Welcome ADFCA AD EHSMS Workshop “Managing Risk in the Food Sector” 02 May 2013
Safety Brief and Domestic Arrangements
Welcome Speech ADFCA is pleased to welcome you to this workshop, regarding the development and implementation of the Abu Dhabi Environmental, Health and Safety Management System (AD EHSMS) within the Food Sector of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. This is a very important step forward for the food sector, to ensure not only the health, safety and welfare of all who work in the industry, but also the customers and other key stakeholders. On 16th June 2009, Decree No. (42) of 2009 concerning the Environment, Health and Safety Management System in Abu Dhabi Emirate was issued by the Crown Prince, Chairman of the Executive Council. It aims to implement the Environment, Health and Safety Management System in the Emirate through provision of a unified tool at Emirate level to facilitate implementation of regulations relevant to environment, health and safety and for protection of human health and safety and the environment and conservation of natural resources. ADFCA have been nominated as the Sector Regulatory Authority for the Food Sector by the AD EHS Centre to monitor and manage the development and implementation of the requirements of Decree 42 to ensure compliance of the legislation. We look forward to working with the food sector and providing you with the information and guidance to ensure a successful outcome. Thank you
“Regulatory Framework”
What is an Environment, Health and Safety Management System? It is an integrated system developed and implemented to include all factors related to Environment, Health and Safety for the purpose of protecting the environment and human health ensuring safety of workers in workplace. .
Benefits of EHSMS Improve:- B usiness efficiency O ccupational and community health and safety. N atural resources conservation and utilization. D evelopment of Emirate EHS performance database and baseline data E fficiency in waste management. R educed corporate risks and liabilities. S ustainable development.
Environment Community Sectors Workers Land, Air, Water
International Standard that EHSM System is based on: ISO 14001 ISO 19011 Environmental AS/NZ 4360 Management ISO 31000 System AD EHSMS OHSAS 18001 ISO 9001 Occupational Quality Health and Safety Management Management System System
AD Environment Health Safety (EHS) Policy Policy Main Statement: The Government of Abu Dhabi Emirate is committed to: 1. Protect and conserve the environment; 2. To protect and promote human health and safety for all inhabitants of the Abu Dhabi Emirate; 3. Ensure involvement of everyone living in UAE to improve Environment, Health and Safety; 4. Ensure that all government and private entities are aligning their plans and activities with AD EHS policy.
EHSMS Decree Decree No. 42 issued by Crown Prince H.H Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed refers to functional requirements including roles and responsibilities The Decree was issued in June 2009 and aimed to implement Environment, Health and Safety Management System in the Emirate through the provision of a unified tool at Emirate level to facilitate the implementation of relevant legislation.
EHSMS Framework Set of documents that are developed to specify the EHS management system components. The hierarchy of documents represents the framework which the EHS management system is to be built and will function on a day to day basis
AD EHSMS Structure AD EHSMS RF Mandatory Management System Requirement Elements EHS Regulatory Code of Mechanism Instrument Standard practice Mandatory Technical Requirement Guidelines Non-Mandatory Technical AD EHSMS Technical Guidance Guidance Guidelines Documents
Sector Regulatory Authority (SRA) Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA) is a food regulatory body working on behalf of the government of Abu Dhabi to ensure food safety in Abu Dhabi Emirate Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA) develops food safety laws, services and activities such as food inspection, laboratory testing, awareness, and training for the food sector
Sector Regulatory Authority (SRA’s) ADFCA’s role as an SRA is to: Achieve a safe and healthy environment for the protection and preservation of the occupational health, safety and preventing injuries and illness of all persons associated with the food sector. Protection of the environment through the sustainable use of our natural resources, and controlling identified aspects that can impact the natural environment.
