Title: Worker’s Accommodation Guidelines Issued by:...

REVISION: 00 October 2009 PAGE 1 of 15

Guideline No.: FH/008 Issue Date: 26/10/2009

Title: Worker’s Accommodation Guidelines Issued by: Food and Health Department

I. Introduction

The Food & Health Division of the Environment, Health and Safety of TRAKHEES as the competent authority and is the regulatory arm of Dubai World Business Units under the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) for all Food & Health Establishments or Activities has developed this ‘Worker Accommodation Guidelines’ for the purpose of assisting regulatory authority, protecting public health and safety and regulating the concerned industry in implementing, achieving and upholding the Dubai Municipality (DM) Local Standards as laid down by DM Clinic & Health Section and as well as the Internationally acceptable standards.

II. Purpose and Scope

This document has been developed as a guideline to be implemented within the industry and practice of establishing Worker Accommodation and similar facilities within the Dubai World jurisdiction. The purpose of this guideline is: 1. To be applicable in all worker accommodation situated on Dubai World

jurisdiction and its developments in the Emirate of Dubai. 2. To be read & applied in conjunction with all current EHS Regulations &

Standards. This includes but is not limited to the specific requirements like EHS Fire Department with regards to building materials, design and layout; among others.

III. Definitions and Abbreviations

The following terms used in this guideline shall be defined as follows: A. Worker Accommodation – Any camp that is set up to provide accommodation

facilities for workers

B. The Accommodation Operator – Shall refer to the company who enters into a relationship with a Dubai World business unit to set up a worker accommodation facility.


C. The Authority – Refers to EHS- TRAKHEES of the Ports, Customs & Free Zone (PCFC) Authority

D. NOC – No Objection Certificate issued by either a Dubai World business unit or

EHS-TRAKHEES.

E. EHS COC – Refers to the EHS ‘Certificate Of Conformity’ procedure.

F. Accommodation Supervisor – The person responsible for the day to day running of the worker accommodation.

IV. Applications and Approvals

The accommodation operator must ensure that prior to the setting up of any worker accommodation the appropriate TRAKHEES approvals are in place. It is the responsibility of the accommodation operator to obtain these TRAKHEES approvals. Any worker accommodation constructed without the necessary TRAKHEES approvals will be considered illegal and will be subject to further action being taken by TRAKHEES.

1. NOC from Dubai World Business Unit (BU) The accommodation operator must initially obtain an NOC from the Dubai World business unit owning the land where the worker accommodation is planned. The NOC issued by the Dubai World business unit must clearly identify the location and size of the plot to be used for the proposed worker accommodation.

2. Application for Modification Permit The accommodation operator must

apply for a TRAKHEES Modification Permit by paying the appropriate fee and making a submission to TRAKHEES Office which will include an electronic set of the following documents (as per TRAKHEES Modification Permit Application Procedures):

Detailed project description including proposed number of residents. A copy of the Dubai World business unit NOC referred to above. Indicative layout plan of the workers’ accommodation Architectural drawings and finishing details of all structures Drainage layout drawings Color-coded layout of potable water services Fire detection and fire protection layout drawings and details.

3. If needed, EHS COC The accommodation operator will ensure that the EHS

COC procedure is followed and will make application for the appropriate COC’s during the construction of the worker accommodation.


4. NOC from Dubai World Business Unit (BU) for EHS-TRAKHEES Another NOC from the BU must be applied by the accommodation operator as soon as the worker accommodation construction work has been completed (and is ready only for occupancy); this NOC will be issued by the BU to EHS-TRAKHEES in carrying out a building completion inspection; and will be based on the Dubai World business unit inspecting the worker accommodation facility and deeming it to meet EHS and any of their own specific requirements.

5. TRAKHEES Modification Completion Certificate The accommodation

operator must make application to EHS with the appropriate fee for the building completion inspection to be undertaken. As part of this submission the accommodation operator must provide a copy of the NOC from the Dubai World business unit referenced above. Following the inspection EHS & CED- TRAKHEES will issue an occupation certificate allowing the accommodation to be occupied if the facility meets all the requirements agreed at approval stage.

