Report on the improvement of OSH system and policies in the UAE

Report on the improvement of OSH system and policies in the UAE.

OUTLINE AND REQUIREMENTS You are required to write a report on proposals for the improvement of the national situation on OSH in the UAE. Your report should include the following:  OSH legislative framework and related instruments  Inspection and enforcement systems  OSH information and research  Education and training.  Collection and analysis of information and Statistics  Highlight the strong points emerging from the National OSH System of the UAE according to your opinion (and explain why);  Highlight the main weaknesses, problems and gaps emerging from the National OSH System in the UAE according to your opinion (and explain why);  Identify which issues more priority action in your country and suggest practical means for their improvement. RECOMMENDED READINGS You should be familiar with academic journals relevant to the area/s of study. It is recommended you utilise the following journals: • Accident Analysis and Prevention • Journal of Safety Research • Magazine of the European Agency for Safety and Health • OMEGA: The Journal of Management Science• Safety Science • Work & Stress: An International Journal of Work, Health & Organisations As well as this list, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) has a very useful website with information regarding occupational health and safety http://ilo.org/global/standards/subjects-covered-by- international-labour- standards/occupational-safety-and- health/lang–en/index.htm