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Document No.: Revision No.: 00
Issue Status: Approval/Approved Project Phase: Construction Stage
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Contents
CONTINUAL IMPROVEMENT LOG .................................................................................................................................. 3
1. PURPOSE ........................................................................................................................................................................ 5
2. SCOPE ............................................................................................................................................................................. 5
3. GENERAL INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................................ 5
4. INTERPRETATION - LABOUR LAW ....................................................................................................................... 6
5. INTERPRETATION - ENVIRONMENTAL LAW .................................................................................................. 15
6. INFORMATION ROAD/TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS ............................................................................................. 20
7. INTERPRETATION QCS 2014, SECTION 1, PART 10: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY ...... 22
8. INTERPRETATION QCS 2014, SECTION 11, PART 1: REGULATORY DOCUMENT .............................. 33
9. INTERPRETATION QCS 2014, SECTION 11, PART 2: SAMAS ...................................................................... 48
10. APPENDIX 1 QATAR LAW .................................................................................................................................... 61
11. APPENDIX 2 LEGAL DECISIONS AND RESOLUTIONS ................................................................................ 62
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Continual Improvement Log
Revision Status
Rev. Issue Date Description Paragraphs/ pages revised

00 1 Issued for comment/approval All pages
Change Management Review
Rev. Date Impact Assessment Conclusion

00 Initial implementation assessment conducted, Risk Register Low impact
amended
Monitoring Log
Rev. Date Monitoring Assessment Conclusion
SOP Review
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Change Management Monitoring
Rev. Date Reviewer Signature Rev. Date Reviewer Signature
00 01-12-15
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1. Purpose
The following document is based upon the interpretation of the Law of the State of Qatar, its Articles and Requirements, with particular
emphasis to its implication upon the operations and undertaking of Company Name Contracting Company W.L.L. (hereafter COMPANY
NAME).
2. Scope
The following document is based upon the Law of the State of Qatar, its Articles and Requirements. Other Guidance, Standards, Codes of
Practice etc. both domestic and International have been consulted, in order to formulate COMPANY NAMEs interpretation of the Law of
the State of Qatar detailed within Sections 4 and 5 of this document, however, these will only be detailed within specific Standard Operating
Procedures and task specific Method Statements to which they are applicable.
3. General Information
2.1 For clarity and ease of reference, Labour and Environmental Law are listed separately, however this does not imply a lack of connection
between these requirements or the standards they imply.
2.2 The control measures listed are for general and/or operational purposes. Additional control measures may be applied when undertaking
specified tasks, these will be detailed within COMPANY NAME Standard Operating Procedures and task specific Method Statements.
2.3 The following statutory instruments and applicable Decrees and Resolutions have been considered: -
Labour Law
Law 3 of 1962 and its subsequent amendments in: -
1963 - regulating the entry and residence of aliens in Qatar
1984 regulating the sponsorship of the residence and exit of aliens (as amended by Law 21 of 2002)
Law 14 of 1992 - regulating the recruitment of workers from abroad for others.
Law 23 of 1994 regulating the rules of compounding offences (prescribed in Law 14)
Environmental Law
Law 30 of 2002
Road/Traffic Law List of violations
Qatar Construction Specification (QCS) 2014
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4. Interpretation - Labour Law
Article Requirement COMPANY NAME Responsibility Comments

No. Compliance Method
1 The meaning and definitions of words a The specified meaning and Legal and HR Departments
expressions shall be as assigned within this definitions have been adopted for
Article use by COMPANY NAME
2 The law applies to the employer and employee Responsibilities for compliance Legal, HR and all
are defined within COMPANY departments having influence
NAME Policies and Operating upon these documents
Procedures.
4 Entitlements prescribed shall be the minimum Provision for compliance is Legal, HR and Finance
entitlement for workers and any provision in defined within COMPANY Departments
contradiction to this shall be void. NAME Policies and Operating
Procedures.
5 Sums due to works (or heirs) shall have priority Provision for compliance is Legal, HR and Finance
over properties of employers and privilege over defined within COMPANY Departments
all debts NAME Policies and Operating
Procedures.
9 Contractual language will be Arabic The official language of Legal Department
COMPANY NAME will be
Arabic, with the provision of
translation as applicable.
10 Lawsuits can be brought by employees (or their COMPANY NAME will deal Legal and HR Departments
heir) relating to claims of entitlement and will be with all claims in a timely manner
dealt with urgently and not be subject to judicial and where possible by arbitration.
fees. The limitation for this is restricted to one
year following the expiry of the contract.
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18 Priority shall be given to the employment of COMPANY NAME employs a Legal and HR Departments
Qatari nationals non-Qataris may be employed selection process for all vacancies
where the need arises.
19 The employer shall provide the Department with COMPANY NAME maintains Legal and HR Departments
details of personnel, including sex, age, and regularly updates employee
nationality, marital status, salary and a job details for this requirement
description on a six monthly basis
22 The employer shall notify the Department of COMPANY NAME employs a Legal and HR Departments
vacancies including job descriptions and notification process for all
allocated salaries. vacancies
27 Employers utilizing the expertise of foreign COMPANY NAME employs a Legal and HR Departments
nationals shall train a suitable number of Qatari notification process for all
nationals for the purpose of gaining expertise. vacancies
38 Employers shall make a written Service Contract Provision for compliance is Legal and HR Departments
for their employees and shall include the defined within COMPANY
employers and employees details, the date of NAME Policies and Standard
commencement and conclusion (where Operating Procedures.
applicable) of the contract, salary etc
39 The Service Contract may include a probation Provision for compliance is Legal and HR Departments
period, which can be terminated by either party defined within COMPANY
following a prescribed notice period. NAME Policies and Standard
Operating Procedures.
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42 Employees shall: - Provision for compliance is Legal, HR and HSE
undertake the duties assigned to the best of defined within COMPANY Departments
their ability and exercise all due care of their NAME Policies and Standard
own safety and that of others in the Operating Procedures.
performance of those duties.
carry out tasks as directed by the employer
that do not in contravene the Law, contract
or safety.
take care of items provided for the
performance of any task personal or
collective safety.
comply with the requirements of the
employers health and safety and for the
prevention of accidents.
44 The employer shall enable the employee to Provision for compliance is Legal, HR, HSE and
undertake assigned tasks by the provision of all defined within COMPANY departments having influence
necessary equipment NAME Policies and Standard upon the performance of
Operating Procedures. those tasks
45 The employer may not ask employees to Provision for compliance is Legal, HR, HSE and all
perform tasks for which they are not trained, defined within COMPANY departments having influence
unless it is required for the prevention of an NAME Policies and Standard upon the performance of
accident or incident (force majeure) Operating Procedures. those tasks
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46 The employer shall develop (and maintain) a Provision for compliance is Legal, HR, HSE and all
suitable policy/policies and procedure(s) for the defined within COMPANY departments having influence
undertaking of that employer. NAME Policies and Standard upon the performance of
The policy/policies and procedure(s) shall be Operating Procedures. those tasks
communicated to all personnel and may be
effective no less than 15 days after this
communication.
47 The employer shall keep and maintain individual Provision for compliance is Legal and HR Departments
records of all personnel. These records will be defined within COMPANY
retained for at least 1 year following the NAME Policies and Standard
termination of employment. Operating Procedures.
48 The employer shall keep and maintain a register Provision for compliance is Legal and HR Departments
including personal details as prescribed by defined within COMPANY
Article 19, a register of fines and penalties NAME Policies and Standard
issued to personnel, a register of all work related Operating Procedures.
injuries and a register showing the names of and
reasons for termination of contract and
entitlements received.
49 Prescribed details for the termination of an Provision for compliance is Legal and HR Departments
indefinite term contract and associated notice defined within COMPANY
periods for either party based upon the length of NAME Policies and Standard
service Operating Procedures.
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51 The employee may terminated a fixed term Provision for compliance is Legal, HR and HSE
contract before expiry or an indefinite term defined within COMPANY Departments
contract and retain full rights to gratuity if: - NAME Policies and Standard
the employer breaches his obligation under Operating Procedures.
the contract or State Law.
if the employer commits a physical assault
or immoral act to the employee or a member
of his family.
if the employee has been misled in respect
to the terms of the contract or working
conditions.
if continuation of the work may endanger
the health and safety of the employee and
the hazards are not controlled adequately by
the employer.
53 The employer shall provide the employee a Provision for compliance is Legal and HR Departments
reference following the expiry of the defined within COMPANY
employment contract and return all personal NAME Policies and Standard
documents. Operating Procedures.
58-64 Outlines the disciplinary procedures that an Provision for compliance is Legal, HR and HSE
employer may take against an employee, defined within COMPANY Departments
including fines and the limits and limitations NAME Policies and Standard
thereof, penalty notices, grounds for dismissal Operating Procedures.
and the appeals process
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65-72 Outlines the entitlements of the employee to Provision for compliance is Legal and HR Departments
receipt of a salary for work undertaken, to end of defined within COMPANY
service gratuities (where applicable) and holiday NAME Policies and Standard
pay. Operating Procedures.
It also describes the right of the employer to be
compensated for loss or damage due to the
negligence of the employee
73-77 Outlines the ordinary working hours as 40 Provision for compliance is Legal and HR Departments
hours per week (8 hours per day) with the defined within COMPANY
exception of Ramadan, where the working day is NAME Policies and Standard
reduced to 6 hours, and the performance of work Operating Procedures.
necessary to prevent or alleviate loss or accident
where the hours shall not exceed 10 hours per
day. The duration of intervals for rest, meals and
prayer, the rest day(s) and exemptions to these
articles are also described
78-83 Outlines the provision of holiday entitlement, Provision for compliance is Legal and HR Departments
including National and Religious holidays, sick defined within COMPANY
and Pilgrimage leave NAME Policies and Standard
86 Prohibits the employment of children (defined COMPANY NAME does not Legal and HR Departments
as being a person under 16 years of age). employ children
87-92 Outlines the terms of employment, working Provision for compliance is Legal and HR Departments
hours and permitted working days and times of defined within COMPANY
juveniles (defined as being a person between NAME Policies and Standard
the ages of 16 and 18 years of age). Operating Procedures.
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93-95 Outlines the terms of employment that must be Provision for compliance is Legal and HR Departments
observed when employing women, in terms of defined within COMPANY
equal or equivalent salary, the exemption from NAME Policies and Standard
arduous and dangerous work, or work Operating Procedures.
detrimental to health or morals.
96-98 Outlines the requirements of the employer for Provision for compliance is Legal, HR and HSE
the provision of maternity leave and extended defined within COMPANY Departments
medical leave for female employees. Provision NAME Policies and Standard
is also made for additional nursing break Operating Procedures.
entitlement for new mothers during the year
following delivery. Employers are restricted
from terminating the contract of a female
employee following marriage or during
maternity leave
99 Requires employers to undertake induction Provision for compliance is Legal and HSE Departments
training for new employees in which they are defined within COMPANY
informed regarding the hazards and control NAME Policies and Standard
measures particular to the site and any task Operating Procedures.
specific hazards to which individuals or groups
of employees may be exposed. It further requires
the posting of notices and signs relevant to these
hazards.
