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8/10.1.11

Part: 10

Title: Occupational Health & Safety

QCS 2010 (Brief requirement)


Related
Sections=Some
not
included
Responsibility of Contractor=Not
detailed
Laws Referred=Some not included

QCS 2014 (Change/ Additional Requirement)


Additional:
Included
Building
Demolition,
Materials, and Setting-out of the Works.
Additional: Duties of the Contractor detailed.

Additional: Included more Laws= Civil Defence


Law No.9 (2012), Fire Safety Handbook,
Workers Rights Booklet 2009.
OHS Changed: Only Bachelor Degree, BS OHSAS
Diploma, 18001 Lead Auditor

Qualifications
of
Manager=Degree,
Certificate, School.
Experience of OHS Manager=Not
specified
Qualifications of Safety Officer=Not
specified.
Experience of Safety Officers=Not
specified.
Incident
Investigation
for
LTI/reportable
incidents=Not
included.
OHS
Performance=BOQ
not
indicated.
Contractor Incentive Program=Not
indicated.
New item: OHS Leadership &
Accountability -- Not in QCS 2010
New
item:
Safe-working
Arrangements -- Not in QCS 2010

Additional: 10 Years experience specified for


OHS Manager.
Additional: HND/HNC, NEBOSH, IOSH or OSHA
30 Hours.
Additional: 4 Years experience for Safety
Officers.
Additional: Incident Investigation final report
within 10 days and procedure to the same
explained.
Additional: BOQ amounts identified.

Additional: Contractor to develop & implement


Incentive Program.
Additional: OHS Leadership & Accountability
detailed involving the Engineer & the Client.
Additional:
Safe-working
arrangements
explained
including
Stopping
work,
No
Disciplinary action for taking work safe
arrangement.
New item: Labour Rights, Benefits & Additional:
Labour
Rights,
Benefits
&
Obligations -- Not in QCS 2010
Obligations=Labour Law implementation &

10/10.1.12

10/10.1.13

New item: Language Barriers &


Communication issues -- Not in QCS
2010
New
item:
Communications,
Consultations, & Participation -- Not
in QCS 2010

11/10.1.14

New item: Management Review -Not in QCS 2010

11/10.2.1.1

Health & Safety Plan only specified.

14/10.2.1.20

Project
Monthly
H&S
report not specified.

16/10.2.2.3

OHS PolicyObjectives and targets


not specified.

Statistics

17/10.2.5.2
18/10.2.5.5.to
10

TrainingSome items not included.

19/10.3

New item: Emergency Response


Plan (ERP) -- Not in QCS 2010

20/10.4

New item: Earthquake Emergency


Management Plan -- Not in QCS
2010
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Control.
Additional: Language Barriers & Communication
issues=Keeping
translator for Non-English
speaking personnel.
Additional: Communications, Consultations, &
Participation=Regarding
methods
of
Communication like Meetings, Safety Alerts,
Notice
Boards,
Campaigns,
Posters/Signs,
Safety Awards.
Additional: Management Review= Contractor
Senior Management shall carryout management
review at least annually on HSE.
Additional:
Traffic
Management
Plan,
Emergency Response Plan included.
Additional:
Contractor
to
submit
Project
Monthly H&S Statistics report to Engineer and
to Quality & Safety Department.
Additional: Contractor must set objectives &
targets that shall applicable to SMART.
Additional: Training is an integral part of job
performance.
Additional: Safety Training Matrix, Training
Topics
guideline,
Specialist
Training,
Performance based Training, Retaining Training
records.
Additional:
Emergency
Response
Plan
(ERP)=Guidelines on Preparation, Training,
approvals, Records of Drills, Review of ERP.
Additional: Earthquake Emergency Management
Plan=Details on Background, Requirements,
Gap
Analysis,
Implementation,
Future

Requirements, Dos during & after Earthquake.


