Specifically understand his role constituted

upon him/her as Safety Officer/ Engineer.

Provide practical advice on how to carryout
his/her Specific responsibilities as a Safety
Officer/ Engineer.
Increase the level of understanding in the
importance of carrying out his/her role in
health and safety management.

Safety Professional Role as:

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
CONSULTANT
MAIN CONTRACTOR
SUBCONTRACTOR

CLIENT

MANAGING
CONSULTANT

SUPEVISING CONSULTANT

MAIN CONTRACTOR

SUBCONTRACTOR

SUB CON MANAGING

CONSULTANT

DUTIES OF
THE
CLIENT

PROGRAMME
MANAGEMENT
TEAM

DUTY OF CARE

DUTIES
OF
CONTRACTOR

DUTIES
OF
CONSULTANT

Pain and
suffering
Duty to fellow
human being

Legal

Fines and costs

Court time
Civil cases
Notices

Moral
Premiums
BusinessUninsured losses
Reputation
Morale
Productivity

There is a relationship between Standards and

Procedures.

WHAT

LEGISLATIVE
ACTS
and
REGULATIONS

CODES OF
PRACTICE

HOW
TO

TO

DO

DO
Safety
Standards

Safety
Procedures

IT

There is a relationship between Standards and

Procedures.

International Code of
Practices

Abu Dhabi Municipality

Construction Site Safety
Handbook

Dubai Municipality Code

of Safety Practice in
Construction Site

Health & Safety & FIRE

Regulation &
Standards

Site Safety Procedures Manual

Health and Safety Manual
Health and Safety Management
System Manual
Health and Safety Plan Contractor
Health and Safety Plan Sub
Contractor

 Define the Key Performance Indicator of the project.

Set standards for health & safety delivery.
Provide the framework for HSE Management across
the project.
Establish regular HSE meetings & workshop with all
parties, and Monitor the strategy.
Liaise with local enforcement offices & emergency
services.
Manage site fitness for work program.

 Manage site emergency response plans.

Coordinate site Health and Safety.
Advise designers, consultants & contractors if
appropriate.
Measure effectiveness of safety programs.
Conduct training and mentor other HSE staff.
Collate information & identify.
improvement of strategies.

 To carry out specific HSE site tours and

document findings (including corrective actions
and agreed close out dates)
To investigate and report all HSE related
incidents
To carry out periodic audits of HSE performances
of Contractors
To intervene in any unsafe act.
To participate in any Client / HSE programmes /
trainings within the contract to reduce clashes
and re-work.

 Being familiar with all contract requirements related to HSE.

Being familiar with all local legal requirements related to HSE.
Being familiar with industry best practices related to HSE.
To lead by example, following all HSE rules at all times whilst
on site.
To encourage continuous HSE improvement of the Contractors

 Comply with all contract requirements related to HSE.

Comply with all local legal requirements related to HSE.
Implement industry best practices related to HSE.
Following all HSE rules at all times whilst on site.
Provide adequate welfare facilities on site.
To encourage continuous HSE improvement of all staff by
developing specific training programmes.

 To carry out specific HSE site tours and document findings

(including corrective actions and agreed close out dates).
To investigate and report all HSE related accidents, incidents
and near misses.
To carry out periodic internal audits of HSE performance.
To intervene in any unsafe act.
To carry out daily pre task briefing to work force.
To participate in any Client /Management Team / Consultant
HSE programme & training.

1.The main duty and

responsibility of the safety
staff is to provide the project
manager and engineering
staff with the technical and
consultant support in
addition to all or some of the
following:

2. Supervision of the application of the

occupational health and safety requirements in
construction sites in accordance with the
technical standards and rules specified in this
manual and the appended technical guidelines
thereto.

3. Preparation of plans and timetable programs

for periodical and regular checking of the
occupational health and safety requirements
including cranes, equipment, machinery,
scaffolds, firefighting systems, workshops,
electrical installations, temporary structures,
workplace organization requirements, etc.
4. Supervision of proper and correct application
of the Safety Plan items relevant to the worksite.

5. Training of employees on methods of safe work practices

and providing necessary technical guidance for accident
protection.
6. Training, qualifying and enabling employees before
permitting them to perform work activities assigned to them in
accordance with the safety regulations and requirements
relevant to the worksite.

7. Dealing with construction accidents in accordance with

the emergency plan which includes reporting to the
authorities concerned, providing first aid to injured
persons, keeping the accident stage without change,
implementing necessary procedures to reduce the
aggravation of accidents results, and protecting lives and
properties.
8. Keeping records of accidents and work injuries.

1. Provide advice to the main contractor on health, safety and

environmental issues.
2. Monitor statutory compliance by carrying out regular
inspections and auditing the main contractors
works.
3. Undertake at least a weekly inspection and prepare a
quantitative report for submittal to the main
contractors Project Manager.

4. Report immediately to the main contractors senior

management any serious safety breaches that place workers in
life threatening situations.
5. Assist the main contractor in undertaking risk assessments
and identifying safe systems of work to be recorded in safe
work method statements.
6. Develop and deliver in house training courses on health,
safety and environmental topics.
7. Assist supervisors in delivering toolbox talks to the workers
on the control measures identified in risk assessments and the
safe system of work to be adhered to.

8. Develop and deliver the worker induction ensuring that all

workers receive an induction prior to starting work.
9. Develop procedures for high risk activities and brief
management on their responsibilities under these procedures.
Audit against these procedures regularly and report any non
compliances to the Project Manager.
10. Ensure that the main contractor has an accident
investigation reporting procedure in line with HSE
requirements.

11. Undertake the lead role in all accident investigations and

ensure that a written investigation report is provided to HSE for all
reportable accidents.
12. Audit the registers which should be maintained by the Plant
Manager for lifting equipment and lifting accessories.
13. Advise on the requirements for site welfare and carry out
regular inspections of the facilities, reporting any concerns to the
main contractors Project Manager.
14. Conduct himself professionally at all times and ensure that
the advice he gives his employer is to the best of his ability.

 ALL PERSONS HAVE THE

RIGHT TO EXPECT TO
RETURN HOME AT THE
END OF THE WORKING
DAY AS FIT AS THEY
WERE WHEN THEY LEFT
IN THE MORNING

Number of
housekeeping
inspections

Reducing lost
time injuries

Reducing medical
injuries

Holding frequent safety

committee meetings

Having frequent
safety toolbox talks

Increasing hazard
inspections
Increasing equipment
and area inspections

Follow work
procedures

Encourage
others to train

Advise to
Clean up after
the job

Actively
participate in
training
Dont cut
corners

Conduct regular
inspections

Identify, fix and

report hazards

Enhanced public image

Job security

Injuries which impact on

earning & home life.
The money can lose money.

The company saves money

Loss of customers.

A safe place to work

Loss of individual &

company Reputations and;

Equipment is not damaged

Loss of jobs.

After working on the

project, we want you to return
safely to your family the same
way you came to work.