DISPLAYING ITEMS BY TAG: Health & Safety

• Training aims to increase operational efficiency, health & safety for the trade and logistics community
• In collaboration with Savefest and 4D Supply Chain
• Latest courses offered to 180,000 registered companies

Dubai Trade, DP World’s single window platform for cross border trade, reaffirms its commitment to enhancing the safety and efficiency of its operations by joining forces with health and safety training provider, SaveFast, and logistics and supply chain consultation provider, 4D Supply Chain Consulting.

Through this collaboration, Dubai Trade will offer its employees and partners health and safety training, as well as supply chain efficiency courses to benefit the entire trade and logistics community.

Dubai Trade will work with 4D Supply Chain Consulting to provide courses on Bills of Lading, Letters of Credit, and Incoterms 2020. It will also work with SaveFast to offer courses including Fire Safety, Emergency First Aid, and Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) & National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH).

Hussain Alblooshi, Chief Operating Officer of Dubai Trade said: “Since its inception, Dubai Trade has been supporting companies and individuals to comply with local and international regulations. The training and courses we offer are in line with the entity’s ultimate policy of ensuring supply chain efficiency, while causing zero harm to people and the environment. They are also backed by market case studies and scenarios, giving them a competitive edge, and adding much value to our partners.”

“The health and safety training courses are the cornerstones of our approach towards Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) issues, forming a critical part of our S&E Framework. In pursuit of this, we strive to ensure that the business activities of our partners are conducted in a manner that avoids and minimises adverse health and safety impacts and reduces workplace accidents. Furthermore, through the supply chain efficiency courses, we aim to provide accredited training content to enhance the competency of industry professionals in developing effective supply chain strategies.”

Dubai Trade is constantly looking to enhance the knowledge base of logistics professionals through tailored orientation and certifications courses. The platform has added new courses to improve learning experiences, making it significantly more impactful and effective for its 240,000 active users from over 180,000 registered companies.

All courses include engaging content to accelerate the learning process. Coupled with E-learning, the platform also allows partners to learn on the go. In the 14 years since it was established, Dubai Trade training has won five industry accolades and awards and has transformed the professional lives of over 28,000 graduates.

As temperatures soar in the summer, it is important that all Jafza tenants take the necessary precautions to reduce fire risks.

To ensure safety, please follow these guidelines:

1. Avoid accumulating waste materials under direct sunlight near to office / warehouse premises.
2. Regularly check air conditioning units and all other electrical appliances, especially during summer identify and fix any issues.
3. Never leave mobile phones charging overnight inside warehouses or offices.
4. Don't leave exhaust fans running for long periods, especially during the summer.
5. Ensure fire extinguishers are inspected regularly and in serviceable condition.
6. Practice an emergency drill with your teams to familiarise them with emergency procedure during a fire incident.

Reporting procedure: Tenants must notify the authorities (EHS PCFC and Jafza) regarding any unsafe conditions or activities that pose a potential fire risk for timely intervention and corrective action.

Hot work operations must comply with the NFPA 51B standard for Fire Prevention During Welding, Cutting and Other Hot Work.

Each Jafza tenant must designate a Programme Manager responsible for the fire prevention programme to make sure it is carried out effectively.

No Smoking Policy: Must be strictly enforced inside warehouses, factory units and all applicable facilities within Jafza. An adequate number of no-smoking sign should be posted at prominent locations.

Wherever smoking is permitted, safe receptacles for smoking materials must be provided.

Handling & Storage of hazardous material: - Tenants must obtain approval from competent authority (EHS PCFC) for handling and storing hazardous materials, including the quantity to be stored.

Tenants must also prioritise accident prevention through regular risk assessment and safety audits.

Important: Electrical short-circuits and unsafe storage of combustible materials are common causes of fire incidents. Tenants should address these risks by installing overcurrent protective devices, switches, circuit breakers, and ensuring proper electrical load distribution.

As part of our ongoing commitment to safety within Jafza, all tenants are reminded about fire protection requirements.

Fire Protection Systems:All tenants must have appropriate fire protection systems installed, as required by local building Fire codes and safety regulations.

Maintenance: If already installed, please ensure that you have a valid and attested DCD annual maintenance contract in place, and that the system is regularly inspected and maintained by DCD-approved contractor.

Connection to DCD 24x7 Monitoring:All fire protection systems must be connected to Dubai Civil Defence’s (DCD) 24x7 Smart Monitoring System. This enables real-time alerts to authorities, ensuring faster emergency response.

If your system is not yet connected, please initiate the subscription and installation process here.

As part of our ongoing commitment to safety within NIP, all tenants are reminded about fire protection requirements.

Fire Protection Systems:All tenants must have appropriate fire protection systems installed, as required by local building Fire codes and safety regulations.

Maintenance: If already installed, please ensure that you have a valid and attested DCD annual maintenance contract in place, and that the system is regularly inspected and maintained by DCD-approved contractor.