100 Requires employers to take all necessary Provision for compliance is Legal, HSE and departments
measures to control the risk to health and safety defined within COMPANY having influence upon the
from any work undertaken, machinery or NAME Policies and Standard performance of tasks or
equipment defect, fire, accident or incident Operating Procedures. control of machinery and
resulting from any associated source. equipment
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101 Requires employees not to intentionally or Provision for compliance is Legal, HSE and departments
otherwise interfere with anything provided for defined within COMPANY having influence upon the
health and safety. To comply with any NAME Policies and Standard performance of tasks or
requirement or instruction of the employer and Operating Procedures. control of machinery and
use all protective devices and equipment equipment
provided for protection from health and safety
risks in the correct manner.
102- Outlines the requirements of the employer to Provision for compliance is Legal, HR and HSE
107 provide a hygienic, well ventilated working defined within COMPANY Departments
environment with suitable lighting, welfare NAME Policies and Standard
facilities and adequate quantities of potable Operating Procedures.
water. Also described are the employers
requirements for the provision of suitable First
Aid measures, medical surveillance,
accommodation, subsistence and transportation
(where applicable).
108- Outlines the process for compensation, medical Provision for compliance is Legal, HR and HSE
115 treatment (where applicable) and investigation defined within COMPANY Departments
of any work related injury, disability, ill health NAME Policies and Standard
or death and the preparation and reporting of Operating Procedures.
accident and ill health statistics to the
Department in line with the prescribed
requirements.
116- Outlines the provisions for the formation of COMPANY NAME will Legal and HR Departments
123 worker organisations for Qatari nationals in the comply with these requirements
workplace. following a suitable request from
its Qatari national employees
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124- Outlines the provisions for joint employer and COMPANY NAME will Legal and HR Departments
127 employee committees in the workplace. comply with these requirements
following a suitable request from
management or its employees
128- Outlines the procedure and requirements for COMPANY NAME will Legal and HR Departments
134 dealing with, negotiation, arbitration and comply with the requirements of
settlement of collective employee disputes these Articles should such an
raised against the employer. occasion arise.
135- Outlines the jurisdiction and authority of Work COMPANY NAME will Legal, HR and HSE
142 Inspectors comply with the requirements of Departments
these Articles should such an
occasion arise.
143- Outlines the potential penalties that may be COMPANY NAME will Legal and HR Departments
146 imposed should any employer (including his convey this information to all
representatives) or employee breach the personnel
specified Articles.
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5. Interpretation - Environmental Law
1 The meaning and definitions of words a The specified meaning and Legal Department
expressions shall be as assigned within this definitions have been adopted for
Article use by COMPANY NAME
2-6 The general purpose of the Law, the protection Responsibilities for compliance Legal and all departments
of natural resources and environmental planning. are defined within COMPANY having influence upon these
NAME Policies and Operating documents
Procedures (insert reference)
7 Environmental education, training and Provision for compliance is Legal, HR and HSE
awareness defined within COMPANY Departments
NAME Policies and Standard
8-11 Duties of the Council COMPANY NAME will Legal, HR and HSE
develop Policies and Operating Departments
Procedures that will assist the
Council in the pursuit of their
obligations
12 Requires notification of projects to be given to COMPANY NAME will notify Legal and HSE Departments
the Council prior to execution, and where the Council accordingly and in a
deemed applicable, the provision (and approval) timely manner and provide all
of a suitable and sufficient Environmental information deemed necessary
Impact Assessment (hereafter EIA) prior to the
commencement of projects (unless 30 days has
elapsed following the document submission)
13-16 Requires project owners to provide all COMPANY NAME will Legal and HSE Departments
necessary information related to the undertaking provide all information deemed
for the CEMP. To obtain all necessary licenses necessary in a timely manner
for the project and collect and keep all records
(performance etc.) required to comply with the
project authorization limitations and
requirements.
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17-18 General Duty of Care and compliance with Provision for compliance is Legal, HR, HSE
Environmental Law for the conducting of EIAs defined within COMPANY Departments and all
(as applicable) and establishing Policies, NAME Policies and Standard COMPANY NAME
Procedures, Protective and Preventive Actions. Operating Procedures. employees
19 Requires the development of emergency Provision for compliance is Legal, HSE and all
procedures and to obtain/achieve Council defined within COMPANY departments having
approval. NAME Policies and Standard influence upon operations
20 Requires the nomination of a responsible Provision for compliance is Legal Department
person defined within COMPANY
21-22 Outlines the requirements for the arrangements Provision for compliance is Legal and HSE Departments
necessary for Disaster Recovery defined within COMPANY
23 Outlines the potential suspension of Provision for compliance is Legal and HSE Departments
environmental protection where there is a risk to defined within COMPANY
life or operational safety (emergencies) NAME Policies and Standard
24 The entering, passing, laying, burying or storage Provision for compliance is Legal and HSE Departments
of waste (in the State of Qatar) is restricted and defined within COMPANY
requires specialist authorization. NAME Policies and Standard
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25-26 The treatment of Dangerous Waste is Provision for compliance is Legal and HSE Departments
restricted and requires specialist authorization as defined within COMPANY
does its importing or transporting. NAME Policies and Standard
27 Outlines the requirements for any producer or Provision for compliance is Legal and HSE Departments
transporter of dangerous solids, liquids or gases defined within COMPANY
28-30 Outlines the requirements to comply with, and Provision for compliance is Legal and HSE Departments
not exceed, any level expressly imposed or value defined within COMPANY
applied as a limit to emissions to air, release or NAME Policies and Standard
use of insecticides and chemicals and Operating Procedures.
operational noise
31 Requires the control of emission of exhaust Provision for compliance is Legal and HSE Departments
fumes from machines and vehicles defined within COMPANY
32 Outlines the requirements not to burn, treat or Provision for compliance is Legal and HSE Departments
discard waste in any area other than designated defined within COMPANY
sites NAME Policies and Standard
33 Outlines the requirements to comply with, and Provision for compliance is Legal and HSE Departments
applied as a limit to emissions to air from the NAME Policies and Standard
combustion of fuel or other materials and to Operating Procedures.
reduce the emissions to as low as reasonably
practicable (hereafter ALARP).
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36 Outlines the general requirement to control Provision for compliance is Legal and HSE Departments
waste, dust etc from their undertaking. defined within COMPANY
applied as a limit to emissions of noise. NAME Policies and Standard
applied as a limit to emissions to indoor (or NAME Policies and Standard
occupational) air. Operating Procedures.
38 Outlines the requirements to set and control Provision for compliance is Legal and HSE Departments
comfort levels for the workplace (temperature, defined within COMPANY
humidity etc.) and not to exceed minimum and NAME Policies and Standard
maximum levels unless it is a process Operating Procedures.
requirement and additional controls and
protective equipment is provided.
39 Outlines the requirements to control and Provision for compliance is Legal, HSE and all
maintain air quality by means of exchange (fresh defined within COMPANY departments having
air replenishment), purification and temperature NAME Policies and Standard influence upon operations
for employees, and the general public where Operating Procedures.
applicable.
40-41 Outlines the requirements to comply with, and Provision for compliance is Legal and HSE Departments
applied as a limit for the use of groundwater and NAME Policies and Standard
have adequate controls to protect groundwater Operating Procedures.
from contamination.
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42-54 For shipping only N/A N/A
55-59 Outlines the requirements have adequate Provision for compliance is Legal and HSE Departments
controls to protect land from contamination, to defined within COMPANY
prevent discharge to drain of any contaminant NAME Policies and Standard
where this land may drain or drainage may Operating Procedures.
discharge into the sea and to prepare an EIA
where this may potentially occur.
60-62 Outlines the requirements have adequate Provision for compliance is Legal, HSE and all
controls to protect coastal areas (beach line to a defined within COMPANY departments having
distance of 200m) from any contamination and NAME Policies and Standard influence upon operations
have suitable control, mitigation and Operating Procedures.
remediation procedures where this may
potentially occur.
63-75 Outlines the power and jurisdiction of enforcing Provision of education and Legal, HSE and all
authorities. awareness to responsible departments having
COMPANY NAME personnel. influence upon operations
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6. Information Road/Traffic Violations
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7. Interpretation QCS 2014, Section 1, Part 10: Occupational Health and Safety
COMPANY
Section NAME
Subject Requirement Responsibility
Ref. Compliance
Method
Occupational Health and Safety Management System to meet the requirements of BS
OHSAS 18001 (minimum). It shall be the duty of the Contractor to provide the following: Provision for
(a) Safe plant and equipment; compliance is defined HSE and all
Part Responsibility for (b) Safe means of handling, transporting and storing articles and substances; within COMPANY departments
10.1.2 (1) Health and Safety (c) Adequate training, instruction, information and supervision; NAME Standard having influence
(d) A safe place of work with safe access to and egress from all working areas; Operating upon operations
(e) A safe and healthy environment; Procedures.
(f) Adequate welfare facilities.
Reference should also be made to the requirements (as applicable) of latest revision of:
(a) Qatar Construction Specification QCS ;
(b) Qatar Law No.14 (2004) The Labour Law and the Ministerial Decisions issued Provision for
pursuant to implementation of the provisions of the this Law ; compliance is defined HSE and all
Part Responsibility for (c) Environmental Protection Law No. 30 (2002) and Decision No. 4 (2005) issuing within COMPANY departments
10.1.2 (5) Health and Safety the executive regulations of Environmental Protection Law, NAME Standard having influence
(d) Civil Defence Law No. 9 (2012) and CDD (Department of Civil Defence) Fire Operating upon operations
Safety Handbook; Procedures.
(e) Worker Rights Booklet 2009 (National Human Rights Committee) ;
(f) Qatar Traffic Law No. 19 (2007).
Provision for
compliance is defined HSE and all
Organisation for The Contractor shall submit an Occupational Health and Safety Organisation Plan detailing
Part within COMPANY departments
Occupational planning and management considerations for construction at an organisational level for the
10.1.3 NAME Standard having influence
Health and Safety Engineers approval within thirty (30) days of the AWARD of the Contract
Operating upon operations
Procedures.
Provision for
The minimum education/experience standards for the proposed Occupational Health and
Organisation for Safety (OHS) Manager are, but not limited to, Bachelor degree in Engineering/Science or
Occupational equivalent with 10 years experiences in the field and the ability to communicate with all
10.1.3 (a) NAME Standard having influence
Health and Safety nationalities, plus Professional OHS qualification (assessed by examination (e.g. NEBOSH,
OSHA 30 hour, etc) and preferably certified as BS OHSAS 18001 lead auditor.
Procedures.
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COMPANY
Section NAME
Ref. Compliance
Method
Provision for
Deputy Occupational Health and Safety Manager who is capable of performing all of the compliance is defined HSE and all
Organisation for
Part duties of the OHS Manager in the event of his absence. The requirements and procedure within COMPANY departments
Occupational
10.1.3 (b) outlined in Clause (a) above, applies equally to the appointment of the Deputy OHS NAME Standard having influence
Health and Safety
Manager. Operating upon operations
Procedures.
Provision for
Organisation for The minimum education and experience for the Occupational Health and Safety Officer is
Occupational HND/HNC with 4 years experience in the same field, certified from NEBOSH, IOSH or
10.1.3 (4) NAME Standard having influence
Health and Safety OSHA 30 hour, professional in control and monitoring the site activity.
Procedures.
Provision for
Organisation for
Part The requirements and procedures outlined above for the Contractors Occupational Health within COMPANY departments
Occupational
10.1.3 (6) and Safety staff also applies to the appointed subcontractor OHS staff. NAME Standard having influence
Health and Safety
Procedures.
