NEBOSH UAE and Gulf Health and Safety Regulations

Question 1

Which federal law governs occupational safety and health in the UAE?

Accepted Answer

UAE Federal Law No. 33 of 2021 (Labour Law) and Ministerial Orders issued under it, supplemented by Abu Dhabi OSHAD-SF and Dubai OSH Law

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Only Abu Dhabi has OSH regulations

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No federal H&S law exists in the UAE — only emirate-level regulations

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UAE H&S is governed entirely by private company policies

Question 2

What is the OSHAD-SF (Abu Dhabi Occupational Safety and Health System Framework)?

Accepted Answer

A comprehensive mandatory OSH management system framework applicable to all employers in Abu Dhabi, aligned with international standards and enforced by OSHAD/EHScr

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A voluntary guidance document for Abu Dhabi employers

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A framework only applicable to oil and gas companies in Abu Dhabi

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An insurance and workers' compensation scheme

Question 3

What does Dubai OSH Law 8 of 2016 require of employers?

Accepted Answer

OSH policy, risk assessment, competent OSH personnel, worker training, incident reporting to Dubai Municipality/DEWA, and compliance with sector-specific OSH codes

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Dubai OSH Law only applies to construction companies

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Dubai OSH Law requires only a written safety policy without other measures

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Dubai OSH Law is voluntary

Question 4

What does the Saudi Occupational Safety and Health system require of employers?

Accepted Answer

Saudi Labor Law (Royal Decree M/46 2005) and GAZT/MOL regulations require: risk assessment, provision of PPE, worker training, injury reporting to MOL, and compliance with Saudi Aramco/SABIC standards in their respective sectors

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Saudi Arabia has no occupational safety legislation

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Only Saudi Aramco facilities are subject to OSH requirements

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Workers are personally responsible for their own OSH in Saudi Arabia

Question 5

What mandatory incident reporting requirements apply to construction accidents in the UAE?

Accepted Answer

Serious injuries and fatalities must be reported to the relevant emirate's OSH authority (Abu Dhabi EHScr, Dubai OSH, Sharjah Labour Department), the employer, and MOL within specified timeframes

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Incident reporting is voluntary in the UAE

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Only fatalities need to be reported to authorities

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Workers report injuries directly to authorities without employer involvement

Question 6

What rights do workers have regarding occupational health and safety under UAE Federal Labour Law?

Accepted Answer

The right to a safe workplace, to receive safety information and training, to refuse unsafe work without penalty, to report hazards, and to receive workers' compensation for work-related injuries

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Workers have no legal rights regarding workplace safety — only employers have rights

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Workers must accept any working conditions set by employers

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Only UAE national workers have H&S rights under Federal Labour Law