6. EHS Clearance

The occupation certificate issued by EHS will be valid for a period of 1 year from the date of issue. The accommodation operator is required to make application to EHS for an ‘EHS Clearance Certificate’ and the appropriate fee must be paid. A grace period of 28 days will be given from the expiry of the previous clearance after which time the accommodation operator will be liable to daily penalties being imposed for not having a valid EHS clearance.

V. Facility Design, Health & Sanitation

The following provides the technical guidance as per Facility Design for this type of facility: 1. General Requirements and Conditions

a. The boundary of any worker accommodation site must be securely fenced and the area outside the fencing must be kept free of any rubbish and waste. A set back area of 5.5 meters shall be maintained from within the periphery of the fence.

b. At each entrance to the worker accommodation site, signage must be clearly displayed in both Arabic and English with the following information:

1. Name of the company running the accommodation & contact

telephone number 2. EHS occupation certificate reference number 3. Name and contact telephone number of the ‘Accommodation

Supervisor’ 4. Capacity of the accommodation and current number of

occupants must be stated


c. The site of the worker accommodation facility must be graded,

ditched and rendered free from depressions in which water may become a nuisance.

d. Hard paved (for example concrete or similar) walkways must be provided throughout the accommodation area between all buildings and any roads provided must be a minimum of 4 meters wide. The hard paving must be maintained in good condition and repairs must be carried out where any settlement or damage occurs. Access roads within the accommodation area must be kept free from obstruction at all times

e. Every accommodation unit must be constructed in a manner which will provide protection to its tenants from the elements of nature. Air conditioning shall be provided to all sleeping areas at all times during sleeping area occupation.

f. The floors of each accommodation unit must be constructed of wood or concrete. All wooden floors must be of smooth and tight construction, the floors must be kept in good repair. All wooden floors must be elevated not less than 300 mm above the ground level at all points to prevent dampness and to permit free circulation of air beneath.

g. All requirements relating to the provision of diesel generators will be detailed in the plans submitted to EHS at the approval stage of the worker accommodation facility. The accommodation operator must not make any modifications to the diesel generator setup without the prior approval of EHS. The following must be incorporated into the design and layout of the diesel generator installation:

1. Generators must be installed on a concrete base with

clearance of at least 1.2 meters all around the generator. 2. The diesel generator area must be secured and steps must be

taken to prevent unauthorized access to the diesel generator area.

3. Repairs and maintenance of the generator must be carried out by trained and competent engineers.

4. Engineering controls such as acoustic screens must be provided to ensure noise levels are kept to a minimum at the boundary of the generator area. Accommodation units are to be kept a minimum of 50 meters from the diesel generator installation.

5. A diesel tank of suitable capacity must be provided and set on a bonded hard standing. The bund must be capable of containing 110% of the diesel tank capacity.

6. The bund for the diesel tank must be kept clear of debris and any water must be pumped out regularly and disposed of as contaminated waste.


7. Exhaust stacks for the diesel generators must be provided and of a sufficient height to ensure exhaust fumes do accumulate at ground level.

8. Spill kits must be provided for the diesel generator area and persons must be trained to deal with any spill that could arise.

9. The design of the diesel generator installation must allow for the accommodation facility requirements without overloading the generators.

h. All living quarters must be provided with windows, the total of

which must be not less than one-tenth of the floor area. At least one-half of each window must be so constructed that it can be opened for purposes of ventilation. All exterior openings must be effectively screened with fine mesh material. Each room used for sleeping purposes must contain at least 3.72 m² (40 sq.ft.) of floor space/living space for each occupant.

i. The minimum ceiling height in any worker accommodation unit must be at least 2.1m. Beds or bunk beds and suitable storage facilities such as wall lockers for clothing and personal articles must be provided in every room used for sleeping purposes. Such beds or similar facilities must be spaced not closer than 1 meter both laterally and end to end and must be elevated at least 300 mm from the floor. If bunk beds are used, they must be spaced not less than 1.2 meters both laterally and end to end. The minimum clear space between the lower and upper bunk must be not less than 900 mm. Triple-deck bunks or greater are strictly prohibited.

j. Carpet is not allowed to be used inside the workers’ accommodation individual living quarters/rooms.

k. Shoe racks must be provided per room within the workers’ accommodation.