Provision for
Part Reporting The Contractor shall refer to QCS 2014 Section 11, Part 2 (including Apendices) for all within COMPANY departments
10.1.4 (6) Accidents incident classifications and definitions. NAME Standard having influence
Procedures.
Provision for
Incident investigation final reports to be submitted for all lost time major/reportable
Part Reporting within COMPANY departments
incidents within 10 days of the incident. All incidents that result in lost time from work, near
10.1.4 (7) Accidents NAME Standard having influence
miss, dangerous occurrence or damage to property (asset) shall be reported.
Procedures.
Provision for
Occupational The Contractor shall develop and implement programmes which shall act as incentive for
Health and Safety their teams at all levels, to make a positive contribution to good health and safet
Performance performance.
Procedures.
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COMPANY
Section NAME
Ref. Compliance
Method
Provision for
Occupational compliance is defined HSE and all
Part Health and Safety within COMPANY departments
Refer to Part 10.1.9, paragraphs 1-4 (O)
10.1.9 Leadership and NAME Standard having influence
Accountability Operating upon operations
Procedures.
Provision for
The Contractor shall have arrangements to empower their staff to make sensible decisions
Part Safe Working within COMPANY departments
about their own safety and the safety of others affected by what they do and not put
10.1.10 Arrangements NAME Standard having influence
themselves or others at risk of harm.
Procedures.
Provision for
The Contractor shall document implementation of Labour Law, in particular with respect to compliance is defined HSE and all
Labour Rights,
Part the following: within COMPANY departments
Benefits &
10.1.11 Recruitment, Contracts, Wages, Severance Pay, Records & Files, Work & Disciplinary NAME Standard having influence
Obligations
Rules, Working Hours & Leave, Collective Labour Disputes, Subcontracts. Operating upon operations
Procedures.
Provision for
Language Barriers compliance is defined HSE and all
The Contractors shall ensure that their workforce (employees and subcontractors) fully
Part & within COMPANY departments
understand site health and safety requirements, including emergency arrangements and site
10.1.12 Communication NAME Standard having influence
rules in place, during training and supervision during work tasks.
Issues Operating upon operations
Procedures.
Provision for
Communication, The Contractor shall be required to disseminate and transfer information regarding Health
Consultation and and Safety issues through meetings, Safety Alerts, Notice Boards, Campaigns, Posters and
Participation Safety Awards.
Procedures.
Provision for
The Contractor shall supply evidence that senior management have carried out a
Part Management within COMPANY departments
management review, at least annually, of their OHSE systems to ensure continuous
10.1.14 Review NAME Standard having influence
improvement.
Procedures.
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Provision for
Contractors The Contractor is not permitted to Work on the Worksite until such time as the OHS Plan compliance is defined HSE and all
Part Occupational has been approved by Engineer. It will be a condition precedent to starting the works that within COMPANY departments
10.2.1 (1) Health and Safety the Contractor will have an approved Health and Safety Plan, Traffic Management Plan, and NAME Standard having influence
Plan an Emergency Response Plan. Operating upon operations
Procedures.
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COMPANY
Section NAME
Ref. Compliance
Method
Provision for
The Contractor shall regularly review the suitability of the Safety Plan. The Contractor shall
Contractors compliance is defined HSE and all
undertake a full formal review of the Safety Plan annually on the date of award of the
Part Occupational within COMPANY departments
Contract or when necessary but no less than 6 monthly intervals and submit the findings of
10.2.1 (9) Health and Safety NAME Standard having influence
the review to the Engineer within 14 days of that date along with an amended plan should
Plan Operating upon operations
any amendment be required.
Procedures.
The plan for construction works shall support and be supported by the Contractors systems
for risk management in particular risk assessment and method statement (refer to the Provision for
Contractors Regulatory Document Section 11, Part 1 and in particular Subsection 1.1.7: Risk compliance is defined HSE and all
Part Occupational Assessment and Method Statement and Guidance Document Section 11, Part 2 Subsection within COMPANY departments
10.2.1 (9) Health and Safety 2.4: Guidance on Risk Assessment and Method Statement). The plan shall include a NAME Standard having influence
Plan schedule of risk assessments for all work activities in relation to the project. The plan shall Operating upon operations
include a list or schedule of identified work activities for which method statements will be Procedures.
developed before their execution.
Provision for
Contractors compliance is defined HSE and all
Part The Contractor shall ensure that their project monthly Health and Safety statistics report is
Occupational within COMPANY departments
10.2.1 completed and submitted by the agreed date to the Engineer and Quality & Safety
Health and Safety NAME Standard having influence
(20) Departments.
Plan Operating upon operations
Procedures.
Provision for
Part Occupational
The Contractor must set objectives and targets that shall be applicable to SMART - Specific, within COMPANY departments
10.2.2 Health and Safety
Measurable, Achievable, Realistic and to a Timescale. NAME Standard having influence
(30) Policy
Procedures.
Provision for
Risk Assessment
Part Refer to Section 11, Part 1 (Regulatory Document) in particular Subsection 1.1.7 and within COMPANY departments
& Job Hazard
10.2.3 Section 11, Part 2 (SAMAS) in particular Subsection 2.4. NAME Standard having influence
Analysis
Procedures.
Part Contractor to provide training to all employees, including a training matrix, provide training Provision for HSE and all
10.2.5 Requirement for based on HSE related statistics, specialised trade, occupational hygiene, laws and compliance is defined departments
(5,6,7,9 & Training regulations, retain training records and where necessary contract external 3rd parties for within COMPANY having influence
10) specialist training. NAME Standard upon operations
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Operating
Procedures.
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COMPANY
Section NAME
Ref. Compliance
Method
General:
The Contractor shall prepare an emergency response plan for the project which shallinclude,
but not be limited to :
(a) Responsibilities;
(b) Risk assessment, hazard identifications and controls;
(c) Coordination with outside emergency response organizations;
(d) Arrival of outside emergency response groups;
(e) Emergency response equipment;
(f) Emergency drills and tests of the emergency preparedness and response program;
(g) Crisis management plan major events emergency response plan;
(h) Evacuation procedure;
(i) Medical facilities;
Provision for
(j) Site fire prevention and response reporting;
(k) Environmental spills and releases;
Emergency within COMPANY departments
Part (l) Security including malicious threats ;
Response Plan NAME Standard having influence
10.3.1 (m) Severe weather conditions and hazard identification and controls for potential
emergencies.
Procedures.
It shall be mandatory that all personnel are aware of and understand what actions to take and
when to take them in the event of an emergency situation. The Contractor shall provide such
information, instruction and training as may be required to assist the personnel to respond
appropriately, in the event of an emergency. The Contractor shall develop ERPs for review
by the Engineer in order to verify the suitability and capability of arrangements. The
Contractor shall ensure a schedule is produced to conduct drills and exercises on a regular
basis at the site under its control. Records of drills and exercises conducted shall to be kept
together with details of follow up actions and performance assessments for audit purpose.
The first emergency drill shall be conducted within the first 30 calendar days following
commencement of operations, after which, emergency drills shall be conducted on a 6
monthly basis as a minimum. All ERPs shall be reviewed and whenever necessary revised
and updated every 6 months, periodic auditing must be carried out to ensure compliance.
Provision for
Background refers to both tremors felt in Qatar in 2013. Requirements: compliance is defined HSE and all
Earthquake
Earthquake Management Plan is necessary and must be integrated into the ERP, especially within COMPANY departments
Part Emergency
for any tall structures and towers. Phase 1; Gap Analysis, Phase 2; Implementation, Phase 3; NAME Standard having influence
10.4 Management Plan
Future Requirements, what to do during and/or after an earthquake. Operating upon operations
Procedures.
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COMPANY
Section NAME
Ref. Compliance
Method
Provision for
Mechanical Plant, The Contractor will make arrangements for all mobile plant and vehicles that enter the
Machinery and worksite to be checked by 3rd party certification to ensure that all components are provided
Equipment and in good working order.
Procedures.
Provision for
Temporary safety barriers should be used to protect workers and the travelling public from
Excavations excavations that are more than 300mm deep in accordance with the Qatar Work Zone
Traffic Management Guide.
Procedures.
Provision for
The Contractor shall set up and maintain (cleaned and legible) throughout the course of the
Warning Signs Contract, enough traffic diversion signs in accordance with the Qatar Work Zone Traffic
Management Guide and additional warning signs & guides.
Procedures.
All electricity supply cables shall be buried or properly supported and protected and
shall be armoured. Flexible cable shall only be allowed for hand lamps and hand held Provision for
tools and shall not exceed 6 metres in length. Industrial type plugs and sockets shall compliance is defined HSE and all
be used. All electrical installations shall be in charge of a competen person who shall within COMPANY departments
Part Electrical
accept full responsibility for its use and any alterations or additions thereto. The name, NAME Standard having influence
10.5.14
designation and telephone number of such person shall be prominently displayed close Operating upon operations
to the main switch or circuit breaker of the installation, and also in th Contractors site Procedures.
office.
1. The Contractor must ensure that control measures are in place to protect the
public, workforce and assets by providing appropriate lighting, fencing, barricades Provision for
and lockable units. Adequate levels of security including the use of trained security compliance is defined HSE and all
Part Safety of the guards will be required. The Contractor must also ensure appropriate warning within COMPANY departments
10.8.1 Public signage is displayed and where appropriate safe pedestrian walkways are identified NAME Standard having influence
(1 and 2) and maintained. Operating upon operations
2. Safety and security procedures shall be implemented in accordance with the Qatar Procedures.
Work Zone Traffic Management Guide and as required by the Department of Civil
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Defense and the Police. These shall include, as a minimum, warning signs and
lights, adequate barricades, railings, road humps to reduced & control speed and
other safeguards as required by the nature and location of the work being undertaken.
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COMPANY
Section NAME
Ref. Compliance
Method
Provision for
Welfare, Safety The Contractor must make arrangements for suitable welfare facilities to be present from the
and Protection of start of the work. There are specific requirements for provision of welfare facilities in the
Workmen (Section 11, Part 1 Regulatory Document, 1.1.8, Appendix 1).
Procedures.
Provision for
Personal All Contractor personnel shall wear high visibility clothing as the outer layer of clothing at
Protective all times when working on a road or within a road works zone in accordance with the Qatar
Equipment Work Zone Traffic Management Guide.
Procedures.
Provision for
9. The Contractor shall provide and maintain in good working order one compressed air
Part escape respirator set (Drger Saver Auto PP or similar) in the Contractors site office.
within COMPANY departments
10.9.3 Safety Equipment 10. One oxygen resuscitation unit shall be provided in the Contractors site office.
NAME Standard having influence
(9,10,11) 11. Truck or Trailer Mounted Attenuators (TMAs), or lorry mounted crash cushions must be
used in accordance with the Qatar Work Zone Traffic Management Guide.
Procedures.
Provision for
Part Summer Working The Contractor shall develop suitable management arrangements to control working hours within COMPANY departments
10.9.5 (4) Conditions and/or shift patterns in order to address and manage the risk of fatigue. NAME Standard having influence
Procedures.
Provision for
Support Facilities
Part The Contractor shall provide transportation between staff accommodation and areas of work within COMPANY departments
for Contractors,
10.9.4 (5) for their staff and labourers. NAME Standard having influence
Staff and Labour
Procedures.
