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2nd IssueMarch 2014

International Exhibition For Security & National Resilience

Director General of Abu Dhabi EHS Center-OSHAD

OSH ME Conference

Conference Agenda

OSH ME Exhibition and Workshops

Strategic Partners

Tips

Calendar

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CONTENTS

1 - 3 APRIL 2014, ADNEC, ABU DHABI, UAE

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Abu Dhabi is hosting the first Occupational Safety and Health Conference and Exhibition 2014 in the Middle East

This event aims to promote the awareness of creating an occupational safety and health culture in the workplace. The event will be running from 1st - 3rd April alongside the International Exhibition for Security and National Resilience (ISNR 2014 Abu Dhabi) and is organized in strategic partnership between Abu Dhabi EHS Center (OSHAD) and Ministry of Interior, in association with Reed Exhibitions. This event is showcasing the huge effort that UAE is investing towards providing a safer and healthier workplace for all employees and creating a sustainable occupational safety and health culture.

OSH-ME2014

SPECIAL EDITION

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We are delighted to host this event in its first addition which is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate the achievements of the UAE and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi in the field of Occupational Health & Safety. The culture of Occupational Health & Safety is an important element to attract leading talent and other investment to Abu Dhabi. This conference offers a great opportunity to extend the effort invested so far in order to gain a better understanding of international best practice and to continue to work on raising awareness locally & regionally. Furthermore, this conference is a platform for professionals in the field to deliberate new methods and technologies that will assist when facing safety challenges in workplace, to exchange knowledge, discuss best techniques and practices and share other countries experiences. The event will also include many forums which will discuss occupational Health & Safety practices and initiatives on both local, international and at a government level.

The event will also provide delegates the opportunity to earn ongoing CPD credit through effective workshops and conference attendance.

01. Director General of Abu Dhabi EHS Center

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02.ISNR

International Exhibition For Security & National Resilience 2014

Abu Dhabi is increasingly playing an important role for mitigating the concerns on homeland security and national resilience, in the region. It will host International Exhibition for Security and National Resilience (ISNR Abu Dhabi 2014) in the UAE capital, which is one of the most attractive destinations for doing business. In the upcoming edition of the strategic event, we are keen to bring together the entire spectrum of homeland security and safety under one umbrella. We expect the years event to attract a large number of experts and decision-makers from the private and public sectors across the region.

Organizing this specialized edition is in line with our strategy to stay abreast with the latest global security trends. We are confident that the event will serve as a platform to witness first-hand the most advanced technology in security and critical infrastructure protection among others. The Organizing Committee of ISNR 2014 is committed to producing an outstanding edition across all parameters. We hope to provide the region with comprehensive answers to its security needs and once again prove Abu Dhabis capacity in hosting high profile events.

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As part of the event, OSH ME Conference will be held on April 2, 2014. The conference is designed to achieve the following:

Highlights the government role and the hazard facing workers in their work place

Ensure and heed the human element as a key element in the production process

Exchange of knowledge and experiences, since the center attracts international speakers from the field of occupational health and safety to review best practices and the latest international implementation in the area

The participants will include local and international OSH leaders, specialists, and practitioners from both public and private sectors in addition to OSH equipment providers and local and international media.

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Conference Agenda 04.

Conference Agenda: Occupational Safety & Health Middle East (OSH ME) Conference 2nd April 2014, Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Time Topic Speaker + Entity

08:30 - 09:00 Registration

09:00 - 09:15 Welcome SpeechHis Excellency Dr. Jaber Al Jaberi, Director General, AD EHS Center (OSHAD), Member of the Higher Committee, AD EHSMS Implementation, Abu Dhabi, UAE

09:15 - 09:45Keynote Speech:Globalizing Safety: Cultural Influences on OSH Driven Attitudes and Behaviours

Her Excellency Judith Hackitt, Chair, Health and Safety Executive, HSE, UK

09:45 - 11:00

Panel Session: Economic Dimension of OSH

This session will address the increasing needs to estimate the cost and evaluate the benefits of OSH. It will focus on financial models available for OSH Management within Public & Private Sector, highlighting financial challenges in policy drafting, implementation and maintaining OSH systems.

Moderator: Maya Raydan, Presenter, Sky News Arabia, UAE

Panellists: Bill Nixon, Director, Health & Safety Laboratory, HSE, UK Barry Holt, Director of Policy & Research, IIRSM, UK Rebecca Kelly, Partner, Clyde & Co LLP Dubai, UAE

11:00 - 11:15 Networking Coffee Break

11:15 12:30

Panel Session:OSH Incident Management - A Key to Safe Workplaces Moderator

This session will discuss effective risk and incident management for a successful organization. Exploring how to prevent incidents through good management policies to avoid dealing with later consequences. With identification of Employers responsibilities and Workers responsibilities.