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41/10.8.1.2

42/10.9
42/10.9.1
42/10.9.2.3
43/10.9.3.9

Excavations

Depth
of
the Additional: Temporary safety barriers for
excavation for which Temporary excavations deeper than 300mm.
safety barriers are to be used is not
specified.
Warning Signs
Additional: In accordance with Qatar Work Zone
Traffic Management Guide.
Barriers & barricades quality & Changed: Comply with Qatar Work Zone Traffic
positioning explained.
Management Guide.
Electrical Protection of Electricity Additional: Electricity supply cables to be
supply cables and the related buried or shall be armoured=Flexible cables
details not specified.
only to be 6m long=Industrial Type Plugs &
Sockets=Competent person details to be
displayed near installations & Site Office.
Safety of the Public.
Additional: Control measures to protect the
Public, workforce and assets on fencing,
barricades and lockable units. Requirement on
Security Guards, safe pedestrian walkways with
signage.
Working in Public Areas Safety & Additional: also in accordance with Qatar Work
security procedures in accordance Zone Traffic Management Guide.
with Department of Civil Defence
and Police.
Title: Welfare of Workmen.
Title
Changed
as:
Welfare,
Safety
and
Protection of Workmen.
Welfare facilities
Additional: Reference is made to Welfare
facilities section.
PPE: High visibility clothing is not Additional: All personnel to wear high visibility
specified.
clothing when working on a road work.
Safety Equipment
Additional:
Providing
&
maintaining
one

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43/10.9.3.10
43/10.9.3.11
44/10.9.4.5

45/10.9.5.4

45/10.9.6

46/10.9.7

46/10.10

compressed Air Escape Respirator.


Additional: Providing one oxygen resuscitation
unit.
Safety Equipment
Additional: Using Truck or Trailer Mounted
Attenuators.
Transportation
between Changed: Transportation made compulsory.
accommodation and areas of work
as per Project Documentation.
Summer Working Conditions.
Additional: To address and manage the risk of
fatigue, shall develop suitable management
arrangements to control working hours and/or
shift patterns.
New item: Additional Environmental Additional: Additional Environmental Protection
Protection & Pollution Control -- Not & Pollution Control as per Ministry of
in QCS 2010
Environment
and
Supreme
Council
for
Environment & Natural Reserves.
New item: Plant & Equipment Test Additional:
Plant
&
Equipment
Test
Certificates -- Not in QCS 2010
Certificates=Cranes and Lifting Gears shall have
current Test Certificates issued by Competent
Testing
Authority
approved
by
the
Engineer=Reference
is
made
to
British
Standards & Code of Practice.
New
Chapter:
Labour Additional
Chapter
on
Labour
Accommodation -- Not in QCS 2010
Accommodation=Describes
the
Quality
of
Accommodation,
Fire
Safety,
Healthcare,
Transport,
Religious,
Social
&
Domestic
Facilities, Communications, Details of Sanitation
Facilities, Food Preparation Areas, Pest &
Vermin
Control,
Security,
Social
Issues,
Competence of Accommodation Management,
Safety Equipment

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Environmental Conditions, Health & Safety of


Accommodation Residents.

Section 11

Part: 1.01

Page or Ref #
Contents page

QCS 2010 (Brief requirement)


QCS 2014 (Change/ Additional Requirement)
1.1.2 Responsibilities, Offences and Duties,
Responsibilities,
Offences
and
Penalties, etc.
Penalties, etc.
1.1.5 Induction Training
Health and Safety and Induction Training
Static Load Testing of Piles
Wording removed and replaced with Deep
Foundations
Introduction
Introduction now extended to 7 areas and has
new section on the structure of H&S
regulations in QCS
Definitions
Now Definitions / Interpretations. Plus extra
definition added No.11 Employer.
1.1.1.1 Key Points
Key Points:
1. Amended to include, Employers, selfemployed and others with respect to all
transactions carried out in Qatar.
2. New element 2.
3. Section now includes reference to legal
duties
being
placed
on
contractors,
subcontractors.

Contents page
Page 3
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Page 5
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Page6

Title: Qatar Legislation and Management (Regulatory


Document)

1.1.1.2 Aims and Scope


Regulatory Document
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of

this Includes
element
on
promotion
enforcement of high standards.

and

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1.1.1.4 Duties of Contractors

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1.1.1.8 Administrative Authority

Page 10

Also new element making sure everyone is


involved and made responsible for their actions
New element (b) stating that contractors must
not expose those not in his employment to
risks to their health and safety.
Element 1 now expanded to state their powers;
To examine;
To investigate;
To seize and take possession of any
matter relating to Health, safety &
Welfare of workplaces and construction
sites.
They have the power to advise and
enforce law on any matter relating to H, S
& W of workplaces and construction sites.