Connection to DCD 24x7 Monitoring:All fire protection systems must be connected to Dubai Civil Defence’s (DCD) 24x7 Smart Monitoring System. This enables real-time alerts to authorities, ensuring faster emergency response.

If your system is not yet connected, please initiate the subscription and installation process here.

As a responsible free zone, we make continuous efforts to provide a secure and sustainable environment for our business community to thrive in.

We have recently observed some tenants and contractors leaving unwanted items and waste in the free zone premises. Thus, violating the Waste Management protocol.

We urge all customers to adhere to the Waste Management and Health and Safety standards of PCFC-EHS by using approved waste disposal contractors for proper disposal.

Kindly click on the below options to review the protocols:
• Waste Management Protocol
• Health and Safety Protocol

Please note that the free zone premises are monitored via CCTV cameras and disciplinary action will be taken against any employee or business disregarding the protocols.

In line with the annual initiative of the Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation to protect employees from the extreme summer heat, we want to remind you that a mandatory midday break is in effect until 15 September 2024.

Working under the direct sunlight and outdoors is prohibited between 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM to prevent heat exhaustion, heat stress and other heat-related illnesses.

In exceptional cases where work must continue, employers must provide cold water and other items recommended by UAE health authorities such as salt and lemon. They must also provide first aid at the worksite and get the necessary approvals from NIP.

Please note that failing to comply with the above will result in penalties.

In line with the annual initiative of the Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation to protect employees from the extreme summer heat, we want to remind you that a mandatory midday break is in effect until 15 September 2024.

Working under the direct sunlight and outdoors is prohibited between 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM to prevent heat exhaustion, heat stress and other heat-related illnesses.

In exceptional cases where work must continue, employers must provide cold water and other items recommended by UAE health authorities such as salt and lemon. They must also provide first aid at the worksite and get the necessary approvals from DAZ.

Please note that failing to comply with the above will result in penalties.

In line with the annual initiative of the Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation to protect employees from the extreme summer heat, we want to remind you that a mandatory midday break is in effect until 15 September 2024.

Working under the direct sunlight and outdoors is prohibited between 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM to prevent heat exhaustion, heat stress and other heat-related illnesses.

In exceptional cases where work must continue, employers must provide cold water and other items recommended by UAE health authorities such as salt and lemon. They must also provide first aid at the worksite and get the necessary approvals from JAFZA.

Please note that failing to comply with the above will result in penalties.

In line with the annual initiative of the Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation to protect employees from the summer heat, please note the following:

Working under the direct sunlight and open-air spaces is prohibited from 15 June to 15 September between 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM to prevent heat exhaustion, heat stress and other heat-related illnesses.

In exceptional cases where work must continue, employers must provide cold water and other items recommended by UAE health authorities such as salt and lemon. They must also ensure that first aid is available at worksites and obtain the necessary approvals from Jafza.

Please note that failing to comply with the above will result in penalties.

In line with the annual initiative of the Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation to protect employees from the summer heat, please note the following:

Working under the direct sunlight and open-air spaces is prohibited from 15 June to 15 September between 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM to prevent heat exhaustion, heat stress and other heat-related illnesses.

In exceptional cases where work must continue, employers must provide cold water and other items recommended by UAE health authorities such as salt and lemon. They must also ensure that first aid is available at worksites and obtain the necessary approvals from Dubai Auto Zone.

Please note that failing to comply with the above will result in penalties.

In line with the annual initiative of the Ministry of Human Resources & Emiratisation to protect employees from the summer heat, please note the following:

Working under the direct sunlight and open-air spaces is prohibited from 15 June to 15 September between 12:30 PM and 3:00 PM to prevent heat exhaustion, heat stress and other heat-related illnesses.

In exceptional cases where work must continue, employers must provide cold water and other items recommended by UAE health authorities such as salt and lemon. They must also ensure that first aid is available at worksites and obtain the necessary approvals from National Industries Park.

Please note that failing to comply with the above will result in penalties.

As part of our commitment to provide you with a safe and hassle-free working environment, we draw your kind attention that we have implemented the central LPG system in south commercial center.

Required by Health, Safety & Environment Department and Trakhees, the LPG system is environmentally friendly and provides safer operations for your restaurants and facilities.

Based on the above, please note that portable cylinders will not be allowed on the premises, and gas delivery trucks will be prohibited to enter the Free Zone, commencing from 01-01-2023.

Accordingly, we strongly recommend completing all the necessary modification works for the LPG system in your restaurants and finalise the contract with Emirates Gas to avoid any disruption to your daily activities.

In line with our efforts to ensure proper waste management and maintain top-notch environmental, health and safety standards in Jafza, we urge all our customers to read through the ‘Waste Management’s Duty of Care Principle’ circular by Trakhees.

In line with our efforts to ensure proper waste management and maintain top-notch environmental, health and safety standards in NIP, we urge all our customers to read through the ‘Waste Management’s Duty of Care Principle’ circular by Trakhees.