Moderator:Maya Raydan, Presenter, Sky News Arabia, UAE

Panellists: Tim Briggs, President, IOSH, UK Husam Eddin Al Khaldi, President, ASSE UAE Chapter, UAE Fahad Al Braidi, Vice President, EHS, Industrial Development

Bureau (IDB), UAE Bakheet Salem Al-Ameri, Corporate Health, Safety &

Environment Division Manager, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), UAE

12:30 01:00

From Stress to Wellbeing - Enhancing Wellbeing in the Workplace

The session will address why should employers be concerned about mental health? Organizations investing in psychological well-being demonstrates improved outcomes, including lower levels of sickness absence and improved work performance.

Alex Botha, Chief Executive, British Safety Council, UK

01:00 01:10 Closing Remarks Representative from AD EHS Center (OSHAD) Abu Dhabi, UAE

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Conference Workshops05.

Session Time Topic Leader CPD Hour

Day 1

AFTERNOON ONLY

1 13:00-15:00 Principles of AD EHSMS AD EHS Center Allocated

2 15:00-17:00 Risk Management Principles IDB Allocated

Day 2

MORNING

1 10:00-11:00 Industry Session TBD

2 11:00-12:00 Industry Session TBD

12:00-13:00 LUNCH BREAK

AFTERNOON

3 13:00-15:00 Transportation Safety Management DOT Allocated

4 15:30-17:30 Weqaya Workplace Wellness HAAD Allocated

Day 3

MORNING

1 9:00-11:00 Working Safely in the Heat HAAD Allocated

2 11:00-01:00 Working at height DMA Allocated

12:00-13:00 LUNCH BREAK

AFTERNOON

3 13:00-15:00OHS risk management in schools Creating safety culture to build the future

ADEC Allocated

4 15:00-17:00

The Relationship between AD EHSMS and Food Safety Management Systems

ADFCA Allocated

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Occupational Safety and Health Middle East (OSHME) Exhibition & Conference in cooperation with the strategic partners

Representatives from federal and local entities and international organizations, including the Ministry of Labour and Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) participated with OSHAD in the preparation for this conference, addition to the sectors concerned with implementation of AD EHSMS; Building and Construction Sector, Industrial Sector, Energy Sector Transport Sector, Waste Sector, Education Sector, Food Sector, Wastewater Sector, Commercial Activities Sector, Health Sector and Tourism Sector. In organizing the event, OSHAD collaborates with a number of International partners such as the International Institute for Safety and Health (IOSH), the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE), Health and Safety Executive (HSE), International Institute of Risk and Safety Management (IIRSM), and British Safety Council (BSC). The partners will participate in the event as keynote speakers, and panelists in workshops to be held on AD EHSMS implementation. In addition, they will take part in the exhibition.

Strategic Partners

International Organizations

SectorsIndustrial Development Bureau

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07. Tips

Five Steps of Risk Assessment

Identify Hazards

Identify who can be harmed, what can be damaged and how

Monitor the Control Measures

Implement the Selected Control Measure(s) Evaluate the risk and select

Additional Control Measures (if required)

Five Steps of Risk Assessment

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08.Tips

Remember to consider the Hierarchy of Control when putting the Control measures

Make structural changes to the work environment, work systems, tools or equipment. Use mechanical aids or manual handling devices. Enclose or isolate the hazard through the use of guards or remote handling techniques. Provide local or general exhaust ventilation.

Appropriate administrative procedures such as policies, guidelines, standard operating procedures (SOPs), registers, work permits, safety signage, job rotation, job timing, routine maintenance and housekeeping. Provide training on hazards and correct work procedures.

Provide correctly fitted and properly maintained personal protective equipment (PPE), and/or protective clothing and the training in its use.

Substitute less hazardous materials, equipment, processes or substances.

Eliminate the risk by removing the hazard.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Administrative Controls

Engineering controls isolations

Substitution

Elimination

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Calendar

Title Entity March April May

EHS Inspection & Training on Nurseries

ADEC 16 17

EHS Section Bi-Annual Gathering Ceremony

ADEC 31

OSH-ME conference and Exhibition 2014 OSHAD 1-3

Incident & performance reporting OSHAD 11 - 12 - 23

Introduction to risk management OSHAD TBD

Contractor Management OSHAD 8-9

EHS Coordinators roles and responsibilities

OSHAD 22- 23

OSH National Day OSHAD 28

Awareness Sessions on EHS Management System Minimum Requirements

IDB Incident Reporting and Investigation

IDB

Safety in the Heat IDB

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