1.1.2 Responsibilities, Offences and Now called: Duties, Responsibilities, Offences


Penalties, etc.
and Penalties, etc.
Page 10
1.1.2.4 Legal duties of Contractors
New element on contractor duties to protect
the H, S & W of their employees and other
people who may be affected by their business.
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1.1.2.6 CDM
1.1.2.6 Now Titled Legal Duties of Employees.
The duties of employees has been removed
from CDM and given its own section.
CDM now 1.1.2.7
Extra 2 off elements added at beginning of
section.
Contractor duties now = Contractor Duties /
Responsibilities.
Extra 7 elements added at beginning of
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Contractor Duties / Responsibilities.

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Note now that Sections changed


whole numbering has changed.
1.1.2.9 Penalties that can be Now 1.1.2.10. - Penalties that can be awarded
awarded
Element 1 wording amended. No change to
meaning.
Element 3 wording amended. To include
reference to powers of relevant authorities.
Table Unacceptable performance criteria

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1.1.2.10
Health
Questionnaire

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and

No
2
now
includes
safety
officer
(requirement to be appointed);
New includes new No 3 regarding failure
to conduct risk assessments and method
statements.
No 4 now refers to OSH Staff rather than
OSH Manager.
New No 16 now includes failure to provide
proper welfare facilities.
New
No
17
includes
planning
for
firefighting arrangements and not just
provision.

Safety Now 1.1.2.11 and includes new element No 1


re the contractor requirement to assess the
level of knowledge of employees to ensure they
have the understanding and skills necessary to
undertake a work activity (Competence)

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1.1.2.11 Points to consider on Now 1.1.2.12 - Points to consider on


implementing of Health and Safety
implementing of Health and Safety
New element No 1 just wording to describe
what is required when developing a Health and
Safety system
Title = Construction Site Safety
Now
Occupational
Health
and
safety

Construction Site Safety


Organisation for Health and Safety Organisation
for
Health
and
Safety
Management
Management Elements 4 & 5 now elements 4,
5, & 6 describing use of table.
1.1.4.8 Construction (Design & 1.1.4.8 Construction (Design & Management)
Management)
element 6 now includes subcontractor and
designer having legal duties to consult with
other duty holders.
1.1.5 Induction Training
Now titled - Health & Safety Training and
Induction Training
1.1.5.7 Contractors Responsibilities
Wording removed and refers to section 1.1.2.7
only
1.1.5.8 Employee Responsibilities
Wording removed and refers to section 1.1.2.7
only
1.1.7 Risk Assessments and Method 1.1.7Risk
Assessments
and
Method
Statements
Statements whole section reworded.
Sections now only include;
Interpretation;
Risk Assessment;
Method of Work
Appendices Removed.
1.1.8.1 Key Points
1.1.8.1 Key Points
Key points reworded to include planning,
design, and management to improve H&S
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standards.
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1.1.8.3 Definitions

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1.1.8.4 Cooperation

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1.1.8.3 now Definitions / Interpretations


With reworded elements on most elements with
extra interpretations/definition for engineer,
Construction Phase (H&S) Plan, construction
site, and Principles of Prevention.

1.1.8.4 Cooperation now includes example for a


designer to provide residual hazard and safety
information to another designer on an
interfacing project.
1.1.8.5 Coordination
1.1.8.5 Coordination now has requirement to
develop written H&S Plan for demolition works.
1.1.8.6 Taking account of the 1.1.8.6 Taking account of the general principles
general principles of prevention
of prevention;
New element 1 stating every person involved
on a construction project shall take in to
account the general principles of prevention
and that they are applied.
1.1.8.7 Summary of the duties under 1.1.8.7 Summary of the duties under these
these regulations
regulations includes the wording with respect
to each duty holder.
Duties added in to table;
Designers:

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Check that client is aware of their duties


(in twice)

Subcontractor:

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1.1.8.8 Duty Holders under CDM

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1.1.8.9 Clients Duties

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1.1.8.16
Providing
the
construction information

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Plan, manage and monitor own work and


that of workers;
Check competence of all appointees and
workers;
Train
own
employees
and
provide
information to their workers.

