEGORIES 15 WHO CAN APPLY? 15 HOW TO APPLY? 15 COMPETITION CRITERIA & SUGGESTED EVIDENCE 16 Safety in Heat Competition 2018 03
Introduction The Safety in Heat Program Competition has been created to recognize and reward entities that comply with the requirements of Abu Dhabi Occupational Safety and Health System Framework (OSHAD SF) and the midday break law and also provide and maintain world-class working conditions for their workforce during the difficult summer months. The Safety in Heat Program was first launched by OSHAD in 2014 to raise awareness on the requirements that must be met by employers in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in order to protect workers from the summer heat. In 2016, the Safety in Heat Competition was launched by OSHAD to celebrate excellence in implementing the program, requirements and standards. The award not only recognizes employers but also workers and their contribution to relevant programs. The winners of the competition will be invited to attend a closing award ceremony to receive certificates and awards. OSHAD will communicate with entities eligible to apply for the competition and will provide full details on the requirements and application process. 04 Safety in Heat Competition 2018
Competition Goals Raise awareness on OSHAD SF requirements and standards and shed light on OSHAD-SF CoP 11.0 Safety in Heat. Encourage all entities to participate in the competition and demonstrate their active contribution to the Safety in Heat Program by providing detailed examples on how they implemented the program. Encourage workers to contribute to the program s implementation efforts as this is rewarded as part of the competition, with awards presented to those who actively participated in the campaign. Reward those who identify new innovations that can help reduce the hazards and risks associated with working in the heat. To recognize and reward excellence in implementing the Safety in Heat Program, celebrate initiatives and innovations by the workforce and promote the Emirate of Abu Dhabi s position as home to safe and healthy workplaces. Safety in Heat Competition 2018 05
Categories Best Residential City/ Construction Project Best Worker Best Innovation for cities Best Innovation for workers Partners Zonescorp Abu Dhabi General Services Company (Musanada) 06 Safety in Heat Competition 2018
The Judges OSHAD will form a judging panel from OSHAD and its competition partners. Judging will be based upon the criteria set and shared with the participating entities. The participating entities must demonstrate their active contribution to the Safety in Heat Program by providing detailed examples on how they implemented the program. Further evidence of robust implementation will also be gathered through an inspection and audit program. All participating entities will be visited to verify the evidence they have submitted as part of their applications. Further information on the criteria is available within this booklet. Safety in Heat Competition 2018 07
Awards Ceremony 08 Safety in Heat Competition 2018
OSHAD will be hosting a prestigious award ceremony to celebrate the achievements made by all participating entities in the 2018 Safety in Heat campaign. The winners of each category will be presented with certificates and individual awards to recognize their achievements. The award ceremony will be held in October 2018. The exact date and location of the closing ceremony will be announced prior to the event. Safety in Heat Competition 2018 09
Workers Residential Cities Competition In Collaboration with: Zonescorp 10 Safety in Heat Competition 2018
OSHAD, in collaboration with ZonesCorp, will be running the Safety in Heat Program Competition for the second year, focusing on the workers residential cities nominated by Zonescorp. The competition is open to all workers residential cities that can demonstrate compliance with the requirements of OSHAD-SF CoP 11.0 Safety in Heat and also can show implementation of additional improvements aimed at reducing the risks associated with working in the heat, aligned to the criteria set for this competition. Competition Categories: BEST INNOVATION BY A WORKER BEST WORKER BEST INNOVATION BY A WORKERS RESIDENTIAL CITY BEST RESIDENTIAL CITY Who can apply? The competition is open to all workers residential cities nominated by Zonescorp. How to apply? Zonescorp will email the application form to all nominated workers residential cities. Workers residential cities will complete the application form, along with required evidence aligned to the criteria set for the award. Workers residential cities will send applications on 13 September 2018 to RDC.WRC@zonescorp.com. Workers residential cities can also include additional material outside of the criteria that they feel may support their application. Safety in Heat Competition 2018 11
Competition Criteria and Suggested Evidence Best Workers Residential City Subject Location Assessment Program s awareness materials (posters, booklets, etc.) Training Clothing Meals Rehydration Environment First Aid Criteria Initial Gap analysis for workers residential city Identification of areas for improvement Testing of air conditioning / air flow Testing of water temperature (chilled) Full use of all campaign material developed by OSHAD Development of specific additional material Updating material around the residential city on a regular basis Use of OSHAD training material Development of additional specific training material Specific training on heat illness and symptoms Training on actions workers can take during their working day Training on how to maintain good hydration levels Training / information on a well-balanced diet Availability of additional laundry services Availability of additional storage / drying areas Evaluation of meals to ensure they support a balanced diet Change of food types to supply a balanced diet during summer months Availability of electrolyte drinks Indoor areas cooled with air conditioning Indoor temperatures checked on a regular basis Availability of chilled water (showers) Availability of additional portable fans Availability of trained first aiders at all times Specific training given on safety in heat requirements Evidence Inspection reports Maintenance reports (for 3 months) Written submission detailing actions Written submission Campaign plan Training attendance forms Training material Written submission Evaluation of meals supplied Record of changes implemented Written submission Records of temperature checks Inspection reports Training records Shift records (attendance / availability 24/ 7 ) 12 Safety in Heat Competition 2018