2. Water Supply

a. An adequate and convenient water supply or drinking water tanker delivery, approved by EHS must be provided in each worker accommodation facility for drinking, cooking, bathing and laundry purposes.

b. A water supply may be deemed adequate if it is capable of delivering on an average, 100 gallons per person per day at a peak rate of 2 ½ times the average hourly demand. The distribution lines must be capable of supplying water at normal operating pressures to all fixtures for simultaneous operation.

c. The accommodation operator must ensure that one or more drinking fountains are provided for each 100 occupants or fraction thereof. The construction, installation and maintenance of drinking fountains must comply with EHS requirements.


d. Water tank for potable water supply holding area, must be as per the physical requirements of EHS Food & Health/DM requirements, regularly cleaned and maintained by an EHS approved water tank cleaning company, adequately covered and quarterly water analysis is a must (physico-chemical as well as bacteriological water analysis). Water analysis results must be forwarded to EHS Food & Health Department (by email: [email protected]) for review and reference.

3. Toilet and Bathing Facility

a. Toilet facilities adequate for the capacity of the worker accommodation facility must be provided. The requirement is 1 WC for every 10 workers or 1WC & 1 Urinal per 25 workers; For Wash Basin: 1 wash basin per 5 persons; provided with adequate soap.

b. Each toilet room must be located so as to be accessible without any individual passing through any adjacent sleeping room. A toilet room must be located within 60 meters of the door of each sleeping area. No toilet facility may be closer than 25 meters to any sleeping room, dining room, lunch area or kitchen.

c. Toilet rooms must have windows of not less than one tenth of the toilet room floor area opening directly to the outside area or otherwise is satisfactorily ventilated with mechanical ventilation in accordance with EHS requirements. Every WC must be located in a toilet room and each toilet room must be lit naturally or artificially by a safe type of lighting at all hours of the day and night

d. All outside openings must be screened with fine mesh material. No fixture, water closet, chemical toilet or urinal may be located in a room used for other activities such as sleeping, eating and the like. The floors and walls of any toilet facility shall be constructed of materials impervious to water and easily wiped clean. WC areas must be kept in a sanitary condition and must be cleaned daily as part of a planned cleaning regime.

e. Urinals must be provided with adequate water flush and an adequate supply of toilet paper and foot operated garbage bins must be provided in each WC.

f. Shower heads with adequate hot water supplies shall be provided on a ratio of 1 shower head for every 10 persons. The floors of shower areas must be of a smooth finish with a non-slip coating and must be impervious to moisture. Floor drains must be provided in all shower rooms to remove waste water and facilitate cleaning. All junctions of the shower tray area and the floor of the shower room must be coved. The walls and partitions of shower rooms must be smooth and impervious to water.

g. Facilities for heating water must be provided to ensure that every hand wash basin and shower facility are capable of delivering water of at least 28 ºC throughout the year.


4. Sewage Disposal

a. In worker accommodation facilities where public sewers are available, all sewer lines and floor drains from buildings must be connected to them with prior approval from EHS.

b. Where septic tanks are used these must be emptied on a regular basis and kept sealed to avoid insect and rodent infestation. Waste water must be removed in a hygienic manner.

c. The accommodation operator must allow for the removal and reinstatement of the land around the septic tanks when the facility is decommissioned. Environmental testing of the soil may be carried out upon decommissioning of the facility and the accommodation operator will be liable for the removal of any contaminated soil found therein.

5. Laundry Arrangements

a. The accommodation operator shall provide either on-site or off-site

laundry services for the laundry of workers work overalls. b. In addition to the laundry service, workers must be provided with a

laundry trough or tub with a ratio of 1 trough or tub for every 30 workers to enable them to wash their personal clothing, laundry troughs must be separate from washroom facilities. An adequate supply of hot water shall be provided for these facilities.

c. Adequate facilities for the drying of personal clothes must be provided. In case of prolonged wet weather alternative drying facilities shall be provided to ensure that all workers have dry clean clothing.