1.1.8.8
Duty
Holders
under
CDM
Subcontractors added and note on whom
contractors covers is removed.
1.1.8.9 Clients Duties
New duties re ensuring that the construction
phase does not start unless;
A construction phase plan is prepared by the
contractor; and
Appointing an engineer and contractor and
compiling a H&S File.
pre- 1.1.8.16
Providing
the
pre-construction
information
Element 3 reworded to include the requirement
for designers to commission relevant surveys
where existing information does not exist.
New Elements 5 & 6 regarding how the
information should be presented and the
requirement for clients to inform contractors
the minimum notice expected to start works to
ensure contractor have time to plan and

prepare.
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1.1.8.19 Additional duties for Clients Wording removed and refers to section 1.1.8.9
only
1.1.8.20
Appointment
of
the 1.1.8.20 Appointment of the Engineer
Engineer
Includes new elements 1 & 2 regarding the
client to appoint an engineer and the engineer
to provide the client with a key project advisor
for H&S risk management matters.
1.1.8.24 Construction Phase Plan
1.1.8.24 now titled, Construction Phase
(Health & Safety) Plan
Also refers to responsibility of the contractor to
update the plan as the works develop.
1.1.8.26 What Clients Dont Have To 1.1.8.26 What Clients Dont Have To Do
Do
Words added: it is good practice for the client
to appoint someone to ensure the contents of
the Construction Phase (Health & Safety) Plan
is being complied with.
1.1.8.27 The Engineer
1.1.8.27 The Engineer Appointing the
Engineer
Wording removed and refers to section 1.1.8.20
only
1.1.8.32 Designers
Minor amendment to the functions of a
designer.
Designers Duties;
New element for the designer not commence
work unless the client is aware of their duties.
Designers to give collective measures priority
over individual measures;
Avoidance of foreseeable H&S risks;

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1.1.8.32
design

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1.1.8.32 Designers
duties
1.1.8.34
Subcontractor

Site 1.1.8.34
Subcontractor

Site
Induction,
Induction, Information and Training
Information and Training
Now includes that subcontractors must;
Cooperate with contractor, engineer and others
working on project or adjacent sites;
Inform contractor of risks to others created by
their works;
Provide details to the contractor of any supply
chain or specialist subcontractor whom he
engages;
Comply with reasonable direction from the
main contractor and with relevant rules in the
construction phase plan;
Inform contractor of any problems with the

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Designers

Designers to ensure their design for structures


conforms to QCS; and
Ensuring they provide information to engineer,
subcontractors
and
other
consultants
/
interfacing organisation.
Client has appointed an engineer
Dont start until engineer has been appointed
(other than initial design);
Cooperate with engineer.
-preparing a 1.1.8.32 Designers -preparing a design
Where the structure will be used as a
workplace now includes ..any other
structures which can be a place of work for end
users including maintainers.
- Additional Section removed.

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plan or risks identified during their work that


have
significant
implications
for
the
management of the project;
Inform the contractor about accidents and
dangerous occurrences;
Provide information for the H&S File.
1.1.8.34
Subcontractor

Site 1.1.8.34 Subcontractor Site Specific Duties


Specific
Duties (Contractors/Subcontractors) reworded to
(Contractors/Subcontractors)
include duties are imposed on contractors,
subcontractors, all others and all persons to
comply with the regulatory requirements of
this section.
1.1.9
New
Appendix
4
Contractor
NCR
Template.
1.1.10.15 Signs and Equipment
1.1.10.15 Signs and Equipment
Wording amended to include Qatar Work Zone
Traffic Management Guide latest revision.
1.1.10.16 Basic Principles of Signing 1.1.10.16 Basic Principles of Signing
Wording removed leaving titles only and
referencing the Qatar Work Zone Traffic
Management Guide latest revision.
Also, Be Seen includes reference to;
Section 11 Part 1 (RD) 1.2.2 (PPE) Personal
Protective Equipment: and
Section 11 Part 2 (SAMAS) 2.3.9 (PPE)
Personal Protective Equipment
1.1.10.17 Site Layout Definitions
1.1.10.17 Site Layout Definitions wording
removed and now refers to Qatar Work Zone
Traffic Management Guide latest revision.
1.1.11.8 Pedestrian/traffic routes, Ref to Qatar Work Zone Traffic Management

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movement of plant and people

Section 11

Part: 1.2

Page or Ref #

QCS
2010
requirement)

Guide latest revision added.