Provision for
Additional compliance is defined HSE and all
The Contractor shall comply with all conditions of Environmental Clearance issued for the
Part Environmental within COMPANY departments
Contract by the Ministry of Environment (MoE), and also where relevant, the predecessor to
10.9.6 Protection and NAME Standard having influence
the MoE, the Supreme Council for the Environment and Natural Reserves.
Pollution Control Operating upon operations
Procedures.
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COMPANY
Section NAME
Ref. Compliance
Method
Cranes, whether used to construct the works or provided as part of the permanent works,
must have a current test certificate. Each sling, shackle or other item of loose lifting tackle,
whether used to construct the works or provided as part of the permanent works, must have
either a current manufacturers test certificate or a current test certificate. Test certificates Provision for
must be issued by a competent testing authority approved by the Engineer. The Contractor compliance is defined HSE and all
Plant and
Part must have a copy of each test certificate on site available for inspection by the Engineer. within COMPANY departments
Equipment Test
10.9.7 The following British Standards and Codes of Practice shall be complied with: NAME Standard having influence
Certificates
(a) Mobile and Tower Cranes: BS 1757, BS 2799 and CP 3010; Operating upon operations
(b) Overhead Cranes: BS 466 and BS 5744; Procedures.
(c) Slings: BS 1290;
(d) Chain Blocks: BS 3243; and
(e) Shackles: Alloy: BS 3551, High Tensile Steel: BS 3032
These specifications for workers' accommodation can be accepted for implementation as
long as in the interest of the worker provided they do not disturb the labour accommodation
requirements of the Decision of the Minister of Labour No. 17 (2005) or any other matters
developed in this context, including issues such as:
(a) Quality of Labour Accommodation;
Provision for
(b) Provision for Fire Safety;
(c) Provision for Healthcare;
Labour within COMPANY departments
Part (d) Access to transport;
Accommodation NAME Standard having influence
10.10 (e) Access to religious, social and domestic facilities;
(f) Access to Communications;
Procedures.
(g) Number, quality and location of sanitation facilities;
(h) Food preparation areas;
(i) Pest and vermin control;
(j) Security at labour accommodation, competence of camp management, environmental
conditions, health and safety for camp residents, visitor and contractors.
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8. Interpretation QCS 2014, Section 11, Part 1: Regulatory Document
COMPANY
Section NAME
Ref. Compliance
Method
Provision for
This Regulatory Document is a set of regulations which makes provision for securing the compliance is defined HSE and all
Part health, safety and welfare of persons at work, for protecting others against risks to health or within COMPANY departments
Introduction
1.01 (4) safety in connection with the activities of persons at work and for controlling the handling, NAME Standard having influence
storage, tansportaions and use of dangerous substances. Operating upon operations
Procedures.
Provision for
It is an essential piece of legislation covering Occupational and Environmenmtal Health and compliance is defined HSE and all
Part Safety in Qatar and focuses on the construction industry, placing legal obligations from a within COMPANY departments
Introduction
1.01 (5) project design concept. It focuses on the planning, design and management of construction NAME Standard having influence
projects and places legal obligations on everyone involved in construction work. Operating upon operations
Procedures.
The Regulatory Document is designed to help Clients, Designers, Contractors,
Subcontractors and others to comply with their legal, moral and social responsibilitie and
assist in the crucial areas of:
(a) Project planning, design and management for better occupational and Provision for
environmental health and safety performance ; compliance is defined HSE and all
Part (b) It imposes legal requirements for safety consideration in the future stages of the within COMPANY departments
Introduction
1.01 (6) project life cycle, namely use, operation, maintenance, cleaning, decommissioning NAME Standard having influence
and replacement of facilities, plant and equipment etc ; Operating upon operations
(c) Safety planning for construction, use, maintenance and decommissioning ; Procedures.
(d) Incident prevention at work ;
(e) Avoidance of occupational ill health ;
(f) Safety, health and environmental good practice.
Provision for
Designers and Contractors have legal obligations to promote, plan, implement and showcase
Introduction good health, safety, welfare and environmental management in relation to their
1.01 (7) NAME Standard having influence
undertakings.
Procedures.
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COMPANY
Section NAME
Ref. Compliance
Method
Provision for
The Occupational Health and Safety legislation of the Qatar Construction Specification is
Structure of the compliance is defined HSE and all
formed mainly under Section 11, Part 1: Regulatory Document, guidance is given in Part 2:
Part Health and Safety within COMPANY departments
Safety and Accident Prevention Management Administration System (SAMAS). Other
1.1 Regulations NAME Standard having influence
references of occupational health and safety in QCS are summarised in Section 1, Part 10
within QCS Operating upon operations
above.
Procedures.
Provision for
Part
These regulations place legal duties on Contractors, Employers, Self-employed, Employees within COMPANY departments
1.1.1.1 Key Points
and others with respect to all transactions carried out in Qatar. NAME Standard having influence
(1)
Procedures.
Provision for
The regulations aim to promote and enforce high standards of Health, Safety and Welfare in
Part Aims and Scopes the workplace in Qatar especially with regard to construction related workplaces or
1.1.1.2 of the Regulatory construction sites. Therefore, contractors, sub-contractors and others (to whom the
(1) Document regulations apply) are required implement effective standards of Health, Safety and Welfare
management on site and in connection with their undertakings.
Procedures.
These regulations place a general duty of care on every Contractor to ensure, so far as is
reasonably practicable that they: -
(a) Protect the health, safety and welfare at work of all their employees;
(b) Provide and maintain plant and systems o work that are safe and without risk to
health;
(c) Ensure safety by the absence of risk in the use, handling, storage and transport of
articles and substances; Provision for
(d) Provide any necessary information, including that related to legal requirements, to compliance is defined HSE and all
Part
Duties of the ensure the health and safety of their employees; within COMPANY departments
1.1.1.4
Contractor (e) Provide adequate supervision and training, as necessary, to ensure the health and NAME Standard having influence
(3b)
safety of their employees; Operating upon operations
(f) Provide and maintain a safe and healthy place of work, with safe access and egress; Procedures.
(g) Provide and maintain a working environment that is safe and without risk to health
and has adequate welfare facilities and arrangements for welfare at work;
(h) To ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, that the conduct of their activities
does not endanger persons not in their employment who may be affected by
operations under their control (e.g subcontractors, members of the public etc.).
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COMPANY
Section NAME
Ref. Compliance
Method
Provision for
Part Duties of the The Contractors must not levy a charge, or permit any employee to be charged for anything
1.1.1.4 Contractor required to be provided in pursuance of any of the relevant statutory provisions i.e. Personal
(3b) (continued) Protective Equipment (PPE) and Respiratory Protective Equipment (RPE).
Procedures.
All employees and workers have a right to work in places where risks to their health and
safety are properly controlled. The contractor or the employer is responsible for make
Provision for
suitable provision for the health, safety and welfare of their employees. Employees shall
take reasonable care of their own health and safety and of other around them. Employees
Part Legal Duties of within COMPANY departments
shall follow the training and instruction that they have received when undertaking any work
1.1.2.5 the Employee NAME Standard having influence
or using any equipment that the contractor or employer has provided. Employees shall
cooperate with their employer in regard to all matters relating to health and safety.
Procedures.
Employees shall inform the employer, supervisor, or health and safety representative if they
think the work, equipment, methods or controls pose a risk to their health and safety.
1. Plan, manage and monitor the construction phase in liaison with sub-contractors.
2. Prepare, develop and implement a written Construction Phase Health and Safety Plan.
The initial plan must be completed before the construction phase begins. Provision for
Contractors 3. Give sub-contractors relevant parts of the plan. compliance is defined HSE and all
Part Duties / 4. Check/verify the competence of all their appointees. within COMPANY departments
1.1.2.7 Responsibilities 5. Ensure that expert knowledge/advice is available in relation to highly hazardous activities NAME Standard having influence
(CDM) (e.g. explosives, cofferdams, caissons etc.) and when works are undertaken on or in Operating upon operations
proximity to existing structures. Procedures.
6. Coordinate temporary works and cooperate with designers and others as relevant.
7. Secure the site.
Provision for
3) Failure to conduct risk assessments and develop method statements prior to work
activities being undertaken.
Part Penalties that can within COMPANY departments
17)Failure to plan and implement fire prevention and fire fighting arrangements that
1.1.2.10 be charged NAME Standard having influence
consider the level of risks, type of work, sufficient quantity of fire extinguisher,
evacuation and escape routes, signage etc.
Procedures.
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COMPANY
Section NAME
Ref. Compliance
Method
Provision for
Each contractor, sub-contractor and designer has legal duties under CDM to consult compliance is defined HSE and all
Part Construction
amongst themselves regarding construction work and on-going design or design changes within COMPANY departments
1.1.4.8 Design and
and they all have a legal duty to provide information relevant to/required for all future stages NAME Standard having influence
(6) Management
of the project (including post construction). Operating upon operations
Procedures.
Provision for
Part Contractors within COMPANY departments
Refer to Part 1.1.2.7.
1.1.5.7 Responsibilities NAME Standard having influence
Procedures.
Provision for
Part Employee within COMPANY departments
Refer to Part 1.1.2.7.
1.1.5.8 Responsibilities NAME Standard having influence
Procedures.
Provision for
Risk Assessment
and Method Interpretation, Risk Assessment and Method Statements.
Statements
Procedures.
Provision for
Construction work is any building, civil engineering or engineering construction work which
Part includes any of the following;
Definitions / within COMPANY departments
1.1.8.3 the installation, commissioning, maintenance, repair or removal of mechanical, electrical,
Interpretation NAME Standard having influence
(4)-g gas, compressed air, hydraulic, telecommunications, computer or similar services which are
normally fixed within or to a structure.
Procedures.
Provision for
The Contractor must develop a plan suitable for managing health and safety in the compliance is defined HSE and all
Part Construction
construction phase of the project, which includes developing information provided by the within COMPANY departments
1.1.8.3 Phase (Health &
client, designer and engineer. This must be completed, submitted and approved as suitable NAME Standard having influence
(10) Safety) Plan
and sufficient by the client before construction work on site can proceed. Operating upon operations
Procedures.
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COMPANY
Section NAME
Ref. Compliance
Method
11. Principles of Prevention: means the hierarchy of hazard and risk control specified in Provision for
section 1.1.8.6 and which is applied to every duty holder and everyone on a construction compliance is defined HSE and all
Construction Site
Part project. within COMPANY departments
& Principles of
1.1.8.3 12. Project: means an undertaking (whether for profit or not) which includes or is intended NAME Standard having influence
Prevention
(11 & 12) to include construction work and includes all planning, design, management or other work Operating upon operations
involved in a project until the end of the construction phase. Procedures.
Provision for
Develop a coherent overall prevention policy which covers technology, organisation of
Taking Account compliance is defined HSE and all
Part work, working conditions, social relationships and the influence o factors relating to the
of the General within COMPANY departments
1.1.8.6 working environment;
Principles of NAME Standard having influence
(2) Give collective protection measures priority over individual protective measures and give
Prevention Operating upon operations
appropriate instructions to employees.
Procedures.
The client shall ensure that the construction phase does not start unless:
a. the contractor has prepared a construction phase plan which complies with Section
1.1.8.32;
b. the contractor has made arrangements for suitable welfare facilities to be provided
from the start and throughout the construction phase.
