Emirates Institute for Health & Safety

08/09/2025

🚨 Too often, accident reports get filed and forgotten.

❌ That mindset hides risks.

✅ With the right reporting, every incident becomes an insight that prevents the next one.

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Incident Reporting: Turning Accidents into Actionable Insights

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29/08/2025

The Hierarchy of Controls: Making Risk Reduction Practical
Introduction
Reducing risk in the workplace isn’t guesswork—it’s a structured process. The Hierarchy of Controls provides a step-by-step framework for eliminating or minimizing hazards effectively. This article breaks down the hierarchy into actionable strategies that you can apply across industries.

What is the Hierarchy of Controls?
It’s a five-level system used to control exposure to occupational hazards. Ordered from most effective to least effective, the hierarchy guides safety professionals in applying the best possible measures:

Elimination
Substitution
Engineering Controls
Administrative Controls
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Detailed Breakdown
1. Elimination
Remove the hazard completely from the workplace.
Example: Automating a manual process to avoid repetitive strain injuries.
Most effective but often the most difficult to implement.

2. Substitution
Replace the hazard with something safer.
Example: Using water-based instead of solvent-based chemicals.
Ensure the substitute doesn’t introduce new risks.

3. Engineering Controls
Isolate people from the hazard.
Example: Installing guardrails, machine guards, or local exhaust ventilation.
Effective and doesn’t rely on worker behavior.

4. Administrative Controls
Change the way people work.
Example: Job rotation to limit exposure, training, and safety signage.
Relies on compliance and monitoring.

5. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Provide workers with equipment to protect against hazards.
Example: Helmets, gloves, respirators, boots, and goggles.
Least effective and used when other methods aren’t sufficient.

When to Use the Hierarchy

During Job Safety Analysis (JSA)
When introducing new processes or machinery
Post-incident reviews
As part of HIRA or control strategy planning

Why This Framework Works

Structured Decision-Making: Encourages prioritization of solutions.
Compliance-Driven: Aligns with ISO 45001, ADOSH-SF V4.0, and international best practices.
Sustainable Safety: Reduces long-term reliance on human behavior and PPE.

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

Jumping straight to PPE without exploring higher-level controls
Not reviewing controls after changes in equipment or workflow
Relying on outdated or ineffective engineering solutions

Conclusion

The Hierarchy of Controls turns abstract safety goals into practical, layered protection strategies. It’s a roadmap to safer workplaces when applied consistently and creatively.

Call to Action

Do you want to strengthen your risk control strategies? EIHS provides expert-led workshops and assessments that help you apply the hierarchy of controls effectively in your operations.

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29/07/2025

🔥🚑 Get Certified. Be Ready. Save Lives.

Every Saturday in the Month of August 2025 at Emirates Institute for Health & Safety (EIHS) Training Facility,

Suite 1208, Bin Aweidha Building, Khalifa Street, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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Join us for hands-on, internationally recognized training in:
✅ First Aid with CPR & AED (Highfield Certification)
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Are you an individual looking to boost your emergency response skills or a business aiming to meet compliance standards? — we’ve got you covered.

📍Location: Emirates Institute for Health and Safety (EIHS) Training Facility, Abu Dhabi, UAE
🕘Time: Every Saturday in the month of August 2025 (8.30am and 12.30am)
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24/07/2025

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24/07/2025

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Importance of Safety Culture in the UAE and in the GCC Workplaces

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21/07/2025

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Top 10 Common Workplace Hazards (And How to Avoid Them)

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10/07/2025

Freelance HSE English Speaking Instructor Highfield Certified
(EIHS) Emirates Institute for Health and Safety • Part-time • Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates (On-site)

Company Description
Emirates Institute for Health and Safety (EIHS) is a fully accredited training center certified by ACTVET (Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education and Training). EIHS is also accredited by Abu Dhabi Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) and Environmental Agency Abu Dhabi for EHS Management System consultancy and third-party audits. EIHS boasts a highly qualified team with expertise from various fields, including environmental scientists, healthcare experts, and occupational health and safety professionals. Additionally, EIHS holds certifications for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 and is pre-qualified by major UAE Oil & Gas and governmental entities.