Title: Occupational Health


(Regulatory Document)

Page 3

and

Hygiene

(Brief QCS 2014 (Change/ Additional Requirement)


Reference table: New part names- Design Aspects,
Geotechnical
Specifications,
Tunnel,
Concrete
Structures, Sr. No. 27 32 were added in the table.
No significant changes in the remaining document

Section 11

Part: 1.3

Page or Ref #

QCS
2010
requirement)
Competence:

Page#6
Ref#1.3.1.9

Title: Working at height (Regulatory Document)


(Brief QCS 2014 (Change/ Additional Requirement)

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), unless they are trained and
competent to do so or, if they are being trained, it
must be by a 3rd party accredited company, trainees
must be supervised by a trained and competent
person.
Page#
116 Safety belts, harnesses and Training should only be carried out by competent
Ref#1.3.7.11
lanyards:
accredited third party trainers, following industry
guidelines.
Training
should
refer
to
the
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manufacturer's instructions and should emphasise


the importance of following those instructions.
Page#
122. Rope access (abseiling):
This technique is only to be carried out by 3rd party
Ref#1.3.7.13
accredited fully trained and competent persons. It is
generally suitable for inspection and other similar
activities but not for general construction work
except in exceptional circumstances.
Ref#1.3.9.1
Roof
work
and
fragile QCS 2014 have been added an additional point no.16
surfaces:
16. Refer to section 11 Part 2 (SAMAS)- 2.2 (2.2.9

Section 11

Part: 1.4

Page or Ref #

QCS
2010
(Brief QCS 2014 (Change/ Additional Requirement)
requirement)
Choosing the correct wheel: BS 4481 Part 2:1983 includes a system of marking...
*No significant changes in remaining document.

1.4.1.7

Section 11:

Part 1.05

Page or Ref #

QCS
2010
requirement)
Reference table

Page#3

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Title: SAFE USE OF PLANT AND EQUIPMENT


(Regulatory Document)

Title:
OTHER
HAZARDOUS
(Regulatory Document)

ACTIVITIES

(Brief QCS 2014 (Change/ Additional Requirement)


Reference table has been revised, from 26 items up
to 32 items in the 2014 version.
Remaining document is unchanged, but document

has been reformatted which increased the volume up


to 133pages.

Section 11

Part: 1.06

Page or Ref #

QCS
2010
requirement)

Title:
Fire
and
Flammable
(Regulatory Document)

Substances

(Brief QCS 2014 (Change/ Additional Requirement)


No significant change between QCS 2010 and QCS
2014.

Section 11

Part: 1.07

Page or Ref #

QCS
2010
requirement)
Key points
Introduction
The fire problem
Fire Safety

1.7.1.1
1.7.1.2
1.7.1.3
1.7.1.5

Title:
Fire
and
Flammable
(Regulatory Document)

Substances

(Brief QCS 2014 (Change/ Additional Requirement)

Completely revised
Completely revised
Main heading only. Section/Part is left blank
Section/Part name replaced as Duty for fire
prevention and Point no.1 is new addition
1.7.2 (Page 25 Fire prevention and control Name replaced as Fire Prevention and control in
to 29)
on site
connection to construction Entire section/part is
revised i.e. from (1.7.2.1 to 1.7.2.10)
Page 30
Sub
headings
from Sub heading are now given section numbers.
1.7.2.10;

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Section 11

Part: 1.08

Page or Ref #

QCS
2010
requirement)

Title: Miscellaneous (Regulatory Document)


(Brief QCS 2014 (Change/ Additional Requirement)

Page 3

Reference table has been updated for 2014.