In addition to the duties set out above, clients must:
a. appoint an Engineer to advise and assist with their duties and to coordinate the
arrangements for health and safety during the planning phase;
b. appoint a Contractor to plan and manage the construction work preferably early Provision for
enough for them to work with the designer on issues relating to building safety compliance is defined HSE and all
issues, usability and maintainability; within COMPANY departments
Part Clients Duties
c. ensure that the construction phase does not start until the Contractor has prepared a NAME Standard having influence
1.1.8.9
suitable construction phase plan and made arrangements for suitable welfare Operating upon operations
facilities to be present from the start of the work; Procedures.
d. make sure the health and safety file is prepared, reviewed, or updated ready for
handover at the end of the construction work. This must then be kept available for
any future construction work or to pass on to a new owner.
Getting the right people for these roles and making early appointments is particularly
important for clients with little construction or health and safety expertise, as they will need
to rely on the advice given by the Engineer on matters relating to the competence of those
who they intend to appoint, and the adequacy of the management arrangements made by
appointees.
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COMPANY
Section NAME
Ref. Compliance
Method
5. The information needs to be in a form that is convenient, i.e. clear, concise and easily
understood, but it can be included in other documents, for example the specification,
providing the relevant health and safety issues are fully covered. Brief notes on as built
Provision for
drawings are particularly useful, but should be checked in case significant alterations have
Providing been carried out, will advise the client as to what is needed and arrange for relevant
Pre-Construction information to be given to designers and contractors.
1.1.8.16 NAME Standard having influence
Information 6. The Client is also required to tell the Contractor who they engage to carry out
(5 & 6) Operating upon operations
construction work the minimum notice that they will be given before they are expected to
Procedures.
start construction work. This is to ensure that the Contractor has sufficient time to plan and
prepare for example mobilise their workforce and equipment and make arrangements for
welfare facilities to be provided.
Provision for
Part Additional Duties within COMPANY departments
Refer to Part 1.1.8.9
1.18.19 for Clients NAME Standard having influence
Procedures.
Provision for
The Client is not required or expected to visit the site (to supervise or check construction
What the Client work standards) but it is good practice for the client to appoint someone to ensure the
does not have to contents of the Construction Phase (H&S) Plan is being complied with. This may be in the
do form of an appointed H&S advisor / consultant and / or the Engineer which may assist in the
(d) Operating upon operations
resolution of any onsite design issues.
Procedures.
Provision for
Part
Appointing the within COMPANY departments
1.1.8.27 Refer to Part 1.1.8.9.
Engineer NAME Standard having influence
(13)
Procedures.
Provision for
Part
No designer shall commence work in relation to a project unless any client for the project is within COMPANY departments
1.1.8.32 Designers
aware of his duties under these Regulations. NAME Standard having influence
(3)
Procedures.
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COMPANY
Section NAME
Ref. Compliance
Method
4. Includes aspects of design such as positioning a vehicle loading bay to ensure that
delivery vehicles are routed safely away from pedestrians. The intention is that all designers
consider the implications of their designs with regard to the structures being built and
maintained reasonably safely.
Provision for
5. In discharging their duties, designers must so far as is reasonably practicable:
(a) eliminate hazards that give rise to risks;
Designers Duties (b) reduce the risk from any hazards that remain ;
(c) give collective protection measures priority over individual protective measures.
(4-7) Operating upon operations
6. An example of hazard elimination is to design out the use of fragile roofing materials or
Procedures.
the installation of fragile roof-lights in an otherwise load-bearing roof.
7. Reducing risk can be achieved by reducing the likelihood of harm occurring the severity
of any incident that does occur, the number of persons exposed to the harm and the
frequency or duration of the exposure to harm.
13. In designing any structure for use as a workplace, the designer shall ensure that the
design conforms to the requirements latest edition of QCS with regard to the design and the
materials used.
14. Designers must take all reasonable steps to provide sufficient information about the Provision for
aspects of the design or its construction or maintenance to adequately assist the following to compliance is defined HSE and all
Part comply with their duties: within COMPANY departments
Designers Duties
1.1.8.32 (a) the client; NAME Standard having influence
(13 &14) (b) the Engineer; Operating upon operations
(c) other designers; Procedures.
(d) contractors;
(e) Sub-contractors;
(f) Other consultant/interfacing organisations identified as relevant.
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COMPANY
Section NAME
Ref. Compliance
Method
20. In addition to the duties outlined above, designers should:
(a) ensure that the client has appointed an Engineer;
(b) ensure that they do not start design work other than anything related to initial design,
unless an Engineer has been appointed;
Provision for
(c) co-operate with the Engineer, Contractor and with any other designers or contractors as
necessary for each of them to comply with their duties. This includes providing any
Designers Duties information needed for the pre-construction information or health and safety file.
21. Early appointment of the Engineer is crucial for effective planning and establishing
management arrangements from the start. These regulations require the appointment to take
Procedures.
place as soon as is practicable after initial design work or other preparation for construction
work has begun.
22. Once the Engineer has been appointed, the designer will need to co-operate with them
and provide the information which the Engineer needs to comply with their duties.
Provision for
Designers must co-operate with the client, and other designers and contractors, including compliance is defined HSE and all
Part
Designers Duties those designing temporary works. This is to ensure that incompatibilities between designs within COMPANY departments
1.1.8.32
(Cooperation) are identified and resolved as early as possible, and that the right information is provided in NAME Standard having influence
(43)
the pre-construction information. Operating upon operations
Procedures.
7. Sub-contractors must ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, that every worker has a
suitable induction and any further information and training needed for their particular work.
8. Site induction should be provided by the contractor, and the sub-contractor must
cooperate with the contractor to ensure that an adequate site induction is provided.
9. Where sub-contractors are involved in design work, including temporary works, they also
Provision for
have duties as designers.
Subcontractors 10. Sub-contractors must also:
(Training and (a) cooperate with the contractor, the Engineer and others working on the project or
Information) adjacent sites;
(b) inform the contractor about risks to others created by their work;
Procedures.
(c) provide details to the contractor of any suppliers or specialist sub-contractor who are
engaged in connection with undertaking the work;
(d) comply with any reasonable directions from the main contractor, and with any relevant
rules in the construction phase plan;
(e) inform the contractor of any problems with the plan or risks identified during their
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work that have significant implications for the management of the project;
(f) inform the contractor about accidents and dangerous occurrences;
(g) provide information for the health and safety file.
COMPANY
Section NAME
Ref. Compliance
Method
15. Every contractor and subcontractor carrying out construction work shall comply with the
Provision for
regulatory requirements of this section, insofar as they affect them or any person carrying
Subcontractors compliance is defined HSE and all
Part out construction work under their control or relate to matters within their control.
(Site Specific within COMPANY departments
1.1.8.34 16. Every person (other than a contractor carrying out construction work) who controls the
Duties) NAME Standard having influence
(15 & 16) way in which any construction work is carried out by a person at work shall comply with the
regulatory requirements under this section insofar as they relate to matters which are within
Procedures.
their control.
Provision for
Part compliance is defined HSE and all
Safety Non
1.1.9 within COMPANY departments
Conformance Safety Non Conformance Report.
Appendix NAME Standard having influence
Report
4 Operating upon operations
Procedures.
Provision for
Part Basic Principles within COMPANY departments
Refer to QWZTMG (Qatar Work Zone Traffic Management Guide).
1.1.10.16 for Signage NAME Standard having influence
Procedures.
Provision for
Contractors must ensure that no person engages in any activity concerning work at height
(including the organisation and planning of the work, and selection of the work equipment),
Part Work at Heights: within COMPANY departments
unless they are trained and competent to do so or, if they are being trained, it must be by a
1.3.1.9 Competence NAME Standard having influence
company which is 3rd party accredited, trainees must be supervised by a trained and
competent person.
Procedures.
Provision for
Work at Heights: All scaffolding works must be conducted in accordance with BS EN 12811-1:2003.
Use of Temporary work equipment. Part 1. Scaffold Performance requirements and general
Scaffolding design.
Procedures.
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Provision for
Part
Work at Height: within COMPANY departments
1.3.1.19 7 schedules included.
Schedules NAME Standard having influence
(10)
Procedures.
COMPANY
Section NAME
Ref. Compliance
Method
Devices and systems of work that provide collective fall protection, such as Advance
d
Provision for
Guardrail Systems and Step-ups, are now available for certain scaffolding operations.
Work at Height: compliance is defined HSE and all
These collective measures enable scaffolders to provide guard-rail protection in
Part Fall Prevention within COMPANY departments
advance of erection and to maintain fall protection for alterations and dismantling.
1.3.5.13 and Protection NAME Standard having influence
Such systems do not completely eliminate the risk of a fall in all circumstances and
(5) while Scaffolding Operating upon operations
UK
Procedures.
NASC still recommends the use of personal fall protection equipment. Most of the
current industry guidance is based on the content of BS EN 13374.
Provision for
Training should only be carried out by competent accredited third party trainers,
Part Work at Height: within COMPANY departments
following industry guidelines. Training should refer to the manufacturer's instructions
1.3.7.11 Training NAME Standard having influence
and should emphasise the importance of following those instructions.
Procedures.
Provision for
This technique is only to be carried out by fully trained, competent and 3rd party accredited,
personnel. It is generally suitable for inspection and other similar activities but not for
Work at Height: within COMPANY departments
Part general construction work except in exceptional circumstances. An example might be the
Rope Access NAME Standard having influence
1.3.7.13 rigging of safety nets where it is not reasonably practicable to do it by using other means of
access such as a MEWP or other form of working platform.
Procedures.
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COMPANY
Section NAME
Ref. Compliance
Method
1. Fires can and do kill, injure and cause serious human suffering and financial loss. The
potential dangers are particularly severe on many construction sites, where construction
activities such as hot work are frequently combined with circumstances where fires can
spread quickly and escape may be difficult.
2. The rate of injury to people and damage to property and environment caused by fire in
connection to construction is significant.
3. When construction activities are not adequately controlled, employees and members of
the public can also be killed or injured, and property adjacent to construction sites be put Provision for
at risk for example, from a site fire large enough to spread off site. Offices, in particular compliance is defined HSE and all
Fire the Key site offices, are vulnerable to fire risks and serious fire damage. within COMPANY departments
Part
Points 4. Particular attention is required regarding site premises / temporary accommodation NAME Standard having influence
1.7.1.1
brought onto site to provide offices, canteens and welfare facilities that are occupied by Operating upon operations
people at work on construction sites. They shall be subjected to a specific fire risk Procedures.
assessment.
5. Temporary accommodation on site must be used for the intended purpose. They shall not
be used for storing dangerous substances.
6. These Regulations require a risk based approach for fire prevention and control and
places legal obligations on the contractor to carry out a fire risk assessment and put in
place appropriate control measures and maintain them in accordance with any changes
that occur.
1. These Regulations consider the subject of fire prevention and control with regard to:
(a) site-based offices and other accommodation; Provision for
(b) off-site company offices. compliance is defined HSE and all
Part 2. These Regulations cover fire in the workplace, fire prevention and all other aspects of within COMPANY departments
Introduction
1.7.1.2 fire safety. NAME Standard having influence
3. These Regulations are based on the concept of the Contractor carrying out a workplace Operating upon operations
fire risk assessment and then putting the appropriate control measures in place for the fire Procedures.
risks that have been identified.
Provision for
Fire Prevention Duty for Fire Prevention.
(1) Operating upon operations
Procedures.