6. Lighting Requirements

a. Each habitable room in the accommodation facility must be provided with at least one ceiling type light fixture and at least one separate floor or wall type power outlet

b. Toilet and shower rooms must have adequate lighting protected by design from moisture. No power outlets are permitted within shower facilities or in any location within 2 meters of hand wash basins. Light switches must be located outside of the toilet and shower rooms or be of a ceiling mounted pull cord type.

c. All common external areas around the worker accommodation facility shall be provided with adequate lighting at all times producing a minimum safe access lighting level of 50 Lux. All common internal areas of the worker accommodation facility shall have adequate lighting at all times producing a minimum lighting level of 150 Lux.


7. Waste Disposal

a. Fly-tight, rodent-tight, impervious, cleanable or single service containers must be provided for the storage of waste. At least one such container must be provided for each worker accommodation unit and waste containers must be located within 35 meters of each accommodation unit. The accommodation operator must ensure that waste containers emptied on a regular basis

b. All waste removed from the facility shall be disposed of at an authority approved waste disposal facility. The accommodation operator must ensure that waste is not accumulated on the site.

8. Catering and Kitchen Requirements

a. Cooking is not allowed anywhere in the workers’ accommodation other than the designated cooking area like the Staff Kitchen or for Senior Block Accommodation (where a kitchen facility is provided as part of their units).

b. The accommodation operator must give priority to setting up a staff kitchen and dining facility that provides hot food for all workers in the accommodation facility. Where the number of workers in any accommodation facility exceeds 500 it shall be mandatory for the accommodation operator to provide a staff kitchen and dining facility. Any company used for the provision of catering/grocery must be licensed through Commercial Licensing Department (CLD)-TRAKHEES.

c. In all worker accommodation facilities where a staff kitchen and dining facility is provided, the food preparation facilities (kitchen) must comply with the requirements of EHS and DM Food Hygiene Regulations. Food handlers must have occupational health cards issued by EHS and should be trained and certified on Basic Food Hygiene by an EHS approved training company. The accommodation operator shall provide appropriate equipment for the rapid cooling of potentially hazardous foods including ice baths and refrigeration where required. In the case of hot foods the accommodation operator must provide facilities to ensure that the food temperature is maintained above 65 ºC up to the point of serving.

d. Leftover potentially hazardous food that has been held hot (during food service) must be destroyed after each operating day in an approved manner.

e. Where a staff kitchen facility is not provided (in the case of an accommodation facility with less than 500 workers) the accommodation operator must provide a suitable area where workers can prepare their own food. This area must be maintained by the accommodation operator and provision must be made for the storage of food including refrigeration for perishable foods. In addition the accommodation operator must ensure that a dining area is provided where workers can eat the food that they have prepared.


f. Area for Grocery facility must have minimum 130 sq.ft (12 sq.m) with adequate ventilation and light. All finishing details such as floors, walls and ceiling shall be washable, non-absorbent, fire proof, light colored and non-toxic. Floor must be properly sloped drainage joints concave for cleaning.

g. There must be no direct opening from living or sleeping quarters into a kitchen or dining hall. A strict ban must be enforced on any worker found cooking food in their accommodation unit- other than the designated areas for cooking (like staff kitchen), it shall be the responsibility of the accommodation supervisor to take reasonable steps to ensure this is the case.

h. Hand washing facilities equipped with non-hand operated type of tap, liquid soap, hand driers/disposable paper towels and foot operated waste bins must be available in the food preparation area. Cleaning of all catering equipment and utensils shall be carried out upon completion of each mealtime.

i. No person with any communicable disease may be employed or permitted to work in the preparation, cooking, serving or other handling of food or materials used in any kitchen or dining room operated in connection with an accommodation facility.

j. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders when used must be kept outside of the cooking area in a covered, well ventilated and secure area. The accommodation operator must ensure that all relevant EHS requirements are complied with when using LPG.

k. All waste generated by the catering operation shall be stored in sealed containers prior to the removal of the waste to an authority approved waste collection facility. Furthermore all waste generated by the catering facility shall be removed from the said facility on a daily basis to reduce the possibility of rodent attraction.

l. The use of any food transport vehicle by any grocery or kitchen operator (contracted caterer) or by the accommodation owner itself; must have valid EHS Food Supplier vehicle pass.

