UAE Construction Site Safety Checklist

This comprehensive UAE construction safety checklist ensures compliance with Dubai Municipality (DM) requirements, Trakhees (Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation) regulations, OSHAD-SF (Abu Dhabi Occupational Safety and Health System Framework), and ADQCC standards. Covers municipality permit compliance, heat stress prevention including summer midday work ban, scaffolding safety per local codes, crane safety, and worker accommodation standards. Essential for site managers, HSE officers, and

Industry: Construction
Frequency: Daily / Weekly
Estimated Time: 35-45 minutes
Role: HSE Manager / Site Manager / Safety Officer
Total Items: 48
Compliance: Dubai Municipality, Trakhees, OSHAD-SF, ADQCC, UAE Civil Code

Municipality Permit Compliance

Verify all required permits and approvals are in place.

Valid building permit displayed on site?
Civil Defence NOC obtained?
Contractor classification appropriate for project?
Site hoarding per municipality requirements?
Construction waste management plan in place?
Environmental permits obtained (if required)?
Site office with required documents maintained?

Heat Stress Prevention (Summer Midday Ban)

Verify compliance with summer midday work ban and heat stress measures.

Midday ban observed (12:30-3:00 PM, June 15-Sept 15)?
Shaded rest areas provided?
Cool drinking water readily available?
Water stations within 100m of work areas?
Workers trained on heat stress symptoms?
Buddy system implemented for high-heat areas?
First aid provisions for heat-related illness?
Work-rest cycles implemented on hot days?

Scaffolding Safety (Local Codes)

Inspect scaffolding per Dubai Municipality and local requirements.

Scaffolding permit obtained (if required)?
Scaffold design approved by competent engineer?
Erected by trained/competent scaffolders?
Inspection tag system in place?
Weekly inspections documented?
Guardrails and toeboards installed?
Adequate ties to structure provided?
Wind precautions taken (netting secured)?

Crane Safety

Verify crane safety and operator compliance.

Third-party inspection certificate valid?
Operator holds valid UAE crane license?
Daily pre-use inspection conducted?
Load chart visible in operator cabin?
Anti-collision devices functioning (tower cranes)?
Anemometer installed and functional?
Lifting plan in place for critical lifts?
Trained rigger/signalman assigned?
Exclusion zone established under loads?

Worker Accommodation Standards

Verify worker accommodation meets UAE requirements.

Worker accommodation licensed/approved?
Minimum space per worker met (3.7 sqm)?
Maximum beds per room complied with?
Adequate sanitary facilities provided?
Proper kitchen and dining facilities?
Air conditioning/ventilation adequate?
Fire safety measures in place at camp?
Safe transportation to/from site provided?

General Site Safety

General construction site safety requirements.

All workers wearing required PPE?
All workers completed site safety induction?
Daily toolbox talks conducted?
Good housekeeping maintained?
Safe access and egress maintained?
Fire extinguishers available and inspected?
First aid kit stocked and accessible?
Emergency contact numbers displayed?