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COMPANY
Section NAME
Ref. Compliance
Method
Provision for
Part Interpretation includes construction work, dangerous substances, explosive atmospheres, within COMPANY departments
Interpretation
1.7.2.2 general fire precautions, responsible person, workplace, substances. NAME Standard having influence
Procedures.
The responsible person shall take general fire precautions to ensure, so far as is reasonably Provision for
practicable: compliance is defined HSE and all
General Fire (a) the safety of their employees; and within COMPANY departments
Part
Precautions (b) in relation to relevant persons who are not their employees, take general fire NAME Standard having influence
1.7.2.3
precautions, as may reasonably be required to ensure their safety and that of the Operating upon operations
construction site. Procedures.
Provision for
Prevention of compliance is defined HSE and all
The responsible person shall take suitable and sufficient steps to prevent, so far as is
Part Risk from Fire within COMPANY departments
reasonably practicable, the risk of injury to any person during the undertaking of
1.7.2.4 from Construction NAME Standard having influence
construction work arising from fire or explosion.
Works Operating upon operations
Procedures.
The responsible person shall make a suitable and sufficient assessment of the risks to which
relevant persons are exposed for the purpose of identifying the general fire precautions
needed to comply with the requirements of the Regulatory Document. Any such assessment
must be reviewed by the responsible person regularly in order to keep it up to date and
particularly if:
(a) there is reason to suspect that it is no longer valid; or Provision for
(b) there has been a significant change in the matters to which it relates including when the compliance is defined HSE and all
Fire Risk site, special, technical and organisational measures, or organisation of the work within COMPANY departments
Part
Assessment undergo significant changes, change in scope or extensions; or NAME Standard having influence
1.7.2.5
5. Where changes to an assessment are required as a result of any such review, the Operating upon operations
responsible person must make them. Procedures.
6. The responsible person must not employ a young person unless he has, in relation to risks
to young persons, made or reviewed an assessment in accordance with the above duties.
7. As soon as practicable after the assessment is made or reviewed, the responsible person
must record the following:
(a) the significant findings of the assessment, including the measures which have been or
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will be taken by the responsible person; and
(b) any person or group of persons identified by the assessment as being especially at risk.
COMPANY
Section NAME
Ref. Compliance
Method
Provision for
The responsible person must make and give effect to such arrangements as are appropriate, compliance is defined HSE and all
Fire Safety having regard to the size of his undertaking and the nature of its activities, for the effective within COMPANY departments
Part
Arrangement planning, organisation, control, monitoring and review of the preventive and protective NAME Standard having influence
1.7.2.6
measures. Operating upon operations
Procedures.
Where a dangerous substance is (or is liable to be) present at the site / premises, the
responsible person shall ensure that risk to persons in relation to the presence of the
Provision for
substance is either eliminated or reduced so far as is reasonably practicable:
Elimination and compliance is defined HSE and all
(a) replace a dangerous substance, or the use of a dangerous substance, with a substance or
Reduction of Risk within COMPANY departments
Part process which either eliminates or reduces the risk to relevant persons;
from Dangerous NAME Standard having influence
1.7.2.7 (b) where it is not reasonably practicable to eliminate risk, apply control measures
Substances Operating upon operations
consistent with the risk assessment and appropriate to the nature of the activity or
Procedures.
operation;
(c) mitigate the detrimental effects of a fire.
In order to safeguard the safety of relevant persons, the responsible person must ensure that:
(a) the site is, to the extent that it is appropriate, equipped with suitable and sufficient fire
fighting equipment and with fire detectors and alarms; and
(b) any non-automatic fire-fighting equipment provided is easily accessible, simple to use
and indicated by signs.
For the purposes of the above, what is appropriate will be determined based upon:
(a) the dimensions;
Provision for
(b) use of the site and work activities;
(c) the equipment contained on the site;
Fire Detection and within COMPANY departments
Part (d) the physical and chemical properties of the substances likely to be present; and
Fire Fighting NAME Standard having influence
1.7.2.8 (e) the maximum number of persons who may be present at any one time.
15. The responsible person must, where necessary:
Procedures.
(a) take measures for fire-fighting at the site, adapted to the nature of the activities
undertaken, the size of the undertaking and the environment concerned;
(b) nominate competent persons to undertaken and implement those duties and measures
respectively and ensure that the number of such persons, their training and the
equipment available to them remain adequate, taking into account the size of, and
specific hazards involved in, the environment concerned;
(c) arrange any necessary contacts with external emergency services, particularly as
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regards fire-fighting, rescue work, first aid and/or emergency medical care; and
(d) any person to be regarded as competent for the purposes of the above, shall have
sufficient training, experience, knowledge and other qualities to enable them to
properly undertake the duties assigned to them relating to fire prevention and control.
COMPANY
Section NAME
Ref. Compliance
Method
Where necessary in order to protect the safety of any person on a construction site, the
responsible person shall prepare and implemented suitable and sufficient arrangements for
dealing with emergency, including procedures for any necessary evacuation.
17. The procedures shall take account of:
(a) the type of work for which the construction site is being used; Provision for
(b) the characteristics and size of the construction site and the number and location of compliance is defined HSE and all
Part Emergency places of work on that site; within COMPANY departments
1.7.2.9 Procedures (c) the work equipment being used; NAME Standard having influence
(d) the number of persons likely to be present on the site at any one time; and Operating upon operations
(e) the physical and chemical properties of any substances or materials on (or likely to be Procedures.
on) the site.
The procedures shall ensure that steps are taken to ensure that every person to whom the
procedures extend is familiar with its arrangements and that they are tested at suitable
intervals.
Where necessary, in order to protect the safety of relevant persons, the responsible person
must ensure that routes to emergency exits from premises and the exits themselves are kept
clear at all times.
19. The following requirements must be complied with in respect to sites where necessary
(whether due to the features of the site, the activity carried out, any hazards present or any
other relevant circumstances) in order to protect the safety of relevant persons: Provision for
(a) emergency routes and exits must lead as directly as possible to a place of safety; compliance is defined HSE and all
Part Emergency (b) in the event of danger, it must be possible for persons to evacuate the site as quickly within COMPANY departments
1.7.2.10 Routes and Exits and safely as possible; NAME Standard having influence
(c) the number, distribution and dimensions of emergency routes and exits must be Operating upon operations
adequate, having regard to the use, equipment, dimensions of the premises and Procedures.
maximum number of persons who may be present at any one time;
(d) emergency doors must open in the direction of escape;
(e) sliding or revolving doors must not be used for exits specifically intended as
emergency exits;
(f) emergency doors must not be locked or fastened so that they cannot be easily and
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immediately opened by any person who may require to use them in an emergency;
(g) emergency routes and exits must be indicated by signs, and;
(h) emergency routes and exits requiring illumination must be provided with emergency
lighting of adequate intensity in the case of failure of their normal lighting.
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9. Interpretation QCS 2014, Section 11, Part 2: SAMAS
COMPANY
Section NAME
Ref. Compliance
Method
When entering into a Joint Venture (JV) or Partnering Agreement (Partnership), the
businesses concerned will ensure that:
(a) The JV/Partnership complies with all legislative requirements pertaining to SHE as the
minimum standard;
(b) business decisions take proper account of SHE matters and their potential implications;
(c) a clear and unambiguous policy is developed, implemented and communicated;
(d) the relevant parties develop a SHE Management System that takes account of and
complies with international best practice and standards; Provision for
Joint Ventures (e) key processes put in place include planning, competence, operational control, compliance is defined HSE and all
Part
(JVs) and emergency preparedness, change management, performance measurement and within COMPANY departments
2.1.2.5
Partnering monitoring, accident and incident investigation and review; NAME Standard having influence
(2)
Agreements (f) arrangements must also be in place for reporting SHE performance to relevant Operating upon operations
parties (including incident reporting), SHE management review by the board and if Procedures.
appropriate the formation of an independent SHE board to provide advice etc;
(g) board members and other personnel who have specific responsibilities for SHE matters
are identified within the policy their roles and responsibilities are clearly defined within
Standard Operating Procedures and other documents where applicable;
(h) SHE performance is subject to a program of Continual Improvement with clearly
defined goals and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in respect to protecting both
people and the environment;
The Contractor will be required to appoint a suitably qualified Contractors Environmental
Manager (CEM) who will ensure that all reasonably practicable means are implemented to
fulfil the environmental requirements of the Employer. Section D. Technical Deliverables
indicates the qualifications and experience required for the CEM. Provision for
The CEM will hold regular meetings, at least monthly, with the Engineer to discuss compliance is defined HSE and all
Part Contractor construction activities and compliance with the Construction Environmental Management within COMPANY departments
2.3.15.6 Requirements Plan (CEMP). NAME Standard having influence
All CVs of contractors environmental management personnel will be subject to review and Operating upon operations
approval by the Engineer and, if appropriate, candidates will undertake a formal interview Procedures.
and be subject to an agreed probationary period. The Engineer has the right of rejection if
environmental management candidates do not reach the required criteria during the
probation period.
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COMPANY
Section NAME
Ref. Compliance
Method
When entering into a Joint Venture (JV) or Partnering Agreement (Partnership), the
businesses concerned will ensure that:
(a) The JV/Partnership complies with all legislative requirements pertaining to SHE as
the minimum standard;
(b) business decisions take proper account of SHE matters and their potential implications;
(c) a clear and unambiguous policy is developed, implemented and communicated;
(d) the relevant parties develop a SHE Management System that takes account of and
complies with international best practice and standards;
Provision for
(e) key processes put in place include planning, competence, operational control,
Joint Ventures compliance is defined HSE and all
Part emergency preparedness, change management, performance measurement and
(JVs) and within COMPANY departments
2.1.2.5 monitoring, accident and incident investigation and review;
Partnering NAME Standard having influence
(2) (f) arrangements must also be in place for reporting SHE performance to relevant
Agreements Operating upon operations
parties (including incident reporting), SHE management review by the board and if
Procedures.
appropriate the formation of an independent SHE board to provide advice etc;
(g) board members and other personnel who have specific responsibilities for SHE matters
are identified within the policy their roles and responsibilities are clearly defined within
Standard Operating Procedures and other documents where applicable;
(h) SHE performance is subject to a program of Continual Improvement with clearly
defined goals and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in respect to protecting both
people and the environment.
The Contractor will be required to appoint a suitably qualified Contractors Environmental

Manager (CEM) who will ensure that all reasonably practicable means are implemented to
fulfil the environmental requirements of the Employer. Section D. Technical Deliverables
Provision for
indicates the qualifications and experience required for the CEM.
The CEM will hold regular meetings, at least monthly, with the Engineer to discuss
Part Contractor within COMPANY departments
construction activities and compliance with the Construction Environmental Management
2.3.15.6 Requirements NAME Standard having influence
Plan (CEMP).
All CVs of contractors environmental management personnel will be subject to review and
Procedures.
approval by the Engineer and, if appropriate, candidates will undertake a formal interview
and be subject to an agreed probationary period. The Engineer has the right of rejection if
environmental management candidates do not reach the required criteria during the
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probation period.
COMPANY
Section NAME
Ref. Compliance
Method
The Contractor working on the Work Order shall comply with relevant national and
international legislation, local bylaws and codes of practice. In the absence of appropriate
legislation, recognized best practice will be followed.
The contractor shall ensure that all subcontractors and the works under their control, also
comply with all relevant legislation and codes of practice. Best practice will be followed at
all times.