9. First Aid & Medical Arrangements

a. The accommodation operator will ensure that adequate first aid and medical arrangements are provided to cover the occupants in the accommodation facility. As a minimum one trained and certified male nurse is to be provided in the accommodation facility who must be available to deal with any first aid or medical complaints. Additional male nurses are to be provided for each 2000 workers or part thereof.

b. A dedicated medical room must be provided along with air conditioning to provide an area where workers suffering from medical conditions can rest and be observed by the male nurse. Beds in the medical room shall be provided at the ratio of 1 bed per 1000 residents in the accommodation facility.


c. The accommodation operator must ensure that a dedicated means of transport is provided to take any sick workers to hospital in the event that this is required.

d. The accommodation operator ensures that the patients had sought medical consultation prior to isolation for proper medication/ care for the patients and control of disease.

e. The accommodation operator will ensure that an adequate number of isolation rooms are provided to deal with any workers who become infected with a communicable disease. The number of isolation rooms shall be based on a ratio of 1 room containing 2 beds per 2000 workers or part thereof.

f. The accommodation operator will ensure that isolation room has adequate ventilation and maintain the air changes of at least 12 air changes per hour. The area temperature should be maintained at 24°C (+ 1°C). High efficiency filters should be installed in the air handling system, with adequate facilities provided for maintenance.

g. The accommodation operator will ensure that procedures are developed to deal with any outbreaks of communicable diseases that may occur. This will include arrangements for preventing the spread of disease and where appropriate the vaccination of workers to control the spread of the disease.

10. Pest Control

a. The accommodation operator shall have contract with an EHS/DM approved Pest Control Company to carry out pest control at the facility.

b. Details of the Pest Control program including methods adopted and the frequency of visits shall be maintained with the Accommodation Supervisor. These records will be inspected as part of the EHS quarterly facility inspections & forwarded to EHS Food & Health Department.

c. Where available only “Environmentally Friendly” chemicals shall be used for pest control of the worker accommodation facility.

11. Recreation Facilities

a. The accommodation operator shall provide recreation facilities for accommodation occupants. Recreation facilities shall include areas for outdoor activities such as cricket and football and indoor areas where workers can read books and magazines. Television areas must also be provided along with DVD players where workers can relax either watching television or films. The accommodation supervisor must take an active role in arranging recreation activities for the workers.

b. Recreation facilities must be adequate in size for the number of worker in the accommodation facility. Where multiple nationalities present in the accommodation facility considerations for separate television rooms shall be made for each major language.


c. The accommodation operator will ensure that a grocery shop is provided within the accommodation facility to sell basic provisions to the workers.

1. Food hygiene awareness 2. Healthy eating 3. Health and safety awareness 4. Exercise and keep fit programs 5. Personal hygiene 6. Basic English/Arabic classes

7. Fire & Emergency Preparedness

a. The accommodation operator must ensure that the site is planned and organized in such a way so as to ensure the ease of access for emergency services. EHS Fire Department approval is mandatory for all worker accommodation facilities and drawings must be submitted for review and approval prior to any construction of the facility taking place. The accommodation operator must make reference to EHS Fire Department Regulations for full details of the fire safety requirements relating to worker accommodation

b. The accommodation operator must provide a fixed line telephone to the office of the accommodation supervisor wherever this can be achieved in so far as reasonably practicable. Where a fixed telephone line is not provided the accommodation operator must ensure that alternative means of external communication are available with the appropriate procedures to ensure backup. This must include procedures to ensure that a mobile phone with a fully charged battery is always available for use in an emergency.