Best Innovation by a Worker The competition is open to all workers who are resident at the eligible and participating workers residential cities. A worker can apply directly for the award or can be proposed by the residential city management or a fellow worker. The application should include detailed supporting information on how the idea or innovation will help / is helping to reduce risk and how this can be implemented in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Best Innovation by a Workers Residential City The competition is open to all participating workers residential cities and will be presented to the city that develops and implements the best new idea or innovation for controlling risks associated with working in the heat. Best Worker The competition will be presented to 3 workers from each participating city as nominated by the residential city s management. Nominated workers must meet the following conditions: Actively participated in the residential city s program Contributed with suggestions / improvements Assisted the developer in implementing the campaign Has good awareness of safety in heat protection Safety in Heat Competition 2018 13
Construction Projects Competition In Collaboration with: Abu Dhabi General Services Company (Musanada) 14 Safety in Heat Competition 2018
For the first time, and in collaboration with Musanada, OSHAD is launching a competition focused on construction projects nominated by Musanada. The competition is open to construction projects that can demonstrate compliance with the requirements of OSHAD-SF CoP 11.0 Safety in Heat and also can show implementation of additional improvements aimed at reducing the risks associated with working in the heat, aligned to the criteria set for this competition. Competition Categories: BEST INNOVATION BY A WORKER BEST WORKER BEST INNOVATION BY A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT BEST CONSTRUCTION PROJECT Who can apply? The competition is open to all construction projects nominated by Musanada. How to apply? Musanada will email the application form to all nominated construction projects. Construction projects will complete the application form, along with required evidence aligned to the criteria set for the Competition. Construction projects will send applications on 13 September 2018 to hse.competition@musanada.com. Construction projects can also include additional material outside of the criteria that they feel may support their application. Safety in Heat Competition 2018 15
Competition Criteria and Suggested Evidence Best Construction Project Subject General Location Risk Assessment Work Schedule Monitoring Program s awareness materials (posters, booklets, etc.) Training Clothing Meals Rehydration First Aid Criteria Shaded areas provided around the project Air conditioned or forced ventilation (fans) Temperature checks undertaken on rest areas Specific working in the heat risk assessment undertaken Reasonable control measures identified Control measures implemented Heat stress program developed Work schedules updated to reduce working in direct heat Mid-day break being enforced Heavy manual tasks rescheduled for cooler parts of the day Regular monitoring of the TWL around the project TWL posted around the project Process to ensure managers / supervisors aware of the TWL Safety in heat inspections undertaken - at least weekly Full use of all OSHAD program s awareness materials Development of specific additional material Material posted around the project Updating material around the project on a regular basis Use of OSHAD training material Development of additional specific training material Specific training on heat illness and symptoms Training on actions workers can take during their working day Training on how to maintain good hydration levels Training / information on a well-balanced diet Provision of lightweight clothing Provision of additional laundry services Evaluation of meals to ensure they support a balanced diet Change of food types to supply a balanced diet during summer months Availability of snacks/fruit during the workday to ensure workers maintain a nutrient and caloric intake needed for working in the heat Availability of electrolyte drinks Availability of chilled water around the project Temperature checks undertaken on potable water Availability of trained first aiders at all times Specific training given on safety in heat requirements Evidence Temperature records Records Records Project plans Monitoring records Inspection records Written submission Campaign plan Training attendance forms Training material Records Evaluation of meals supplied Record of changes implemented Records / photographs - purchase records Records / Photographs Training records Shift records (attendance / availability 24/ 7 ) 16 Safety in Heat Competition 2018
Best Innovation by a Worker The competition is open to all workers employed at eligible and participating construction projects. A worker can apply directly for the competition or can be nominated by the concerned project management or a fellow worker. The application should include detailed supporting information on how the idea or innovation will help / is helping to reduce risk and how this can be implemented in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. Best Innovation by a Construction Project The competition is open to all nominated construction projects and will be presented to the project that develops and implements the best new idea or innovation for controlling risks associated with working in the heat. Best Worker The competition will be presented to 3 workers from each participating construction project as nominated by the project s management. nominated workers must meet the following conditions: Actively participated in the construction project s program Contributed with suggestions / improvements Assisted the developer in implementing the campaign Has good awareness of safety in heat protection Safety in Heat Competition 2018 17
For more information please contact us on: For enquiries about the program: safetyinheat@oshad.ae For enquiries about Worker Residential City Competition: RDC.WRC@zonescorp.com For enquiries about Construction Project Competition: hse.competition@musanada.com 18 Safety in Heat Competition 2018
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