Abu Dhabi—Leading experts from across the construction industry gathered at Dentons Abu Dhabi office recently to consider health and safety matters in the UAE. Hosted by leading global law firm Dentons and innovative compliance consultancy 4see, the Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) series examines strategies to tackle real and potential building compliance and EHS issues.

Industry specialists attending the second event in the series focused on the key challenges facing businesses when managing contractors in the Emirates. Building on the topics considered in the opening briefing, in particular the commercial benefits to being compliant, delegates explored the EHS issues relating to contractor management.

Examining EHS issues surrounding the management of contractors from a legal perspective Dentons partner Ian Dalley said "While you can seek to manage liability contractually to a limited extent there is no substitute for creating a strong culture of health and safety in your organisation and implementing a robust EHS regime on your projects."

Concurring that careful management of contractors is a huge part of effective EHS management 4see Consultant Neil Morrin continued " Contractor management is business critical and the use of an effective permit to work system can help to manage high risk activities. Good EHS standards are proven to bring benefits to reputation, productivity and results."

While risk can be a natural consequence of business activity, effective management of EHS issues delivers strong benefits for business across the construction industry. The EHS series continues later this year.

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