c. Adequate fire fighting points must be provided around the accommodation facility in accordance with EHS Fire Department and Civil Defense requirements.

d. The accommodation operator will ensure that adequate fire safety notices and emergency procedure notices are provided around the accommodation facility. Notices shall be prominently displayed and available in both English and the common languages of the workers.

e. The accommodation operator must prepare and regularly review an emergency plan covering all foreseeable emergency situations that could arise in the accommodation facility. The emergency plan must include procedures to deal with the evacuation of the site and must identify key personnel who are involved in assisting with emergency situations.

f. The accommodation operator must ensure that the significant sections of the emergency plan are communicated to all workers residing in the accommodation facility. This will include but not be limited to the action that workers must take on discovering a fire or on hearing the emergency alarm.


g. An audible alarm system must be installed in the accommodation

facility and sounders must be provided strategically around the site to ensure that the alarm is audible from any area within the accommodation facility. Special attention must be given to ensuring that the sounders in the accommodation units where workers are sleeping are loud enough to wake workers who may be asleep.

h. The accommodation operator must ensure that an emergency evacuation drill is carried out at least 6 times per year with the frequency between drills not exceeding 2 months. During the evacuation drill all workers and others in the accommodation facility must evacuate the site and proceed to the assembly point. At least 50% of fire drills each year must be carried out between the hours of 2300 – 0300 hrs.

8. Accommodation Management a. The accommodation operator must ensure that the accommodation supervisor

is trained and competent to undertake his responsibilities. As a minimum the accommodation supervisor must have attended an EHS approved Accommodation Supervisors Training Program consisting of a two day training course with an examination at the end. The accommodation supervisor is responsible for ensuring the following minimum health and safety requirements are in place:

1. All workers coming into the accommodation facility receive a basic

health and safety induction including fire safety awareness. 2. Procedures are in place to deal with emergencies that may arise. 3. Procedure is in place to deal with first aid and ill health situations

that may arise. 4. An adequate number of trained fire marshals are available in the

accommodation facility. 5. To maintain accurate records of the numbers of workers residing in

the accommodation facility. 6. An adequate number of male nurses are provided to ensure cover

24/7 on the facility. 7. Any equipment provided in the interests of health and safety is

maintained and readily available for use (for example fire extinguishers and first aid provisions)

8. Kitchen and catering staff are trained and licensed as required by EHS.

9. Kitchen and catering facilities are maintained by a competent person who is responsible for overseeing the food hygiene requirements.

10. Cleaning arrangements are in place to ensure waste does not accumulate and become a health hazard.

11. Procedures are in place to deal with the maintenance of the accommodation facility ensuring that the facility is maintained in a clean and organized manner at all times.


b. The accommodation operator will ensure that a competent occupational health and safety professional undertakes regular inspections (at least 1 per month) of the accommodation facility. Records of such inspections are to be maintained on site and the accommodation supervisor is responsible for ensuring that any corrective action identified in the report is taken and the non compliance is closed out.

9. Security Arrangements

a. The accommodation operator is to ensure that steps are taken to ensure the

security of the accommodation facility. This will include but not be limited to providing security guards 24 hours a day on the access points to the facility. Security guards should ensure that a log is maintained of the visitors to the facility and take reasonable steps to ensure that banned goods such as alcohol are not brought onto the site

b. Security personnel are to be trained in the emergency procedures and are to play a key role in ensuring workers are evacuated from the facility in an emergency.