No significant changes to remaining document

Section 11

Part: 2.1

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02

QCS
2010
requirement)
Scope

Various

Use of the word Company

5 / 2.1.2.5 -2

Title: Safety, Health and Environment (SHE)


Management System.
(Brief QCS 2014 (Change/ Additional Requirement)
Added (Item no.2)-Policy intended to assist appointed
consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.to meet
legislative requirements.
General Note: The word COMPANY has been removed
in some parts in this section, but the overall purpose
and meaning remains unchanged.

Item 2 when entering to Removed the Item no.2


Joint ventures partnering
agreement, Company will
ensure
6/2
Policy statements
Compulsory use of SHE Policy template has been
removed.
6/3
Communication

Policy Modified by adding in the last sentence, as examples


including
personal of those responsibilities outlined within this section.
responsibilities and those of
direct
reports
must
be
communicated
to
each
employee.
7 / 2.1.2.8 - 4
Structure
and Modified; simply mentioned that the chart shows
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8 / 10

9 / 10

10/2.1.2.10-1

12/ 2.1.4.2 -1(g)


12/ 2.1.4.2 -1(h)

12/ 2.1.4.2 -1(k)

12/ 2.1.4.2 -1(n)

17/2.1.4.9

responsibilities the chart


shows
operational
and
functional
responsibilities
for SHE.
Operational
Control

COMPANY Regional business


must
prepare
operating
procedures and plans
Audit COMPANY will retain
the power to undertake
audits
of
the
SHE
management
The COMPANY SHE director
will
report
on
SHE
performance on a monthly
basis
to
the
senior
management Board
Page 13 Appoint director
for SHE responsibilities
Review
performance
at
management
team
meetings
Consult with SHE Director on
discussion
affecting
SHE
management
in
the
COMPANY.
Ensure
that
a
clear
disciplinary
process
has
been defined and,
HR Managers at page 21 at

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operational and functional responsibilities for SHE and


visible to all, for example displayed on site.

Removed COMPANY Regional business and written as


generic.

Removed all the item no.10. from QCS 2010

Modified to read as, Report on SHE performance on


monthly basis

Appoint responsible person for SHE responsibilities


Point is modified to read as; review SHE Performance
at meetings and take appropriate action.
Modified to simply manner Consult regarding on
decision affecting SHE Management.

Modified by reducing the sentence, Ensure appropriate


action to address breaches of SHE policy.
Tittle and content removed.

QCS 2010

Section 11

Part: 2.2

Title:
Safety
Health
and
Procedural Audit Checklist

Page or Ref #

QCS
2010
(Brief
requirement)
>3 day RIDDOR Reportable
Accidents; Agree with the
SHE Manager / Adviser who
will
produce
the
investigation report and
the timing of this, including
any
interim
report
if
necessary.

QCS 2014 (Change/ Additional Requirement)

Section 11

Part: 2.3.01

Title:
Safety,
Procedures

Page or Ref #

QCS
2010
(Brief QCS 2014 (Change/ Additional Requirement)
requirement)
Definition;
List of Definitions reduced as follows;
Hazard, Risk, Extend of Risk Was removed
& Suitable and Sufficient

Page 18

2.3.1.2

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Environment

Ensure the investigation is undertaken and the report


produced within an appropriate time frame as per QCS
requirement. (Page 19)

Health

and

Environment

Method Statement & Use of Both definitions removed and referred to SAMAS 2.4
Assessment Guide
Risk Assessment Mythology- Was removed
Appendix
Reference
Documents; Was removed
Method Statement Layout
(SHE-FRM-1-03)

2.3.1.6

Section 11

Part: 2.3.02

Page or Ref #

QCS
2010
requirement)

Title: Control of
Health (COSHH)

Substances

Hazardous

to

(Brief QCS 2014 (Change/ Additional Requirement)


No significant changes between QCS 2010 and QCS
2014.

Section 11

Part: 2.3.03

Page or Ref #

QCS
2010
requirement)

Title: Safe Working in the Vicinity of Buried


and Overhead Services
(Brief QCS 2014 (Change/ Additional Requirement)
No significant changes between QCS 2010 and QCS
2014.

Section 11
Page or Ref #

Part: 2.3.04

QCS
2010
requirement)
Page 20 of 28

Title: Electricity at Work


(Brief QCS 2014 (Change/ Additional Requirement)

No significant changes between QCS 2010 and QCS


2014.

