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7. Approval of EHSMSWhen an entity has developed an EHSMS, it is required to seek approval of the management systemfrom the Sector Regulatory Authority.This is best achieved by contracting a third-party accredited consultant who specialises in EHSmanagement systems to review and approve the system. Once the consultant is satisfied that therequirements of the EHSMS framework have been met then he/she will prepare a statement to thateffect.This statement can then be submitted to the Sector Regulatory Authority who should approve the entityEHSMS.76/10169/10/5953 Implementation of Abu Dhabi EHSMSEntity Guideline to Assist with Development of EHS Management System- 21 -
8. Special Provisions for Entities with EstablishedSystemsThis report outlines the steps that must be followed by entities that have not previously developed amanagement system. The steps outlined in the report are similar to the establishment of a managementsystem under ISO standards.For entities that already have an established management system, whether an EnvironmentalManagement System (ISO 14001), Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSAS18000), or a Quality Management System (ISO 9000), then it is important that the entity undertake stepsto integrate or upgrade its management systems to form a compliant EHSMS.In general, all entities must complete the following to comply with the Abu Dhabi EHSMS requirements:Develop a policy that demonstrates the entity is committed to EHSMS and self-regulation;Develop a new code of practice (or similar) describing how the entity is to achieve self-regulation;andDevelop a new code of practice (or similar) describing the process for external reporting ofcompliance with the relevant environment, health, and safety law identified in the EHSMS.If the entity has an ISO 14001 Certified system then the entity will also need to update all procedures anddocuments to include health and safetyIf the entity has an OHSAS 18001 Certified system then the entity will also need to update all proceduresand documents to include environmentIf the entity has an ISO 9000 Certified system then the entity will also need to develop a new EHSmanagement system that is supported by the quality systemFurther details on similarities and differences between the ISO standards and the Abu Dhabi EHSMS areoutlined in the report “Abu Dhabi Emirate EHSMS Guidance Documents – Comparison with InternationalManagement Systems Standards”.76/10169/10/5953 Implementation of Abu Dhabi EHSMSEntity Guideline to Assist with Development of EHS Management System- 22 -
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