10. Maintenance Requirements a. The accommodation operator is to ensure that a planned maintenance regime

exits throughout the facility to cover all essential operations of the site. The accommodation facility must be maintained in a clean and orderly fashion at all times. Records must be maintained for all cleaning and maintenance activities. The accommodation supervisor will prepare a detailed cleaning program and ensure that cleaning personnel follow the program and record the cleaning of the site daily.

b. All electrical connections and equipment will be subject to routine and regular maintenance. All distribution boards must be checked and tested by a competent electrician on at least an annual basis. All 220 volt 13 amp wall sockets and other outlets must be protected by a 30 milli-amp RCD which must be tested by a competent electrician on an annual basis. All portable electrical equipment including, but not limited to; kettles, toasters, radios, televisions, computers, etc. must be subject to a Portable Appliance Test (PAT) at least annually. All portable electrical equipment must be clearly marked with an identification number and the date of the last PAT, a central register must be maintained for all portable electrical equipment detailing the date of the last test. It will be the responsibility of the accommodation supervisor to ensure that the necessary inspections and tests are carried out by a competent electrician.

11. Communicable Disease: Control, Prevention & Management a. It will be the duty of the accommodation supervisor to ensure that

communicable diseases are immediately reported to EHS Food & Health Department. Any worker infected by a communicable disease is to be transferred to the facility isolation room immediately and further medical advice is to be sort from a medical doctor.


b. If the worker accommodation is part of the work-site (area being developed), it is highly recommended that an in-house doctor may be employed should the number of workers exceed 500 persons (or an in-house nurse where the worker falls below 500 persons) to be able to respond immediately for any medical emergency situation within the area. The doctor/nurse will also be responsible in ensuring implementation of the first line of infectious disease control and prevention; management if there are cases of Infectious disease as well as acting as the focal person with EHS Food & Health department through proper reporting and correspondence of such cases or implementation of the EHS Food & Health Department’s directives.

c. The medical professional must also develop an on-site feasible Infectious Disease Prevention, Control and Management (IDPCM) in close coordination with EHS Food & Health Department including reporting of Food Poisoning Cases.

d. Isolation room

1. An adequate isolation room/s is highly suggested for any constructed workers’ accommodation, in order to address the need for a physical facility isolating a worker suffering from any infectious of contagious disease, as diagnosed by a medical professional.

2. Patient with any Infectious Disease must be immediately isolated in this area and the accommodation supervisor or medical professional must immediately report to EHS Food & Health Department (by email: [email protected]) [within 24 hrs of diagnosis] such case of infectious disease having the following information after a confirmed medical diagnosis (with medical certificate); email subject will be Infectious Disease & Site Name:

Worker’s/Patient’s Name: Company Name & Site Location: Name of Clinic OR Hospital & Contact No.: Name of Doctor (w/ Lic. No.) who diagnosed: Diagnosis/Medical Findings/Disease: Preliminary Action Taken/Initial Treatment: Accommodation Supervisor/

In-house Medical Professional’s Name: 12. Food Poisoning

a. In the case of food poisoning or suspected food poisoning or an unusual

prevalence of any illness which is diarrhea, vomiting, sore throat or jaundice, it will be the duty of the accommodation supervisor or the in-house medical professional (Part V.11.c of this guideline) to report the case immediately to EHS Food & Health Department.

b. Any received Food Poisoning Case report will be immediately investigated by EHS Food & Health in close coordination with the accommodation supervisor or the in-house medical professional.


13. Smoking Policy a. Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the rooms or living quarters within the

workers’ accommodation including the common areas like dining hall and recreational areas;

b. To promote a healthy workers’ accommodation environment, EHS Food & Health Department strongly suggest to adopt a Smoke-free Workers’ Accommodation Policy;

c. Smoking can only be permitted inside the designated/identified smoking area within the workers’ accommodation. Approval for the designated smoking area must be part of the Modification Permit review and approval of

the EHS Food & Health, Safety & Fire Departments. Such designated smoking area must:

1. Have an adequate and safe distance away from (a) any workers’ living quarters or units, (b) from food preparation or serving area, (c) recreational area and (d) prayer rooms;

2. Be built with adequate exhaust ventilation system, ensuring the adequate extraction of the accumulated smoke; and

3. Be made from a sound and safe construction and inflammable materials.

VI. References

1. Health Requirements for Labor Accommodation, 2005. Dubai Municipality Public Health Department- Clinic & Community Section.

2. Food Safety Regulations and Standards (EHS-TRAKHEES), 2008. 3. JAFZA Rules & Regulations, 2005.

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