Role Description
This is a part-time, on-site role for a Freelance HSE English Speaking Instructor certified by Highfield. The position is located in the Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates. Responsibilities include conducting health and safety training sessions, developing training materials, assessing trainee progress, and ensuring compliance with relevant EHS standards. The instructor will also need to stay updated with the latest EHS regulations and best practices.

Qualifications
- Certified by Highfield and other relevant EHS certifications
- Expertise in Environment Health and Safety (EHS), Health & Safety, and Environmental Awareness
- Experience in Occupational Health and general Health & Safety practices
- Proficient in creating and delivering training programs
- Excellent communication and presentation skills in English
- Certified by Highfield and other relevant EHS certifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred
- Previous experience in a similar role is an advantage

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Emirates Institute for Health & Safety, Suite 1208, Bin Aweidha Building, Khalifa Street, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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10/07/2025

Freelance HSE English Speaking Instructor Highfield Certified
(EIHS) Emirates Institute for Health and Safety • Part-time • Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates (On-site)

Company Description
Emirates Institute for Health and Safety (EIHS) is a fully accredited training center certified by ACTVET (Abu Dhabi Center for Technical and Vocational Education and Training). EIHS is also accredited by Abu Dhabi Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH) and Environmental Agency Abu Dhabi for EHS Management System consultancy and third-party audits. EIHS boasts a highly qualified team with expertise from various fields, including environmental scientists, healthcare experts, and occupational health and safety professionals. Additionally, EIHS holds certifications for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 and is pre-qualified by major UAE Oil & Gas and governmental entities.

Role Description
This is a part-time, on-site role for a Freelance HSE English Speaking Instructor certified by Highfield. The position is located in the Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates. Responsibilities include conducting health and safety training sessions, developing training materials, assessing trainee progress, and ensuring compliance with relevant EHS standards. The instructor will also need to stay updated with the latest EHS regulations and best practices.

Qualifications
- Expertise in Environment Health and Safety (EHS), Health & Safety, and Environmental Awareness
- Experience in Occupational Health and general Health & Safety practices
- Proficient in creating and delivering training programs
- Excellent communication and presentation skills in English
- Certified by Highfield and other relevant EHS certifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred
- Previous experience in a similar role is an advantage

👉 Send your CV to admin@eihs.ae or info@eihs.ae or call us at +971 24421011 👉 Explore our training programs at https://www.eihs.ae/ 👉 Follow us for weekly HSE insights and updates @ https://lnkd.in/e4rTmwNA

Emirates Institute for Health & Safety, Suite 1208, Bin Aweidha Building, Khalifa Street, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
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06/07/2025

🚨 First Aid Training – This Wednesday in Abu Dhabi! 🚨🩺

Emirates Institute for Health & Safety (EIHS) is pleased to host a First Aid Training Course this Wednesday, 9th July 2025, at our Abu Dhabi training office.

📍 Location: Suite 1208, Bin Aweidha Building, Khalifa Street, Abu Dhabi, UAE
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🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📅 Date: Wednesday, 9th July 2025

🔹 What You’ll Learn:
✅ Immediate response to common injuries and emergencies
✅ Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Basic Life Support (BLS) Techniques
✅ How to act quickly and confidently in crisis situations
✅ Certification of participation upon completion

Bonus
✅ Introduction to the Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

🔹 Who Should Attend:
Employees | Supervisors | Safety Officers | General Public

📩 Limited slots – Book now!
📧 Email: info@eihs.ae
📞 Call: +971 (2) 442 1011

Empower yourself with skills that save lives. Join us this Wednesday at EIHS!

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