Section 11

Part: 2.3.05

Page or Ref #

QCS
2010
requirement)

Title:
POWERED
PROCEDURES

WORK

EQUIPMENT

(Brief QCS 2014 (Change/ Additional Requirement)


No significant change between QCS 2010 and QCS
2014.

Section 11

Part: 2.3.06

Page or Ref #

QCS
2010
requirement)

Title: Safety,
Training

Health

and

Environmental

(Brief QCS 2014 (Change/ Additional Requirement)


No significant changes between QCS 2010 and QCS
2014.

Section 11

Part: 2.3.07

Page or Ref #

QCS
2010
requirement)

Title: Contractors Initial Safety, Health and


Environmental Meeting
(Brief QCS 2014 (Change/ Additional Requirement)
No significant changes between QCS 2010 and QCS
2014.

Section 11

Part: 2.3.08

Page or Ref #
QCS
Page 21 of 28

2010

Title: The Report and


Accidents and Incidents

Investigation

(Brief QCS 2014 (Change/ Additional Requirement)

of

requirement)
2.3.8.3;
Item If
reportable
the
SHE
52, Page 9
Department will inform the
Labour Ministry. The Labour
Ministry,
Workplace
Inspector will advise you
whether you can resume
work in the area.
2.3.8.5; Item 7, Qatar Regulatory Document
Page 21
(Construction) RD1.6.2

Section 11
Page or Ref #
Appendix
(Page no. 11)

Part: 2.3.09
QCS
2010
requirement)
1 PPE Purchase List

Section 11

Part: 2.3.10

Page or Ref #

QCS
2010
requirement)

Reportable Dangerous Occurrences shall be reported


by the SHE Department who will inform the Qatar
Administrative Authority. The Administrative Authority,
Workplace Inspector will advise whether and when you
can resume work in the area.

Qatar Regulatory Document (Construction) RD1.1.6.

Title: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)


(Brief QCS 2014 (Change/ Additional Requirement)
High Visibility clothing (EN 471 Class 3) added as a
new requirement; although it was already included in
2.3.9.3 (12)

Title: The Safe use of Cranes and Other Lifting


Appliances
(Brief QCS 2014 (Change/ Additional Requirement)
Only minor changes in the document layout; the
headings and the contents of each of the pages are
the same as QCS 2010.

Page 22 of 28

Section 11

Part: 2.3.11

Page or Ref #

QCS
2010
requirement)

Title: Permit to Work Systems


(Brief QCS 2014 (Change/ Additional Requirement)
No significant changes between QCS 2010 and QCS
2014.

Section 11

Part: 2.3.12

Page or Ref #

QCS
2010
requirement)

Title: Control of Working at Height


(Brief QCS 2014 (Change/ Additional Requirement)
No significant changes between QCS 2010 and QCS
2014.

Section 11

Part: 2.3.13

Page or Ref #

QCS
2010
requirement)
Purpose and Scope

Page 3
2.3.13.4

Title: Fire Prevention and Control on Site


(Brief QCS 2014 (Change/ Additional Requirement)

INTRODUCTION part added after Purpose and


Scope
2.3.13.4
has
become Ten new sub-sections added. Some sub-sections are
2.3.13.14 and all further further divided. These are as below. 2.3.13.4
subsections numbering has Managing
Fire
Risks,
2.3.13.5

Personal
changed similarly.
Responsibilities
2.3.13.5 2.3.13.15
2.3.13.6 Fire Risk Assessment, 2.3.13.7 Fire Alarm
System and Compliance
2.3.13.6 2.3.13.16
2.3.13.8 Fire Fighting Equipment. 2.3.13.9 Staff
Training.

Page 23 of 28

2.3.13.10 Site Security. 2.3.13.11 Fire Safety and


the Construction (Design and
Management) CDM Regulations. 2.3.13.12 Guarding
against Fire.
2.3.13.13 SAMPLE PROCEDURE FOR CONTRACTORS.
(No procedure found)

Section 11

Part: 1.2.3.14

Title: Asbestos

Page or Ref #

QCS
2010
(Brief QCS 2014 (Change/ Additional Requirement)
requirement)
Page-2
# QCS 2010 Section 11 Part 2 Title details are changed into QCS 2014 Section 11:
PROCESS MAP
SAMAS Page 2
Health and Safety Page 2 Part 2.3.14: Asbestos.
The rest of the contents of this part are exactly the
same as detailed in QCS 2010.