The following national legislation and codes will apply, but not be limited to: Provision for
(a) QCS (Qatar Construction Specifications) latest edition; compliance is defined HSE and all
Part (b) Labour Law 14 of 2004; within COMPANY departments
Legal Framework
2.3.15.7 (c) Qatar Traffic Law 19 of 2007; NAME Standard having influence
(d) Environmental Protection Law 30 of 2002; Operating upon operations
(e) Executive Bylaws of Environment Protection Law issued under Ordinance Law 30 of Procedures.
2002 CDD (Department of Civil Defence) Fire Safety Handbook;
(f) Worker Rights Booklet 2009 (National Human Rights Committee).
In the event that legislation is updated the latest version shall be followed. All new
legislation will be followed as appropriate.
The contractor shall comply with all Environmental Impact Assessment mitigation and
Environmental Permit conditions.
A greater emphasis is placed on accountability and the responsibilities of the Contractor to
ensure full compliance with local Environmental Regulations and requirements.
This Part and its subsections focus on the following subjects:
General Requirements;
Environmental Policy;
Environmental Aspects; Provision for
Objectives, Targets and Improvement Programs; compliance is defined HSE and all
Environmental
Part Management and Roles and Responsibilities;
2.3.15.9 Responsibilities Competences, Training and Awareness;
Communication;
Procedures.
Documentation;
Environmental Control Plans;
Environmental Inspections, Monitoring and Reporting;
Auditing;
Non Conformity, Corrective and Preventative Action.
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COMPANY
Section NAME
Ref. Compliance
Method
The Contractor shall establish, implement and maintain procedures to identify and manage
potential environmental emergency situations or potential accidents.The contractor shall also Provision for
classify incidents and notify incidents (e.g. to the Ministry of Environment) as appropriate. compliance is defined HSE and all
Emergency The contractor shall respond to actual emergency situations and prevent or mitigate adverse within COMPANY departments
Part
Response Plan environmental impacts. NAME Standard having influence
2.3.15.10
The Contractor should periodically test, review and update emergency preparedness and Operating upon operations
response procedures. Procedures.
Upon completion of construction works, the Contractor shall ensure that all waste and/or
polluting material is removed from the site and disposed of using appropriately authorized
Provision for
contractors and ensure that the site is restored in compliance with the terms of the contract
and/or Environmental Permit.
Part Completion and within COMPANY departments
Following site clearance the Engineer will undertake a final inspection of the site, at which
2.3.15.11 Site Clearance NAME Standard having influence
time, any environmental issues identified will be raised with the contractor. Mitigation
measures and timeframes for completion shall be agreed between the contractor and the
Procedures.
Engineer in line with aapproved procedures prior to final sign off.
Risk assessment is a fundamental principle in the management of health and safety. It is an

important step in protecting workers and businesses, as well as complying with the law. It
helps you focus on the risks that matter in or in connection to your work activity or
construction work.
Section 1.1.7 of the Regulatory Document places a legal duty on Contractors and the self-
employed to assess the risks to the health and safety of their employees and others, that arise
Provision for
out of, or in connection with, their work activities. They also have a legal duty to develop
written method statements.
Part Introduction A risk assessment is a structured examination of a work activity employed to identify what
2.4.1 could cause harm to people (employees or others), property ot the environment and the
implementation of appropriate control measures to eliminate, reduce or control risks.
Procedures.
For any risk assessment to be effective, it is essential that the person(s) who carry them out
is/are familiar with all aspects of the task being assessed, specialist advice must be sought
where necessary and those undertaking the work activities should be consulted during the
development of the risk assessment.
For any risk assessment to be effective, it is essential that the risks and associated control
measures are communicated to, and understood by, those affected.
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COMPANY
Section NAME
Ref. Compliance
Method
The legal requirement on contractors to carry out risk assessments and written method of
work support the requirements for the Contractor to provide for their employees:
(a) a safe place of work;
(b) safe access and egress to and from that place of work;
(c) a safe method of work;
(d) safe plant and equipment;
Provision for
(e) suitable and sufficient provision of welfare facilities.
Risk assessments and method statements should identify the requirements for the Contractor
Part Introduction to provide for their employees:
2.4.1 (a) information about how to undertake the work activity safely and without risk to their
health;
Procedures.
(b) instructions for undertaking the work activity safely and without risk to their health;
(c) necessary training to employees so that they hav the understanding and skills to
undertake the work activity without risk to their personal health and safety and of those
that may be affected by their work;
(d) the provision of supervision of the work activity.
Workers and others have a right to be protected from harm caused by a failure to take
reasonable care. The Contractor has a legal duty to assess the risks created by or in
connection to their undertakings in order that plans to eliminate, reduce or control the risks Provision for
are developed and implemented. compliance is defined HSE and all
Part What is risk A risk assessment involves the identification of the hazards present in any work activity and within COMPANY departments
2.4.2 assessment? the degree of associated risks to people, property or the environment, evaluating them, NAME Standard having influence
identifying who or what may be affected and putting suitable and sufficient measures in Operating upon operations
place to control or mitigate the identified risks. The risk assessment exercise should take Procedures.
into account any existing precautions and their effectiveness.
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COMPANY
Section NAME
Ref. Compliance
Method
1. Section 1.1.7 of the Regulatory Document requires all contractors (employers and self-
employed people) to assess the risks to workers and any others who may be affected by
their work activity or construction work. The risk assessment will enable them to identify
the measures they need to have in place in order to comply with these requirements.
2. There are requirements to undertake suitable and sufficient risk assessment, to record the
assessment and to monitor and review its implementation. Development of risk Provision for
Legal
assessment shall involve consultation with expert knowledge as required and its findings compliance is defined HSE and all
requirements for
Part shall be communicated to those affected. within COMPANY departments
risk assessments
2.4.3 3. Any risk assessment shall give consideration to young persons and take into account risk NAME Standard having influence
and method
barriers such as safety culture, behavioural safety and language issues as applicable to the Operating upon operations
statements
place of work. Procedures.
4. There are requirements for risk assessments to be supported by written method
statements, identifying and implementing training needs, instruction and supervision.
5. The contractor should work with other contractors and/or subcontractors to identify the
hazards and assess the risks related to their work, including the risks they may create for
others.
Provision for
The principle of risk assessment to eliminate and control risk to safety and health I not new, compliance is defined HSE and all
Part Risk assessment however, Section 1.1.7 imposes specific legal requirements on the Contractor to undertake within COMPANY departments
2.4.4 in practice risk assessment for the health and safety of their employees and others who may be affected NAME Standard having influence
by their work. Operating upon operations
Procedures.
A hazard is something with the potential to cause harm, which can include articles,
workplace, substances, plant or machines, tools, methods of work, the working environment
and other aspects of work organization and includes the potential to harm/damage the
environment and/or causing a statutory nuisance. Provision for
A risk is the likelihood of potential harm (from the hazard) and the extent to which the loss compliance is defined HSE and all
Part or harm is realized and will depend upon: within COMPANY departments
Hazard and risk
2.4.5 (a) the likelihood or chance of the harm occurring; NAME Standard having influence
(b) the potential severity of that harm, i.e. the level of any resultant injury, adverse health Operating upon operations
effect, damage or financial loss; Procedures.
(c) the population which might be affected by the hazard, i.e. the number of people who
might be exposed;
(d) the frequency and/or duration of exposure.
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COMPANY
Section NAME
Ref. Compliance
Method
A risk assessment is a five-stage process including: Provision for
(a) identification of all the hazards and associated risks; compliance is defined HSE and all
Part Risk Assessment (b) work out who might be harmed and how; within COMPANY departments
2.4.6 Process (c) evaluate the risks and decide on precautions; NAME Standard having influence
(d) record your findings and implement them; Operating upon operations
(e) review your assessment and update if necessary. Procedures.
1. Identification is simply working out how people could be harmed. Identification
techniques include: referring to sources of information such as relevant legislation, code
of practice and guidance, supplier manuals and manufacturers instructions, data sheets,
safety alerts, lessons learnt, use information supplied by designers (pre-construction and
Provision for
residual risk information), advice from experts and competent sources, inductry and trade
association guidance etc.
Part Identify the within COMPANY departments
2. Identification of hazards can also be undertaken by site tours (place of work) and
2.4.6.1 Hazards NAME Standard having influence
consulting with employees or their representative about concerns in relation to the place
of work or the work activity.
Procedures.
3. Checking the accident and ill-health records can help to identify the less obvious hazards.
4. A valuable source of incident related information is obtainable from the Health and
Safety Executive (HSE), the UK governing body (see www.hse.gov.uk). The HSE
publishes practical guidance on where hazards occur and how to control them.
1. For each hazard you need to be clear about who might be harmed, and how as this will
help identify the best way of managing the risk. That does not mean listing everyone by
Provision for
name, but rather identifying groups of people (e.g. people conducting the work, in the
Work out who area or passing by). In each case, identify how they might be affected/harmed, i.e. what
might be harmed type of injury, ill health or harm might occur.
and how 2. Remember that some workers have particular requirements, e.g. young persons or others
with impaired mobility, expectant mothers etc.
Procedures.
3. Extra thought will be needed for some hazards to visitors, other contractors, members of
the public etc. if they could be affected/injured by the activities.
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COMPANY
Section NAME
Ref. Compliance
Method
1. Having spotted the hazards, you then have to decide what to do about them. The law
requires you to protect people from harm. You can work this out for yourself, but the
easiest way is to compare what you are doing with best practice.
2. Think about what controls you have in place and how the work is organized. Then
compare this with best practice and see if there is more you should be doing to bring
Provision for
yourself up to standard. Can the hazard be eliminated altogether? If not, can the risk be
Evaluate the risks controlled to a point where harm is unlikely?
and decide on 3. When controlling risks, apply these principles:
precautions a. try a less risky option (e.g. switch to using a less hazardous chemical);
b. prevent access to the hazard (e.g. by guarding);
Procedures.
c. organize work to reduce exposure to the hazard (e.g. put barriers between pedestrians
and traffic);
d. issue personal protective equipment (e.g. clothing, footwear, goggles etc);
e. provide welfare facilities (e.g. first aid and washing facilities for removal of
contamination).
1. Putting the results of your risk assessment into practice will make a difference when
looking after people and your business. Writing down the results of your risk assessment,
and sharing them with your staff, encourages you to do this. When writing down your
results, keep it simple, for example Tripping over rubbish: bins provided, staff
Provision for
instructed, weekly housekeeping checks, or Fume from welding: local exhaust
Record your ventilation used and regularly checked.
Part findings and 2. You need to be able to show that:
2.4.6.4 implement them a. a proper check was made;
b. you asked who might be affected;
Procedures.
c. you dealt with all the significant hazards, taking account of the number of people who
could be involved;
d. the precautions are reasonable, and the remaining risk is low;
e. you involved your staff or their representatives in the process.
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COMPANY
Section NAME
Ref. Compliance
Method
The Risk Assessment should be appropriate to the nature of the work and should identify the
period of time for which it is likely to remain valid. This will enable the existing control
measures to be reviewed and modified, and to put in place as necessary.
1. Construction sites do not stay the same, thus hazards will be dynamic as the environment
changes and works progress and new equipment, substances, people etc. are brought to
site.
2. It makes sense, therefore to review what you are doing on an ongoing basis. This means
that any significant change to a place of work, process, or activity requires the risk
assessment to be re-evaluated or the introduction of any new process, activity or
operation to be subject to a new risk assessment.