Roles & Responsibilities of ADFCA (SRA) ADFCA shall supervise the implementation of the EHSMS in the food sector and assume responsibility for the following 1. Develop the Food Sector regulations and codes of practice To ensure that the food business operator within the Emirate of Abu Dhabi abides by the licensing requirements issued by the Authority. ADFCA has developed the code of practice EHS RI - CoP 19.0 – Occupational Food Handling and Food Preparation Area, Version 2, February 2012 which has been issued by the EHS Centre -Environment Agency Abu Dhabi in February 2012
EHSMS Elements Training and Competency Emergency Management Monitoring, Investigation Consultation and and Reporting Communication Risk Audit and Inspection Management Management of Contractors Compliance and Management Review Roles, Responsibilities and Self-Regulation
“Why Manage Risk”
Why Manage Risk ?
Why Maintain Good Health And Safety Standards? Conflicting and competing demands 1. Internal 2. External Sound business reasons
Why Work Safely? Moral reasons Legal Financial
Moral Workplace fatality and injury Work-related disease Safety: 334,870 Health: 992,445 Estimated Global Workplace Deaths Source ILO
Moral Reasons 1 . People’s lives depend on what we do at work. 2. We all have a moral obligation not to cause harm to others. 3. Nobody expects to get injured or to become ill through working. 4. Unacceptable to put workers at risk by poor safety management or by having an untrained workforce.
Costs of Accidents Accident investigation. Payments for non-productive time. Replacement labor including training. Business interruption / disruption. Loss of reputation. Damage repair. Replacement plant. Compensation payments. Legal costs and fees. Insurance.
Hidden Cost of Accidents Insured Loss Direct Costs of Accidents Uninsured Hidden Costs of Loss = 8 to 36 Accidents 37% times greater profits 5% op. than insured costs loss Estimated cost between $22.5 and $28.1 Billion per year 39 million days lost per year (Source ILO)
Costs of Accidents at Work Iceberg Model of Accident Costs … Visible Costs Liability insurance $1 Invisible Costs 39 million days lost per year
Accidents at Work 2007 / 08 Fatal accidents to all workers 229 Fatal accidents to employees 179 Fatal accidents to public (total) 358 Major injuries to all workers 29 163 Over 3 day injuries to all workers 109 912 Source HSE UK
UAE Legislation • UAE Federal Legislation • Civil Laws • Criminal Laws • AD EHSMS
Legal Reasons – Employers Duties • Safe place of work, with safe access and egress • Safe system of work • Safe plant and equipment • Information, instruction, training and supervision • Safe and competent fellow employees
Legal Reasons – Employees Duties Co-operate with employers in matters regarding health and safety. Not put themselves or others at risk. Not misuse or interfere with anything relating to safety. Report any defects or dangerous situations. Work safely following employers’ requirements.
Preventing Injuries and Ill-health Know the Safety Policy . Follow procedures e.g. Wearing PPE. Report incidents To let management know. To reduce the chance of a recurrence. Report defects. Good housekeeping . Slips / trips and falls, blocked fire exits, risk of infection. Know limitations. Make others aware of dangers .
Benefits • Improved Reputation • Align business and health and safety objectives • Integrate into the management framework • Develop policies, procedures and objectives • Continuous improvement • Auditable baseline
“Defining Hazards and Risk”
Defining Hazards and Risk
Hazard What is a Hazard ? Something with the potential to cause harm. Examples include: Noise. Fire. Electricity. Chemicals.
How Hazards are Identified Carrying out workplace inspections. Talking to workers. Looking at accident and first aid records. Looking at signs and labels on containers and packages.
Hazard Groups Hazard Group Example Mechanical Moving machinery. Physical Slips, trips and falls. Chemical Toxic, corrosive etc. Environmental Noise, light, temperature. Biological Legionella. Organisational Excessive work load.
Mechanical / Physical / Chemical
Environmental / Biological / Organisational
What is Risk? The likelihood of harm occurring.
Risk Assessment Identify the hazards. Decide who might be harmed and what circumstances. Evaluate the risks. Record the significant findings. Review the assessment.
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