Section 11

Part: 2.3.15 Title: Environmental Protection.

Page or Ref #

QCS
2010
requirement)

Page 24 of 28

(Brief QCS 2014 (Change/ Additional Requirement)

Page # 13 to
24.

Page 25 of 28

Up to page# 12 it remains unchanged.


The following additional Requirements have been added
in 2014 version from page #13 to page # 24 under the
following headings and sub clauses, such as;
2.3.15.6 Contractor Requirements.
2.3.15.7 Legal Frameworks
2.3.15.8 Programme Management Delivery System
(PMDS)
2.3.15.9
Environmental
Management
and
Responsibilities
2.3.15.9.1 General Requirements ( Details Brief detail is
mentioned in)
2.3.15.9.2 Environmental Policy
2.3.15.9.3 Environmental Aspects
2.3.15.9.4
Objectives,
Targets
and
Improvement
Programmes.
2.3.15.9.5 Roles and Responsibility
2.3.15.9.6 Competences, Training and Awareness
2.3.15.9.7 Communication
2.3.15.9.8 Documentation
2.3.15.9.9 Environmental Control Plans
2.3.15.9.10 Environmental Inspections, Monitoring and
Reporting
2.3.15.9.11 Auditing
2.3.15.9.12
Nonconformity
and
Corrective
and
Preventative Action
2.3.15.10 Emergency Response Plan
2.3.15.10.1 Introduction
2.3.15.10.2 Key Requirements
2.3.15.10.3 Incident Classification and Notification

Requirements
2.3.15.11 Completion and Site Clearance
2.3.15.12 Glossary of Terms

Page#45

QCS 2010 page # 33. Risk Risks rating in risk assessment sheet in QCS 2014 have
Rating in Risk assessment been changed. Refer page #45
sheet modified.
Page 26 of 28

Section 11

Part: 2.3.16

Page or Ref #

QCS
2010
requirement)

Title: Learning Event Reporting


(Brief QCS 2014 (Change/ Additional Requirement)
No significant changes between QCS 2010 and QCS
2014.

Section 11

Part: 2.4.01

Title: Risk
Statement

Page or Ref #

QCS
2010
(Brief
requirement)
2.4.1 2.4.7 contained
basic information over two
pages.
2.4.8 contained sample Risk
Assessments

QCS 2014 (Change/ Additional Requirement)

2.4.1 2.4.19

Page 27 of 28

Assessment

Guides

and

Method

Part 2.4.01 has been given a new title (added Method


Statement) and completely revised and extended to
include 19 sub-headings over 14 pages. It bears no
similarity to the old version, with the exception of the
example Risk Assessments which have all been included
as Appendix 20.
The content is as follows;
2.4.1 INTRODUCTION
2.4.2 What is risk assessment?
2.4.3 Legal requirements for risk assessment and
written method of Work
2.4.4 Risk assessment in practice
2.4.5 Hazard and risk

2.4.6 Risk assessment Process


2.4.6.1 Identify the Hazards
2.4.6.2 Work out who might be harmed and how
2.4.6.3 evaluates the risks and decides on precautions
2.4.6.4 Record your findings and implement them
2.4.6.5 Review your risk assessment and update if
necessary
2.4.7 Suitable and sufficient risk assessment
2.4.8 Recording the assessment
2.4.8.1 Qualitative and quantitative risk assessments
2.4.8.2 Qualitative assessments
2.4.8.3 Quantitative assessments
2.4.9 Consultation in development of risk assessment
2.4.10 Young persons and children
2.4.11 Language issues
2.4.12 Safety Culture and other Behavioral Safety issues
2.4.13 Other issues
2.4.14 Health Surveillance
2.4.15 Example of work activities requiring risk
assessment
2.4.16 Safe method of work (Method statement)
2.4.17 Review of the method statement
2.4.18 Communication of risk assessment and method
statement
2.4.19 Training programmes
2.4.20 Appendix
END
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