3. Look at your risk assessment again and the changes. Consult workers and lessons learnt Provision for
Review your risk from accidents or near miss reports. compliance is defined HSE and all
Part assessment and 4. Make sure your risk assessment stays up to date and set a review date proportionate to within COMPANY departments
2.4.6.5 update if the complexity of the work activity or construction works. If there is any significant NAME Standard having influence
necessary change to activities or a new sub/work package contractor starting work which could lead Operating upon operations
to new hazards then these shall be incorporated into the assessment. The need for review Procedures.
will depend upon the level of risk but in every case will be reviewed on sites at the same
time as the Contract Management Plan or at permanent locations annually.
5. A risk assessment should always therefore be viewed as a live document and must be
reviewed following certain trigger events, or at least annually.
6. Risk Assessments should be reviewed when:
a. there has been an incident (accident or near miss);
b. any significant change to processes, equipment, substances, people etc. occurs;
c. when there have been changes in the law;
d. when enforcement action has taken place;
e. when people identify an opportunity for improvement.
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COMPANY
Section NAME
Ref. Compliance
Method
An assessment is required which:
a. correctly identifies a hazard; Provision for
b. disregards negligible hazards and those associated with life in general; compliance is defined HSE and all
Suitable and
Part c. determines the likelihood of injury, harm or loss, the probability of exposure, the within COMPANY departments
sufficient risk
2.4.7 financial loss to the company etc.; NAME Standard having influence
assessment
d. identifies any specific legal duty or requirement relating to the hazard; Operating upon operations
e. provides sufficient information to enable appropriate control measures to be taken; Procedures.
f. enables control measures to be prioritized.
Provision for
Risk assessments shall be recorded in writing. This means writing down the ignificant
Part Recording the within COMPANY departments
hazards identifying the associated risks coming, evaluate the risks by identifying those
2.4.8 assessment NAME Standard having influence
affected, the impacts and the controls put in place.
Procedures.
Provision for
Qualitative and
Part The risk of something going wrong is considered in terms of probability (likelihood) and the within COMPANY departments
Quantitative risk
2.4.8.1 consequences (seriousness). NAME Standard having influence
assessments
Procedures.
The probability of a hazard actually causing harm or an accident is rated as being High, Provision for
Medium or Low in accordance with the following: compliance is defined HSE and all
Part Qualitative a. HIGH: it will happen regularly, or it could be a usual or a common occurrence; within COMPANY departments
2.4.8.2 Assessments b. MEDIUM: it is less regular, but is still recognized as being likely to happen; NAME Standard having influence
c. LOW: it has not happened for a long time, is known to be infrequent and is not likely to Operating upon operations
happen. Procedures.
The principle is the same as for Qualitative Assessments, but numerical scores rather than a
grade are assigned to probability and consequences. The probability or likelihood of the Provision for
event is rated on a scale of (for example) 1 to 5 as follows: compliance is defined HSE and all
Part Quantitative a. it is certain to happen; within COMPANY departments
2.4.8.3 Assessments b. it is very likely to happen, and would not be at all unusual; NAME Standard having influence
c. it is likely to happen, and would not be totally unexpected; Operating upon operations
d. it is unlikely to happen, but not by any means impossible; Procedures.
e. it is very unlikely to happen.
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COMPANY
Section NAME
Ref. Compliance
Method
1. Consulting employees or their representatives about matters to do with their health and
Provision for
safety and in developing risk assessment is a requirement under Section 1.1.7 of the
Consultation in Regulatory document and is a good management practice.
development of 2. Any risk assessment shall involve effective consultation with the workforce who will
risk assessment undertake the job.
3. Contractors are required to involve employees or their representative and shall address
Procedures.
their concerns in developing risk assessment.
1. Contractors are required to specifically assess and review the risks to the health and
safety of children and young persons due to their lack of maturity, experience
and knowledge of potential risks. Provision for
2. There is a requirement that young people should not carry out certain types of work, compliance is defined HSE and all
Part Young persons except in circumstances involving training and supervision and where the young person within COMPANY departments
2.4.10 and children is no longer classed as a child. NAME Standard having influence
3. A 'child' is anyone under the minimum school leaving age and a 'young person' is anyone Operating upon operations
over the minimum school leaving age but less than 18 years of age. Procedures.
4. A young person under 16 years of age cannot be employed at all in a Qatar workplace;
this is stated in Labour Law 14, Article 86.
Provision for
Site workers who have a poor or no understanding of either written or spoken Arabic must compliance is defined HSE and all
Part be taken into account when compiling Risk Assessments. Effective communication is an within COMPANY departments
Language issues
2.4.11 essential element of controlling risk; how such communication can be established must be a NAME Standard having influence
priority issue where there is the potential for language difficulties on site. Operating upon operations
Procedures.
1. Site workers coming from abroad have different backgrounds and different perception of
risks and safety culture. The contractor needs to consider this as an important factor in
Provision for
developing the risk assessment and implementing it.
Safety Culture compliance is defined HSE and all
2. The contractor must be proactive in monitoring behavioural safety issues and address
Part and other within COMPANY departments
them as part of the risk assessment.
2.4.12 Behavioural NAME Standard having influence
3. The contractor must implement a positive health and safety culture which means the
Safety issues Operating upon operations
avoidance, prevention and reduction of risks at work must be accepted as part of the
Procedures.
organizations approach and attitude to all its activities. It should be recognized at all
levels of the organization, from junior to senior management.
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COMPANY
Section NAME
Ref. Compliance
Method
Provision for
While it is a legal obligation for contractors to regularly review risks at the place of work, compliance is defined HSE and all
Part some other issues to consider would be persons with impaired mobility and new and or within COMPANY departments
Other issues
2.4.13 expectant mothers. The assessment will help to decide upon additional actions that need to NAME Standard having influence
be taken in such scenarios. Operating upon operations
Procedures.
Provision for
The contractor is required have in place health surveillance programmes where the findings
Part Health within COMPANY departments
of a Risk Assessment identify health risks to employees that can be eliminated or reduced by
2.4.14 Surveillance NAME Standard having influence
applying health surveillance techniques.
Procedures.
Examples of work activity that need to be risk assessed include:
Provision for
a. the use of hazardous substances;
Example of work compliance is defined HSE and all
b. noise in the place of work;
Part activities within COMPANY departments
c. manual handling activities;
2.4.15 requiring risk NAME Standard having influence
d. the presence of asbestos;
assessment Operating upon operations
e. work at height;
Procedures.
f. work requiring the use of vibrating tools and equipment
1. A written method of work, more commonly know as a Method Statement, shall be
developed for all construction activities including temporary works. The Method
Statement describes the logical sequence of how a work activity is to be carried out
Provision for
safely and without risk to health. It should identify the risks and the controls to be put in
Safe method of place, responsibilities like induction, supervision, training and other elements needed to
work (Method complete the work e.g. man power, plant, equipment etc.
Statement) 2. It is good practice, at the planning stage of construction, to identify a list of work
activities which will need to be developed for Method Statements. This is sometimes
Procedures.
referred to as a Method Statement schedule, which will be updated during the
construction phase of the project as and when required, according to the project
complexity and the level of risks it entails.
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3. The Contractor shall submit a Method Statement Schedule to the Engineer for approval
no later than thirty (30) days from the start of the Contract. The Method Statement
Schedule shall define all Method Statements to be prepared for the Works forming part
of the Contract and the target dates for their submission to the Engineer for approval.
4. The Contractor shall submit Method Statements for his work activities to the Engineer
for approval thirty (30) days prior to the commencement of the work activity covered by
a Method Statement.
COMPANY
Section NAME
Ref. Compliance
Method
Provision for
Method Statements need to be reviewed after any incident during the undertaking of, or
Part Review of the within COMPANY departments
related to the works, so that additional necessary mitigation can be embedded into the work
2.4.17 method statement NAME Standard having influence
procedure.
Procedures.
Method Statements and Risk Assessment will be as effective if they are understood.
Therefore, the Contractor must devise a clear and effective means of communication. In
order to achieve this, the contractor shall: Provision for
Communication 1. ensure all relevant information is communicated to employees and their representatives, compliance is defined HSE and all
Part of risk assessment so that they are fully aware of the health and safety risks for a work activity and the within COMPANY departments
2.4.18 and method preventive and protective measures in place. NAME Standard having influence
statement 2. ensure that employees are provided with sufficient information and that they understand Operating upon operations
the risks and control measures and that these can be implemented effectively. Procedures.
3. That the Method Statement is developed prior to undertake any work activity identified
(as mentioned above) and is be unique / specific to each work activity.
1. The contractor needs to have in place, and to provide, necessary training to employees Provision for
so that they have the understanding and skills to undertake the work activity without compliance is defined HSE and all
Part Training risk to their health and safety. within COMPANY departments
2.4.19 programmes 2. Risk Assessments should identify opportunities for training of workers and ensure they NAME Standard having influence
are competent for the work activity. Operating upon operations
3. The Contractor shall maintain training records. Procedures.
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10. Appendix 1 Qatar Law
Reference Title/Subject
Law No. 01 of 1998 Regulation of Groundwater Wells Drilling
Law No. 02 of 2012 Autopsy of Human Corpses
Law No. 03 of 2007 Exploitation of Natural Wealth and the Resources Thereof
Law No. 04 of 1983 Exploitation and Protection of Live Aquatic Resources in Qatar
Law No. 07 of 1996 Organising Medical Treatment and Health Services within Qatar
Law No. 08 of 1974 Public Hygiene
Law No. 08 of 1990 Regulation of Human Food Control
Law No. 11 of 1982 Regularising Health Care Facilities
Law No. 13 of 1997 Civil Defence
Law No. 09 of 2012 Amendment of Provisions Law No. 13 of 1997 Concerning Civil Defence
Law No. 14 of 2004 Labour Law
Law No. 15 of 1980 Maritime Law
Decree Law No. 17 of 1990 Protection from Infectious Diseases
Decree Law No. 30 of 2002 Environmental Protection
Decree Law No. 31 of 2002 Protection from Radiation
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11. Appendix 2 Legal Decisions and Resolutions
Reference Title/Subject
Cabinet Decision No.17 of 1998 The Formation of Permanent Emergency Committee
Chairman Decision No.04 of 2003 Protection Against Radiation
Chairman Decision No.05 of 2005 Jurisdiction of Health, Safety and Environment Regulation Directorate
Chairman Decision No.08 of 2006 Instructions for Healthcare Waste Management
Chairman Decision No.11 of 2005 Instructions for Radioactive Waste Management
Ministerial Decision No.09 of 1987 Conditions and Specifications and Hygienic Equipment that should be available in Private
Clinics
Ministerial Decision No.09 of 2006 The Determination of Working Hours in Open Places During Summer
Ministerial Decision No.11 of 2013 Technical Specifications for Security Surveillance Cameras, Devices, their Places, Points
of Position and Installation
Ministerial Decision No.15 of 2005 Works Forbidden for Juveniles
Ministerial Decision No.16 of 2005 Medical Care of Workers
Ministerial Decision No.17 of 2005 Conditions and Descriptions of the Expedient Workers Residences
Ministerial Decision No.18 of 2005 Work-related Injury Statistics, Occupational Diseases and their Reporting Procedures
Ministerial Decision No.19 of 2005 Periodic Medical Examination for Workers Exposed to Occupational Disease Risks
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